Luxury Barge Cruises in France Have you been thinking about exploring Europe by ship and are you looking for a luxurious experience that you will never forget? Then I have something for you: How about barge cruises in France? I was recently invited by European Waterways to join them on a barge cruise in the Champagne region in France, and it was my favorite cruise experience so far. We were ... Read Full Article
My Very Russian River Cruise – Part I
My Very Russian River Cruise - Part I My adventure in Russia in 2017 began many decades ago as I began to read about Peter the Great, the famed tsar of All the Russias in the 1600s, and Catherine the Great, a century later. Their autocratic rules and visions for their vast empire captivated me. As I read more about them, I knew by 1980 that a visit to St. Petersburg must top my A-list. I found ... Read Full Article
Why Take a Europe River Cruise?
River cruising has been growing in popularity for the last two decades, with more and more cruise companies and ships plying the great rivers of Europe. Taking a Europe river cruise appeals to a wide range of travelers, which also makes it especially great for a multi-generational trip. Whether you’re traveling with your kids, parents, grandparents, or the whole extended family, river ... Read Full Article
Tulips in Holland: Enjoying a Spring-Time Cruise from Amsterdam
Tulips in Holland: Spring River Cruise from Amsterdam Last spring we treated ourselves to a Tulip-Time River Cruise from Amsterdam with AMA Waterways in the Netherlands. While I had taken a Christmas Market river cruise a few years ago with a friend, this was my husband's first river cruise. It won't be his last; we both had a wonderful time. Insider Tip: To make sure you get the best deal for ... Read Full Article
All Aboard for a Europe River Cruise
Longing to see Europe in a new way? Well, river cruising might be the answer. You pay with the dollar before you go and there are few out-of-pocket expenses when you are there. There are cruises for most budgets and there are a myriad of destinations including some wonderfully new, popular destinations in Eastern Europe and Russia. A river cruise experience is quite different from that of ocean ... Read Full Article