Danube River cruises feature stops in Vienna, the capital of Austria. We enjoyed a visit to Vienna on our recent luxury river cruise. Ships do not dock near the city center, so most people will take the ship’s shuttle bus Read More …
Luxury river cruise excursions in Bratislava
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Enjoy natural beauty during your visit to Marseille, France
If you are visiting Marseille, consider escaping the city to explore the natural beauty of the Calanques National Park. What are the Calanques? Calanques begin as steep limestone valleys formed by erosion during times of lower sea levels. When sea Read More …
What you can see in a half-day visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is a fascinating ancient Roman city frozen in time when it was buried by volcanic ashes in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. During a visit here you will discover what a Roman city looked like centuries Read More …
5 things to see in Rome
I lived in England for 25 years and I thought I was used to seeing old buildings. When we drove into Rome, I was amazed. Rome is an incredible city with ruins and beautiful buildings in the middle of the Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Livorno, Italy
From the Port of Livorno, you can visit Florence & Pisa, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Siena, or Lucca. If you are not on a cruise, you could easily explore this region of Italy for several days. If you are on Read More …