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
AmaWaterways Serves Up More Innovations in 2013
This year has been a memorable one for California-based AmaWaterways, but what’s in store for 2013 is shaping up to be even better. Making its 10th appearance at the World Travel Market (WTM) in … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Serves Up More Innovations in 2013
AmaWaterways offers Facebook Fans a Chance to Win
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like winning a seven-night Christmas Markets cruise, and from now until November 16, AmaWaterways is giving Facebook readers the opportunity to do just that. The line … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways offers Facebook Fans a Chance to Win
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
Rolling Down the River: Nine Thoughts on the American Queen
Besides the very-cool aspect of sailing aboard the largest sternwheeler to ever sail along the Mississippi, the American Queen Steamboat Company also offers some features that make this experience … [Read more...] about Rolling Down the River: Nine Thoughts on the American Queen
River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?
We’ve all heard the debate before: Is it better to book early, or wait and hold out for that amazing, last-minute deal? With deep-ocean cruising, ships typically have thousands of berths to … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?