Two cruise lines have unveiled enticing new features or itineraries for luxury travelers. First, Azamara Cruises is elevating the suite experience across its fleet with more inclusions. Second, Windstar Cruises announced short cruises in Europe, designed for pairing with an …
What are your three favorite travel destinations across the globe? And where would you love to vacation next? The Meandering Traveler asked those questions of Tandy, one of Pavlus Travel’s skilled luxury travel planners. Check out her favorite destinations. Are …
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 …
Tauck will launch four new European land journeys in 2026. So, where’s the luxury tour company headed? Given incredible demand, it’s expanding into less-visited regions of Greece and Scotland (The Highlands) as well as adding touring in quaint-yet-cosmopolitan capitals in …
Viking, affectionately known as the “thinking person’s cruise line” and fielding a “no kids” and “no casinos” approach, just unveiled 14 new ocean itineraries. These new Viking cruises range from 15 to 36 days. Setting sail in 2026 or 2027, …
Cruise lines are often eager to help their guests focus on a personal passion for art or artistic activities. So today, The Meandering Traveler is showcasing the best cruises for art lovers. Here are five top art-focused options, some with …
Celebrating 35 years of expedition cruising, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has just unveiled three new voyages for 2026. These new itineraries will take travelers to the rugged coasts of the British Isles, into the pristine Arctic wilderness of Norway’s Svalbard …
In an intriguing development, Lindblad Expeditions just announced that it will expand to a region requested by many of its guests – the rivers of Europe! The expedition line has inked a multi-year charter agreement for new luxury European river …
In an exciting new chapter for Pavlus Travel, the agency has introduced its first-ever “Cruise with Pavlus Executives” charter voyage! Guests can set sail on Tauck’s “Essence of the Seine” voyage roundtrip from Paris, France, with Pavlus’ top executives serving …
Celebrating its 50th anniversary soon, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will introduce a new river vessel, new Danube River itineraries, more Mystery Cruises and a 50-night Rivers of the World Journey during 2026. Here’s the rundown on what’s new and how …
