Is River Cruising for Families? This is a question that we are hearing more and more of late. The answer to depends on what you are looking for in a vacation. In this writer’s humble opinion, a river cruise is the ultimate stress free vacation. I have taken countless ocean cruises and always have [...]
Some Myths about Your Travel "Agent" There are 3 huge myths out there about travel agents, or travel professionals as most would prefer to be called - and quite rightly too. This word “agent” is the basis for Myth #1. Investing thousands into your vacation? Hire a professional so you can sit back and relax/ [...]
Multi Generational Travel Family life has changed drastically from what it was fifty years ago, even from that of ten years ago. Families are smaller, usually both parents work, and grandparents may be working longer too. So, other than holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, getting everyone together to spend quality time can be problematic. [...]
If your topic of conversation with friends is bragging how cheaply you bought your last cruise fare , or if you cruise to party, then this post may not be for you. But if you have never cruised or if you have, and have been secretly longing to try an upscale cruise line from the [...]
(Courtesy: Pixabay) Packing For A European River Cruise River cruises are much more casual with more excursions than the usual ocean cruises so you can pack a lot less, and differently. Here’s some tips, but not by any means an exclusive list. 1. If it is in the shoulder season, think [...]
Sun, sand & surf! Beach at Couples Swept Away After the proposal, what’s more romantic than a wedding? Well, it just might be a destination wedding. With the proper preparation, a couple can tie the knot almost anywhere these days, including a cruise ship. For many couples in North America however, the [...]
Trier Not far from Koblenz, nestled in the valley between vineyard covered gentle hillsides and hugging the shores of the Moselle River is a quaint town. Despite its small size, Trier, Germany has an important historical presence quite in contrast with its first appearance. Here are some interesting facts and places to see [...]
There are many, many islands in the Caribbean and everyone has their favorites. Grenada is often one of these favorite vacation spots. The name refers to both the country, ...
The Quaint Town of Rüdesheim am Rhine Rüdesheim A popular stopping spot for any Rhine River cruise is Rüdesheim, or Rüdesheim am Rhine, located at the eastern bank of the Rhine Gorge not far from the Lorelei. It is surrounded by vineyards and lies below the towering Niederwald. Due to its [...]
with 2 Day Paris Extension Shari Marsh of Cruise Holidays Land and Sea took these photos of her river cruise in the autumn of 2014. As a river cruising expert, she would be happy to plan this river cruise for you or any other river cruise itinerary you choose. The photos were complied [...]