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Gorgeous waterfalls and scenery including this rainbow await Azamara guests sailing on an Intensive Iceland cruise. Photo by Leann Wright.

Iceland Intensive! Azamara Cruise with Insight from Pavlus’ Wright!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

During Azamara’s upscale “Iceland Intensive” voyage earlier this summer, Leann Wright, a senior air concierge, Pavlus Travel, sailed in luxurious comfort on the 702-passenger Azamara Quest. During her nine-night cruise, she gazed in awe at Iceland’s cascading waterfalls, snow-capped mountains …

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Star Legend is a Windstar ship that will be sailing in Europe 2026. Photo by Windstar Cruises.

Europe 2026? Windstar Unveils New Itineraries, First-Time Ports

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, August 10, 2024

Dreaming of vacationing in Europe during 2026? Desire to set sail on a small ocean ship? Then check out what Windstar Cruises has unveiled for its 2026 Europe 2026 voyage lineup. Top news? Look for 15 fresh itineraries, 24 first-time …

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The top deck of Scarlet Lady on Virgin Voyages has a full running/walking track. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Adults-Only Virgin Voyages Launching New Running Club

By Susan J. Young on Monday, August 5, 2024

Wellness is a top priority for the adults-only Virgin Voyages. That’s not surprising as the line’s owner, Sir Richard Branson, is passionate about fitness. So, starting in September, Virgin will launch the new 8 Legs Run Club (8LRC) on board …

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Three walruses were spotted just off a Seabourn Venture Zodiac that had made a shore landing while sailing the Arctic. Photo by Jocelyn Burgess.

Sailing the Arctic: Seabourn Venture Delivers Luxury and Adventure

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 1, 2024

Exploring the Norwegian High Arctic earlier this summer proved an incredible experience for Jocelyn Burgess, guest relations specialist, and Erin Conner, manager, leisure sales for Pavlus Travel. While sailing the Arctic on Seabourn Venture, they experienced both a “journey to adventure” …

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Erin Conner and Jocelyn Burgess of Pavlus Travel are shown exploring Svalbard during a Seabourn Venture expedition cruise in summer 2024. Photo courtesy of Conner and Burgess.

Into The Wild on Seabourn Venture! Polar Bears! Arctic Adventure!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 29, 2024

Just 650 miles south of the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago within the Norwegian High Arctic is highly remote. But it’s also quite spectacular — home to glaciers, polar bears, walruses, seabirds and fjords. Best of all, travelers can explore …

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Actor and famed musician Michael Carbonaro is slated to appear on Sun Princess' new Magic Castle Conjurer's Cruise in November 2024. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Presto! Sun Princess’ Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise! Michael Carbonaro!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 26, 2024

Today, magic fans have something to celebrate coming up soon at sea. But fast action is needed to reserve a spot! Princess Cruises has announced exclusive packages for a new “Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise” from South Florida on November 9, 2024. …

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Nothing beats the lights of Hong Kong Harbour at night. Photo by Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Best Oceania Cruises: Exotic Ports, Savory Cuisine, Luxury

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 19, 2024

For those seeking to combine exotic ports of call with savory dining aboard a luxurious ship, one pampering option is Oceania Cruises. That’s why The Meandering Traveler, when seeking the best Oceania cruises, can’t help pointing out its 2025 East …

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Seven Seas Explorer is among the Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships that will sail "Grand Voyages" in 2026-2027. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas to Visit 16 New Ports of Call in 2026-2027!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Are you a port collector? Do you love discovering new destinations to explore across the globe? Well, Regent Seven Seas Cruises just introduced its new 2026-2027 Voyage Collection with 16 new ports of call!  Among those are Mombasa, Kenya; Zanzibar, Tanzania; …

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A new photo instruction program, Image Masters, is being offered on select voyages of Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. Photo by Seabourn.

Jazzing Up Your Travel Photos! Seabourn Introduces Image Masters

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, July 13, 2024

Do you love taking travel photos on a cruise vacation? That said, do you truly wish you could rachet up your photo skills for both landscape and wildlife photography? Would you love to professionally capture the action of penguins jumping …

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The new Love by Britto restaurant has opened on Sun Princess. It's a collaboration between Chef Rudi Sodamin and famed artist Romero Britto. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Sun Princess’ New “Love by Britto” Eatery by Sodamin & Britto

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 8, 2024

For a fun, tasty, creative dining experience, Princess Cruises’ newest culinary gem – Love by Britto – is now open on the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess. Guests are savoring every moment of the experience created by culinary master Rudi Sodamin and …

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