SEVEN SCENIC STRETCHES ON THE RIVERS OF EUROPE
Well sure, all river cruises are scenic and who can resist the iconic sites of the Parliament buildings in Budapest lit up at night, or...
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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
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
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
Aug 3, 20222 min read
SIX MUST-SEE ART MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM
Stay a while in the city of Amsterdam before or after your journey on the Rhine River or the Dutch & Belgian Waterways. RIJKSMUSEUM After...
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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 11, 20222 min read
WHAT'S THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A RIVER CRUISE?
River cruises in Europe typically run from mid-March through the New Years’ holiday and cover a variety of countries and rivers. One of...
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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 6, 20222 min read
ARE RIVER CRUISES SUITABLE FOR KIDS?
It’s true that most river cruises are primarily targeted to adults, based primarily on the areas of interest and activities, as well as...
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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 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 10, 20222 min read
THREE TOP RIVER CRUISE EXPERIENCES IN NORTH AMERICA
You’ve heard me talk a lot about European, Nile, Amazon, and Mekong, river cruises, but there are also some pretty fabulous river cruise...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Jan 17, 20223 min read
HOW YOU'LL SPEND TIME ABOARD A RIVER CRUISE
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...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Jan 3, 20222 min read
THREE CITIES TO SAVOR IN BELGIUM
Cruising is a fantastic way to travel the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium, giving you a unique perspective on the heritage and...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Jan 3, 20222 min read
OBERAMMERGAU'S WORLD-FAMOUS PASSION PLAY
2022 marks the 42nd production of Oberammergau’s world-famous Passion Play, which runs May 25–September 14, 2022. Steeped in tradition,...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Oct 24, 20214 min read
MY TOP FIVE PRE OR POST RIVER CRUISE EXTENSIONS
River cruises offer a perfect opportunity to extend your stay either at the beginning or the end of your cruise. Many travelers like to...
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