It’s exciting to hear that a river cruise line is building a new ship. Besides keeping the cruise industry fresh and vibrant, it gives guests yet another choice when planning a future vacation. So, we’re happy to learn that Uniworld …
For the first time ever, in 2025 Tauck will offer “Colombia: South America’s Eternal Spring,” an in-depth land tour visiting Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. On this highly inclusive, nine-day Colombia escorted tour, guests will stay in luxury/upscale hotels. They’ll also …
It’s one thing to go on an expedition cruise. It’s yet another to qualify as a true explorer. But guests and Viking‘s expedition team sailing on one Viking Octantis Antarctica voyage in January 2024 certainly did both. They helped discover a …
Are you eager to dine at Solis, Seabourn’s new fine dining restaurant? Well, that’s now possible for guests of Seabourn Quest, where the eatery first opened in January 2024, and Seabourn Ovation, where it just debuted. Yet to come? The restaurant …
On the ultra-luxury cruise front, the 728-passenger Silver Ray floated out from its construction pavilion in Germany. That was the big news headline of the week for Silversea Cruises. It’s the second of Silversea’s innovative Nova-class series of ships. (Photo …
“Travel truly changes people, particularly journeys or expeditions that are focused on wildlife and nature,” says Fia Bauer, a six-year personal travel planner with Pavlus Travel, Albuquerque, NM. In essence, exploring the world is an amazing gift of discovery. “Seeing …
For foodies, there’s much new in the way of tasty culinary cruises. The Meandering Traveler has gathered savory culinary news tidbits for 2024. So, come along and get hungry just thinking about the delicious tastes! (Photo above shows chefs serving …
The cruise industry’s version of royalty — one of Cunard Line’s elegant “queens” — will arrive in South Florida to operate new Caribbean itineraries in 2025. The 2,081-passenger Queen Elizabeth will homeport at Miami to operate 33 voyages between September …
Many cruise guests headed to Alaska enjoy learning about 19th century Gold Rush-era history at Skagway, AK. For the full picture, though, also consider a visit to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Just announced, a new, complimentary Holland America …
If there’s one descriptive phrase to describe Royal Caribbean International’s new 5,610-passenger Icon of the Seas, it’s “wow, Wow and WOW! ” Here are a few initial impressions of this new icon by Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus Travel, as well …
