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We Visit a Real Sumo Wrestling Stable in Tokyo

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We visited a real sumo stable in Tokyo. At Tamanoi-beya, we saw firsthand how tradition, discipline, and ritual shape Japan’s national sport.

Travel News & Tips

Tauck Gift of Time program offering a complimentary hotel night for eligible travelers

Tauck: How to Get a Complimentary Hotel Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Learn how to qualify for a Tauck complimentary hotel night through the Gift of Time program for select journeys.

A calendar highlighting fall 2026 dates beside a river cruise ship during autumn, symbolizing early cruise planning.

Fall 2026 Cruises Are Filling Fast

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Fall 2026 cruises are filling fast, and even spring 2027 is booking early. Learn why planning 12 months ahead matters more than ever.

Cartoon-style infographic illustrating Visa’s key luxury travel trends for 2026, including affluent traveler growth, immersive experiences, emerging destinations, and the rise of personalized travel.

The Future of Luxury Travel

Thursday, December 4, 2025

See the key trends redefining luxury travel for 2026, including immersive experiences, new destinations, and deeper personalization.

Server presenting desserts at Jacques, the French specialty restaurant aboard Oceania Allura.

Oceania Allura: “Finest Cuisine at Sea”?

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Does Oceania Allura deliver the “Finest Cuisine at Sea”? We preview the ship’s eleven dining venues to give you our expert take.

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Viking’s 2026 Wave Season Savings Event featuring $25 deposit and free international airfare

Viking’s 2026 Wave Season Savings Event

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Viking’s 2026 Wave Season Savings Event features up to 35% savings, free airfare, and a $25 deposit on select cruises.

AmaWaterways river cruise offering a complimentary land package with pre- and post-cruise stays in iconic European cities

Complimentary Land Bonus With AmaWaterways

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Enhance select 2026–2027 AmaWaterways river cruises with a complimentary land package including luxury hotels and guided sightseeing.

Oceania Cruises’ Allura sailing at twilight, illuminated against a deep blue evening sky with coastal mountains and harbor lights in the background.

REVIEW: Oceania Cruises’ New Allura

Friday, December 19, 2025

Our firsthand review of Oceania Cruises’ new Allura: stateroom impressions, dining highlights, & why it feels like a five-star resort at sea.

Tauck: 2026 North American Journeys

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Explore Tauck’s 2026 North America Journeys, including new itineraries from Yellowstone to Nova Scotia + America’s 250th anniversary event.

About us

We’re David and Carol Porter, founders of Roaming Boomers Travel Services. For more than a decade, we’ve been guiding luxury travelers to unforgettable journeys at sea and on land. Let us help plan your next adventure of a lifetime.