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Uniworld's Venezia sails Italian river cruises and now the luxury line has added new Greece post-cruise extensions. Photo by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

New River Ship! Uniworld’s Emilie to Debut in 2026

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, March 14, 2024

It’s exciting to hear that a river cruise line is building a new ship. Besides keeping the cruise industry fresh and vibrant, it gives guests yet another choice when planning a future vacation. So, we’re happy to learn that Uniworld …

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Modern Cartagena, Colombia is shown in the backgroun, and the Spanish-era fortress in the foreground. Photo by PROCOLOMBIA.

Eternal Spring: Tauck’s New Colombia Escorted Tour

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, March 10, 2024

For the first time ever, in 2025 Tauck will offer “Colombia: South America’s Eternal Spring,” an in-depth land tour visiting Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. On this highly inclusive, nine-day Colombia escorted tour, guests will stay in luxury/upscale hotels. They’ll also …

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Chinstrap penguins in Antarctica. Photo by Dr. Grant Humphries.

Be a True Explorer! Discover Antarctica Penguins with Viking

By Susan J. Young on Friday, March 8, 2024

It’s one thing to go on an expedition cruise. It’s yet another to qualify as a true explorer. But guests and Viking‘s expedition team sailing on one Viking Octantis Antarctica voyage in January 2024 certainly did both. They helped discover a …

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Solis, Seabourn's new fine dining restaurant, has debuted on Seabourn Ovation. Photo by Seabourn.

Seabourn’s New Solis Restaurant on Seabourn Ovation — First Glimpse!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Are you eager to dine at Solis, Seabourn’s new fine dining restaurant? Well, that’s now possible for guests of Seabourn Quest, where the eatery first opened in January 2024, and Seabourn Ovation, where it just debuted. Yet to come? The restaurant …

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Silver Ray floats out of the Meyer Werft construction building in Papenburg, Germany. Photo by Silversea Cruises and Meyer Werft.

Silver Ray Floated Out! New Silversea Nova-Class Ship Will Sail Soon

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, February 29, 2024

On the ultra-luxury cruise front, the 728-passenger Silver Ray floated out from its construction pavilion in Germany. That was the big news headline of the week for Silversea Cruises. It’s the second of Silversea’s innovative Nova-class series of ships. (Photo …

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Fia Bauer, a personal travel planner for Pavlus Travel, believes in exploring the world and soaking in all its eco-beauty and culture. Here's she's shown in an ice cave. Photo by Fia Bauer.

“Just Go!” Fia Bauer Finds Exploring the World an Amazing Gift

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, February 27, 2024

“Travel truly changes people, particularly journeys or expeditions that are focused on wildlife and nature,” says Fia Bauer, a six-year personal travel planner with Pavlus Travel, Albuquerque, NM. In essence, exploring the world is an amazing gift of discovery. “Seeing …

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What's new for tasty culinary cruises? Paul Gauguin has guest culinary expert sailing this year, along with regular shipboard chefs, shown above. Photo by Paul Gauguin Cruises.

Tasty Culinary Cruises: What’s the Latest for Foodies?

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 23, 2024

For foodies, there’s much new in the way of tasty culinary cruises. The Meandering Traveler has gathered savory culinary news tidbits for 2024. So, come along and get hungry just thinking about the delicious tastes! (Photo above shows chefs serving …

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One of Cunard Line's accommodations on Queen Elizabeth, which will sail new Caribbean itineraries starting in fall 2025. Photo by Cunard Line.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth: New Caribbean Itineraries from Miami in 2025

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The cruise industry’s version of royalty — one of Cunard Line’s elegant “queens” — will arrive in South Florida to operate new Caribbean itineraries in 2025. The 2,081-passenger Queen Elizabeth will homeport at Miami to operate 33 voyages between September …

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Dawson City in the Yukon territory is shown at night. It was the end point of the 1800s Klondike Gold Rush. Today, Holland America offers cruisetours that include a new "Klondike Gold" shore excursion. Photo by Adobe Stock, provided by Hollqnd America Line.

New Holland America Tour in Yukon’s Dawson City Plus Updates to Denali Resort

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 16, 2024

Many cruise guests headed to Alaska enjoy learning about 19th century Gold Rush-era history at Skagway, AK. For the full picture, though, also consider a visit to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Just announced, a new, complimentary Holland America …

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The new Icon of the Seas is now sailing from Miami, FL. Photo by Royal Caribbean International.

New Icon of the Seas! A Snapshot Look!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, February 12, 2024

If there’s one descriptive phrase to describe Royal Caribbean International’s new 5,610-passenger Icon of the Seas, it’s “wow, Wow and WOW! ” Here are a few initial impressions of this new icon by Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus Travel, as well …

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