The Danube, one of the longest rivers in Europe, is also one of its most beautiful routes. Flowing past must-visit cities such as Prague and Vienna, Danube river cruises offer the perfect opportunity to experience the Old World in a stress-free, relaxed manner. But a river that long naturally offers a plethora of options. Which Danube river cruise is best for your needs? Here are the possibilities:
Dreaming of Spring? Spend Spring 2015 in The Netherlands and Belgium. Book your springtime river cruise on AMA Waterways by December 31, 2014 and save up to $1,500 per balcony stateroom.
So you've decided to go on an Italian vacation. And as a wine aficionado, of course you're excited to taste the many delicious vintages grown from Tuscany to Veneto! The most authentic wine tastings in Italy are organized and guided by natives, so allow us to help you prepare by sharing some Italian wine terminology you may hear or see on a wine label. Check out our Italian Wine Tasting Dictionary.
To wrap up this series on finding the perfect wine river cruise we are going to compare all of the cruise lines we’ve been talking about. Going over the best bargain, most luxurious, cabin size, excursion value, and on-board food and drinks.
If you haven’t read our previous articles on AmaWaterways, Avalon, Viking or Uniworld we recommend you do so. They give you a better insight into them on an individual level and what make them unique.
Here is our fourth installment on finding the perfect wine river cruise. We have been through some fantastic cruise lines thus far, which we hope has helped narrow down your decision. The last river cruise line we will be talking about is Uniworld.
Uniworld has taken their guests to some of the most spectacular destinations in Europe, Asia and beyond for nearly four decades. With a professionally trained and all English-speaking staff there are no language barriers or problems being understood to knowing what is going on. Uniworld is an American company focused on North American travelers and other English-speaking clientele.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is noted for the hundreds of tapas bars that line the streets. But as a visitor to this cosmopolitan city, how do you know if you’re in a tourist-trap tapas bar or in one that the locals frequent? Here is a primer to help you find the best tapas bars in Madrid.
Wine tasting anywhere in the world can prove to be spectacular, but in Spain it is delightful to combine that with a taste of history and beauty that is outstanding. There are numerous magnificent vineyards, and it is impossible to mention them all, but here is a sampling of what you will find when you vacation in Spain. You will visit wineries, discover wine-making secrets, stay in accommodation set inside vineyards, and discover the joys of matching food with an appropriate wine. Wine tasting in Spain is a great experience not be missed.
Welcome back dear readers to our next installment in finding the perfect wine river cruise for you. We are helping you discover what makes each cruise line special and helping you choose the one that is right for you. This week we are talking about Avalon Waterways.
Avalon Waterways was founded in 2003 by the Globus family of brands, they specialize in river cruises around Europe and other parts of the world. They began with a young fleet of only eight ships, the company has changed and expanded their fleet to 23 extraordinary suite ships sailing around the world. Perhaps one of the more splendid parts of Avalon Waterways is their outside staterooms, which are designed for comfort, many of them complete with the bed facing the full view of the rivers.
Ferdinand Magellan is one of the most famous names in World History for a reason: he was the first to circumnavigate the globe in the 16th century, though he did not see the end of it - passing away a year before his officer Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the quest.
