This week, Ralph Grizzle is sailing aboard Viking River Cruises’ elegant new Viking Odin, one of six Viking Longships that entered service this year, and part of a larger order that will see ten … [Read more...] about Water Levels and European River Cruising
River Cruise of the Week: Tauck’s French Escapade
Our River Cruise Itinerary of the Week begins at a slightly different place than you might expect: in the sun-splashed millionaire’s playground of Monte Carlo, Monaco. It’s a fitting start to … [Read more...] about River Cruise of the Week: Tauck’s French Escapade
A Day in Vienna, Austria
A few weeks ago, guests aboard Tauck’s Swiss Jewel — including myself — had the opportunity to spend the day at their leisure enjoying all that the historic city of Vienna had to offer. What follows … [Read more...] about A Day in Vienna, Austria
Adventures Ashore: Hiking to Durnstein Castle
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
A Viking Holiday In Portugal
Yesterday, we told you about some of the classic Christmas Markets voyages you can take throughout Europe - but did you know you can sail Portugal’s famed Douro River Valley during the 2013 Holiday … [Read more...] about A Viking Holiday In Portugal
AmaWaterways’ Christmas Time Cruises
October may have only just started, but there’s an excellent chance you’re going to be hearing a lot more about Christmas in the coming months. As we’ve written about before, late November marks the … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways’ Christmas Time Cruises