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A Seabourn Venture expedition team member leads guests on a hike ashore. Photo by Erin Conner.

Best Luxury Cruise or Tour: Pavlus Team’s Firsthand “Intel”

By Susan J. Young on Monday, April 28, 2025

Certainly, every luxury traveler has his or her own vacation style and personality. No two people are alike. That said, savvy consumers also value “intel” from the experts. So, here’s what several Pavlus Travel team members would select as the …

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A Japanese shrine that guests of Tauck's new Japan and South Korea tour-and-cruise offering might visit. Photo by Tauck.

Japan & South Korea: New Tauck Tour and Cruise!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

For travelers seeking a highly immersive Japan and South Korea experience, The Meandering Traveler has a great new option to showcase! How about an exotic “Sakura Seas: Japan and South Korea” itinerary? It’s a new, 14-day Tauck tour and cruise! In …

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Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner will both undergo upcoming drydocks to revitalize public spaces and all suites. Here's how one suite will look after the revitalization. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Will Refresh 2 Ultra Luxury Ships!

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Keeping its ultra luxury ships in tip-top condition is one way that a cruise line can exceed vacation expectations for even the most discerning travelers. So, we wanted to share with readers that Regent Seven Seas Cruises plans to extensively …

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Explora Journeys' Explora I. Photo by Explora Journeys.

Explora Journeys Unveils New Loyalty Program! Perks Galore!

By Pavlus Traveler on Friday, April 11, 2025

Explora Journeys, a luxury lifestyle ocean brand, is becoming increasingly popular with discerning travelers. Fleet-wise, Explora I and Explora II are already sailing the world’s ocean, while four more ships will arrive between 2026 and 2028. And this week, the …

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Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geologic wonder. Credit Line: Tourism Ireland

Best Travel Agency! 15 Tops Perks of “The Pavlus Difference”

By Pavlus Traveler on Friday, April 4, 2025

You’ve probably heard gleanings on the Pavlus Travel & Cruise website about “The Pavlus Difference.” But exactly what is that?  Well, here are 15 points to show why Pavlus is a “cut above” and the best travel agency to contact …

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Seabourn's guests head out to explore by Zodiac in Alaska. Photo by Seabourn.

Seabourn in Alaska: An Elevated Expedition Experience

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Ultra-luxury Seabourn will elevate exploration in Alaska this summer. How so? It will bring an elite expedition team on board every Seabourn Quest voyage. During the ship’s maiden season in Alaska and British Columbia, guests will discover a world-class team …

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The interior of Uniworld's new Danube River vessel, Emilie, is inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt. Photo by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

New Uniworld River Ship & 2026 European Voyages!

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Celebrating its 50th anniversary soon, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will introduce a new river vessel, new Danube River itineraries, more Mystery Cruises and a 50-night Rivers of the World Journey during 2026. Here’s the rundown on what’s new and how …

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Oceania Marina Penthouse Suite, #10032, Ultra Tranquility Bed with adjacent living room area to the right. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Summer Vacation! Oceania’s North America 2025

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, March 15, 2025

If you’ve thought about a summer 2025 cruise vacation but now say, “Ooops, I didn’t get around to booking anything,” is it too late? Fortunately, there’s still time. For a pampering summer vacation close to home, check out Oceania Cruises‘ …

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Two new Tauck riverboats will sail French rivers in 2026. A rendering of Serene is shown above. Image courtesy of Tauck.

A Sneak Peek! New Tauck Riverboats in France

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

It’s official! Tauck has just released “artist’s renderings” of a few spaces on its two new snazzy France riverboats. The luxurious river line also announced their names. Launching next year, the 124-passenger Serene will sail along the River Seine, while …

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Seabourn Encore will offer themed voyages with special speakers and entertainers in March and April 2025. Photo by Seabourn.

Seabourn Unveils New “Authors at Sea” Program

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 28, 2025

Do you enjoy reading a good book? Would you love to meet the author? Better yet, are you an aspiring author who’d like tips for your own literary path? Well, Seabourn‘s new “Authors at Sea” program — complimentary to the …

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