As we gear up for Thanksgiving (aka “Turkey Day”) next week, it’s a good time to check out the super-duper “Black Friday” promotions. Simply put, the Friday after Thanksgiving reigns as the year’s biggest vacation sales event! Below, we showcase …
For many foodies, Oceania Cruises with its strong culinary focus is a top vacation choice. So, we’re excited to learn of another new casual culinary spot planned for the new 1,200-passenger Allura, launching in July 2025. From mid-morning through afternoon, …
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 …
Do you love sailing with a cruise line that provides guests with many value-added inclusions? Well, then it’s good to know that upscale Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new value-added program of inclusions. Delivering three major, value-added perks, it’s officially …
Earlier this month, Oceania Cruises’ elegant, new Vista, an enclave of superb suites, savory dining and a multitude of activity spaces, was christened in Malta. Pavlus Travel’s executives and personal travel planners were on the scene to check out the …
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic cruises, Oceania Cruises will send the newly updated and “re-inspired” Riviera to sail Asia cruises for the first time in 2023-2024. (See photo of Riviera’s revitalized Penthouse Suite bedroom above; photo by Oceania Cruises). …
Cruise travelers will sail within Alaska’s waters on 60 ships, large and small, during the 2023 cruise season. Did you know that 700 voyages are planned between April and September? So, you’ll have a big choice of voyage options. Some …
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 …
Fine dining is a good reason to look at Oceania Cruises, which prides itself on a strong gastronomy focus. This week, The Meandering Traveler is aboard a 10-day Baltic region cruise on the 1,238-passenger Marina. Last week, we talked about …
The Meandering Traveler boarded Oceania Cruises 1,238–passenger Marina last Sunday for the 10-day “Northern Realms” voyage from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden. We’re sailing this week and early next week too. We’ll share personal tips and tidbits about this cruise …