Today, I am in Budapest to board the new Scenic Jasper. Our cruise takes us to Vienna, by way of Linz, Durnstein and Melk, for christening events on April 21. What can I expect while on board? Well, … [Read more...] about Scenic Cruises, Christening Scenic Jasper & A Cruise Along The Danube
Loire Princesse: Day 5, Visiting The Beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Today, the motorcoach's engine was revving at 8:30 a.m., and with all seated comfortably, we pulled away from Loire Princesse to begin a full-day excursion to visit some of the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 5, Visiting The Beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley
On Loire Princesse: Day 4, A Walk Along The Loire
Earlier, I wrote about how the crowds were lining up along the Loire to cheer our paddle-wheeler upstream, see The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire. Today, we … [Read more...] about On Loire Princesse: Day 4, A Walk Along The Loire
The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire
Imagine floating through France as people line the river banks and assemble on bridges to wave and snap photos of something they've not seen on this river: a "hotel" boat carrying passengers from … [Read more...] about The Crowds Come To See Something Not Seen Before: A River Cruiser On The Loire
Loire Princesse: Day 3, Ancenis & Muscadet
We spent the morning cruising along the Loire River to the small town of Ancenis, with its stately castle, built in 984, overlooking the river. Loire Princesse tied up to the dock, and we boarded a … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 3, Ancenis & Muscadet
Loire Princesse: Day 2, Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
This morning, after a buffet breakfast in the dining room where I found it hard to resist the flaky, fresh croissants, I watched as Loire Princesse pulled away from the quay and began chugging … [Read more...] about Loire Princesse: Day 2, Nantes to Saint-Nazaire