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 …
Two weeks ago, The Meandering Traveler stepped briefly aboard the new Queen Anne, the latest Queen in the Cunard Line fleet. Yes, we spent one night on the new, 2,996-passenger vessel, the fourth ship in Cunard’s current fleet. But while …
From her New Market, MD, remote office, Sarah Schwab, personal travel planner, Pavlus Travel, provides top-notch service for her travel customers. And she does it from a unique spot. “I work from my beautiful, three-acre-farm – my piece of heaven …
So, what’s new with Tauck for 2025? The tour and cruise operator announced enticing new cruise itineraries and a boost in capacity on France’s Seine River this week. We’re excited about the developments. So, here’s the scoop on the two …
In a sizzling new offer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched, “The Exotics Edition,” delivering a savings of up to $4,500 per guest on cruise fares. It’s applicable for travel on the ultra-luxury line’s exotic 2024 and 2025 voyages for …
What are the 10 favorite destinations for American travelers this summer? Late last week, we wrote a blog revealing Numbers 6 through 10. Now, it’s time for the top spots. Five, four, three, two and finally the crown jewel, number …
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 …
If you’re thinking, “I sure wish that I’d booked a last-minute, luxury cruise getaway this spring,” well, there’s still time! Why not join me, Craig Pavlus, founder of Pavlus Travel, on a fabulous, pampering close-to-home vacation on Explora Journeys? I’m …
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 …
If you’re a fan of new ships, well, here’s the scoop! Many new, luxurious vessels will soon sail the high seas or coastal waters. During this week’s Seatrade Cruise Global conference in South Florida, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) ordered …
