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Eyeballing Seabourn’s new 2025-2026 fall, winter, and spring itineraries, The Meandering Traveler is enticed by a new exotic option. What’s happening? Well, for the first time, the line plans a series of “fall foliage” Japan luxury cruises. Between September and …
For the first time ever, in 2025 Tauck will offer “Colombia: South America’s Eternal Spring,” an in-depth land tour visiting Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. On this highly inclusive, nine-day Colombia escorted tour, guests will stay in luxury/upscale hotels. They’ll also …
With 36 years of Tahiti experience, Windstar Cruises this week introduced the all-suite, 312-guest Star Breeze for year-round operations in French Polynesia. So, whatever time of the year you’d like to vacation in the South Pacific, this luxury, motorized ship …
Considering a cruise on France‘s Rhone River? The Meandering Traveler sailed on a holiday cruise there in December 2023. It’s a lovely region, brimming with ancient sites, vineyards and savory cuisine. So, why not head out for Rhone River rambling …
Getting ready to travel or cruise? The Meandering Traveler recently blogged about top packing tips from frequent travelers and travel industry executives. But there’s more to packing the right items than eyeballing clothes or shoes. Equally important for travelers is …
The new Explora Journeys may be a good fit if you prefer a luxury ship with a residential-style feel, rather than a traditional cruise experience. Fostering “an ocean state of mind” among guests. Explora Journeys strives for a pampering and relaxed — …
For effortless, highly inclusive touring during which travelers just relax and enjoy their trip — leaving all the nitty gritty “on-vacation” details to an expert — then Tauck is a great choice. But if you’ve “been there, done that” in …
When it comes to crisscrossing the globe on vacation, Susan Bender, a 20-year personal travel planner for Pavlus Travel, loves land tours that also have an educational or enrichment component. “Tours that include seeing wildlife in their natural habitats are …
With just a month to go in 2023, The Meandering Traveler gathered up five fascinating “end of year” developments. What’s coming up? What can travelers expect for 2024 and 2025? What’s the latest travel news? Check out our “Shorts” below. …
Looking for an exotic river cruise? Well, if you’re in the market for a pampering river cruise on a new ship, Viking is expanding its Southeast Asia fleet on the Mekong River. Currently under construction, the new Viking Tonle will …
