river cruising

I’ve just returned from a wonderful 7-night Danube river cruise on the AmaWaterways AmaCerto ship. This was my third river cruise, second on AmaWaterways, but my first time down the Danube. We started in the charming German city of Vilshofen, a few hours outside of Munich. The ship docks near …

Ocean cruising and in particular, river cruising has become more popular with travelers by offering a plethora of new and exciting ships, high quality amenities, and added value for your dollar.  The newly-designed river ships are taking a quantum leap in engineering, design and quality. With all the new designs and innovative …

Talk about a family trip to remember! The 2013 Virtuoso Luxe Report found that family and multi-generational travel are the year’s biggest travel trend, with river and luxury cruises taking the next two spots. The report also found that spending time and reconnecting with loved ones were among the top …

I have traveled to Europe several times.  One of my most fond memories is visiting during Tulip Time in Amsterdam.  I actually showed up in Amsterdam in the end of April not really aware of what was going on – yes, me a travel agent!  We arrived at our hotel, and …

American Cruise Lines travels through some of the most famous areas in America. Many of these regions are world-renowned for their contributions to our nation’s history, music, culture and cuisine. Experience these regions like never before with this collection of eight unique theme itineraries. Each cruise provides guests unprecedented access …

Andavo Travel was featured on KSL’s Studio 5 morning show in Salt Lake City, Utah yesterday.  One of Andavo’s travel advisors, Collette Peck, was interviewed about the latest travel trends.  

I had the opportunity to cruise the Rhine river this month on the AmaCello – one of the ships owned by AmaWaterways.  River cruising is such a great and easy way to see different cities in Europe while only having to pack and unpack once!  The price of the cruise …

Travel in style on America’s grandest river – the mighty Mississippi. It’s here! American Cruise Line has a new ship. The Queen of the Mississippi made her grand debut on Saturday and she looked fabulous! The Queen of the Mississippi, the first brand new paddlewheeler on the Mississippi in nearly …

The Chobe River divides Namibia’s Caprivi Strip from Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Its banks boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Experience the thrill of it all from your own private suite aboard a luxury boat – the Zambezi Queen. Whether you are dining on …

Article written by Rosie Holliday, published in the Vail Daily on April 28, 2012. The travel flavor of the day, or should I say year, seems to be river cruising. There are a record number of boats plying the waters, and this year may be the summer of European river …