It’s official! Crystal is back on the high seas with two luxury ships! On Friday, the 606-passenger Crystal Symphony re-entered service for its new owner, A&K Travel Group. Fully revitalized, it’s the second of Crystal’s oceangoing vessels to return to …
Much is fabulous about overseas travel, but there’s also much to delight right here within or from the U.S.A. Here are three new American vacation journeys that The Meandering Traveler suggests checking out. The first is a river cruise within …
After spending four nights aboard Silversea Cruises’ new, 728-passenger Silver Nova, we can truly say this new ultra-luxury beauty is stunning. Here are our “Top Five Reasons why Silver Nova is a “Game Changer.” 1. New Look and Feel Thanks …
Viking christened its newest river ship, Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The new river vessel is the fourth Viking ship now sailing the Nile River. In a time-honored tradition, Richard Riveire, the ship’s ceremonial godfather, named the ship — asking …
Strongly believing that “cruising is a great way to see parts of the world and then decide if you wish to return later for even more in-depth land exploration” is Donna Fontenot, a 23-year Pavlus Travel advisor. That assessment is …
In 2019, Silversea Cruises’ new S.A.L.T. program (Sea and Land Taste) was introduced to The Meandering Traveler during a Silver Moon voyage from Bali, Indonesia, to Manila in the Philippines. Barbara Muckermann, today the line’s president and CEO, and Adam …
Travelers who return home after their African safari often say: “Exploring Africa has changed me forever. It’s an incredible travel experience I’ll never forget.” So today, in a new feature –our first “Experiential Pavlus” blog, two personal travel planners from …
Getting to Antarctica requires significant travel time. So, for travelers seeking a luxurious, polar-style adventure closer to home, Ponant has a new, enticing North American option. The small-ship boutique luxury line is adding four, 13-day Boreal winter exploration cruises along …
It’s official! American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) new 100-passenger American Eagle, the first “Coastal Cat” (a high-tech, innovative catamaran) was delivered on time and has successfully completed sea trials. Signaling the start of an exciting new era for ACL, American Eagle …
If you’re thinking of sailing on the new Crystal, what can you expect? Well, The Meandering Traveler just sailed on the Crystal Serenity in the Mediterranean for a three-night preview cruise. Here are our top 10 gleanings for readers about …
