About a month ago, I was in the beautiful town of Durnstein, Austria. Nestled among green vineyards, rolling hills and bordered by the meandering Danube, Durnstein can be readily identified from the … [Read more...] about Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle
Rolling Down the River: Nine Thoughts on the American Queen
Besides the very-cool aspect of sailing aboard the largest sternwheeler to ever sail along the Mississippi, the American Queen Steamboat Company also offers some features that make this experience … [Read more...] about Rolling Down the River: Nine Thoughts on the American Queen
River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?
We’ve all heard the debate before: Is it better to book early, or wait and hold out for that amazing, last-minute deal? With deep-ocean cruising, ships typically have thousands of berths to … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?
River Cruise Basics: Managing Multiple Currencies
The great thing about river cruising — particularly European river cruising — is the opportunity it represents to visit multiple cities in several different countries in a single visit, all from the … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Managing Multiple Currencies
Uniworld’s River Tosca Wins Award
There are some encouraging signs that Egypt is trying to kick-start its tourism & cruise economy following the Arab Spring that saw the overthrowing of the government last year. For the river … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s River Tosca Wins Award
Itinerary of the Week: Viking’s Imperial Jewels of China
While Europe remains the undisputed river cruising champion, the fact remains that itineraries that explore the historic wonders of Asia are hot — red hot. Few destinations offer the diversity, … [Read more...] about Itinerary of the Week: Viking’s Imperial Jewels of China