What No One Tells You If you’ve ever looked at photos of European Christmas Markets - twinkling lights, half-timbered houses, cozy wooden stalls - it’s easy to see why a Christmas Market river cruise is on so many wish lists. But after sailing the Christmas Markets myself, I can tell you this: there’s so much more to the experience than what shows up in brochures or Instagram posts. Today, I want to share what no one really tells you about Christmas Market river cruising - th

Travel advisor Alicia Mitchell shares her experience aboard Avalon Waterways during the ACTA River Cruise Summit, exploring Zurich, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Colmar, and more along the Rhine.

Christmas Market Edition - Nov '24 River cruising is one of the most magical ways to experience Europe, especially during the holiday season. With the ship as your floating hotel, you can enjoy the comfort of luxury onboard life while stepping directly into the heart of Europe’s festive towns and Christmas markets. On my recent AmaWaterways Christmas Market river cruise, I captured what a typical day looks like - from cozy slow-start morning on the river to twinkling markets

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River Cruise Capsule Wardrobe - Nov 2024 Hello, travelers! With my Christmas market river cruise coming up, I’m busy getting my suitcase...

I’m so excited to share the beginning of my European river cruise journey with you! From the moment I boarded the plane to my first days...

What a magical destination! Check out my latest video and find out my top 10 reasons to visit Vienna at Christmas Time. Vienna, the...