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Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto: Japan’s Living Art Form

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Meet Kyoto’s geiko and maiko—Japan’s iconic entertainers—and learn how they differ from the often-misunderstood geisha.

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Oceania Allura cruise ship at dusk departing Ajaccio, showcasing Oceania Cruises’ newest small-ship luxury vessel

Oceania Cruises New Ship: Allura

Monday, December 1, 2025

Discover Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises’ new ship. Here’s our first look at her design, dining, and why we’re excited to sail her soon.

Cartoon illustration of a middle-aged traveler looking left with a thought bubble reading ‘What Is Slow-Mo Travel?

What Is Slow-Mo Travel?

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Discover what slow-mo travel is and why today’s travelers prefer unhurried, immersive journeys—especially with the comfort of a river cruise.

Regent Seven Seas Prestige cruise ship sailing at sunset — exterior view of the new ultra-luxury vessel debuting in 2026.

New Ship: Regent Seven Seas Prestige

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Regent’s all-new Seven Seas Prestige debuts 2026, blending spacious suites, Mediterranean dining, and refined design for the ultimate luxury cruise.

Sunset over a tranquil river symbolizing Smithsonian Journeys with AmaWaterways and PONANT — where luxury meets learning on the world’s waterways

Smithsonian Journeys: Now on AmaWaterways and PONANT

Monday, November 10, 2025

Smithsonian Journeys sailings with AmaWaterways and PONANT—where learning meets luxury through expert-led excursions and curated adventures.

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Black Friday Travel Offers

Friday, November 21, 2025

Discover the best 2025 Black Friday travel offers on luxury ocean, river, expedition, yacht cruises, and small-group tours.

Map of Oceania Vista’s 129-Day Grand Voyage from Sydney to London, showing ports across Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, China, India, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Western Europe.

Oceania Cruises: 129-Day Grand Voyage, Sydney to London

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Experience Oceania Cruises’ 129-Day Grand Voyage from Sydney to London aboard Oceania Vista ports across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Tauck’s ms Andorinha riverboat docked along Portugal’s Douro River, sister ship to the upcoming ms Saudade.

Tauck: New European River Cruise Ships, 2027

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Tauck river cruises 2027 bring two new ships and exciting six-day itineraries across the Douro, Seine, and Danube. Learn what’s coming.

Tauck Ken Burns America Small Group Tours

Tauck: Ken Burns American Small-Group Land Journeys

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Tauck’s Ken Burns American Journeys offer small-group tours that bring America’s stories, landscapes, and history to life.

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.