[Originally published Sunday, August 12, 2012] Today, we're boarding Panache, a 12-passenger luxury hotel barge that will take us along the Canal de la Marne au Rhin in France’s Alsace-Lorraine region. We'll be barging through the forested Vosges Mountains, past colorful … [Read more...]
A Trip To The Landing Beaches & A Stunning Discovery At The American Cemetery
Ralph Grizzle is currently on a river cruise in Europe. This week, we post a few of his impressions. Yesterday, with Avalon Creativity docked for a second day in lovely Rouen, Alex and I visited the D-Day Landing Beaches and the American Cemetery. For the two-plus-hour drive to … [Read more...]
Monet, Monet, Monet: Impressions Of An Impressionist’s Gardens In Giverny
Ralph Grizzle is currently on a river cruise in Europe. This week, we post a few of his impressions. On Friday, Avalon Creativity docked in Vernon, France, and we visited the home and gardens of the impressionist artist Claude Monet. Giverny was exceptionally beautiful on the … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Try a River Cruise Now
River cruising has been around for decades, or even centuries, but now it is finally getting the attention it deserves. It used to struggle to attract ocean-going mariners who enjoyed their roomy accommodations, Broadway shows, culinary splendor and personalized service, but now … [Read more...]
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Offers New Land and Sea Adventures in Asia
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is offering river cruise adventures in Asia sailing in 2013. Guests will be able to explore China, Vietnam and Cambodia on combination land/sea itineraries ranging from 10-18 days. These all-inclusive adventures include a luxury … [Read more...]