Cruises are an increasingly popular vacation choice for solo travelers. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s trade association, reports that in 2024, 12 percent of all cruise guests traveled solo. That’s double the 6 percent that sailed in …
Professional travel advisor Lee Alvarez, a 16-year Pavlus Travel veteran, is shown at Versailles near Paris, one of her favorite destinations. When travelers who’ve returned from a premium/luxury tour or cruise can’t wait to tell their professional travel advisor. Lee …
Many cruise lines are highly kid-friendly with razzle-dazzle family activities. But for travelers who instead desire adult only cruises, Viking, Virgin Voyages and several other brands offer those, as The Meandering Traveler discussed in a blog last week. But there’s …
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 …
Another razzle-dazzle new ship, the 3,100-passenger Norwegian Prima, is sailing the ocean blue. As the first of six new Prima-class ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, this vessel offers new spaces, new thrills and, of course, The Haven (an enhanced one …
