Ahoy! Ready to set sail for adventure? Then welcome aboard! This invitation has been luring travelers to the open sea for centuries. Luckily, today’s luxury liners are a far cry from the “rustic” vessels of yore, where accommodations were cramped, dining was informal and there … [Read more...]
River Cruising: Where can it take you?
Chances are, you’ve sailed many of the world’s oceans and seas. As an experienced traveler, you will certainly appreciate the opportunity to visit America’s heartland, delight in Europe’s holiday festivals, explore Asia’s quiet rural villages or view Africa’s wildlife from the … [Read more...]
Comparing Two All-Inclusive River Cruisers: Scenic and Uniworld
In the all-inclusive segment of the river cruise market, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Scenic are two of the top contenders. In this post, we compare all inclusive river cruises from these two lines. Because of the limitations imposed on river cruisers … [Read more...]
Avalon Cruises Review: Rooms with a View
Can your bed’s placement in your stateroom make a difference in your river cruise experience? Avalon Waterways thinks so, which is why the line touts its staterooms as having the best views on the rivers. “Avalon is just built differently,” Patrick Clark, managing director of … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Two Rivers: The Danube vs. The Douro
Vienna, Austria, sits on the Danube River like a crown jewel. The world-renowned city and the river that flows through it have been etched into the memories of many travelers and immortalized in “The Blue Danube,” a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss. Indeed, Vienna … [Read more...]