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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


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


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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Sep 12, 20222 min read


THE INSPIRATIONS OF ROUEN
Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War, and structures and architecture from the...
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Aug 17, 20222 min read


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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Jun 18, 20223 min read


A GOLFER'S DELIGHT ON THE DANUBE
Imagine golfing at world-class courses in five different countries all on one trip. Imagine not having to organize tee times,...
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May 31, 20223 min read


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


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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Apr 29, 20223 min read


AN AFRICAN SAFARI AND RIVER CRUISE COMBINATION
Is taking a trip to Africa and seeing the native wildlife and eye-popping scenery up close one of your dreams? A few years ago, Ama...
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Apr 8, 20223 min read


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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Mar 10, 20223 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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