As 2022 winds down and we look ahead to 2023 and beyond, let’s check out what’s new at Avalon Waterways. Here are five developments to pique your interest. We believe these also deliver interesting “intel” about one river cruise line’s …
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully completed their first aircraft flight at Kitty Hawk, NC. So, it’s amazing to consider that only 116 years later, nearly 39 million airline flights took off across the globe in …
Are you a river cruiser who loves art? Or, do you have a passion for museums or immersing yourself in local culture and heritage? Then, let’s go “museum hopping” within one of Europe’s most popular river cruising regions. Check …
Thinking of a cruise vacation, but concerned about the caloric temptations — delicious food, colorful cocktails and snacks galore? The good news is that staying fit or keeping off the pounds on a cruise vacation isn’t an impossible dream. It’s …
Fast forward from the 1800s to 2022. Arriving at Natchez, MS, by riverboat, cruisers see much of the same Mississippi River scenery that Mark Twain did from a 19th century steamboat. But what are the top attractions? What should travelers …
This week, The Meandering Traveler spoke with four notable travel writers, journalists, authors and/or bloggers to learn a bit about their world. We asked for their personal travel tips for our readers. How do they dive deeply into a destination? What …
Aah, the Douro! Within northern Portugal, this waterway flows through gorgeous hilly terrain. River cruises float by seemingly unending vineyards clinging to hillsides. River traffic is less prevalent than on many European rivers and quaint towns deliver culturally enriching port …
How do you customize a trip to “make it your own”? How do you avoid the dreaded “cookie cutter” experience? The good news is that travelers don’t have to be a magician to personalize and customize a trip. Nope, no …