Travelers go on river cruises because it allows them to visit big cities and popular towns. However, it’s really the small towns and villages you have never heard of that make river cruises in Europe the experience of a lifetime. The Rhine and Moselle river cruise by Avalon Waterways highlights these small towns perfectly.
The Keukenhof Gardens are one of the biggest attractions of the Netherlands and for a good reason. The sea of flowers you can walk through is a sight for sore eyes. Gardens filled with tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils are sure to dazzle you. We answered all your questions about Keukenhof!
This was my first trip to Europe, and I was super excited. I’ve been eagerly awaiting an itinerary that covers many countries and cities in the shortest time possible, and European Whirl with Trafalgar delivered! Everything was great, and surpassed all of my expectations. We had a very knowledgeable Tour Director, nice accommodations, well planned optional excursions, and a very experienced driver which all made this tour amazing. Continue reading
This spring, I embarked on my first ever river cruise. I chose a unique itinerary called Enchanting Belgium with Avalon Waterways focusing on the Maas River (also known as la Meuse in French) and the tributaries of Belgium.
From June 4th – 11th, we had the pleasure of sailing with Holland America Line on its “Norse Legends” cruise. From every perspective, this trip had a wow factor of 100! Our ship, the ms Koningsdam, was an oceangoing destination in its own right. Our stateroom with veranda was lovely and the service from our largely Indonesian crew was impeccable.