When it comes time to decide which Europe river cruise is the best for you, it’s not so much about the river cruise line, but the actual river itself. Europe River Cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers Imagine towering cathedrals, castles perilously perched at the edge of cliffs and medieval monasteries. Ancient cities […] Read more…
A Day in Breisach and the Bike Ride from Hell No, seriously. I’m not kidding. When I signed up for the “Easy” bike tour shore excursion, from Breisach into the surrounding countryside, I had visions of leisurely pedaling along the river, in the shadows of steep slope vineyard with a wine tasting here or there. […] Read more…
A Day in Breisach and the Bike Ride from Hell No, seriously. I’m not kidding. When I signed up for the “Easy” bike tour shore excursion, from Breisach into the surrounding countryside, I had visions of leisurely pedaling along the river, in the shadows of steep slope vineyard with a wine tasting here or there. […] Read more…
The first day of a river cruise doesn’t count. At least not for me. It’s a late day by the time everyone is onboard. Your time is spent getting settled into your cabin, a welcome aboard gathering and meeting your assigned table mates at dinner. Finally, you collapse. To me, a river cruise really begins on Day […] Read more…
The first day of a river cruise doesn’t count. At least not for me. It’s a late day by the time everyone is onboard. Your time is spent getting settled into your cabin, a welcome aboard gathering and meeting your assigned table mates at dinner. Finally, you collapse. To me, a river cruise really begins on Day […] Read more…
Note to self: 1. Watch out for bicycles 2. Purchase museum ticket online. I’ve spent a bit of time in Amsterdam over the last seven years, either on a river cruise or at an Air B&B. Each time I’m here I pledge that I’ll get myself to the world-famous Rijksmuseum. With its showcase of Rembrandt, […] Read more…
Whether an ocean ship or river ship, what’s not to love about a brand new vessel. It was with this mindset that I boarded the new AmaWatersways AmaKristina in Basel, Switzerland. This was the new ship’s fourth cruise, and the official inaugural was only two weeks away. Not a traditional “shake-down” cruise as far as I could […] Read more…
You’ve planned your first spring Europe river cruise, but you’re not sure of how and what to pack. Maybe you’re curious about weather or formal nights or simply the best way to pack. Here are some tips that will help to prepare you for the big event: BEGIN WITH THE RIGHT LUGGAGE If you’re still dragging a two-wheeled suitcase behind […] Read more…
Join me on an AmaWaterways Europe River Cruise 2017! I’m excited to announce that in April 2017, I’ll be co-hosting a Europe river cruise! After months in the planning, along with my two friends, Stuart and Kimberly Cohen, we’re cruising the Rhine River in April aboard AmaWaterways newest river ship, AmaKristina. Who are your hosts? Me. […] Read more…
Sorry, Princess Cruises, you’re not the only Love Boat on the water. One month aboard the AmaWaterways AmaLegro proved my point. No, not for me! I’m referring to the amount of lovebirds working aboard this European river ship. If you’ve taken only one ocean cruise, you are bound to have heard some crew member, usually […] Read more…