Counting the days to 2026, it’s fun to look back at 2025’s cruise highlights. Thanks to Holland America Line for releasing these fun cruise trends and factoids about the year in review. Check them out! (Photo of a Holland America …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
So, what’s new in the ever-evolving world of cruising? The Meandering Traveler suggests readers check out exciting cruise news from Azamara Cruises, Viking, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea. Some developments involve new programming. Others are about a …
Even if you’ve booked a terrific vacation for summer 2026 or 2027, it may be a great time to squeeze in another, much-needed getaway! The Meandering Traveler has rounded up three winter vacations — two on land, one by sea …
Upscale travelers are increasingly looking for deeper, experience-driven vacations. During 2025, Azamara Cruises says it has seen what it calls a growing “slowcations” trend. Potential cruisers are increasingly seeking voyages beyond a week. Instead, they’re choosing cruises that perhaps span …
Tauck will launch four new European land journeys in 2026. So, where’s the luxury tour company headed? Given incredible demand, it’s expanding into less-visited regions of Greece and Scotland (The Highlands) as well as adding touring in quaint-yet-cosmopolitan capitals in …
