On our luxury river cruise on the Danube River, we visited Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, located on the border of Austria and Hungary. We spent the morning (about 4 hours) visiting this charming city. Thankfully we docked near the Read More …
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Aria Hotel Budapest review: 6 reasons to stay
Looking for somewhere unique to stay in the heart of Budapest? We recommend the luxury boutique Aria Hotel Budapest. Read on for our Aria Hotel Budapest review to know why you should to stay here on your trip to Budapest. Read More …
Luxury river cruise on the Danube: a typical day
A new experience awaits every day on a luxury river cruise! You will explore different cities each day and enjoy different types and duration of excursions. While the scenery changes continuously, a typical day on-board a luxury river cruise would Read More …
Luxury river cruise ship review: AmaWaterways AmaLea
We recently sailed on a Danube River luxury river cruise with AmaWaterways on their ship AmaLea. The ship was built in 2018, making it one of AmaWaterways’ newer ships. It is sleek, modern, luxurious, and welcoming. It accommodates 156 people, Read More …
Top 5 authentic local foods to try in Budapest, Hungary
One of the best ways to learn about the culture and history of a place is to try the local food. Below are our recommended foods to try in Hungary. If you don’t want to explore on your own, just Read More …
Top 10 things to see in Budapest on your luxury vacation
Many luxury river cruises start or end their itineraries in Budapest. We recommend staying an extra couple of days as there are many things to see and do in Budapest. Below are our top 10 things to see in Budapest. Read More …
Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest hotel review: 6 reasons to stay
Are you considering a trip to Budapest? We recommend the luxurious Four Seasons Gresham Palace for your stay. The Four Seasons includes everything you expect from a luxury hotel including a great location in the center of Budapest. What is Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Messina, Sicily
Messina is the perfect stop on your Mediterranean cruise! You can combine a fascinating landscape (Mount Etna volcano) with a visit to a picturesque town (Taormina). Mount Etna Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. Read More …
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“It’s a lot of work to plan a trip,” says Google VP Oliver Heckmann in a recent Conde Nast Traveler interview, “But planning a trip is also a really complex task.” At LBL Travel, we know travel planning can be time consuming Read More …
Top four places to explore when your luxury cruise visits Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Western Mediterranean cruise itineraries typically include long days in major cities and not many sea days. Palma de Mallorca is a quaint respite from the big cities such as Barcelona or Rome. You can easily explore many key sites near Read More …