Highlights of spring on a Netherlands and Belgium river cruise

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...

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...

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

For many river cruisers, the most challenging part of the trip is deciding which excursions to choose while in a port of call. Depending...

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

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...

Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War, and structures and architecture from the...

Guest room at Hotel Sacher Wein, Vienna, Austria River cruise extension options are numerous as I’ve covered before. Staying a few days...

Maybe you ride regularly at home or maybe you don’t. As long as you are reasonably fit and know how to ride a bike, you will find that...

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

Imagine golfing at world-class courses in five different countries all on one trip. Imagine not having to organize tee times,...

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,...

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...

It’s true that most river cruises are primarily targeted to adults, based primarily on the areas of interest and activities, as well as...

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...