Carol Porter Named Godmother of Viking Haki Carol and I are thrilled to share some very special news: Carol has been named godmother of Viking Haki—an extraordinary honor and one that means a great deal to both of us. Over the years, Viking has…
Viking Adds New Ocean Ships, Itineraries and Destinations for 2028–2029 Viking continues to expand its ocean fleet, and for travelers, that means far more than simply more ships. As Viking Ocean Cruises adds new vessels, the company gains the ability to offer more departures,…
AmaWaterways AmaNubia Brings a New Nile River Ship to Egypt AmaWaterways AmaNubia is bringing travelers a new way to experience Egypt and the Nile River. The new 76-guest river ship debuts in September 2026, offering an intimate new option for travelers considering an Egypt…
Protecting Your Devices and Personal Information While Traveling Public Wi-Fi safety is something every traveler should think about before leaving home. Connecting to Wi-Fi has become almost automatic when we travel. We check into a hotel, arrive at an airport, or sit down in…
The End of Last-Minute Cruise Deals For years, some cruise travelers played the waiting game, hoping cruise lines would slash prices at the last minute to fill empty staterooms. We believe those days are largely over. Cruise demand remains strong, ships are filling earlier,…
https://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sailing-beneath-londons-tower-bridge-le-laperouse.mp4 Sailing Beneath London’s Tower Bridge There are countless ways to experience London’s iconic Tower Bridge. You can walk across it, admire it from the riverbank, or photograph it from one of the city’s many sightseeing boats. But one of the rarest ways to…
https://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Uluru-Ayers-Rock-Roaming-Boomers.mp4 More Than Just a Giant Rock Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia’s most recognizable natural landmarks. Experiencing Australia’s Uluru is far more than visiting an iconic rock. Standing before this sacred sandstone monolith in the heart of the Outback…
Viking Opens Bookings for the 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play River Cruises Some travel experiences are memorable. Others come along only once in a lifetime. Viking’s 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play cruises are now open for booking, giving travelers the opportunity to experience one of the…
7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2026 Every year, Virtuoso brings together hundreds of the world’s leading luxury travel advisors and preferred travel partners to discuss the trends shaping the future of luxury travel. As a proud Virtuoso member agency, we’re fortunate to have access…
Where Can You See the World’s Most Spectacular Icebergs? Travel Notes: Follow along as we share firsthand travel experiences and practical advice from the remarkable places we’ve explored around the world. If seeing giant icebergs up close is on your travel bucket list, few…
