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So many river cruise lines, how can you possibly pick between them? Let me paint a picture. Two couples book the same week on the same river, with the same ports and the same castles. One couple gets off the ship raving that it was the best trip of their lives. The other comes home with a list of "next time, we'd..." notes. So what made the difference? Nine times out of ten, it's the cruise line. I know, I know. A river cruise is a river cruise, right? Not quite! Every line h

If you're new here, you may not know I'm getting ready for my first Christmas Market river cruise at the end of November! As a travel advisor, that means getting every detail set up and double-checked, so I'm not missing anything — for my clients traveling with me, or for myself. One thing I like to do every fall is go through my backstock of travel supplies well in advance, so I can restock what I need at the best prices. Prime Fall Deal Days are right around the corner on O

I have a confession to make. I, self-proclaimed river cruise specialist and travel advisor extraordinaire, haven’t been on a Christmas market river cruise. Yet. But that changes in November, when I will be joining up with a group that I have been helping for over a year now, sailing the Upper Danube! We’ll be starting in Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany, and sailing through Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary before ending in Budapest. While I've researched Christmas markets from

My maternal grandmother passed away in January 2024, and once everything in her estate was settled, my mom decided that she wanted to spend her money on a family vacation for her, my dad, my brother and me (unfortunately, my boyfriend was unable to attend, but he was invited too!) Gram and I So, as a newly established travel advisor, my mom became one of my first clients! She originally had the idea of taking a cruise that included Puerto Rico (“I heard there are some really

Discover why a European river cruise is the easiest, most stress-free way to explore multiple destinations for travelers of all ages. With small ships, immersive itineraries, and all-inclusive travel, river cruising offers a seamless alternative to planning a multi-city Europe trip. Skip the overwhelm and experience flexible, destination-focused travel with built-in relaxation, culture, food, and wine.