When people ask me about my favorite cruise destination, the answer is nearly always Antarctica. During the past three years, I've made two trips to the White Continent, one on Silver Explorer and the … [Read more...] about Join Me For A Special Cruise To Antarctica, February 3, 2016
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 6, Cruising & Cycling The Wachau Valley
In Austria's Wachau Valley, another euphoria-inducing day, just like my day in Bamberg, Germany. Some of you may tire of me beating the same old drum, but I enjoy cycling on the rivers so much, and, … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 6, Cruising & Cycling The Wachau Valley
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 5, This Is River Cruising? Fine Dining On Uniworld
Last night, I had an incredible dining experience in my favorite public room on S.S. Maria Theresa, the Leopard Bar. What surprised me was the elegance of the dinner. White-gloved, tuxedoed waiters … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 5, This Is River Cruising? Fine Dining On Uniworld
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 4, Open-Air Balconies Make All The Difference
During my tour of S.S. Maria Theresa's stateroom 425 yesterday, I promised to show you a video of my favorite stateroom feature, the open-air balcony. I've seen similar balconies on river cruise … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 4, Open-Air Balconies Make All The Difference
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 3, Step Into Stateroom 425, Crossing Europe’s Continental Divide
Yesterday, I wrote about pedaling Uniworld's bicycles and returning to my oasis of tranquility, the S.S. Maria Theresa, a floating boutique hotel (with gourmet restaurants) cruising through the … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 3, Step Into Stateroom 425, Crossing Europe’s Continental Divide
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 2, Biking Bamberg, Making The Case For River Cruising As An Active Experience
After nearly missing the ship yesterday, I awoke to a glorious morning in Bamberg, Germany. City tours were offered as well as an afternoon tour to a farm, both included in the cost of the cruise. I … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 2, Biking Bamberg, Making The Case For River Cruising As An Active Experience