Come aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaSofia with Sheila Gallant-Halloran. Three firsthand videos from Amsterdam’s ASTA River Cruise Expo explore the ship’s public spaces, dining room and balcony stateroom—and explain why seeing ships in person helps her guide your river cruise choice.
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AmaWaterways Colombia River Cruise Review: My Firsthand Experience Aboard AmaMelodia 🇨🇴 From colourful Cartagena and the music of Palenque to Cumbia dancing and life along the Magdalena River, here’s what I discovered during my week aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMelodia. I’ve sailed the Rhine, Danube, Rhône and Seine. I’ve explored the Peruvian Amazon. And I’ve spent years
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Take a firsthand look inside Suite 201 aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMelodia on Colombia’s Magdalena River. From its double-wide French balcony and private outdoor balcony to its comfortable layout, discover what I loved about this suite — and whether upgrading your river cruise accommodation is worth it.
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What Does It Take to Create an Entirely New River Cruise Destination? Inside AmaWaterways’ Colombia Adventure By Sheila Gallant-Halloran | Lush Life Travel What does it take to introduce luxury river cruising to an entirely new destination? I’ve just returned from Colombia, where I sailed the Magdalena River aboard AmaWaterways’ beautiful AmaMelodia. And this wasn’t
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Does ship draft really matter when European river levels fall? I compare AmaMagna, Viking and Avalon — and explain why what happens below the waterline is only part of the low-water story.
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Low water can disrupt a European river cruise — but it doesn’t automatically ruin one. After helping clients through ship swaps, hotel stays, missed highlights, redesigned itineraries, refunds and future cruise credits, here’s what I believe travellers should really be watching: how well did the cruise company protect the vacation you thought you were buying?
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Some evenings remind you why you love what you do. Last week, I had the privilege of celebrating my wonderful Lush Life Travel clients alongside the incredible AmaWaterways Team Canada at the beautiful Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. The evening was all about saying thank you to past AmaWaterways guests, while learning about exciting new
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There’s something about Europe at Christmas that no brochure quite captures. And if you’re thinking of joining me, I invite you to let me know before Wednesday in particular, as there’ll be changes to the promos on the 1st. Just think of it! Mulled wine drifting through medieval squares. Lights reflecting off centuries-old stone.
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Today is the last day. AMA has combined several of their strongest offers into one limited-time Memorial Day promotion valid through May 31, 2026. Current offers include: Up to C$3,000 per stateroom savings on select 2026 and 2027 Europe and Colombia sailings Complimentary land packages with up to C$3,249 in value on select itineraries Limited-time C$799 AirPlus economy airfare to Europe on eligible departures Some
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One of the things I love most about river cruising is how often a first sailing turns into a second… before clients have even unpacked. Peter and his wife were referred to me directly by AmaWaterways when they began researching a Danube river cruise. Like many travellers, they wanted guidance on the differences between
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