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Cruising the Danube with Mr. Italy

On January 6, 2010, In Danube River Cruises, Swiss Emerald, Tauck, By Michelle Baran

You know river cruising has become an increasingly intriguing way to see Europe when Mr. Italy himself Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours is choosing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Italy touring company his grandfather founded with a Danube river cruise.

“I’ve always wanted to do a Danube cruise, and the quality of this itinerary is matched only by the elegance of the riverboat selected for the voyage,” said Perillo, who will be hosting a cruise along the Danube River on the 118-passenger Swiss Emerald this fall.

The cruise marks the first time the Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based Perillo Tours, which specializes in Italy, and offers trips to Hawaii and Israel, will be offering a river cruise.

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Are New Ships Bringing Anything New To The Market?

On May 26, 2009, In AMAWATERWAYS, Amalegro, Amalyra, Avalon Affinity, Avalon Waterways, River Beatrice, Swiss Emerald, Swiss Jewel, Swiss Sapphire, Tauck, Uniworld River Cruises, By Michelle Baran

This spring, Europe’s waterways welcomed five new river cruise ships, which means five new and different river cruising experiences. While there are certain standard features of any river cruise vessel — a restaurant and bar and lounge area, for instance — other features vary from one ship to the next. Some river cruise ships, such as the AMAWATERWAYS fleet, carry bicycles, and others do not. Some river cruise companies, like Uniworld, have worked to bring the cabins to contemporary hotel standards.

Whether you’re a seasoned river cruiser or a novice here’s what you should know about the new ships on offer.

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