What if travelers desire to explore the South Pacific or other remote spots across the globe on an expedition cruise, but definitely don’t want to sacrifice creature comforts during their vacation? Well, ultra-luxury Seabourn may have the perfect ticket, so …
The “Age of Grandeur” is on the horizon. Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ newest ship, the 732-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur will set sail in late 2022. The 55,000-gross-ton ship “floated out” from the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy, earlier this month. …
“Everything old is new again” goes the popular saying. And, starting in summer 2024, two Princess Cruises’ ships will call for the first time at a U.S. East Coast destination with more than 300 years of history. Here’s the scoop. …
If you’re dreaming about seeing Pisa’s Leaning Tower, sipping a glass of Chianti in Siena, or perusing great art in Florence, then travel in Tuscany is truly a dream come true. Located in central Italy northwest of Rome, Tuscany (or Toscana) spans 8,900 …
Another new, 168-passenger Viking Longship is headed for France’s Seine River. Launching in 2025, the river rambler will sail Viking’s popular eight-day “Paris & the Heart of Normandy” river cruise. Are you ready to admire iconic landmarks in the “City …
As January 2023 fades into history, The Meandering Traveler looks at a mix of top news, quirky travel tidbits and interesting developments from the month. 1. Travel News: Oceania Cruises: It’s Allura Oceania Cruises, which will launch its first new …
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic cruises, Oceania Cruises will send the newly updated and “re-inspired” Riviera to sail Asia cruises for the first time in 2023-2024. (See photo of Riviera’s revitalized Penthouse Suite bedroom above; photo by Oceania Cruises). …
Checking off items on your personal travel “bucket list” doesn’t have to be an impossible dream. Whether you want to take a Grand Cruise or World Cruise, head out on a Micato Safari in East Africa, watch samba dancers and …
Cruise travelers will sail within Alaska’s waters on 60 ships, large and small, during the 2023 cruise season. Did you know that 700 voyages are planned between April and September? So, you’ll have a big choice of voyage options. Some …
In a delicious “reveal,” Explora Journeys serves up a culinary snapshot for five of its onboard restaurants for Explora I. That’s the line’s first new ship, one of six vessels planned. The new ship, which has 461 spacious luxury suites, will …
