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...

Christmas markets in Europe are a staple and have become quite popular places to visit each year as throngs of stalls open, lights are...

Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk, once said, “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” Sparkling wine never tasted better than in the...

This historic city is the gastronomic capital of France – and the French would probably argue (and possibly be right), the entire world....

In the nineteenth century, vineyards in the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley needed another delectable and staple fruit to grow....

The Botanical Garden has over 19,000 plant species and subspecies. Blooming flower beds, greenhouses and a lovely café . There is no...

Believe it or not, it was an apothecary shop that sold squares of simple dark chocolate on the side that created Belgium’s more...

River cruises in Europe typically run from mid-March through the New Years’ holiday and cover a variety of countries and rivers. One of...

River cruises in Europe take you through some of the most spectacular wine regions in the world, many of which have existed since ancient...

A showcase of the best of Southwest France, a Bordeaux river cruise will include sailing along three stunning rivers, the Garonne,...

A collaboration of different cultures originated this special pastry. In German, strudel translates to “whirlpool,” in reference to its...

The Moselle River meets the Rhine at Koblenz, Germany. Often paired with a cruise through parts of the Rhine, the Moselle offers uniquely...

Imagine yourself amid a backdrop of Europe’s most regal castles, historic ruins, and vineyard-laced hills, all the while tasting...

For those interested in Jewish heritage and history, a river cruise itinerary with a focus on Jewish Heritage is a unique way to explore...

While it’s been possible to extend your cruise with land packages and or even more than one cruise, two river cruise lines recently...

If you’ve cruised on a large ocean ship in the past, you might wonder what there is to do on a river cruise vessel. While there may not...

Cruising is a fantastic way to travel the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium, giving you a unique perspective on the heritage and...

In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find some of the most spectacular landscapes, architecture—castles, churches, and war memorials—as...

Whether your potential group is made up of friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, yoga buddies, book groups, garden club members, or...

River cruises offer a perfect opportunity to extend your stay either at the beginning or the end of your cruise. Many travelers like to...