Viking is expanding on Egypt’s Nile River by ordering two more Nile River vessels. The news surfaced this week as Viking executives, Egyptian government officials and invited guests attended the christening of the new Viking Osiris on the Nile River in …
As 2022 winds down and we look ahead to 2023 and beyond, let’s check out what’s new at Avalon Waterways. Here are five developments to pique your interest. We believe these also deliver interesting “intel” about one river cruise line’s …
Fine dining is a good reason to look at Oceania Cruises, which prides itself on a strong gastronomy focus. This week, The Meandering Traveler is aboard a 10-day Baltic region cruise on the 1,238-passenger Marina. Last week, we talked about …
Hey, Tauck enthusiasts! Here’s a great new small-ship cruising option close-to-home for fall 2023. It’s a further expansion of Tauck’s North American offerings. Plus, it’s an expansion of its Silversea Cruises‘ partnership. Tauck will offer six departures of a new …
The Meandering Traveler boarded Oceania Cruises 1,238–passenger Marina last Sunday for the 10-day “Northern Realms” voyage from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden. We’re sailing this week and early next week too. We’ll share personal tips and tidbits about this cruise …
Travelers who visit Europe — such fascinating cities as Rome, Monte Carlo, Venice, London or Istanbul — often recall famous movies filmed there. The trip is often impetus to re-view a famous flick, such as “Roman Holiday,” or alternatively, to …
Nothing creates wanderlust quite the way seeing destinations across the globe in a hit movie does. From seeing Greece in “Mamma Mia!” to perusing the waterways of Bruges, Belgium, and viewing “Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Amsterdam, movie goers say: …
Looking back to what’s happened in July 2022 in the travel world, here are our picks for the month’s best travel news and tidbits. So, come along and see what’s new or upcoming. 1. California River Cruise? Yes, ACL …
Founded in 1840 by Samuel Cunard, Cunard Line has an incredible, storied history. As for notable guests, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, George Takei, Meryl Streep and many other celebrities all sailed with the line in the …
Want to visit London or other parts of the United Kingdom on vacation, but can’t bear to leave your cherished Fido or Fluffy behind? Well, during the “dog days” of summer and during late spring or early fall too, you …
