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Lucy LeTourneau
May 283 min read
TULIP TIME HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NETHERLANDS & BELGIUM
Highlights of spring on a Netherlands and Belgium river cruise
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Lucy LeTourneau
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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
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
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
Sep 9, 20223 min read
WHAT ARE THE BEST HIKING EXCURSIONS ALONG THE DANUBE & RHINE RIVERS?
For many river cruisers, the most challenging part of the trip is deciding which excursions to choose while in a port of call. Depending...
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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 21, 20222 min read
SIX TOP BIKE RIDES ON A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
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...
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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 31, 20223 min read
A GOLFER'S DELIGHT ON THE DANUBE
Imagine golfing at world-class courses in five different countries all on one trip. Imagine not having to organize tee times,...
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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, 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 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
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 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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