Luxury river cruises take travelers directly into the heart of a region. So, guests easily can get up close to and learn about local culture, heritage, eco-beauty and lifestyle. It’s truly easy to mix and mingle with the locals. So, …
As February gets underway, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, Inc., has identified five major 2026 travel trends shaping consumer vacation planning this year. These trends are based on client inquiries and booking patterns for January 2026 when Pavlus’ sales were up more …
It’s February, the heart of the cruise industry’s annual Wave Season. Simply put, it’s the best time of the year for cruise deals. So, The Meandering Traveler checks out one enticing new Wave Season promotion by Viking. Separately, other luxury …
As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 begins, it’s a great time for reflection about travel. Look for two happenings in the world of cruise travel — one tonight on New Year’s Eve and another tomorrow on New Year’s …
Counting the days to 2026, it’s fun to look back at 2025’s cruise highlights. Thanks to Holland America Line for releasing these fun cruise trends and factoids about the year in review. Check them out! (Photo of a Holland America …
Tauck has unveiled five enticing new European river cruises for 2027 as well as two new riverboats. “This announcement was driven by exceptional demand for Tauck’s river cruising vacations as well as strong year-over-year growth,” says Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus …
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 …
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 …
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 …
