As 2024 begins, The Meandering Traveler is just back from a seven-night AmaWaterways holiday-season cruise from Lyon to Arles, France. Our Rhone River journey on AmaKristina proved a perfect mix of festive activities, shore tours and fabulous cuisine. Certainly, one …
Not sure what to get your spouse, parents, adult children or close friends for the perfect holiday present? Well, think “out of the box.” The best, most appreciated gift may not be clothing, jewelry or electronics. The best kind of …
All we can say is “wow”! Viking just announced that it’s building 10 more Viking Longships. The river line already operates 80 river vessels globally. That’s the world’s largest river fleet for any cruise line. So, what’s up with the …
With just a month to go in 2023, The Meandering Traveler gathered up five fascinating “end of year” developments. What’s coming up? What can travelers expect for 2024 and 2025? What’s the latest travel news? Check out our “Shorts” below. …
Looking for an exotic river cruise? Well, if you’re in the market for a pampering river cruise on a new ship, Viking is expanding its Southeast Asia fleet on the Mekong River. Currently under construction, the new Viking Tonle will …
Growing up as a “military brat” who moved all over the world, Stephanie Potter says, “I came by my passion for travel naturally.” Today, this expert travel advisor for Pavlus Travel loves cruising the globe, diving into “foodie” pursuits, taking …
If you love river cruising but also like vacations longer than a week, AmaWaterways has new offerings. The luxury river line is debuting new European combination cruises for 2025. This new “Grand” series of 14-night itineraries, includes “Grand Seine & …
As river cruisers know, it’s intriguing to discover what’s around the next bend in the river. Similarly, The Meandering Traveler couldn’t wait to catch up with Kristin Karst, co-owner and executive vice president of luxury river cruise line, AmaWaterways. During …
Much is fabulous about overseas travel, but there’s also much to delight right here within or from the U.S.A. Here are three new American vacation journeys that The Meandering Traveler suggests checking out. The first is a river cruise within …
Viking christened its newest river ship, Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The new river vessel is the fourth Viking ship now sailing the Nile River. In a time-honored tradition, Richard Riveire, the ship’s ceremonial godfather, named the ship — asking …