Europe News and Reviews
May
03
Gordon Highly Recommends River Cruising!
You can sit in your room and watch the scenery go by!
Oct
18
Summer Trip to Europe with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises “Riviera” trip on July 2012 –Venice to Barcelona with pre/post cruise Europe travel
Aug
07
Exploring Venice on a 2-Day Pre-Cruise Extension
2 nights pre-cruise stay in Venice visiting the islands of Murano & Burano before embarking on a Princess Cruises sailing on Crown Princess from Venice to Rome.
Jul
11
Two Hours In Taormina: Serenity In Sicily
The east coast of Sicily is considered by many to be its most magnificent. Spending two hours in "the greatest work of art and nature."
Jun
11
Our Insight Vacations Trip to Italy & Sicily was Great!
Client vacation on Insight Vacations' Country Roads of Southern Italy & Sicily itinerary
May
10
In Valencia, Spain
on Oceania Cruises' new ship, Riviera
May
08
Luxury and Adventure for the Entire Family
May
04
Trafalgar Introduces 3 New Itineraries to 2012/2013 Autumn/Winter/Spring Brochure
New brochure offers 33 trips traveling to 18 countries for affordable off-season travel
Apr
26
AMAWaterways Jewish Heritage River Cruises
2012 theme cruises on the Danube River.
Apr
10
Exploring French Ports of Call in the South of France [VIDEO]
Beautiful Var Provence
Mar
20
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Introduces Italy to the 2013 Itineraries
Experience La Dolce Vita with Uniworld As They Introduce Italy To Their Collection of Boutique River Cruises in 2013
Dec
19
For A Few Euros Less: Implications of the Eurozone Crisis for Travelers
Dec
16
New Luxury Hotels in Paris
In the past couple of years, a new era has begun. Asian brands such as Raffles, Mandarin, and Shangri -La have now opened their five star hotels in Paris...
Dec
06
Paris Museums—Beyond the Louvre and the Orsay Museum
Oct
05
Everything was 5-Star with Uniworld River Cruise!
Uniworld River Cruise on River Ambassador from Cologne to Prague
Sep
20
A Weekend in Venice, Italy
Venice consists of 118 islands, 150 canals and 450 bridges and surely woos cruise passengers who set out in search of its charms before or after their cruises.
Sep
13
St. Regis Florence is Amazing!
Client stay at the St. Regis Florence situated in central Florence
Sep
08
Il Piccolo Hotel in Rome Was Great!
Client stay at Hotel Il Piccolo Di Piazza Di Spagna in Rome
Aug
15
Comparison of AMAWaterways vs. Uniworld
European River Cruise Vacation: Comparison of AMAWaterways (Tulip Time Cruise) vs. Uniworld (Enchanting Danube)
Aug
03
European River Cruise Vacation: Part 4
Part 4 of European River Cruise Vacation: Tulip Time Cruise with AMAWaterways and the Enchanting Danube with Uniworld
Aug
02
Our Cruise to Iceland Was Excellent!
Client cruise to Iceland with Tauck Tours
Jul
29
European River Cruise Vacation: Part 3
Part 3 of European River Cruise Vacation: Tulip Time Cruise with AMAWaterways and the Enchanting Danube with Uniworld
Jul
20
European River Cruise Vacation: Part 2
Part 2 of European River Cruise Vacation: Tulip Time Cruise with AMAWaterways and the Enchanting Danube with Uniworld
Jul
15
European River Cruise Vacation: Part 1
Part 1 of European River Cruise Vacation: Tulip Time Cruise with AMAWaterways and the Enchanting Danube with Uniworld
Jul
13
Overall, My Brendan Independent Vacation Was Great!
Client Trip: Brendan Vacations Independent Tour to Spain
Jun
29
Six Cruises To Do Before You Die
So many spectacular places to visit, so little time. Here are six of our favorites...
Jun
27
Russia, Warsaw & the Baltic States with Insight Vacations
Client feedback of Russia, Warsaw and the Baltic States escorted tour with Insight Vacations
Jun
02
Turkey & Greece Trip with Insight Vacations
Client testimonial of Insight Vacations "Easy Pace Turkey & Greece" itinerary
Apr
27
Trafalgar Partners With Gutsy Women Travel
Trafalgar partners with Gutsy Women Travel to provide small-group guided vacations for women.
Apr
21
Trip From London To Paris
From the English Countryside to Gay Paris
Mar
31
Air New Zealand Was a Pleasure!
Client trip to England on Air New Zealand
Feb
23
Thanks Harriet, For Helping Us Enjoy Our Dream Cruise!
Client Testimonial: Cruise on the Crystal Symphony
Dec
15
Images Of Uniworld’s New River Victoria
Uniworld's ship in Russia 2011.
