I believe a vacation should not only be amazing, but also seamless and easy. Today so many river cruise lines, luxury cruise lines, and small group tour companies have put together top quality packages, with fantastic tour guides, and authentic cu...
I believe a vacation should not only be amazing, but also seamless and easy. Today so many river cruise lines, luxury cruise lines, and small group tour companies have put together top quality packages, with fantastic tour guides, and authentic curated experiences its hard to justify doing it on your own.
With around 160 guests, river cruising is destination intensive, combining discovery and convenience, along with local entertainment, and fine food. Ocean Cruising varies from the smallest ships, in places like the Galapagos, and the Antarctic, to larger luxury vessels with only upwards of 500 guests visiting far flung places around the world. Entertainment can be lavish, or understated; top quality dining and service is the norm. Some cruise lines can be casual, while others still retain the suits after 6 requirement, there is a cruise line for every personality.
I am cruising specialist. I have been in the travel industry for 8 years, but I have been cruising for over 30 years. Consequently I have been on over 50 cruises, and on many cruise lines. Some of my favorite lines include Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea for ocean, and AMA Waterways, Avalon and Crystal for river cruising.
In Europe these is so much to see whether you choose a tour, a river cruise, or an ocean cruises. I have visited Europe more than a dozen times, and always spend several weeks doing both independent travel and cruising. Destinations like Italy, France, England, Holland, Germany, and Switzerland are some that I have visited multiple times. One of my favorite highlights is the tulips blooming at Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam.
I have visited most of the Caribbean islands, as well as Mexico multiple times. Each time either visiting on a different ocean cruise line, or staying and touring different all-inclusive resorts. This includes many of the Sandals Resorts, the AMR family of Dreams, Secrets, and Zoetry, and many other resorts.
The best thing about travel is that there is always somewhere new to discover. Having visited nearly 100 countries, there are always new places I find that I need to add to my bucket list. What is on yours?