As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …
Throughout our 10-day, Antarctica cruise on Silversea Cruises‘ expeditionary Silver Endeavour, penguins appeared here, there and everywhere! Just as travelers head to the Arctic region hoping to see polar bears and reindeer, they venture to Antarctica for penguins. Yes, one …
As the world “opens up” to exotic travel once again, many upscale cruise lines are heading back to Asia. Among them is ultra-luxury Seabourn. If you’re interested in luxurious Asian cruises, check out The Meandering Traveler’s top three picks for …
Seeing Rome’s Spanish Steps for the first time, I was watching a Saturday afternoon movie, “Roman Holiday.” I remember that Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck zoomed around the city on a Vespa and also that they walked down those beautiful …
If you haven’t booked your 2023 European cruise vacation yet, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has an enticing promotional deal for you! For the first time in its history, the ultra-luxury line will dole out free pre- or post-cruise Europe land packages …
In a new blog feature moving forward, The Meandering Traveler will provide readers with select “firsthand experiences.” They’ll show our personal perspective while traveling, give helpful travel tips, outline lessons learned along the journey and more. For instance, today, I’ll …
At the Oregon Trail’s western end, The Dalles, OR, was an 1800s-era hot spot in the quest for Pacific Northwest expansion. Back in the day, the Columbia and Snake rivers delivered adventure at best, a dangerous ordeal at worst. Pioneers, soldiers, trappers, …
Hey, Tauck enthusiasts! Here’s a great new small-ship cruising option close-to-home for fall 2023. It’s a further expansion of Tauck’s North American offerings. Plus, it’s an expansion of its Silversea Cruises‘ partnership. Tauck will offer six departures of a new …
Nothing creates wanderlust quite the way seeing destinations across the globe in a hit movie does. From seeing Greece in “Mamma Mia!” to perusing the waterways of Bruges, Belgium, and viewing “Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Amsterdam, movie goers say: …
Looking back to what’s happened in July 2022 in the travel world, here are our picks for the month’s best travel news and tidbits. So, come along and see what’s new or upcoming. 1. California River Cruise? Yes, ACL …
