If taking a European river cruise during Christmastime isn’t on your bucket list—it should be! What better way to spend the holidays than walking through the quaint European Christmas markets sipping on hot cocoa? It’s the ultimate festive atmosphere. The streets, market stalls and town squares are brilliantly filled with lights, and the town folk … Our Top 5 Picks for Christmastime European River Cruises
Escorted land tours are increasing in popularity because everything is figured out for you. Your hotel, transportation, and the top places to visit are all pre-arranged. This makes visiting another country easy. There’s no need to stress about language barriers because there’s an English-speaking guide with the group. With so many amazing itineraries in Europe, … Our Top 10 Picks for European Escorted Land Tours
If you want to travel in style, one of the most popular world wide travel companies is Tauck. This family-owned company has been around for 90 years and is one of the world’s leading travel operators for guided tours and cruises. They pride themselves in ingenuity, innovation, customer service and authentic experiences. Find out what’s new with … Let’s give you something to Tauck about: Land tours and cruises
Folks from outside of New England may not know much about Portland, Maine, but cruise visitors will quickly realize that the town has a lot to offer. Established in 1633 as a shipping village, Portland is now one of the most vibrant small cities in America. Its cobblestone streets are lined with hip restaurants, world-class museums … What can you do in the port of Portland, Maine while on an Atlantic coast cruise
One of the most enjoyable parts of a cruise vacation through the South Pacific is the ability to kick back and relax on some of the world’s best beaches. Despite its size, New Zealand has some of the best beaches. Here are a few places to check out: Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula Here, you can … The best cruise port beaches in New Zealand
During a cruise along the Atlantic coast, a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine, presents the first opportunity for passengers to engage in some outdoor physical activity outside of the cruise ship. Bar Harbor is home to Acadia National Park, the oldest national park east of the Mississippi River. Acadia is a great representative of the lush, but rugged … Cruising along the Atlantic Coast? Check out the best hiking trails in Acadia National Park
Many visitors to Melbourne would argue that it is Australia’s coolest city, home to both Victorian-era buildings and new developments showcasing the contemporary style of the city’s architects. Melbourne is a cultural melting pot and its neighborhoods are full of the best art, music and food that you’ll find in Australia. During your cruise vacation to Australia, … What to see in Melbourne, Australia on your cruise stop
When I prepare to leave on a cruise vacation, one of the things I think about is what book or books am I going to bring. If you’re an avid reader, finding the right book for your vacation is a priority. Then with your book in hand, find a lounge chair with a view of the ocean (and … What’s a good book to read while on a cruise?
With so many European river cruise lines to choose from, how do you determine which one is right for you? We picked two of our most popular cruise lines—Avalon Waterways and Viking River Cruises—in order to help you compare their 15-day Europe River Cruise from Amsterdam to Bucharest. One thing is for certain, you can’t … What’s the difference between Avalon’s and Viking’s ultimate European river cruise?
Cruise ship visitors to St. John’s, Newfoundland, often say that that the city reminds them of a slightly quirkier version of San Francisco (if that’s possible). The city has a great arts scene and a young population that keeps everything fresh. Something that you’ll find in St. John’s that you won’t in many other areas is … St. John’s, Newfoundland’s out-of-the-ordinary attractions for cruise visitors