If there’s no place like home, then a vacation that’s closer to home can be a great option. In fact, many consumers tell their travel advisor they desire such a getaway as their second or third trip of the year. …
Starting in late April and May, cruise travelers will begin arriving in Vancouver, B.C. as the 2023 Alaska cruise season gets under way. Last year, the Port of Vancouver welcomed a record 307 cruise ships, with more expected this year. So, what’s …
We’re excited about the July 2023 start-up of the new Explora Journeys. It’s a new luxury lifestyle brand that seeks to deliver “an ocean state of mind.” The goal is to connect guests with the sea, with themselves and …
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 …
As the year winds down, The Meandering Traveler has picked the five best Globus escorted tours that we’d love to take in 2023! They take travelers to the Iberian Peninsula; Alberta, Canada; Iceland; the southern U.S.; and Italy. We selected …
When it comes to sailing the ocean blue, The Meandering Traveler is ready for upscale Oceania Cruises. So, here are our picks for the three best Oceania voyages that we’d love to take in 2024. Yes, we admit that it …