Last week, The Meandering Traveler sailed on Virgin Voyages 2,770-passenger Scarlet Lady. Yes, you’ve likely heard that it’s quite a different cruise experience — with plenty of fun activities. It’s razzle dazzle on Virgin Voyages, for sure. Most notably, Virgin, which …
Ready for a fantastic European vacation? If you’re thinking about travel to the continent this summer, what’s hot and what’s not for Europe travel? Well, here’s insight and “intel” from Allianz Partners, gleaned from its annual review of the “Top …
After a busy day exploring ashore or just having a fabulous, fun day at sea, we’re usually eager for dinner! Last month, The Meandering Traveler cruised on the new 4,300-guest Sun Princess, and had the pleasure of learning about — and …
In one 2022 survey, 80 percent of travelers responded that sustainable tourism was important to them, according to Statisa, a global research company. So, it’s of interest to know this new fish/seafood factoid: Holland America Line, which already has an …
If you love staying on top of the latest travel trends, then The Meandering Traveler has a few tidbits today to whet your appetite. Here are highlights from two different arenas. Latest Travel Trends: Intent to Travel is High So …
Throughout July 2024, Virgin Voyages, the vibrant, adults-only oceangoing cruise line, rolls out its third annual Eat & Drink Festival fleetwide. This popular, culinary-and-cocktail showcase is designed to delight foodies, epicureans, adventurers and “Sailors,” as Virgin aptly describes its guests. They’ll …
Are you eager to dine at Solis, Seabourn’s new fine dining restaurant? Well, that’s now possible for guests of Seabourn Quest, where the eatery first opened in January 2024, and Seabourn Ovation, where it just debuted. Yet to come? The restaurant …
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 …
Considering a cruise on France‘s Rhone River? The Meandering Traveler sailed on a holiday cruise there in December 2023. It’s a lovely region, brimming with ancient sites, vineyards and savory cuisine. So, why not head out for Rhone River rambling …
Getting ready to travel or cruise? The Meandering Traveler recently blogged about top packing tips from frequent travelers and travel industry executives. But there’s more to packing the right items than eyeballing clothes or shoes. Equally important for travelers is …
