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River Cruise Bible

This is your guide to finding the river cruise that is exactly right for you. From Europe to Asia to the USA, there are many different cruise lines, often with vastly different pricing. The River Cruise Bible gives comprehensive comparisons between the major river cruise lines and explains what they share in common and how they differ. Arm yourself with this book to save money and ensure the best experience when booking your cruise. You will find out how to navigate tricky advertising gimmicks, which is the best river, how to properly book a river cruise... Read more

The MGA Planning + Process Checklist

What can you expect when you hire MGA Travel to professionally plan your vacation and handle the lifecycle of your journey until your return home? Read more

Why Take A River Cruise?

Unless you have had your head buried in the sand for the past couple of years, you are probably aware that River Cruising has become increasingly popular. Most commonly thought of in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Douro Read more

How to get the Right Cabin on your next River Cruise

Cabin type (or category) is an important factor in deciding on which river cruise line is for you. All claim to have the best cabins of course, and there is quite a bit of innovation among the different companies. Even if you have decided on which line, there can be quite a cost & experiential difference depending on the cabin category you select... Read more

Spring Upgrade Offers

🌸 Spring Upgrade Offers Are Here – Limited Time Only!Exclusive upgrades, BOGO deals & adventure bonuses – book by May 31st!

Spring Upgrade Offers – MGA Travel

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Real ID Requirement to fly beginning May 7th, 2025

Do you have the proper driver’s license?You need the gold star to TRAVEL by air…even domestically inside of the USA.

Starting May 7th, 2025 a REAL ID will be required to fly domestically or you will have to Read more

Legacy Forms

We are thrilled that you are ready to book a new vacation with us! Even if you are a longtime client of ours (thank you very much), you may need to update a credit card or upload your renewed Read more

Relais and Villa Collection

MGA Travel maintains a carefully curated collection of Relais (a type of inn) and Private Villas that we have personally visited and recommend. We have personal relationships with the owners and access to special rates and amenities.

This very Read more

Private Villa in Tuscany

Imagine staying on a beautiful winery in Chianti, in your own private villa. Michael & Kelly stayed here for a week in 2025, and fell in love with the property. The owners, whose house is nearby, were very welcoming, Read more

Relais La Corti Dei Papi

Situated just a few kilometres from Cortona in Tuscany, in a small valley surrounded by rolling hills, Relais La Corte dei Papi is an oasis of peace and tranquillity and is perfect for those seeking both culture and tradition. Read more

Top 5 steaks in the world (cuts of beef)

In the author’s opinion, here are the best cuts of beef you can find traveling the world.

1) Bistecca Fiorentina (Italy) [Pictured from https://www.instagram.com/osteriadaluca/ ] (and I just had a great one with today’s lunch in Florence at https://www.facebook.com/CantinadePucci Read more

Client Forms – Advisor Tom Mugno

We are thrilled that you are ready to book a new vacation with us! Even if you are a longtime client of ours (thank you very much), you may need to update a credit card or upload your renewed Read more

Client Forms – Advisor Kristen Trevey

We are thrilled that you are ready to book a new vacation with us! Even if you are a longtime client of ours (thank you very much), you may need to update a credit card or upload your renewed Read more

Client Forms – Advisor Kelly Graham

We are thrilled that you are ready to book a new vacation with us! Even if you are a longtime client of ours (thank you very much), you may need to update a credit card or upload your renewed Read more

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