It’s hard to not fall in love with Vienna. The Austrian capital is sometimes called, “The City of Dreams” and indeed, a stroll along its historic streets certainly has all the right qualities needed … [Read more...] about Why Go To…Vienna
Short Cruises Aboard American Duchess Ring In the New Year
At this time of the year, most of the talk about short cruises revolves around getting away to places like the Caribbean or Mexico; voyages operated aboard big ships carrying thousands of … [Read more...] about Short Cruises Aboard American Duchess Ring In the New Year
Beyond the Beaches: River Cruising Through Normandy
A few months ago, when I sailed through France’s Normandy Region aboard Tauck’s newly-refitted ms Sapphire, I was surprised to find that I was one of the few people onboard who hadn’t come expressly … [Read more...] about Beyond the Beaches: River Cruising Through Normandy
Profiling Crystal River Cruises’ Luxury Fleet
Even by the fast-paced standards of the river cruise industry, the debut of Crystal River Cruises on the waterways of Europe was lightning-quick. The river cruise arm of luxury oceangoing line Crystal … [Read more...] about Profiling Crystal River Cruises’ Luxury Fleet
American Queen’s Return to Pittsburgh
Few ships evoke the kind of nostalgia that the American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC)’s flagship, American Queen, does. Although thoroughly modern, her public rooms recall the grandeur of the … [Read more...] about American Queen’s Return to Pittsburgh
Introducing Riviera River Cruises
As river cruising becomes more popular, companies that traditionally catered to one or two European markets are beginning to expand, courting North American guests by offering diverse itineraries at … [Read more...] about Introducing Riviera River Cruises