Dec
07
Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland Part 3
Agent Trip Review: Trafalgar’s 24-day Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
Dec
07
We Absolutely Loved Ireland!
Client testimonial: CIE escorted tour to Ireland/Pubs and Folklore
Dec
03
Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland Part 2
Agent Trip Review: Trafalgar’s 24-day Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
Dec
01
Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland Part 1
Agent Trip Review: Trafalgar’s 24-day Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
Nov
30
Agent Trip Review: Switzerland
Recently, I was invited by the Switzerland Tourism Board to attend an Onsite Education to Switzerland. This was one of the most vibrant and beautiful countries that I’ve had the opportunity to visit...
Nov
24
Perfect Weather, Smooth Seas & Beautiful Ship On Our Crystal Cruise!
Comments from a client sailing a Crystal Black Sea cruise.
Oct
12
We Loved Our Cruise And Stay In Stockholm And Copenhagen!
Hi Vicki,
Thank you for checking in. The trip was marvelous...
Oct
11
Black Sea Voyage With Regent Was Loads of Fun!
Hi Linda,
The cruise was loads of fun, and the accommodations were fabulous. It was a great time and we would sail again with Regent in a heartbeat...
Sep
21
Our Hotels On Our Europe Vacation Were Great Thanks To Harriet!
Harriet,
Just wanted to say thank you, we loved our hotels you helped us with...
Sep
13
Baltic Cruise On Holland Eurodam
Thank you Kat for all your assistance, we had a marvelous time on our Baltic cruise and trip!...
Aug
31
Our Seabourn “Legend” Sailing Was Really Great!
I want to thank your agency for the wonderful gift of a driver in Valencia. It was a fascinating city, with many varieties of architecture, and it was fun having a personal guide...
Aug
31
Holland Prinsendam Voyage Pictures
Aug
12
Fantastic Trip To London!
Had a great time in London! Here are some videos that highlight my trip...
Aug
04
Vicki, Thanks for Securing my Upper Class Seat on Virgin!
Vicki, thank you very much for your persistence in securing the Upper Class Virgin Atlantic seat. Check in was very smooth and the staff were very attentive...
Jul
27
Dream Trip In Europe on Crystal Serenity!
Julie,
Thank you for your nice note. I can easily say that this was a dream trip for us...
Jul
27
Trafalgar Chosen To Lead “Extreme Makeover” Vacation In Paris!
Family of seven to visit Paris courtesy of Trafalgar Tours.
Jul
19
On Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam, Deck By Deck
With deck plans from Holland America Line’s Eurodam, you could easily find your way around Nieuw Amsterdam, launched last week in Venice.
Jul
15
Harriet Took Care Of It All For Us On Our Crystal Cruise!
Harriet,
Just wanted to say thank you again for all of your help. The cruise was wonderful and all of our accommodations were terrific. We had a great time...
Jun
28
Laura Was All We Could Ask For!
We just got back from the Med. The Ruby Princess was beautiful but BIG...
Jun
15
On Silver Wind: Ready, Sete, Go – Market Visit & Cooking Class
Rave reviews today from guests (including me) who participated in the Silver Shore Collection experience, Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sete.
Jun
11
Holland Eurodam…Ft. Lauderdale to Rome…26 days sail!
Jun
08
An Iberian Odyssey, Crystal Cruises
We had a wonderful trip! Crystal is still one swell cruise line. We continued to be impressed with how they go out of their way to make sure every passenger feels special...
Jun
03
Seven Nights On Seabourn Odyssey
May
24
Floating Down The Beautiful Blue Danube!
We arrived back in LAX tired and glad to be home, but grateful for having the opportunity of experiencing a lovely and enlightening trip to Central Europe.
And the Danube, it too is beautiful and sweet ---just not blue!
May
11
Thanks, Harriet!
Hi Harriet!
Cary and I returned from Europe with wonderful memories of our adventures...
Mar
18
Cruising Europe 2010
By Ralph Grizzle
The North American cruise industry has reaffirmed its faith in Europe by placing much of its crop of new ships in 2010 on the Continent..
Feb
24
“Best of Egypt” With Brendan Vacations
I have returned from my Egypt tour, and I will say it was probably the best vacation I have been on!
Jan
28
All-Travel Announces Signature Partnership for Bon Appetit Branded Vacations
All-Travel, a member of Signature Travel Network, announced Bon Appétit magazine will participate in All-Travel’s popular Personal Enrichment Series offering their clients exclusive and authentic culinary travel programs geared to epicurean...
Dec
29
Trafalgar Tours Free & Easy, Great Italian Cities
I recently had the opportunity to participate in one of Trafalgar Tours Free and Easy tours, Great Italian Cities. This was a nicely paced tour with a tour guide; however the Free & Easy program gives you flexibility.
