by Jeff Smith | Sep 12, 2026 | River Cruising, Europe, Food & Wine
Melodies of the Danube is one of AmaWaterways’ most popular itineraries, and it’s easy to see why. Over 7 nights, you’ll sail from Budapest to Vilshofen through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, with a complimentary excursion built into nearly every port....
by Jeff Smith | Jun 3, 2026 | River Cruising, Cruising, Europe, Food & Wine, Travel Tips
WHY RIVER CRUISE? If the words “river cruise” make you picture a slow boat full of retirees playing shuffleboard, I want to gently challenge that picture. Because what’s actually happening on a river cruise in Europe, especially on a ship like...
by Jeff Smith | Mar 4, 2026 | Alaska, Cruising, Travel Tips
Dreaming about Alaska? Have you ever thought, “I really want to see Alaska… but I have no idea where to start. Should I book a cruise, a land tour, or both?” You’re not alone. Alaska is one of those big, beautiful “bucket list” destinations that’s easy to dream...
by Jeff Smith | Oct 27, 2025 | Europe, Cruising, Travel Tips
What Is a River Cruise? A river cruise is an intimate, immersive way to travel through some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Unlike ocean cruises that dock far from major cities, river cruises glide right into the heart of each location — often steps away from...
by Jeff Smith | Jul 3, 2025 | Alaska, Cruising, Europe, Food & Wine, Travel Tips
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Cruising just isn’t for me,” you’re not alone as there are many cruise myths out there. As travel advisors who specialize in matching clients with the right cruise experience, we’ve heard just about every...
by Jeff Smith | Dec 18, 2024 | Cruising, All-Inclusive, Europe, Travel Tips
Last month I took my mom on an 8 day AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands. We did our own sight-seeing by land in Switzerland before the cruise and in Amsterdam after the cruise, but I’ll write about that in a...
