Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Mekong River Cruise, and Saigon

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

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

River Cruising Adventure for Active Travelers

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

Rhine Highlights

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.

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Gems of the Danube

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.

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Elegance of France

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

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a River Cruise

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.

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Which River Cruise Line is the Best?

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.

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River Cruise Innovations & Inventions

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

Treasures of Ancient Egypt 26

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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