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Cruise ships docked at Port Everglades, FL, in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. Photo by Port Everglades.

What’s New for S. Florida Attractions During 2023 Winter Cruise Season

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, December 31, 2022

As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …

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Penguins galore are viewable along the shores of Antarctica. A Silver Endeavour cruise is one way to experience this wildlife spotting. Photo by Susan J. Young

Antarctica Cruise: Penguins Galore at Paulet Island

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Throughout our 10-day, Antarctica cruise on Silversea Cruises‘ expeditionary Silver Endeavour, penguins appeared here, there and everywhere! Just as travelers head to the Arctic region hoping to see polar bears and reindeer, they venture to Antarctica for penguins. Yes, one …

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Lee Alvarez, a professional travel advisor from Pavlus Travel, is shown at Versailles, France. Photo provided by Lee Alvarez.

Travel Advisor Spotlight! Pavlus Travel’s Lee Alvarez Specializes in Luxury Cruises & Tours

By Shelby Steudle on Thursday, December 22, 2022

Professional travel advisor Lee Alvarez, a 16-year Pavlus Travel veteran, is shown at Versailles near Paris, one of her favorite destinations. When travelers who’ve returned from a premium/luxury tour or cruise can’t wait to tell their professional travel advisor. Lee …

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Sound-and-light show at Hong Kong. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Luxurious Asian Cruises: Three Seabourn Itineraries We’d Love to Take!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

As the world “opens up” to exotic travel once again, many upscale cruise lines are heading back to Asia. Among them is ultra-luxury Seabourn. If you’re interested in luxurious Asian cruises, check out The Meandering Traveler’s top three picks for …

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The living room of the Iconic Suite on Celebrity Beyond. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

Founder’s Blog: First-Hand Look at Celebrity Beyond’s New Perks & Spaces

By Craig Pavlus on Friday, December 16, 2022

From the Desk of Craig Pavlus, founder and chairman, Pavlus Travel As I ambled along the Grand Plaza of the new 3,260-passenger Celebrity Beyond last month, I immediately noticed that this gathering space was slightly different than on Celebrity Cruises’ …

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Uniworld's River Empress is shown on the Rhine River, where it will operate select Jewish Heritage Cruises. Photo by Uniworld.

Fabulous Themed Cruises for Music, Cuisine, Wine, Maritime & Jewish Heritage

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Do you enjoy listening to live classical music performances or, alternatively, whipping up savory new dishes in a cooking class? Are you passionate about wine tasting, maritime heritage or other specialized activities? Fortunately, you can easily customize your vacation by …

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Holiday travel is festive, such as visiting Europe's Christmas Markets on a river cruise. But how do you smooth the journey to get there? Here are our top holiday travel tips. Photo by AmaWaterways.

Our Top Holiday Travel Tips: Smooth the Way, Avoid Stress, Travel Smartly

By Susan J. Young on Friday, December 9, 2022

  Ah, yes, holiday season travel is upon us. If you’re heading out by car, train, ship or airplane over the next few weeks, how do you assure that your holiday travel will unfold smoothly? Certainly, 2022 has provided some …

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Explora Journeys is one cruise line that is offeriwill launch in summer 2023. Six new ships are planned through 2028. Photo by Susan J. Young.

New Explora Journeys: Boutique Luxury & “An Ocean State of Mind”

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

  We’re excited about the July 2023 start-up of the new Explora Journeys. It’s a new luxury lifestyle brand that seeks to deliver “an ocean state of mind.” The goal is to connect guests with the sea, with themselves and …

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The Acropolis of Athens, Greece. Photo by Perillo Tours.

Best Travel News & Developments for November 2022

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, December 3, 2022

  From a new tour in Greece to major Belmond resort updates and several upscale cruise developments, here’s The Meandering Traveler’s look at the “Best Travel News, Tidbits and Developments for November 2022.” 1. Travel News: Perillo Tours Will Debut …

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Celebrity Beyond's Solarium, a space for those guests 16 and older. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

Enjoying the Flip Side: Finding Adult Only Spaces on Family-Friendly Cruises

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, November 24, 2022

Many cruise lines are highly kid-friendly with razzle-dazzle family activities. But for travelers who instead desire adult only cruises, Viking, Virgin Voyages and several other brands offer those, as The Meandering Traveler discussed in a blog last week. But there’s …

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