And, she’s off! Avalon Waterways christened its tenth ship, the Avalon Luminary, at a ceremony in the fishing village of Hoorn in the Netherlands last week. The 138-passenger ship was christened on … [Read more...] about Avalon christens tenth ship in Europe
New Video: Top Reasons To River Cruise In Europe
The Avid Cruiser's Ralph Grizzle talks with the Kristin Karst, vice president of AMAWATERWAYS, about why river cruising is such a great way to see Europe.http://www.youtube.com/v/aN9jsXlatfI … [Read more...] about New Video: Top Reasons To River Cruise In Europe
The best new amenities on river cruise ships
River cruise ships have been amping up everything from the quality of their food (AMAWATERWAYS, for instance, has completely overhauled its fish program to ensure fresh fish is served at lunch and … [Read more...] about The best new amenities on river cruise ships
Linz, Austria: European Cultural Capital 2009
Austria's third largest city, Linz is a charming town where river cruisers dock alongside the Danube's banks within walking distance of the city center. … [Read more...] about Linz, Austria: European Cultural Capital 2009
Bratislava, Slovakia
Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava was a “capital in exile” for Hungary’s kings and archbishops during Turkey’s occupation of Hungary and most of the middle Danube basin from 1526 to 1784. River … [Read more...] about Bratislava, Slovakia
The Dutch Way
In the Netherlands, it is said, there are more bicycles than people. The statistics, thanks to the web site Amsterdamize: Population: 16.5 million Bikes: 18 million New bikes sold a year: … [Read more...] about The Dutch Way
