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New Rail And Cruise Packages Let Travelers Disconnect, Relax
Our first experience rail and cruise travel was with Princess Cruises, getting up close and personal with the Alaskan landscape on a Princess Cruisetour from Fairbanks to Vancouver. Part of that journey included a ride on the Alaskan Railway in a Read More …
Three Cruise Line Web Sites That Nail The Experience
While it’s true that we don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, cruise lines are doing just that; relaunching websites that have been online for years. Once a place to check itineraries, ships and pricing, cruise line Read More …
Actually, Christmas Markets Were Just One Part Of Our Cruise
Sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest with Viking River Cruises our itinerary brought us to a number of Christmas markets. Held in the city center of towns along the Main-Danube Canal and River Danube, the colorful display of unique holiday gifts, Read More …
Accuracy Check: Viking Christmas Markets Video Vs. Reality
Sailing along the River Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest, we have covered a lot of ground, seen some amazing places and talked with some interesting people. As I write this we are in Vienna, Austria where our Viking longship stayed Read More …
The Most Popular River Cruise Line In The World
Sailing with Viking River Cruises on a Christmas Markets-flavored version of their popular Romantic Danube itinerary, we settled into a nice routine rather early in the voyage. But to say what we do on board and ashore is a totally Read More …
Viking Social Begins With A Bit Of Familiarity
One of the best parts of traveling with Viking River Cruises is the sense of familiarity we already have before boarding any of their ships. Virtually identical, coming aboard a Viking ship is much like coming home. A favorite chair Read More …
Three Magnificent Places I Saw Via Cruise Ship
Looking back, a review of four magnificent places I saw while on a cruise. Read More …
Nuremberg’s Meridien Grand Hotel A Great Pre Cruise Option
When we bring you information about pre- or post-cruise hotels, they need to have some required qualities to be considered. Ideally these properties will be conveniently located; either to the airport or the cruise port. The hotel itself will be Read More …
Cruise Information Sources We Can Trust
The Internet offers a whole lot of travel and cruise information on everything from general advice to destinations. Knowing where to go for the best, most current information can be a real help when planing a cruise vacation or any type of Read More …