Jumping into cold Arctic or Antarctic waters, some travelers can’t wait to take that “polar plunge” as a fun activity. In a similar vein, Jamie Roach, a personal travel planner for Pavlus Travel, does that closer to home and …
Culture, Heritage, Art & Music
Travelers seeking a deep dive into culture, heritage, art and music will find immersive options here.
“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 …
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 …
As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …
As the world “opens up” to exotic travel once again, many upscale cruise lines are heading back to Asia. Among them is ultra-luxury Seabourn. If you’re interested in luxurious Asian cruises, check out The Meandering Traveler’s top three picks for …
From a new tour in Greece to major Belmond resort updates and several upscale cruise developments, here’s The Meandering Traveler’s look at the “Best Travel News, Tidbits and Developments for November 2022.” 1. Travel News: Perillo Tours Will Debut …
Seeing Rome’s Spanish Steps for the first time, I was watching a Saturday afternoon movie, “Roman Holiday.” I remember that Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck zoomed around the city on a Vespa and also that they walked down those beautiful …
In a new blog feature moving forward, The Meandering Traveler will provide readers with select “firsthand experiences.” They’ll show our personal perspective while traveling, give helpful travel tips, outline lessons learned along the journey and more. For instance, today, I’ll …