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
- Apr 8, 2022
- 3 min
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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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
- 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 12, 2021
- 3 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 29, 2021
- 5 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 7, 2021
- 3 min
TRAVELING IN A NEW AGE
I have been a travel agent (now called Travel Advisor) since 1986. To be honest, I didn’t even know what a travel agent’s role fully...
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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
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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Lucy LeTourneau
- Aug 25, 2021
- 3 min
HOW TO CHOOSE A STATEROOM FOR YOUR RIVER CRUISE
How to choose a stateroom on a river cruise
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Travel Interventions
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
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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