We've spent a fun few days on the Mississippi River, paddle wheeling north toward our final destination on Friday morning: St. Paul, Minnesota. We'll be turning with American Queen and sailing back to St. Louis, so stay tuned. Today we're in La Cross, Wisconsin. What a charming … [Read more...]
Paddlin’ Up The Mississippi On The “Americana” Queen
Even if you're an avid cruiser like me, you'll find there's little to compare to the American Queen. It's unlike a river cruiser in Europe. The largest paddlewheeler ever built, the six-deck American Queen is nearly 2.5 times wider than those river cruisers, which are typically … [Read more...]
Avid Cruiser Voyages: Europe, By River
One of the most stunning voyages you can experience doesn’t take place on the ocean at all. European River Cruising has exploded in popularity in recent years, and continues to surge. It’s easy to see why: A river cruise through the heart of Europe offers cruisers the ability to … [Read more...]
River Cruising Through Christmas
It’s time to talk about Christmas. I don’t mean the actual day itself, or any festivities revolving around a certain jolly, red-jacketed fellow. But there is good reason to want to think about Christmas right now, because in a few months’ time, the highly celebrated Christmas … [Read more...]
Feature Video: Luxury Barge Cruises In France
Luxury barge cruises along the picturesque canals of France are not inexpensive vacation experiences. Rates ranges from $750 per person per day up to more than $1,000 per person per day, plus suggested gratuities from 5 percent to 10 percent of the total cost of the cruise … [Read more...]