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SEVEN SCENIC STRETCHES ON THE RIVERS OF EUROPE
Well sure, all river cruises are scenic and who can resist the iconic sites of the Parliament buildings in Budapest lit up at night, or...
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Apr 16, 20233 min read
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10 CHARMING TOWNS YOU CAN VISIT ON A RIVER CRUISE
One of the wonderful benefits of river cruises is being able to visit even the tiniest of towns and villages. And you do so without...
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Feb 27, 20233 min read
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THREE CAPTIVATING FEATURES OF UTRECHT
You've likely not heard of this city, but you'll discover the town of Utrecht on a Best of Holland & Belgium itinerary with AmaWaterways....
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Feb 24, 20232 min read
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TOP RIVER CRUISE EXCURSIONS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS
Believe it or not, it was an apothecary shop that sold squares of simple dark chocolate on the side that created Belgium’s more...
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May 26, 20222 min read
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WHAT'S THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A RIVER CRUISE?
River cruises in Europe typically run from mid-March through the New Years’ holiday and cover a variety of countries and rivers. One of...
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May 11, 20222 min read
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ARE RIVER CRUISES SUITABLE FOR KIDS?
It’s true that most river cruises are primarily targeted to adults, based primarily on the areas of interest and activities, as well as...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
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THE MOSELLE - SEVEN HIGHLIGHTS OF A MAGICAL RIVER
The Moselle River meets the Rhine at Koblenz, Germany. Often paired with a cruise through parts of the Rhine, the Moselle offers uniquely...
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Mar 7, 20224 min read
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A DEEP DIVE INTO JEWISH CULTURE
For those interested in Jewish heritage and history, a river cruise itinerary with a focus on Jewish Heritage is a unique way to explore...
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Feb 23, 20223 min read
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FORTY-SIX NIGHTS ON SEVEN RIVERS - A BUCKET LIST TRIP
While it’s been possible to extend your cruise with land packages and or even more than one cruise, two river cruise lines recently...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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HOW YOU'LL SPEND TIME ABOARD A RIVER CRUISE
If you’ve cruised on a large ocean ship in the past, you might wonder what there is to do on a river cruise vessel. While there may not...
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Jan 17, 20223 min read
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THREE CITIES TO SAVOR IN BELGIUM
Cruising is a fantastic way to travel the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium, giving you a unique perspective on the heritage and...
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Jan 3, 20222 min read
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EIGHT INCREDIBLE COUNTRIES OF THE DANUBE
In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find some of the most spectacular landscapes, architecture—castles, churches, and war memorials—as...
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Dec 1, 20215 min read
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MY TOP FIVE PRE OR POST RIVER CRUISE EXTENSIONS
River cruises offer a perfect opportunity to extend your stay either at the beginning or the end of your cruise. Many travelers like to...
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Oct 24, 20214 min read
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11 EXPERIENCES YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IN VIENNA
One of the highlights of any Danube River Cruise is the spectacular city of Vienna. Like other great European capitals, it has a lot...
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Sep 6, 20213 min read
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BRATISLAVA'S REINCARTION
Recently I traveled on a Danube river cruise and visited Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, for the first time. I didn't know much...
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Jul 21, 20212 min read
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