Europe

Moscow Moments

January 30, 2018
Joan Cook
Gum Department Store Red Square, Kremlin, Metro and the Russian Orthodox Churches For our journey to Moscow, we traveled by train from St. Petersburg. The Sapsan, Russia’s fast train took four hours, was very comfortable and had a dining car. Because we traveled in the late afternoon it was already dark and we were not […]

River Cruising — Not Just for your Parents

January 2, 2018
Amber Zakem
When we hear river cruise we often think of retirees who are looking for a bit of adventure, with people their own age. This is true, but myself and new travel trends are proving that river cruising is not just for the Baby Boomer generation. Now there are still options for the active 55+, but […]

Essential Holland and Belgium

November 6, 2017
Sue Marsden
Amsterdam Canals My mother and I set out for our Essential Holland and Belgium Avalon River Cruise knowing that our panoramic suite, discovery dining and personalized service would be spectacular. What we did not realize is that this journey would open our eyes to the dance between Mother Nature’s water and the need for human […]

Prost, to Oktoberfest

October 25, 2017
Amber Zakem
Germany, like the US is broken up into states. There are sixteen Germany states, and today we are going to focus solely on Bavaria or Bayern in German. Bavaria is the largest of the German states and is home to cities such as Nuremburg, Würzburg and of course Munich. Munich is the capital of Bavaria […]

AZAMAZING… through the eyes of my clients

October 19, 2017
Sue Adams
Recently I accompanied 24 clients on an Azamara cruise we labeled the Wines of Western Europe because the itinerary was such that wine lovers could not pass it up! The cruise departed from Southampton England and traveled the coast of France, Spain and Portugal. I mean... it’s a perfect way to hit some of the […]

Review for Hurtigruten

August 30, 2017
Joan Cook
We have recently returned with a group to Norway sailing on Hurtigruten. We traveled from Bergen up the coast of Norway, across the Arctic Circle, and ending in Kirkenes, the top of Norway. We were pleasantly surprised with the Hurtigruten voyage. We sailed on the MS Finnmarken, a working ship holding 600 people. The ship […]

Lisbon is for walking

May 22, 2017
Linda Meadors

Lisbon: Alfama Neighborhood Lisbon is best toured by foot or on one of the city’s vintage trams to fully appreciate its gorgeous restored medieval facades, wonderful art-nouveau buildings, black-and-white mosaic sidewalks, fine museums, and pedestrian zones with plenty of outdoor cafes and diverse shops. A friendly, romantic city, take your time, and allow yourself to […]

Cruising Budapest

May 19, 2017
Linda Meadors
Budapest, along the beautiful Danube River in Hungary, is a city of illumination for river cruise passengers whether you are beginning or ending your journey. Your extra time here will allow for a perfect visit to savor this 1100 year old city during the daytime and be mesmerized by the reflection in this mighty river […]