In a sparkling celebration at PortMiami late last week, Windstar Cruises’ new 224-passenger Star Seeker was christened by Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz. On site for the christening event, Pavlus Travel’s Meandering Traveler toured the ship, took in …
Santa has brought two early holiday presents for cruise enthusiasts! In a cruise ship update, Windstar Cruises‘ new Star Seeker has launched, while Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has emerged from a drydock with new spaces. (Shown in the rendering above, …
Last week, we looked at four fabulous, bucket-list trips to Costa Rica, Antarctica, the Great Lakes and Australia’s Kimberley region. Now, we’ve moved across the globe to tap into three more best trips! One is an expertly guided East African …
What’s new, fun or fantastic in the world of luxury travel and cruising? Heading into the last seven weeks of the year, we’re excited to showcase seven top travel news happenings or resources for 2026 or beyond. So, let’s dive …
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 …
A festive, luxury cruise during the holiday season — over Christmas, Hannukah or New Year’s Eve — is often cherished by travelers. Beautifully decked out with holiday decor, the ships resemble magical wonderlands at sea. And through 2027, Regent Seven …
Viking has introduced four new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries across six continents. For curious, culturally focused travelers eager to explore the world and visit dozens of countries, here’s a look at these enticing voyages. (Shown in the photo above, a …
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 love what’s new and different on global rivers, you’re likely happy about Viking’s announcement this month about its first ever India river-and-land itinerary. Here’s the scoop about what we know so far about this new Viking river region …
For travelers seeking a highly immersive Japan and South Korea experience, The Meandering Traveler has a great new option to showcase! How about an exotic “Sakura Seas: Japan and South Korea” itinerary? It’s a new, 14-day Tauck tour and cruise! In …
