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THREE TOP RIVER CRUISE EXPERIENCES IN NORTH AMERICA
You’ve heard me talk a lot about European, Nile, Amazon, and Mekong, river cruises, but there are also some pretty fabulous river cruise...
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Feb 10, 20222 min read
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EXPLORING GENEALOGY ON A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
Have you ever wondered what your ancestors’ lives were like in Europe at the turn of the century? Or imagined how it would feel to follow...
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Jan 20, 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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OBERAMMERGAU'S WORLD-FAMOUS PASSION PLAY
2022 marks the 42nd production of Oberammergau’s world-famous Passion Play, which runs May 25–September 14, 2022. Steeped in tradition,...
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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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BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAVEL ON A RIVER CRUISE
Whether your potential group is made up of friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, yoga buddies, book groups, garden club members, or...
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Nov 30, 20212 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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A GLIMPSE INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE AMAZON ADVENTURE
From Lima to the legendary Machu Picchu, a 15-day cruise/tour is an all-encompassing adventure into the marvels of Peru and the Amazon...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
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GLUHWEIN: A RECIPE TO WARM YOUR HOLIDAYS
Brighten up the long winter nights the way Europeans have for centuries with an intensely warming and fragrant drink of hot mulled wine...
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Oct 12, 20212 min read
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CULINARY-FOCUSED EXCURSIONS ABOUND ON THE RIVER
Whether you enjoy cooking, eating, or simply soaking up other cultures, river cruises offer a diverse selection of shore excursions from...
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Oct 12, 20212 min read
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A RIVER CRUISE IN ITALY? YES, PLEASE
European river cruises also include Italy and although only a couple of cruise lines currently sail the Po, it is the longest river in...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read
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FOUR COUNTRIES YOU'LL EXPLORE ON THE RHINE
With fabulous rooftop pools, cozy public spaces, and wellness programs—plus exquisite cuisine and delicious cocktails—it’s tempting to...
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Sep 29, 20215 min read
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CAIRO OFFERS A FASCINATING START TO A NILE CRUISE
If you’ve always been fascinated by the ancient civilizations of the world, then there is no doubt that Egypt is on your list. River...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
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IS A SOLO RIVER CRUISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Several years ago, I embarked on my first European river cruise. Never having been a huge fan of mass-market ocean cruising, I was very...
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Sep 6, 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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FIVE UNIQUE PORTS OF CALL ON A SEINE RIVER CRUISE
When you think of the Seine, you naturally think of Paris and rightly so. All Seine river cruises begin or end (or both) in Paris and...
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Aug 25, 20213 min read
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIVER THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOUR CRUISE
Each river tells its own story. From carrying the ancient Romans and Vikings through Europe to aiding economic growth for major capital...
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Jul 23, 20213 min read
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WHAT TO EXPECT ON A CHRISTMAS MARKET CRUISE
Europe seems to shine a little brighter around the holidays. Dazzling lights, shimmery blankets of white snow, and the sweet smell of...
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Jul 23, 20212 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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