If you’re traveling the globe, having a personal travel planner like Tracey of Pavlus Travel is a bonus. She’s spent more than three decades in the travel industry. Her travel expertise and service-focused attitude are simply invaluable whether customers desire …
Early last year, The Meandering Traveler boarded American Cruise Lines’ 180-passenger American Serenade for a voyage on the Lower Mississippi River. Then later in the year, we also sailed on Viking‘s 386-passenger Viking Mississippi. Our itinerary route was the Upper Mississippi River. …
What’s New in Europe? The Meandering Traveler provides a look at one new happening in each of five European cities — Paris, Athens, London, Oslo and Rome. Plus, we briefly outline one highly appealing tour or cruise that explores those …
So, what’s new in the ever-evolving world of cruising? The Meandering Traveler suggests readers check out exciting cruise news from Azamara Cruises, Viking, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea. Some developments involve new programming. Others are about a …
Cruises are an increasingly popular vacation choice for solo travelers. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s trade association, reports that in 2024, 12 percent of all cruise guests traveled solo. That’s double the 6 percent that sailed in …
Upscale travelers are increasingly looking for deeper, experience-driven vacations. During 2025, Azamara Cruises says it has seen what it calls a growing “slowcations” trend. Potential cruisers are increasingly seeking voyages beyond a week. Instead, they’re choosing cruises that perhaps span …
If you’re a “foodie,” you know that Oceania Cruises is a top culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. Now, this upscale line has unveiled a few details about its 2026 Specialty Cruises, led by guest hosts and culinary experts. “Those who …
You’ve probably heard gleanings on the Pavlus Travel & Cruise website about “The Pavlus Difference.” But exactly what is that? Well, here are 15 points to show why Pavlus is a “cut above” and the best travel agency to contact …
Do you enjoy reading a good book? Would you love to meet the author? Better yet, are you an aspiring author who’d like tips for your own literary path? Well, Seabourn‘s new “Authors at Sea” program — complimentary to the …
Travelers sailing on an ultra-luxury ship often love an “evening out on the ship.” Good to know? Ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises is elevating its onboard entertainment. Six new Regent Seven Seas shows are debuting on ships in 2025! Look …
