Loyal past guests of Crystal Cruises were incredibly sad and in disbelief earlier this year as the ultra-luxury brand ceased operations. In the wake of parent Genting Hong Kong’s financial woes, two classic Crystal ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, …
From 1977 to 1986, Americans by the millions tuned into a Saturday night of TV viewing by watching “The Love Boat.” Viewers watched the shipboard lifestyle of cruise guests and became familiar with “the crew.” Appearing weekly were: Captain Merrill …
From 1977 to 1986, tuning into “The Love Boat” on TV was a favorite American past-time. For many consumers, each of the 250 prime-time ABC episodes delivered an hour of pure escapism. Most notably, this comedy-drama show showcased the cruise …
The Great Lakes conjur up imagery of dramatic scenery, vibrant cities, gorgeous islets, eco-adventure, quaint small towns, fantastic museums and other cultural or heritage activities. Many consumers book their cruise to see thundering Niagara Falls or soak up the romantic …
It’s that time again! The Meandering Traveler has picked its “Top 10 Best Travel Happenings & News” for May 2022. Some are big news announcements. Others are enticing product moves, revealing research findings or new travel services. So, without further …
What cruise region is “super hot” this summer? Yes, Alaska is highly popular, and so are America’s rivers. But we’re talking about an entirely different region — the Great Lakes of North America. Also called the Laurentian Great Lakes, …
Simply put, France is a foodie’s paradise. In Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and along French rivers, travelers can savor foie gras, fresh oysters, boeuf Bourguignon and other delectable culinary favorites. The Meandering Traveler likes these six voyages below as great examples …
April 2022, we hardly knew you! Yes, another month has come and gone. Warmer weather is on the way and we know many of you can’t wait to “get back out there” traveling. Here are our picks for the top …
Well-supported by parent Royal Caribbean Group, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is sailing through 2022 with three sparkling, new ships to entice guests to book luxury cruises. One addition is the 596-passenger Silver Moon, launched in mid-2021. Another is its ultra-luxury sister …
Last week, The Meandering Traveler merrily sailed along the Iberian Peninsula and witnessed the celebratory christening of the new, 596-passenger Silver Dawn in Lisbon, Portugal. In fact, we were aboard this new Silversea Cruises ship throughout the week as it …
