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How Many Days In Amsterdam Before A River Cruise
How many days to spend in Amsterdam before a river cruise, plus where to stay, what to book early, and the one souvenir to skip.
River Cruise Water Levels, Explained: Why Trips Sometimes Get Rerouted
What river cruise water levels actually mean for your trip, which rivers are most affected, and why a scary headline doesn’t have to change your plans.
River Cruise Balcony Types, Explained: French Balcony vs Veranda?
Confused by river cruise balcony types? Here’s what veranda, French balcony, and open-air really mean, and what each cruise line calls them.
CroisiEurope Loire River Cruise Review
If the Loire Valley is on your someday list, I understand completely. This is the valley of Chambord and Chenonceau and Villandry, of vineyards and hundreds of châteaux scattered across a couple of hours of countryside. It definitely belongs on a travel bucket list...
Celebrity Is Entering River Cruising!
If you've spent any time researching river cruises, you already know the usual cruise line brands like Viking, Avalon, and AmaWaterways. Now there's a new one to learn, and it's not a name you'd expect from the river cruising world at all, but might be one you already...
Not Your Typical River Cruise: The Tulips & Windmills Itinerary
Wondering what river does the Tulips and Windmills river cruise sail on? Here’s a list of all the waterways!
Kinderdijk Windmills: What to Expect on a Tulips & Windmills River Cruise
When most people picture the Netherlands, windmills are the first thing that comes to mind. And if you want to see the real thing, the Kinderdijk windmills are the best place to see them. They are one of those rare sights that live up to every photograph you have ever...
Keukenhof Gardens River Cruise Excursion
Planning a Keukenhof river cruise excursion? Here’s everything you need to know — what to see, practical tips, and why it’s the highlight of the cruise.
Our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Porto
Starting a journey slowly makes all the difference. While many travelers rush from airport to cruise ship, we've learned that building in a few days at our initial port city transforms the entire experience. It gives us time to shake off the jet lag, adjust to the new...
The Ultimate Port Wine Experience in Porto with Avalon Waterways
As our Avalon Waterways cruise along the enchanting Douro River came to an end, we found ourselves back where it all began in the historic city of Porto. The weather gods seemed to have other plans for our final day, with gentle rain painting the cobblestone streets...
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