Also, the company announces esteemed wine hosts for its Celebration of Wine river cruises in 2023 & 2024. AmaWaterways has a new wine cruise itinerary debuting in 2024. Dubbed Flavors of … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Uncorks New 2024 Itinerary For Wine Enthusiasts
Video: How Locks Work On The French Canals
https://player.vimeo.com/video/822486068 One fascinating aspect of canal cruises - and indeed river cruises - is the lock system. Locks allow barges and riverboats to ascend or descend otherwise … [Read more...] about Video: How Locks Work On The French Canals
Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
This past Thursday, I returned from France after back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. To say that my 17 days in France was wonderful would be an understatement. For starters, we had a fun … [Read more...] about Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
Checking In: The Thrill Of Hotel Stays Pre- & Post-Cruise
Last week, a regular reader named Ed wrote us to say that our article Saving A Fortune On Business Class Air hit home with him. "We have a wedding in Tuscany in June, and I won’t fly coach," he wrote. … [Read more...] about Checking In: The Thrill Of Hotel Stays Pre- & Post-Cruise
When In Amsterdam: Cycle Waterland
Everyone cycles in Amsterdam. I was told the SH on the bike pictured indicated that someone with a hearing handicap was the owner. © 2010 Ralph Grizzle River cruising to or from … [Read more...] about When In Amsterdam: Cycle Waterland
Long River Cruises: How Many Days Could You Do?
One of my best river cruises ever was one of my longest river cruises ever. In 2016, I spent 15 glorious days cruising from Amsterdam to Budapest on AmaWaterways’ AmaSonata. After transiting the … [Read more...] about Long River Cruises: How Many Days Could You Do?