Some vacation destinations are best planned more than a year in advance. Many reasons exists for planning so far in advance but frequently they include: complexity of the trip (e.g., multiple destinations). availability at the destination (hotels and cruises only Read More …
What happens at the end of a luxury river cruise?
Regensburg to Prague transfer We loved our AmaWaterways luxury river cruise on the Danube so much that we didn’t want it to end. So, we decided to add on a 2-day extension to Prague in the Czech Republic. Disembarking a Read More …
Luxury river cruise excursions in Passau
Passau was the second to last stop on our luxury river cruise on the Danube River. Passau is also known as the “City of Three Rivers” because is it located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and IIz Rivers. 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 …
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 …
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 …
What to do before you begin your European cruise in Barcelona
If you have followed our recommendation and have arrived early for your European cruise. You are probably wondering what should I do on the day of embarkation. You normally have the first half of the day free before you have Read More …
How to choose your cruise
There are many cruise options and it can be overwhelming knowing which one to select. We are here to help! Below are the things to consider when choosing your cruise. Destinations/Itinerary If there are specific ports that you want to Read More …
Get off-the-beaten-path to find your Instagramable next cruise
In a recent article published by TravelPulse, LBL Travel’s Laura Carlson explains how to get off-the-beaten-path for you next cruise itinerary. She recommends Cuba, the Galapagos Islands, and Antarctica as among the best off-the-beaten-path cruise destinations. Have you considered traveling Read More …