Tagged: river-cruises

Which Cruise Lines Are Adults-Only? Your Options for a Kid-Free Sailing

Of the more than 20 million Americans who go on cruises each year, 20% bring kids aboard, according to researchers.And, in our experience, approximately 100% of those seafaring…

Small Ship Cruising in the Thousand Islands with St. Lawrence Cruise Lines: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.The autumn scenery dazzles in the Thousand Islands archipelago, a stretch of the St. Lawrence River…

New and Upcoming River Cruises in Europe, the US, India, and Beyond

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Among the many reasons river cruises entice travelers: close-up scenery, calm waters, and the…

4 River Cruises in India That Will Wow You

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.India is a spectacular destination, but it can also be a challenging and overwhelming place to…

Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers

Heidi Sarna is the cofounder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Having taken river cruises all over the world—Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and North America—I…

The World's Best River Cruises—Which One Should You Choose?

Updated August 2, 2023River cruises are a hot vacation choice for good reason. You ride along calm waters to discover the interior of countries in Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere,…

New River Cruise to Visit WWII Sites in France and England

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of World War II's D-Day invasion, when Allied forces landed at Normandy in France to liberate Europe from the Nazis. To commemorate the…

The Best Southeast Asia Cruises: 4 Great Small Ship Itineraries

I’ve sailed on more than 125 cruises and have always gravitated toward the smaller ships (under 300 passengers) for the uncrowded, up-close-and-personal experience they provide. That’s…

Best Vacations for Seniors: Ideas for Travelers of Retirement Age and Older

Travel tops the to-do lists of most people of retirement age and older, according to the AARP—a group that ought to know. “Research after research has shown that it’s the number-one…

Cruise Virginia’s Longest River the 18th-Century Way

A historical means of transporting crops along the James River in Virginia will soon be used to cart tourists along the same waterway. Starting Friday, April 1, the James River Batteau…

New River Cruise Ship from AmaWaterways Coming to the Nile

The 25th ship from river cruise line AmaWaterways will set sail on the Nile next year. Dubbed the AmaDahlia, the brand-new vessel will transport passengers on an 11-day "Secrets of…

Travel Podcasts: Treasured Landmarks from Notre-Dame to the Taj Mahal

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC-770AM in New York and our…

Historic Delta Queen to Resume Cruising U.S. Rivers

The Delta Queen riverboat will once again cruise American waterways. A floating National Historic Landmark, the 1920s-era vessel has been docked in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2008…

"Millennial" River Cruise Brand No Longer Restricted to Millennials

U by Uniworld, a new river cruise brand originally restricted to passengers aged 18 to 40—then 21 to 45—has now dropped upper age limits altogether.When the brand's pair of sleek,…

American Writers Museum Opening, Widest-Ever European River Ship, and Supersonic Transatlantic Flights: Today's Travel Briefing

MAY 16, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums, jets, and cruise ships. AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM OPENING IN CHICAGO (New York Times)The first museum…

A French River Cruise Line Is Making a Concerted Effort to Fill Their Budget-Priced (But Good Quality) Ships with English-Speaking, U.S. Passengers

Owned by a French family and carefully supervised by them, a large (50 ships) French river cruise company called CroisiEurope is starting to make significant inroads into the U.S.…

There is Increasing Evidence that the River Cruise Industry has been Over-Built, and that Discounts are Now Widely Available from all the Usual Sources

Two years ago, the sudden popularity of European river cruises seemed to catch the entire travel industry by surprise.  River boats, and their itineraries, became totally sold…

What’s the Best Vacation For Your “Stage of Life”? How Age Can—and Should—Affect Your Travel Plans

“Man is by nature a social animal”, wrote Aristotle. And though he wasn’t commenting on vacations, his observation certainly applies:  who one travels with can be as important to the…

Viking River Cruises Are Moving Into Ocean Cruising--And With a Different Approach That May Cause the Other Lines to Mend Their Ways

In an interview which we conducted yesterday on the Travel Show (wor710.com)  with the marketing vice-president of Viking River Cruises, we learned about plans they have to…

How to Get the Best Spa Experience at Sea

Booking a treatment at a cruise ship spa can be a great way to relax. From traditional deep-tissue massages and facials to exfoliation scrubs and even acupuncture, today's onboard…

Top Design Shops and Museums in New York City

People come to New York from all over the world to shop for the latest in stylish furnishings, lighting, and housewares. There's also the chance to visit some of the world's top…

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," would have approved of The Scholar Ship (www.thescholarship.com).…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…