Sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers of the U.S. Pacific Northwest region delivers a scenic journey close to home. Travelers on small ship cruises can “follow in the footsteps” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), also known as the …
As the year winds down, The Meandering Traveler has picked the five best Globus escorted tours that we’d love to take in 2023! They take travelers to the Iberian Peninsula; Alberta, Canada; Iceland; the southern U.S.; and Italy. We selected …
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 …
‘reACold weather, icy conditions and snow, be gone! Welcome news is that spring is now in full swing, with summer on the horizon. So, what destinations deliver the best summer vacations? Drum roll, please! Allianz Partners analyzed nearly 1.8 million …
On Wednesday, April 20, consumers have a fabulous opportunity to listen, watch or participate in the 40th Tauck Live Event. The “wow factor” here is the chance to hear from renowned filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan. The action unfolds …
It’s that time again! Let’s dig into the past month’s top travel news, snazzy reveals or simply unique happenings by air, land and sea. In this blog, we’ll highlight announcements made during March 2022. 1. Top Travel News: Americans …
This week, The Meandering Traveler spoke with four notable travel writers, journalists, authors and/or bloggers to learn a bit about their world. We asked for their personal travel tips for our readers. How do they dive deeply into a destination? What …
In this once-monthly feature, The Meandering Traveler picks a potpourri of 10 enticing travel news tidbits revealed during the past month. We hope these will tweak your interest. Some constitute big news, others are simply interesting “news tidbits” about air, …
Seeking a vacation closer to home in 2022 or 2023? Want someone else to handle the details? Then check out these five, fun, enticing vacations from Tauck Tours. One fact to consider. Just because the itinerary is closer to home, …
Aah, the Douro! Within northern Portugal, this waterway flows through gorgeous hilly terrain. River cruises float by seemingly unending vineyards clinging to hillsides. River traffic is less prevalent than on many European rivers and quaint towns deliver culturally enriching port …