Nov
09
Early Cruise Bookings Europe 2010
This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe,...
Oct
27
Two Perfect Days in Nice, Villefranche & Monaco - European Cruise
Few regions have as much to offer cruise passengers as Nice, Villefranche and Monaco. Ships call at all three destinations (though typically not on the same itinerary), and all are close enough to one another that they can be enjoyed in a single...
Oct
27
Celebrity Cruises Takes Top Honors in Conde’ Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Celebrity Cruises has once again won top honors in one of the most trusted surveys of consumer travel preferences in the world. The prestigious Conde' Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Celebrity number one in the new...
Oct
14
Holland America’s “Oosterdam” and Western Europe
We are back home. Vacation was quite good - first of all the weather was excellent all the time. We spent 3 beautiful days at Barcelona before boarding Oosterdam. That week happened to be a big city holiday (La Merce festival) - definitely a...
Oct
12
Mediterranean Regent Cruise Client Pics!
Julie, We enjoyed our trip greatly. The weather was excellent. We love the Voyager. The flights went well. all but one of the excursions were good. Our favorite stops were Monaco, Sorrento, Taormina, and Dubrovnik. The pictures are Monaco harbor,...
Aug
28
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager
June-July 2009
The family trip in 2009, selected by popular vote, was a voyage up and down the coast of Norway on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Although we've taken several Radisson/Regent cruises, this was the first on one of their larger...
Aug
24
Norwegian Fjords Were Beautiful
Hi Julie!
The trip went very well. We were impressed with Costa. The ship was the best that we have been on and also the cleanest. The staff did an outstanding job. Coming from an English speaking country, we were in the minority, but that was...
Aug
12
Top 10 Driving Tips for Ireland Trip
Driving a (rental) car in Ireland does not need to be difficult or even dangerous - as long as you stick to the rules of the road and some basic advice. There are no more than ten basic things to remember. And these will become "second nature" in a...
Jul
14
Silversea Cruises - Dublin, Cork, and Stonehenge
Today day six, is Dublin Day and the dawn broke gray and cloudy. The morning temperature is about 52 degrees and humidity 79%.
Jul
09
Silversea Cruises - Edinburgh, Scotland and Londonderry, Ireland
Day three, dawn was filled with clouds. Maybe those warm clothes would come in handy after all. The temperature seemed to have dropped about 30 degrees in just 24 hours, and when we arrived (via the ship’s shuttle bus) at City Center
Jul
02
36 Hours in Cork, Ireland - NY Times
While Cork may officially be Ireland’s second city, don’t suggest that to one of its proud residents. The melodious reply — most likely delivered in a rich brogue sprinkled with gammin
Jun
30
Silversea Cruises - First Days in Scotland: Edinburgh and City Center
Often, the anticipation of travel is stressful, unfamiliarity and new routines fill our heads and create a desire to just get the preliminaries over with. And so it was as we arrived at the pier and had our bags taken. No, it was too early to board...
Jun
24
Silversea Cruises - Roundtrip London - Ritz Hotel & London Town
The 4th London morning was once again cloudless and filled with sunshine. We strolled over to the glamorous and beautiful Ritz Hotel for breakfast with our good friends, and after delightful conversation about travel and general catching up,...
Jun
22
Silversea Cruises - Roundtrip London - South Stoke & the Tower of London
On day three, rain made the morning gloomy but off we went to the country to visit friends and see their lovely house about an hour outside of London. When we arrived at the little village of South Stoke, It was picture perfect, everything the...
Jun
18
Silversea Cruises - Roundtrip London - Kensington & Knightsbridge
From the second you board your sparkling clean Virgin Atlantic Jetliner, their spirit enters you. Even before lift off, you are involved in fun and comfort. Once airborne, Upper Class (Business Class on other carriers), is comfortable with seats...
Jun
16
Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Iceland and Ireland Pics
Julie,
It was a great trip [Regent Voyager, Iceland, 2009]. A different port everyday.
-George
Jun
11
Silversea Lines Up Eminent Scholars and Cultural Experts
The lineup of guest speakers includes Christopher Cazenove, British stage, film and television actor; Terry Hughes, former head of BBC TV Variety; Alastair Bruce, the Royal and National Events Commentator for Britain's Sky News
Jun
05
Crystal Cruises Enjoys Record Booking Week
Crystal Cruises announced record bookings for the week ending June 2 – the highest booking week since the luxury line expanded its “All Inclusive – As You Wish” program. The number of guests booking and revenue was more than 100% higher...
May
28
Wonderful Trip to Ireland - The Irish Jaunt Was Excellent
Hi Julie - Thanks for checking in with us. Our trip was great. We had 4 days of really good weather, and the second half of the trip was mostly gray with some rain. Only one day rained enough to be annoying. Not bad for Ireland!
