Cruising

🌇 The Grand Finale: Ending the Danube the Right Way

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🌇 The Grand Finale: Ending the Danube the Right Way

Most Danube cruises wrap up in Vilshofen. The savvier travellers? They extend to Prague.

Not just a hotel night tacked on — but a beautifully paced finale that ends with your ship gliding beneath Charles Bridge at golden hour. Fewer crowds. More magic. A proper crescendo to the journey.

The difference between a good cruise and a truly unforgettable one is often in the extension.

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Travel with Sheila: AMA Waterways – Festive Delights on the Rhine – November 23, 2027

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Festive Delights on the Rhine!   I’m thrilled to announce my newest hosted group — and I’d love for you to consider joining us for a magical kickoff to the holiday season in 2027!   We’ll be sailing AmaWaterways’ Festive Delights itinerary from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the beautiful AmaSerena, departing November 23, 2027. This

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River Cruising — Active. Immersive. Worth It.

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“River cruising is expensive.” I hear that often.

But compared to what?

A boutique hotel in the heart of Vienna, Paris, or Budapest — every single night. Cycling past castles along the Rhine River. Truffle hunting in Provence along the RhĂ´ne River. Walking through Schönbrunn Palace. Standing before Monet’s Water Lilies at the MusĂ©e de l’Orangerie. Sailing past the Eiffel Tower at sunset.

All while unpacking once.

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River vs Ocean Cruises: More Similar Than You Think

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One of the most common things I hear is:   “River cruising must be totally different from ocean cruising.”   Yes — there are important differences (and helping clients choose is part of what I do). But there are also some shared benefits that make cruising one of the most effortless ways to travel.  

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This Week: AMA Answers Your River Cruise FAQs – Straight from Ottawa 🎤

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This Week: AMA Answers Your River Cruise FAQs – Straight from Ottawa 🎤 See https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mmprIvPqUuc   Curious about river cruising but overwhelmed by the what-ifs?   This week, I sat down with Neil Dudley of AMA Waterways at a special event in Ottawa to get answers to the questions I hear all the time—and you

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When a Caricature Captures More Than a Face

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When a Caricature Captures More Than a Face A fun reflection on travel, identity, and what really shapes the journeys we design Recently, I joined the latest trend — creating a caricature version of myself. What started as a bit of fun quickly became something more meaningful. Because when I looked at it, I didn’t

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Soft Adventure, Big Impact: Where Luxury Meets the Wild

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Soft Adventure, Big Impact: Where Luxury Meets the Wild Not all adventure has to mean muddy boots and mosquito nets. Sometimes, it’s sailing into a volcanic fjord. Or dining on James Beard-level cuisine after snorkeling in Bora Bora.   See https://youtube.com/shorts/vug3NnYJcm8   This week’s adventure spotlight is for those who want to see the world 

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Antarctica Expedition Cruising: The Truth Behind One of Travel’s Fastest-Growing Adventures

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“Antarctica expedition cruises are one of the most transformative travel experiences.” Expedition cruising — especially Antarctica expedition cruises — is one of the fastest-growing sectors in luxury travel. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. As a Canadian Antarctica travel advisor and expedition cruise specialist, I’ve experienced these voyages firsthand and helped many clients

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