Strolling into the new Indulge Food Hall on the new Norwegian Prima a week ago on a sailing from New York City, I immediately sensed something a bit different. Definitely, this isn’t your typical casual buffet restaurant (and yes, Norwegian …
Ambling into Syd Norman’s Pour House on the new 3,100-passenger Norwegian Prima one recent afternoon, The Meandering Traveler grabbed a seat. But, no, yours truly didn’t indulge with live music and cocktails. Hey, it was a bit too early at 1 …
Hooray for Tauck! The veteran tour operator has waived single supplements for stays in all Category 1 European riverboat cabins for 2023. That makes solo travel more affordable and easier on nearly 250 Tauck river cruise departures next year. Also, …
New cruise ships are launching at a fast pace. It’s hard to keep up! Given the proliferation of new oceangoing vessels, The Meandering Traveler today begins a three-part series about the upcoming debut of those sparkling new ships. In this …
As September 2022 draws to a close, The Meandering Traveler picks its top highlights and tidbits in the travel industry for the month. From the new Four Seasons Yachts to Viking’s second expedition ship and Virgin Atlantic joining the Star …
The world is beautiful and, thankfully, it’s becoming easier to navigate! Are you ready for a much-needed vacation? Thanks to Transport Canada, for instance, for eliminating Canada’s “process-focused,” pre-travel, COVID-19-era requirements. Japan, Barbados and others also have joined the rapidly …
Listening to wild lions roaring and watching graceful giraffes amble along the Serengeti, travelers booking Micato Private Safaris will love being in the midst of African eco-adventure. In fact, they’ll likely return home telling everyone that their journey into Africa …
After several years, travel to Australia and New Zealand is “back” and in a big way. Cruise lines are eagerly returning to the “Down Under” region, thanks to eased tourism restrictions. For instance, earlier this month, Holland America Line announced …
At the Oregon Trail’s western end, The Dalles, OR, was an 1800s-era hot spot in the quest for Pacific Northwest expansion. Back in the day, the Columbia and Snake rivers delivered adventure at best, a dangerous ordeal at worst. Pioneers, soldiers, trappers, …
Sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers of the U.S. Pacific Northwest region delivers a scenic journey close to home. Travelers on small ship cruises can “follow in the footsteps” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), also known as the …
