A mere 12 months ago, you could describe the entire river cruise industry as being “hot” and getting hotter. After all, more new vessels were coming on-line than at any other point in history, and … [Read more...] about River Cruise Trends
River Cruising 2013: A Look At Some Of The New Programs In The Year Ahead
Last year at this time, this space featured a look ahead — 2012: The Year of the River Cruise. Certainly, we were informed and expected 2012 to be a good year for river cruising. What … [Read more...] about River Cruising 2013: A Look At Some Of The New Programs In The Year Ahead
River Cruise Basics: Food Ashore
I will admit it: I used to be one of those people that would always rush back to the ship for lunch. Part of my rationale was that, aboard the ship, my food was already paid for. With river … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Food Ashore
River Cruising: It’s For Young People Too
River cruising is one of the hottest facets of the travel industry right now, and certainly remains the fastest-growing segment of the cruise industry. Yet whenever I talk to people about river … [Read more...] about River Cruising: It’s For Young People Too
To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
One of the chief issues that often crops up on river cruises is that of what to do in each port of call. Sure, each river cruise line offers a selection of complementary excursions in each port that … [Read more...] about To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
A Day in Vienna, Austria
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
