Luxury river cruises take travelers directly into the heart of a region. So, guests easily can get up close to and learn about local culture, heritage, eco-beauty and lifestyle. It’s truly easy to mix and mingle with the locals. So, …
As February gets underway, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, Inc., has identified five major 2026 travel trends shaping consumer vacation planning this year. These trends are based on client inquiries and booking patterns for January 2026 when Pavlus’ sales were up more …
In a sparkling celebration at PortMiami late last week, Windstar Cruises’ new 224-passenger Star Seeker was christened by Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz. On site for the christening event, Pavlus Travel’s Meandering Traveler toured the ship, took in …
As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 begins, it’s a great time for reflection about travel. Look for two happenings in the world of cruise travel — one tonight on New Year’s Eve and another tomorrow on New Year’s …
Santa has brought two early holiday presents for cruise enthusiasts! In a cruise ship update, Windstar Cruises‘ new Star Seeker has launched, while Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has emerged from a drydock with new spaces. (Shown in the rendering above, …
Last week, we looked at four fabulous, bucket-list trips to Costa Rica, Antarctica, the Great Lakes and Australia’s Kimberley region. Now, we’ve moved across the globe to tap into three more best trips! One is an expertly guided East African …
As 2025 comes to a close in a few weeks, it’s time to ask yourself, “Did I do that bucket-list trip that I’ve always dreamed of? For adventurers, it many mean this: Did I go to the end of the …
Egypt is highly desired as a travel destination for luxury travelers in 2025 and beyond. This month, Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced an agreement with Egyptian shipbuilder The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) for construction of …
Tauck has unveiled five enticing new European river cruises for 2027 as well as two new riverboats. “This announcement was driven by exceptional demand for Tauck’s river cruising vacations as well as strong year-over-year growth,” says Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus …
What’s new, fun or fantastic in the world of luxury travel and cruising? Heading into the last seven weeks of the year, we’re excited to showcase seven top travel news happenings or resources for 2026 or beyond. So, let’s dive …
