What’s ancient and modern at the same time? Where can travelers gaze at incredible ancient artifacts nestled in a cutting-edge, modern architectural structure? That’s the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Atop the Giza plain, this new attraction isn’t simply a museum. Instead, …
Happy New Year to all our readers! We wish you all the best in the coming year! So, what’s ahead for top 2025 travel trends? For a few fun, factoids, The Meandering Traveler looks at one of the top results …
For the first time, Tauck will set sail on a “Christmas Markets” river cruise in France. In 2025, the 98-passenger Sapphire will operate five departures of “The Seine: Holiday Magic” itinerary. “This holiday river adventure will begin in Paris,” says …
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, Tauck just announced the addition of two new river ships. Both will sail in France and join Tauck’s river fleet in spring 2026. The two yet-unnamed ships — one accommodating 124 guests, the other …
In 2025, Tauck will introduce a new nine-day “Music of America” escorted tour from Nashville, TN, to New Orleans, LA. Music lovers can trace the roots of country music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, and more. They’ll also spend time …
Next year marks Tauck’s 100th anniversary and its 35th year of European touring. To help celebrate, Tauck has just unveiled four new enticing tours in Europe for 2025! Are you interested in a new Tauck tour? Covering destinations within Italy, …
Did you know that Tauck’s Small Group tours that average just 24 guests now account for more than half of this tour operator’s non-cruise business? Yes, that’s the case. So, it’s not surprising that the company is introducing new Smaller …
Strongly believing that “cruising is a great way to see parts of the world and then decide if you wish to return later for even more in-depth land exploration” is Donna Fontenot, a 23-year Pavlus Travel advisor. That assessment is …
Travelers who return home after their African safari often say: “Exploring Africa has changed me forever. It’s an incredible travel experience I’ll never forget.” So today, in a new feature –our first “Experiential Pavlus” blog, two personal travel planners from …
Sailing into Heimaey, one of Iceland’s Westman Islands, cruise guests will gaze “close up” at jagged mountains rising dramatically from the harbor’s edge. Hardened lava blankets the hillsides around town. Most notably, on the island’s sea cliffs, travelers will gaze …
