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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
FIVE FOODS & DRINKS YOU MUST TRY AT CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Christmas markets in Europe are a staple and have become quite popular places to visit each year as throngs of stalls open, lights are...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
DIVING INTO THE CHAMPAGNE (REGION)
Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk, once said, “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” Sparkling wine never tasted better than in the...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
THE INDULGENCES OF LYON - FOODIE CAPITAL OF FRANCE
This historic city is the gastronomic capital of France – and the French would probably argue (and possibly be right), the entire world....
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
SUCCULENT APRICOTS OF THE WACHAU VALLEY
In the nineteenth century, vineyards in the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley needed another delectable and staple fruit to grow....
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Jun 18, 2022
- 3 min
PRE CRUISE SPOTLIGHT - MUNICH
The Botanical Garden has over 19,000 plant species and subspecies. Blooming flower beds, greenhouses and a lovely café . There is no...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- May 26, 2022
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
SEVEN TOP WINE REGIONS OF EUROPE
River cruises in Europe take you through some of the most spectacular wine regions in the world, many of which have existed since ancient...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
SIX HIGHLIGHTS OF BORDEAUX RIVER CRUISE
A showcase of the best of Southwest France, a Bordeaux river cruise will include sailing along three stunning rivers, the Garonne,...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
PEELING BACK THE LAYERS OF A DANUBE DELICACY
A collaboration of different cultures originated this special pastry. In German, strudel translates to “whirlpool,” in reference to its...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Mar 7, 2022
- 4 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
WHAT IS A WINE-THEMED RIVER CRUISE ALL ABOUT?
Imagine yourself amid a backdrop of Europe’s most regal castles, historic ruins, and vineyard-laced hills, all the while tasting...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Feb 23, 2022
- 3 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Dec 1, 2021
- 5 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Oct 24, 2021
- 4 min
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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