Our Vietnam & Cambodia Avalon Waterways Cruise was amazing!
In December we traveled by both land and on the Mekong River through these two fascinating countries. Cultural and historical immersion through food, history, and lifestyle provided an in depth Read more
Avalon Waterways has been rated in the top for river cruising. I recently got to experience a European river cruise on the Avalon Expression. I’m 37 and my friend is a very fit 58-year old, so we chose the Read more
July 19, 2025, for 9 nights, hosted by Bill & Nancy C. on the all-inclusive Scenic Opal from Zurich to Amsterdam, including a pre-cruise and post-cruise night in each city.
Your Read more
August 9, 2025, for 9 nights, hosted by Kristen on the all-inclusive Scenic Amber from Budapest to Munich, including a pre-cruise & post-cruise night in both cities.
Your voyage begins with Read more
October 20, 2025 for 16 nights, hosted by M&K combining two river cruises through Paris, Normandy, and Bordeaux with Avalon Waterways.
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of France with our “Elegance of France: A Journey Through Read more
Frequent mistake #1: Not understanding the various advertising gimmicks. Cruise line promotions can be confusing and misleading, and river cruises are no exception.
Frequent mistake #2: Forgetting to ask the 11 must-ask questions.
To try and answer this question, we had a panel of the big 8 river cruise brands each give their “elevator pitch” on why they are the best.
Have you ever wanted to know which is the BEST river Read more
In addition to cabin & layout innovations, here are some other “firsts” from innovative river cruise companies. I interviewed several river cruise lines and asked each what they consider to be their key innovations, inventions, or ideas that Read more
October 1, 2026 for 13 nights, hosted by Troy M. Combinable with Jordan!
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the time-honored lands of the Pharaohs, exploring the treasures of Ancient Egypt in an intimate, luxurious small group setting. Read more
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