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
Mar 4, 20222 min read
WHAT IS A WINE-THEMED RIVER CRUISE ALL ABOUT?
Imagine yourself amid a backdrop of Europe’s most regal castles, historic ruins, and vineyard-laced hills, all the while tasting...
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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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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 20, 20222 min read
EXPLORING GENEALOGY ON A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
Have you ever wondered what your ancestors’ lives were like in Europe at the turn of the century? Or imagined how it would feel to follow...
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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
Dec 1, 20215 min read
EIGHT INCREDIBLE COUNTRIES OF THE DANUBE
In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find some of the most spectacular landscapes, architecture—castles, churches, and war memorials—as...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Nov 30, 20212 min read
BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAVEL ON A RIVER CRUISE
Whether your potential group is made up of friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, yoga buddies, book groups, garden club members, or...
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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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Lucy LeTourneau
Oct 12, 20213 min read
A GLIMPSE INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE AMAZON ADVENTURE
From Lima to the legendary Machu Picchu, a 15-day cruise/tour is an all-encompassing adventure into the marvels of Peru and the Amazon...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Oct 12, 20212 min read
GLUHWEIN: A RECIPE TO WARM YOUR HOLIDAYS
Brighten up the long winter nights the way Europeans have for centuries with an intensely warming and fragrant drink of hot mulled wine...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Oct 12, 20212 min read
CULINARY-FOCUSED EXCURSIONS ABOUND ON THE RIVER
Whether you enjoy cooking, eating, or simply soaking up other cultures, river cruises offer a diverse selection of shore excursions from...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Sep 30, 20213 min read
A RIVER CRUISE IN ITALY? YES, PLEASE
European river cruises also include Italy and although only a couple of cruise lines currently sail the Po, it is the longest river in...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Sep 29, 20215 min read
FOUR COUNTRIES YOU'LL EXPLORE ON THE RHINE
With fabulous rooftop pools, cozy public spaces, and wellness programs—plus exquisite cuisine and delicious cocktails—it’s tempting to...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Sep 28, 20212 min read
CAIRO OFFERS A FASCINATING START TO A NILE CRUISE
If you’ve always been fascinated by the ancient civilizations of the world, then there is no doubt that Egypt is on your list. River...
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Lucy LeTourneau
Sep 6, 20214 min read
IS A SOLO RIVER CRUISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Several years ago, I embarked on my first European river cruise. Never having been a huge fan of mass-market ocean cruising, I was very...
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