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New Tauck land tours include a Week in Copenhagen and Oslo. Photo by Tauck.

New 2026 Tauck Land Tours: Greece, Scotland & Scandinavia!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, June 30, 2025

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 …

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A new dish at Solis is roasted scallops with toasted brioche, spinach, ricotta, broad beans and crisp, yellow beet roots. Photo by Seabourn.

Culinary Cruises: News from Seabourn, Silversea and Oceania

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 27, 2025

During a luxurious ocean cruise, travelers expect to enjoy pampering service, spacious suites, superb cuisine and fine wines. Fortunately, the experience just keeps getting better and better. We’re excited that Seabourn, Silversea and Oceania Cruises have just announced savory new food-and-wine …

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AmaMagdalena is shown on Colombia's Magdalena River. Photo by AmaWaterways.

New AmaWaterways River Cruises on Colombia’s Magdalena River!

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, June 21, 2025

Do you enjoy river cruising? Or perhaps you’d love to try it and are just waiting for the right option? Well, it’s good to know that AmaWaterways river cruises are now sailing within a new South American river region. Drum …

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Viking oceangoing ship at Livorno, Italy. Photo by Viking.

New Viking Cruises: Five In-Depth Voyages We’d Love to Take!
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By Pavlus Traveler on Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Viking, affectionately known as the “thinking person’s cruise line” and fielding a “no kids” and “no casinos” approach, just unveiled 14 new ocean itineraries. These new Viking cruises range from 15 to 36 days. Setting sail in 2026 or 2027, …

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Pacific Rim specialty dining venue on Regent Seven Seas Cruises new Seven Seas Grandeur. Cherry blossom tree art piece at the restaurant's entrance is shown above. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Best Cruises for Art Lovers, Onboard and Ashore

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 13, 2025

Cruise lines are often eager to help their guests focus on a personal passion for art or artistic activities. So today, The Meandering Traveler is showcasing the best cruises for art lovers. Here are five top art-focused options, some with …

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Oceania Marina: Lobster tail entree in Red Ginger specialty restaurant. Photo by Susan J. Young

What’s New at Oceania Cruises? Cuisine, of Course!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 6, 2025

If you’re a “foodie,” you know that Oceania Cruises is a top culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. Now, this upscale line has unveiled a few details about its 2026 Specialty Cruises, led by guest hosts and culinary experts. “Those who …

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In its 2026 tour lineup, Tauck is returning to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado for the first time in more than a decade. Photo courtesy of Tauck.

New 2026 Tauck Tours: Innovative Ways to See the Old West!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, June 2, 2025

Have you heard about the new 2026 Tauck land tours in North America? We can’t wait to share them with you. These newly announced land tours include three creative, new ways — including “glamping” — to see the Old West. …

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Ponant's small ships sail the globe and A&K fully charters them for special expedition cruises. Photo provided courtesy of A&K.

A&K Unveils 3 New 2026 Voyages: British Isles, Arctic & Tahiti

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, May 29, 2025

Celebrating 35 years of expedition cruising, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has just unveiled three new voyages for 2026. These new itineraries will take travelers to the rugged coasts of the British Isles, into the pristine Arctic wilderness of Norway’s Svalbard …

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Black Bears in Alaska. Photo by Mike Lessley.

North to Alaska: Luxury Cruising to the Great Land!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, May 22, 2025

For those who haven’t headed north to Alaska in past summers, this could be the year! And for travelers who’ve previously visited, it’s good to know that much is new in Alaska this year. Here’s a roundup of some of …

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Seven Seas Prestige's new Azure, a new specialty dining venues with Mediterranean cuisine. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Seven Seas Prestige Getting New Azure Restaurant!

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, May 17, 2025

Ready for epicurean delights? Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released renderings of the specialty restaurants on board the new 822-passenger Seven Seas Prestige, debuting in 2026. Most anticipated is the new Azure restaurant. This Mediterranean specialty food experience is a …

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