As September dawns, The Meandering Traveler looks at five enticing developments. Here’s the latest luxury cruise news, plus one tour company’s major announcement. We chat about Viking, Windstar, Tauck, Silversea and Crystal. Here’s the scoop! (Windstar Cruises is among the cruise …
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 …
As we approach mid-summer, it’s a good time to check out several enticing cruise developments — new flights and new ships. These provide luxury travelers with a smoother, more luxurious or more robust guest experience. Here’s a look at new …
During a luxurious ocean cruise, travelers expect to enjoy pampering service, spacious suites, superb cuisine and fine wines. Fortunately, the experience just keeps getting better and better. We’re excited that Seabourn, Silversea and Oceania Cruises have just announced savory new food-and-wine …
Certainly, every luxury traveler has his or her own vacation style and personality. No two people are alike. That said, savvy consumers also value “intel” from the experts. So, here’s what several Pavlus Travel team members would select as the …
Cruise guests often book a pampering spa treatment while sailing the high seas. The good news is that upscale and luxury cruise lines offer incredible spa and wellness complexes. So, spa enthusiasts can choose from a treasure trove of pampering …
When travelers check out new luxury expedition cruises far in advance, it’s a plus. How so? They can relax, learn more about the destinations they’ll visit, book with ease through their trusted travel advisor and savor the pre-cruise anticipation of …
A few weeks ago, The Meandering Traveler dined at the new “Chef’s Table” experience that unfolds in the S.A.L.T. Lab on board Silversea‘s 728-passenger Silver Nova. Our firsthand look at this experience is below, but first, let’s talk a bit about …
When it comes to saving money on your cruise vacation purchase, nothing beats Black Friday and the start of Wave Season, the prime period when cruise lines discount their fares. If you want super Black Friday savings, check out these …
As September 2024 draws to a close, some travelers may be wishing they’d taken an Alaskan cruise this past summer. But while the season in America’s Last Frontier is over for most cruise lines, it’s the perfect time to get …
