My first river cruise was a 15 day Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises from Budapest to Amsterdam on the Danube, Main-Danube Canal and the Rhine rivers. We arrived in Budapest a day ahead and stayed at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel which was fantastic. We had a river view room, the view is amazing. […]
Sunday, April 3 * as a note, Sunday is a great day to have a day at sea as so much is closed in the ports We thought the “day at sea” blog was the perfect opportunity to talk about the things we have come to love about the Silver Whisper. Carey is a […]
Tuesday, March 29, San Juan Good sleep and enjoyed the complementary continental breakfast, good selection of pastries and fruits – just hit the spot. Now looking forward to wandering around old San Juan and then on to our cruise ship. First we toured around the hotel and had a very pleasant chat with Jan who […]
A cruise is a great way to have a family vacation. You get the comfort of your own space, the camaraderie of your entire family and something for all ages. Many cruise lines are focusing on building an experience for 3 or 4 generation families that want to get away together. From unforgettable meals to […]
River cruising is hot. It is on almost everyones 5 year travel plan and frankly we think that makes a lot of sense. It is a great way to see both the urban and rural makeup of a country without having to move from hotel to hotel. It means great food, great scenery, great access […]
Cruising is not just about lounging around by the pool or strolling the shopping avenues of the port cities. Expedition cruising with Orion Expeditions or GAP Adventures gives you the opportunity to access the inaccessible all in the comfort of 5 star luxury.