River cruise line AmaWaterways is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, and providing its passengers with the opportunity to explore history, culture and the story that captures the struggles of WWII. Begin your journey in magical Paris, embarking on a luxurious AmaWaterways ship. Travel to the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked, and … Read more
What is a Christmas Market? The history of Christmas markets goes back to the late middle ages in the German-speaking parts of Europe. The Vienna “December Market” was a forerunner of the Christmas market and dates back to 1294. In many of the charming towns and villages in Germany and Austria, Advent is … Read more
If you follow along in this blog, you’ve probably realized that I just love AmaWaterways. This river cruise line has the most beautiful ships, with wonderful amenities. My friend Phyllis recently wrote a review of AmaWaterway’s new AmaPrima, and I just had to share it with you- Heidi A Review of AmaWaterways New AmaPrima By … Read more
note about one of my favorite lines: AmaWaterways will be christening its newest ship, the Amacerto in Vilshofen, Germany on May 16, 2012, and they have selected Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy as the ship’s godmother. Prior to joining CLIA, Duffy was the President and CEO of Maritz Travel, one of the … Read more
I love a Christmas cruise, the lights, the festivities and the spirit aboard a ship during the holidays is just a delightful way to celebrate. AMAWaterways has just posted a great deal for guest who book one of their two special Christmas/New Years cruises: a complimentary stay in Amsterdam. This free stay is offered on … Read more
Fall is a gorgeous time of year in Europe, and a wonderful time to cruise there; I especially love visiting the “Old World” vineyards on the Rhine during the autumn. AmaWaterways agrees: they have put together a wonderful set of “In Celebration of Wine Cruises” itineraries- they include the October 14 and November 13, 2011 … Read more
AmaWaterways has introduced their new ship, the MS AmaVerde. AmaVerde will be available for cruises beginning in October 2011, and 14-night “Magnificent Europe” itineraries from Amsterdam to Budapest are available for reservations now. This luxurious custom built ship (featuring large staterooms and suites ranging from 170 to 350 square feet) and amenities such as as … Read more