Remembrance Day in Normandy: A Day at Juno Beach I Will Never Forget 🌺 From the sound of The Last Post at Pegasus Bridge to the quiet sands of Juno Beach, a day of remembrance alongside Canadian peacekeepers and military veterans. Some journeys stay with you long after you’ve returned home. Not because of the […]
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Concerned about European river cruise water levels? Sheila shares firsthand advice on low water, ship swaps and choosing the right cruise line.
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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, RhĂ´ne and Seine. I’ve explored the Peruvian Amazon. And I’ve spent years
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Captain ROL: Doing the Homework So You Don’t Have To Return on Life. Serious About Joy. ❤️ Apparently, I’ve acquired a new title: Captain ROL — Return on Life. ChatGPT had a little fun turning me and my puffin sidekick into a caricature. And while I may not actually be captaining any ships anytime soon,
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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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Which river cruise should you take? Compare the Rhine, Danube, RhĂ´ne, Seine, Douro and rivers beyond Europe based on scenery, cities, food, wine, history, Christmas markets, wildlife and more.
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Choosing a Christmas market river cruise can feel overwhelming. Rhine or Danube? AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Viking, Scenic, Avalon or Riverside? After sailing multiple European rivers and inspecting dozens of river ships, I believe many travellers start in the wrong place. Don’t start with the cruise line. Start with the experience you want—and then find the itinerary, timing, ship and cabin that deliver your best Return on Life.
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15 River Cruise Sailings. 30 Ships Inspected. The Questions I Ask Before Recommending a River Cruise Three hours on the top deck of AmaCerto, wrapped in a blanket, watching more than 30 castles pass as we sailed through the Rhine Gorge. A ship swap on the RhĂ´ne during national strike action in France. The Danube
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