Straddling the Equator 600 miles off the South American coast, the remote Galapagos Islands of Ecuador offer wildlife and marine life found nowhere else on Earth. For adventure-minded travelers, a great way to explore this archipelago is on a small-ship …
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully completed their first aircraft flight at Kitty Hawk, NC. So, it’s amazing to consider that only 116 years later, nearly 39 million airline flights took off across the globe in …
What’s new on the travel front? Our picks for June 2022’s “Best Travel News Developments and Tidbits” range from a soon-to-open tunnel for viewing Niagara Falls to a new international airline flying from the U.S. We also cover the sale …
Loyal past guests of Crystal Cruises were incredibly sad and in disbelief earlier this year as the ultra-luxury brand ceased operations. In the wake of parent Genting Hong Kong’s financial woes, two classic Crystal ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, …
Do you desire a luxury cruise but prefer a truly relaxed, friendly, casual onboard aura? Then, talk with your travel advisor about small-ship Windstar Cruises. In June 2022, The Meandering Traveler sailed on the line’s revitalized/lengthened Star Pride (photo above …
From 1977 to 1986, Americans by the millions tuned into a Saturday night of TV viewing by watching “The Love Boat.” Viewers watched the shipboard lifestyle of cruise guests and became familiar with “the crew.” Appearing weekly were: Captain Merrill …
From 1977 to 1986, tuning into “The Love Boat” on TV was a favorite American past-time. For many consumers, each of the 250 prime-time ABC episodes delivered an hour of pure escapism. Most notably, this comedy-drama show showcased the cruise …
It’s that time again! The Meandering Traveler has picked its “Top 10 Best Travel Happenings & News” for May 2022. Some are big news announcements. Others are enticing product moves, revealing research findings or new travel services. So, without further …
Thinking of a cruise vacation, but concerned about the caloric temptations — delicious food, colorful cocktails and snacks galore? The good news is that staying fit or keeping off the pounds on a cruise vacation isn’t an impossible dream. It’s …
Planning your future vacation? How about a pampering, winter-season cruise to a sunny, warm-weather climate? The Meandering Traveler has selected three Regent Seven Seas Cruises winter-season voyages we’d love to take — one each in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Check out …
