For foodies, there’s much new in the way of tasty culinary cruises. The Meandering Traveler has gathered savory culinary news tidbits for 2024. So, come along and get hungry just thinking about the delicious tastes! (Photo above shows chefs serving …
With 36 years of Tahiti experience, Windstar Cruises this week introduced the all-suite, 312-guest Star Breeze for year-round operations in French Polynesia. So, whatever time of the year you’d like to vacation in the South Pacific, this luxury, motorized ship …
In this blog, globetrotter Rose Morrissey, a $10 million sales producer and 20-year Pavlus Travel personal travel planner, happily provides our readers with her “take” on top vacation picks and travel tips for 2024. But first, The Meandering Traveler chats with …
Looking for a relaxing, comfortable, luxurious small-ship cruise? Certainly, there are many popular luxury small ships or expedition vessels. But have you considered Ponant? This upscale line with a French flair operates a diverse fleet of luxury small ships. In …
Ready for a relaxing Hawaii or French Polynesia vacation but need more time to plan? Oceania Cruises just may have your ticket to paradise. The upscale line plans seven new summer 2025 sailings in the South Pacific on the 670-guest …
As January 2023 fades into history, The Meandering Traveler looks at a mix of top news, quirky travel tidbits and interesting developments from the month. 1. Travel News: Oceania Cruises: It’s Allura Oceania Cruises, which will launch its first new …
“Follow the fish, not the fleets!” That’s how Tauck sums it up when describing the appeal of its luxurious small ship cruise itineraries. We couldn’t agree more. Moving into 2023, luxury small ship ocean cruising is rapidly developing into …
As the world “reopens,” Americans can cruise to many more destinations across the globe. Silversea Cruises just confirmed its return to Asia, while Celebrity Cruises is back sailing in Australia and New Zealand. As cruise lines return, are you ready …
It’s that time again. Here’s a look at The Meandering Traveler’s anecdotal picks for the “Top 5 Best Travel Tidbits, News or Fun Factoids” for October 2022.” 1. Our Top 5: Regent Seven Seas and Faberge Partner for “Egg …
The world is beautiful and, thankfully, it’s becoming easier to navigate! Are you ready for a much-needed vacation? Thanks to Transport Canada, for instance, for eliminating Canada’s “process-focused,” pre-travel, COVID-19-era requirements. Japan, Barbados and others also have joined the rapidly …