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7 Great European River Cruises for 2013

Forget what you know about huge Caribbean cruises and consider a ride on the tranquil ships that sail past castles and through wine regions along Europe's most scenic waterways.

Posted by Elissa Richard on April 08, 2013 at 11:24:51 AM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Europe
Sailing the Mekong River with AmaWaterways

River cruises can offer a whole new way to see an exotic locale. Take a trip down the Mekong River with AmaWaterways for an immersive and luxurious experience.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 05, 2013 at 12:08:29 PM EST in Cruises Tagged: Cruises, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos
Introducing Un-Cruise Adventures

A favorite bespoke adventure company rebrands as Un-Cruise Adventures and brings unique itineraries to Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on January 21, 2013 at 10:23:12 AM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Family Travel,
Russian River Sailing: Viking's "Waterways of the Czars"

Colorful cathedrals, opulent palaces, and Hermitage masterpieces are standard fare on a Russian holiday, but sailing Russia's rivers offers another side to the world's largest country.

Posted by Elissa Richard on November 28, 2012 at 2:44:09 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Russia, Cruises
Avalon Waterways to Sail Mississippi River

In 2013, Avalon Waterways will introduce the "First Lady of the Mississippi"—the American Queen paddlewheel steamboat—to its river cruise fans.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on October 15, 2012 at 3:10:34 PM EDT in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Mississippi
Cruise Burma's Mysterious Irrawaddy River

Grand Circle Cruise Line unveiled a new small ship tour along the Irrawaddy River in Burma. Tough to get to as solo travelers, these tours will offer further access into an otherwise still-mysterious country.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on August 09, 2012 at 5:04:23 PM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Burma, Cruise Lines, Cruises
8 Top River and Canal Cruises in Europe

Wind along Europe's vast network of ancient waterways on riverboats and barges, ranging from low-key to opulent. Here are eight of the best that make intriguing and mouthwatering stops along the way.

Posted by Elissa Richard on May 07, 2012 at 6:02:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas, Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Europe, Avalon Waterways, Viking River Cruises, Viking Longships, Viking Freya, Viking Odin, Viking Embla, Scenic Cruises, Scenic Space-Ship, Scenic Tsar, AMA Waterways, Amacerto, European Waterways, Panache, Abercrombie and Kent, Sea Cloud Cruises, French Country Waterways