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Lucy LeTourneau
Feb 27, 20233 min read
10 CHARMING TOWNS YOU CAN VISIT ON A RIVER CRUISE
One of the wonderful benefits of river cruises is being able to visit even the tiniest of towns and villages. And you do so without...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Feb 24, 20232 min read
THREE CAPTIVATING FEATURES OF UTRECHT
You've likely not heard of this city, but you'll discover the town of Utrecht on a Best of Holland & Belgium itinerary with AmaWaterways....
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Lucy LeTourneau
Dec 6, 20223 min read
FIVE FOODS & DRINKS YOU MUST TRY AT CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Christmas markets in Europe are a staple and have become quite popular places to visit each year as throngs of stalls open, lights are...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Oct 11, 20223 min read
DIVING INTO THE CHAMPAGNE (REGION)
Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk, once said, “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” Sparkling wine never tasted better than in the...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Sep 12, 20222 min read
THE INDULGENCES OF LYON - FOODIE CAPITAL OF FRANCE
This historic city is the gastronomic capital of France – and the French would probably argue (and possibly be right), the entire world....
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Lucy LeTourneau
Aug 29, 20222 min read
SUCCULENT APRICOTS OF THE WACHAU VALLEY
In the nineteenth century, vineyards in the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley needed another delectable and staple fruit to grow....
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Lucy LeTourneau
Aug 19, 20222 min read
THE CRADLE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
What’s the best river cruise for classical music? With Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II as its native sons, it’s no wonder...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Aug 17, 20222 min read
THE INSPIRATIONS OF ROUEN
Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War, and structures and architecture from the...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Jul 11, 20224 min read
HOTELS THAT CHECK ALL THE BOXES - DANUBE EDITION
Guest room at Hotel Sacher Wein, Vienna, Austria River cruise extension options are numerous as I’ve covered before. Staying a few days...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Jun 18, 20223 min read
PRE CRUISE SPOTLIGHT - MUNICH
The Botanical Garden has over 19,000 plant species and subspecies. Blooming flower beds, greenhouses and a lovely café . There is no...
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Lucy LeTourneau
May 26, 20222 min read
TOP RIVER CRUISE EXCURSIONS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS
Believe it or not, it was an apothecary shop that sold squares of simple dark chocolate on the side that created Belgium’s more...
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Lucy LeTourneau
May 11, 20224 min read
SEVEN TOP WINE REGIONS OF EUROPE
River cruises in Europe take you through some of the most spectacular wine regions in the world, many of which have existed since ancient...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Apr 29, 20223 min read
SIX HIGHLIGHTS OF BORDEAUX RIVER CRUISE
A showcase of the best of Southwest France, a Bordeaux river cruise will include sailing along three stunning rivers, the Garonne,...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Apr 8, 20223 min read
AN AFRICAN SAFARI AND RIVER CRUISE COMBINATION
Is taking a trip to Africa and seeing the native wildlife and eye-popping scenery up close one of your dreams? A few years ago, Ama...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Mar 24, 20222 min read
GARDENS NOT TO MISS ON EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
Tulip Mania in the Netherlands As part of a “Tulip Time” river cruise, you’ll wander through rows of colorful tulips at a farm dedicated...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Mar 10, 20223 min read
PEELING BACK THE LAYERS OF A DANUBE DELICACY
A collaboration of different cultures originated this special pastry. In German, strudel translates to “whirlpool,” in reference to its...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Mar 7, 20224 min read
THE MOSELLE - SEVEN HIGHLIGHTS OF A MAGICAL RIVER
The Moselle River meets the Rhine at Koblenz, Germany. Often paired with a cruise through parts of the Rhine, the Moselle offers uniquely...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Feb 23, 20223 min read
A DEEP DIVE INTO JEWISH CULTURE
For those interested in Jewish heritage and history, a river cruise itinerary with a focus on Jewish Heritage is a unique way to explore...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Feb 18, 20222 min read
MELK ABBEY - A HIGHLIGHT OF A DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
The baroque masterpiece of Melk Abbey overlooks the Danube River and is one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. A Sight to...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Feb 16, 20222 min read
FORTY-SIX NIGHTS ON SEVEN RIVERS - A BUCKET LIST TRIP
While it’s been possible to extend your cruise with land packages and or even more than one cruise, two river cruise lines recently...
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