Melk Benedictine Abbey, Austria
This was our first port of call on our recent Danube cruise with Avalon, and it was even more beautiful than I expected. We were up with the lark as we had to be on the coach by 8am but it was well worth it. The weather was freezing cold – frost on the top […]
Read MoreWhy do a river cruise with Avalon?
Avalon market themselves as a five star river cruise line, and having experienced their ship, their food, their service and their attention to detail I can say they their marketing is spot on. We were on the mv Tapestry which at five years old is the oldest boat in their fleet. You would never guess […]
Read MoreNot sure about River Cruising? Allow me to convert you…………
I have just been lucky enough to spend 3 fabulous nights and days cruising the Danube from Vienna to Budapest courtesy of Avalon, and let me tell you, they have been the best of days. Although I have experienced many of our ocean going cruise ships, large and small, this was my first ever river […]
Read MoreI’m heading for the Danube…………….
I’ve just had a few days off and have spent all my time decorating my lounge so I am really looking forward to my little trip next week, sailing along the Danube. It should be more relaxing I hope! My colleague Jess and I are lucky enough to have been chosen to spend three nights […]
Read MoreTop award for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection……….
This bit of news has thrilled me as river cruising is fast becoming a passion of mine. River cruising offers something completely different for clients who have cruised the seven seas for years, you see things from a whole new perpective, and the value for money cannot be denied in these harsh economic times. Uniworld […]
Read MoreViking River Cruises introduce four new Longships for 2012……….
Further proof of the increased popularity of river cruising, from Viking, who are set to massively increase their fleet next year. The four new ships will boast all the amenities of a fine hotel – a room with a view, fabulous food and outstanding comfort. Vikings motto has always been ‘exploring the world in comfort’, […]
Read MoreCruise ship carpets – Oceania excels on Insignia!
So there I am on this very oppulent six star cruise ship – Oceania Insignia, all of which will be reported in another post, and the thing that interests me most of course is the carpets! The whole of the Observation lounge is carpeted in this magnificent tartan print. A first on any ship I […]
Read MoreBoutique River Cruising….. What’s that? Part 2!
Carrying on from last week’s blog here are few more pointers about Viking River Cruises and Avalon Waterways. Viking River Cruises have a unique Scandinavian-influence onboard; interiors are designed to be sleek, comfortable and uncluttered in appearance. Furnishings are crafted of fine woods; fabrics and wools, cashmeres, cottons and linens in a neutral palette to […]
Read MoreCelebrity Cruises – Extend Your Stay Option…………
Brilliant news for those of you who are lucky enough to be cruising on any Celebrity ship in Europe from the end of September onwards, and I don’t know why they haven’t done it sooner, especially as you can almost always guarantee that Celebrity will book you on a late return flight. Until now passengers […]
Read MoreBoutique River Cruising….. What’s that?
Imagine staying in a luxury 5* hotel, enjoying comfortable surroundings, pleasant company, then imagine sailing past some of the world’s most breath taking scenery and waking up in a different town or city every morning – that is the beauty of a river cruise. There are 4 main Boutique River Cruise Lines: Uniworld, AmaWaterways, Viking […]
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