Europe plays host to a seemingly endless array of river cruise options, but perhaps none are as revered as the Tulip Time voyages. Typically offered between March and May, these springtime river … [Read more...] about Tulip Time With AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways’ Vista is Panoramic in All Directions
Back from Europe, Wallace Immen had a good time on the new Avalon Vista. He's posted several stories about the new vessel on his blog, a sister site hosted on Avid Cruiser. Avalon Waterways calls … [Read more...] about Avalon Waterways’ Vista is Panoramic in All Directions
River Cruise Basics: Airfare Tips and Tricks
You’ve found the perfect river cruise. The itinerary is spectacular, taking you to places you’ve always dreamed of visiting. You’ve researched the ship and are in love with it. You’ve studied the … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Airfare Tips and Tricks
River Cruise of the Week: Avalon’s Normandy
Paris may get all the glory, but no trip to France is complete without a visit to one of the most historically significant regions in the entire country: Normandy. Its beaches played a critical role … [Read more...] about River Cruise of the Week: Avalon’s Normandy
In Pictures: Barging Burgundy with French Country Waterways
"Adversity" is not a word that The Avid Cruiser's Ralph Grizzle knows. Currently sailing aboard French Country Waterways' Horizon II, I had figured I wouldn't hear from him until he disembarks on … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Barging Burgundy with French Country Waterways
Port Profile: Xi’an, China
A popular stop on many Asian river cruise itineraries, Xi’an is an impressive Chinese city perhaps most famous for its incredible Terracotta Army. One of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an’s history … [Read more...] about Port Profile: Xi’an, China