Tag: Europe

Feb 07

Monaco is FOR YOU

Monaco is not just a destination, it’s the experience of a lifetime. For more than a century, it has been an aspirational symbol of luxury and glamour. What the country lacks in size, it makes up for in history, culture, entertainment and character. Today it is reinventing itself while preserving its environment. Whether you look …

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Mar 15

Viking River Class Of 2019

Coming up next week, the 2019 Viking River Cruises Christening in Basel, Switzerland. There, new Viking Longships will be launched including Viking Einar. After the ceremony, we will sample the latest from Viking River Cruises on a short mini-cruise. Before, Read More …

Mar 13

One Day in Berlin

Berlin is a large city, so it is impossible to see everything in one day. In order to get the most information about Berlin’s important landmarks, taking a guided tour is a must. The guides are locals most of the time, and they can tell you a variety of historical and fun facts about the …

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Feb 28

Getting Around Europe on a Budget

Taking a European river cruise is a great way to see a lot of beautiful foreign cities in a short time, while enjoying the comfort of a cruise ship and not having to take up all the work associated with planning your own itinerary. Planning trips can be stressful, especially when everything is in a …

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Feb 21

5 Overlooked Cruise Destinations

Cruises to places like the Bahamas and the Caribbean are a dime a dozen. To get the most for your money, consider a cruise destination that isn’t the typical choice of the masses. There are a few you may never have thought of, that you owe it to yourself to check out. Here are five …

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Feb 15

Cruise Deal of the Week – February 15, 2019

Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and AmaWaterways is offering one of their best deals yet in honor of Valentine’s Day! Actually, it’s really THREE offers all rolled into one awesome cruise deal.

Feb 12

Bonjour Luciole, the Bistro Barge!

Driving through the rolling fields of the French countryside, I was already getting hungry. We were headed south of Paris in the direction of Auxerre, where, beneath the city’s ancient gothic cathedral, hovered Luciole — the barge patiently awaiting our small group’s arrival for what was slated to be an exceptionally delectable cruise through one …

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Feb 01

Why Everyone Should Try A Cruise

There are a hundred reasons why I think everyone should go on a cruise, but I don’t think anyone has time to sit and listen to me waffle on for what could very easily turn into days of cruise talk.…Read more ›

Jan 31

French Country Waterways Celebrates 35 Years of Cruising

Congratulations to French Country Waterways!

Jan 30

Luxury and Tradition on Sea Cloud II

It’s nearing 10:00 p.m. and Sea Cloud II is about to depart St. Malo under a ceiling of puffy, silver clouds. Most of the ship’s 94 guests are at the ship’s rail enthralled by the view — the lights of the historic fortress are the only illumination on this balmy evening. It’s the Feast of …

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