May
21
Uniworld’s River Beatrice’s Inaugural Season Begins
It’s only befitting that Europe’s enchanting Danube with her glorious international jewels—Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” Vienna, the “City of Waltzes,
May
07
The Kiel Canal Aboard ms Prinsendam
This is a fascinating look at the busiest manmade canal in the world, and a privileged one too for guests aboard the ms Prinsendam,
Apr
29
Silversea Expands Popular $1,000 “Onboard Spending Credit”
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- April 29, 2009) For sophisticated globe trekkers looking for the perfect travel deal, now is the time to book! Due to the success and popularity of Silversea Cruises' $1,000 per suite "Onboard Spending Credit" promotion,...
Apr
17
Master Chef Nobu to Sail With Crystal Serenity
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Passengers aboard the Crystal Serenity’s July 28 Mediterranean itinerary will enjoy a special culinary treat. Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, famous for blending traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences,...
Jan
19
SilverSea’s New Summer Travel Deal Enhances Experience
$1,000 Onboard Spending Credit Complements Launch of New "Silver Shore" Tour Options
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- January 19, 2009) Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is introducing a $1,000 per suite "Onboard Spending Credit" promotion on select voyages...
Dec
31
Excellent Trip to London with Contiki!
Hope everything is good and that this year gives you constant success. The trip was very good. In the anticipation of the trip it gave me the opportunity to research on how Contiki functions and comments from other travelers also the chance to ask...
Nov
03
Ireland Vacation: Limerick, Foynes, Aghadoe
My stay in Dunraven Arms was like spending the night in a country estate. Before I left, I went next door for a quick tour of an old church and the Adare Heritage Center...great places for history of quaint Adare. We drove a short distance to...
Nov
03
Trip to Ring of Kerry, Valentia Island & Kenmare, Ireland
After check-out, we began our 110 mile motorcoach tour of The Ring of Kerry which starts in Killarney and ends in Killoglin .
Nov
03
Ireland Vacation: Killarney Park, Muckross Park, Sheen Falls
After breakfast, I explored the outside of Parknasilla Resort to photograph its New England looking exterior, viewing areas and enjoyed a morning hike down to the ocean cove.
Nov
03
Trip to County Cork - Blarney Castle in Ireland
Next destination was County Cork to visit Blarney Castle and Gardens. Blarney Castle was built about six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's leaders, Cormac MacCarthy
Nov
03
Limerick, Adare, Mairin Fahy - Ireland Tour
After a delicious breakfast at Otter's Restaurant at the Kingsley Hotel, we headed to The Strand Hotel in Limerick for the "Destination Ireland 2008" trade show hosted by Tourism Ireland.
Nov
03
Ireland Trip - From Adare Manor to Shannon Airport
After a delicious Egg's Benedict breakfast in The Oakroom Restaurant at Adare Manor, our motorcoach pulled away towards Shannon Airport. It was a short distance to Shannon Airport and in no time we were collecting our luggage and saying goodbyes.
Oct
31
Explore Ireland with Tourism Ireland and Aer Lingus
Sharing a review of my first trips to Chicago and Ireland that involved eight nights, eight flights , one carry-on suitcase and an adventurous attitude!
Oct
31
Vacation to Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork Counties in Ireland
With our new family of 26 , we learned that Ireland looks like a koala bear sitting down with its arms and legs reaching out to the United States.
Oct
30
Northern Ireland Tour: Dublin, Belfast, North Antrim Coast
Recently, we had a chance to travel with the Ireland Tourism Board and had an option of itineraries to choose from. I chose Northern Ireland which included Dublin, Belfast, and the North Antrim Coast, along the Causeway Coast, Derry, Enniskillen,...
Oct
27
Regent European Cruise
We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our cruise. Unfortunately we weren't feeling well for the first couple of days (no fault of Regent!), but recovered and had a great time for the remainder of the holiday.
Oct
09
Regent Seven Seas Cruise to the Mediterranean
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Regent Seven Seas Navigator Istanbul to Athens itinerary. Having never been to that part of the world, my husband and I spent 4 additional nights in Istanbul and 3 in Athens.
I was pleasantly surprised with...
Oct
08
“Country Roads of Switzerland” Tour
The Matterhorn
Our recent journey to Switzerland with Insight Tours – ‘Country Roads of Switzerland’ – was a delight, very worthwhile, and a lot of fun. We went in September to avoid the masses of tourists and the heat of the summer and it...
Sep
29
Brendan Tours to Ireland
This is the first chance I've had to get back to you. I had the most fantastic trip! Beginning with great service from Delta! My flight was just great - no problems going over or coming home.
