If you’re traveling the globe, having a personal travel planner like Tracey of Pavlus Travel is a bonus. She’s spent more than three decades in the travel industry. Her travel expertise and service-focused attitude are simply invaluable whether customers desire …
Early last year, The Meandering Traveler boarded American Cruise Lines’ 180-passenger American Serenade for a voyage on the Lower Mississippi River. Then later in the year, we also sailed on Viking‘s 386-passenger Viking Mississippi. Our itinerary route was the Upper Mississippi River. …
What’s New in Europe? The Meandering Traveler provides a look at one new happening in each of five European cities — Paris, Athens, London, Oslo and Rome. Plus, we briefly outline one highly appealing tour or cruise that explores those …
Atop the central U.S. region, The Great Lakes beckon as vacation jewels in the heart of North America. The good news is that for 2026 and 2027, a portfolio of Great Lakes cruises offered by multiple, upscale small ships can …
Travelers who head out on a Tauck land, sea or river vacation usually come back raving about an absolutely fantastic trip. “As the world’s largest seller of Tauck, we truly know how exceptionally this travel company performs in serving our …
A new river cruise line will set sail on Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers in 2027. But it’s not an unknown entity. Veteran ocean line Celebrity Cruises plans to launch its own new river cruise brand — Celebrity River Cruises! …
Looking for a special, value-added Tauck deal right now? If you’re interested in a Europe land tour, river cruise or small-ship cruise vacation that departs between February 1 and April 30, 2026, the good news is that you can possibly …
As September dawns, The Meandering Traveler looks at five enticing developments. Here’s the latest luxury cruise news, plus one tour company’s major announcement. We chat about Viking, Windstar, Tauck, Silversea and Crystal. Here’s the scoop! (Windstar Cruises is among the cruise …
Two cruise lines have unveiled enticing new features or itineraries for luxury travelers. First, Azamara Cruises is elevating the suite experience across its fleet with more inclusions. Second, Windstar Cruises announced short cruises in Europe, designed for pairing with an …
For the ultimate in exploration, ultra-luxury Seabourn has announced its first-ever, 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” voyage in 2027! Sailing than 20,500 nautical miles, the 264-passenger Seabourn Venture will cover territory that spans 82 degrees north to 66 degrees …
