Making memories through vacation experiences with family and friends is priceless!!
You love the idea of exploring several countries on one visit, what better way than aboard a 5 star floating boutique hotel. Most of the ships accommodate only 120-200 passengers, which allows for an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
River cruises provide a unique approach to the "vacation experience". Spend a few minutes explaining to your travel consultant what your hobbies and interest are and she can suggest the perfect river cruise vacation experience for you. What appeals to me most is that you can immerse yourself in local culture through exclusive limited edition tours, and its offers many group benefits with a individual travel feel. River cruises are great for groups, families, friends, special interest groups, church groups, etc.
Award-winning cuisine crafted by expert chefs and served in a variety of stylish dining venues--including the Chef's Table specialty restaurant. In fact, you can find the chef in the local markets because the ingredients are farm to table in the area that you are visiting. You may eat in the main dining room which accommodates all guests, but there are smaller alternative restaurants for a more casual experience.
Most everything is included (varies by cruise line), but typically beer and wine are included with lunch and dinner. Some cruise lines also include excursions.
On a river cruise, you enjoy the unique small towns within the countries you visit. You won't need a tender or bus because the ship docks right where you want to be. You can choose from optional small group tours with local tour guides or you can explore on your own. Some cruise lines offer a self-guided GPS walking or biking tour. There are also optional special activities that are planned at your destinations and local entertainment is brought on board to perform for the guests in the evenings. Between all of the exciting tours, guests can indulge in outstanding onboard amenities like massages services and a fitness room. Or sip on a glass of wine in the pool with a swim-up bar on the sun deck. Imagine lounging in your bathing suits and cruising by centuries-old castles.
River cruising is a relaxed and easy way to visit beautiful countries with family and friends. The ease of getting from one city or country to another taking in riverside scenery from a spacious balcony stateroom is a rare treat any guests would love. Enjoy luxurious accommodations , delicious food, and unique experiences and you only had to unpack once! The hardest decision is which entree to try next because the staff is dedicated to exceeding expectations. They want you to feel like part of the family. It's so much more than a vacation, its a unique experience regardless how many times you cruise.
Please share if you know anyone that is ready to try river cruising. As a travel consultant, I enjoy making your travel experience, as well as the planning, as easy as possible.