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Tauck has eliminated or sizably reduced single supplements on many voyages for 2023. Photo by Tauck.

Pavlus Travel Expands Solo Travel Focus!

By Pavlus Traveler on Thursday, February 6, 2025

Do you travel solo on cruises, tours or independent vacations? Would you like a new resource to help you corral the best deals for traveling solo? We’re thrilled to announce that Pavlus Travel is expanding its focus to do more …

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Celebrity Cruises will soon be entering the river cruise market. It's ordered 10 new river vessels. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

River Cruises: What’s New? Top 5 Picks!

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, February 1, 2025

What’s new for global river cruises? Want to know our picks for “Five Top River Cruise Developments” as 2025 gets under way? Well, here they are! 1. Celebrity To Launch River Cruises  Wow! Celebrity Cruises, a premium ocean line, is …

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

Top Tips for Solo Travel on Global Oceans & Rivers

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Note to Readers: This is the first in a series of upcoming blogs focused on solo travel. More travelers are heading out “solo” on the high seas or global rivers. So, The Meandering Traveler asked two top cruise industry executives …

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Balcony Stateroom on Viking Mississippi. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Upper Mississippi River Cruises: Viking and ACL!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, January 13, 2025

If you’ve sailed the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, LA, and Memphis, TN, you’re not alone. Mississippi River cruises are not only close to home for many Americans but they’re also highly popular. But did you know that the …

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The Temptations will perform on Princess Cruises' 60th Anniversary Love Boat voyage to the Mexican Riviera in December 2025. Photo by Princess Cruises.

60th Anniversary Love Boat: Temptations & Jill Whelan!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, January 6, 2025

What could be more fun than a “60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage” on Princess Cruises? How about a 60th Anniversary Love Boat voyage hosted by Jill Whelan?  While Princess itself was founded in 1965, the 1970s-80s TV series “The Love …

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Greeting visitors to the new Grand Egyptian Museum is a huge ancient statue of Ramses II. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Sneak Peek: The New Grand Egyptian Museum

By Susan J. Young on Friday, January 3, 2025

What’s ancient and modern at the same time? Where can travelers gaze at incredible ancient artifacts nestled in a cutting-edge, modern architectural structure? That’s the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Atop the Giza plain, this new attraction isn’t simply a museum. Instead, …

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Rose Morrissey rides a zip line in Mexico. Photo by Rose Morrissey.

2025 Travel Trends! Embracing “Bravecations”

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Happy New Year to all our readers! We wish you all the best in the coming year! So, what’s ahead for top 2025 travel trends? For a few fun, factoids, The Meandering Traveler looks at one of the top results …

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Among the best ocean spas is one on the new Disney Treasure. A couple's spa treatment room is shown above. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Best Ocean Spas: Pampering Treatments on the High Seas!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, December 23, 2024

Cruise guests often book a pampering spa treatment while sailing the high seas. The good news is that upscale and luxury cruise lines offer incredible spa and wellness complexes. So, spa enthusiasts can choose from a treasure trove of pampering …

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In cruise news, Viking's already large ocean fleet has expanded further with the addition of another new ship. Photo by Viking.

10 New Viking Cruises to Check Out for 2026-2027

By Susan J. Young on Friday, December 20, 2024

Are you a loyal past guest of Viking‘s ocean voyages? Or perhaps you’ve never sailed on this upscale cruise line but are curious about its ocean cruise itineraries? Either way, we invite you to check out the new Viking cruises …

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Sun Princess is now sailing in Europe but will reposition to South Florida for the winter Caribbean season 2024-2025. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Princess Adds New “Dine Line” for 24/7 Reservations

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

We love it when a cruise line adds a new feature to help travelers “make the most” of their vacation. So, we’re happy to hear that Princess Cruises has added a new 24/7 “Dine Line.” Specifically, it’s 1-833-805-DINE. This convenient, …

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