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The Highlights of French River Cruises

Corey Quinlan Taylor

Seine River

With its cherished culture, historic landmarks and glorious countryside, France is a near legendary vacation destination that elevates the heart, mind and senses of travelers. And what better means to experience such a nation than by river cruising. More intimate than a typical … [Read more...]

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An Empress’ Guide to the Northwestern Rivers

Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer

American Empress

Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts Steve and Wendy recap their adventure cruising on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Their story shows what you can expect on an American Queen Voyages cruise. (Note: American Queen Steamboat Company became American Queen Voyages in 2021.)   After … [Read more...]

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The American Queen: Video Cruise Review

Ralph Grizzle

Even if you’re an avid cruiser like me, you’ll find there’s little to compare to the American Queen. It can’t be compared to a river cruise vessel in Europe. The largest paddlewheeler ever built, the six-deck American Queen is nearly 2.5 times wider than those river cruisers. … [Read more...]

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Christening Taucks ms Treasures

Mary Ellsworth

Tauck Treasures River Cruise

  Cruising Europe's inland waterways exclusively for Tauck, the new-for-2011 ms Treasures represented the essence of luxurious river cruising. My husband and I travelled to Cologne, Germany to board the ms Treasures for her Christening celebration as she sailed for three … [Read more...]

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River Cruise in France on the Seine River

Special Guest Reporter

Chris Parker, vice president of sister company All Aboard Travel recently returned from an Avalon river cruise on the Seine River (Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches itinerary).  Here is his personal account:  I recently experienced an Avalon Waterways river cruise on the … [Read more...]

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