Happy New Year to all our readers! We wish you all the best in the coming year! So, what’s ahead for top 2025 travel trends? For a few fun, factoids, The Meandering Traveler looks at one of the top results …
We love it when a cruise line adds a new feature to help travelers “make the most” of their vacation. So, we’re happy to hear that Princess Cruises has added a new 24/7 “Dine Line.” Specifically, it’s 1-833-805-DINE. This convenient, …
A few weeks ago, The Meandering Traveler dined at the new “Chef’s Table” experience that unfolds in the S.A.L.T. Lab on board Silversea‘s 728-passenger Silver Nova. Our firsthand look at this experience is below, but first, let’s talk a bit about …
With 2025 just over a month away, The Meandering Traveler has identified several new 2025 or 2026 cruise experiences on global oceans and rivers. From themed cruises to new ports of call and creative itineraries, here are three new cruising …
For many foodies, Oceania Cruises with its strong culinary focus is a top vacation choice. So, we’re excited to learn of another new casual culinary spot planned for the new 1,200-passenger Allura, launching in July 2025. From mid-morning through afternoon, …
Americans have an insatiable appetite for pizza. In fact, 93 percent of the U.S. population has eaten pizza within the past month! Americans also chow down on 46 pizza slices per person annually, and Statista research shows that they spent …
Crystal is known for its ultra-luxury voyages and a strong gastronomy focus. Guests simply love Umi Uma by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. They’re also eagerly anticipating the new Beefbar by Riccardo Giraudi later this year. Now, Crystal is upping its gastronomic …
Exploring the Norwegian High Arctic earlier this summer proved an incredible experience for Jocelyn Burgess, guest relations specialist, and Erin Conner, manager, leisure sales for Pavlus Travel. While sailing the Arctic on Seabourn Venture, they experienced both a “journey to adventure” …
For a fun, tasty, creative dining experience, Princess Cruises’ newest culinary gem – Love by Britto – is now open on the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess. Guests are savoring every moment of the experience created by culinary master Rudi Sodamin and …
When Virgin Voyages launched with the 2,770-passenger Scarlet Lady back in 2021, many industry observers felt that this adults-only brand would attract mostly a younger crowd of guests. It promised an emphasis on nontraditional cruising and some edgier, bolder elements. …
