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May 18, 2021

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STORIED SAILINGS WITH STORYTELLERS

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REVERIE ON THE RHINE RIVER

January 5, 2021

CURE FOR CABIN FEVER

June 4, 2020

THE PATH FORWARD TO “WELCOME ABOARD”

June 4, 2020

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March 9, 2020

Why I Got On Board With River Cruising

March 2, 2020

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Not Your Average River Cruise: What Makes Avalon Waterways Stand Apart

January 15, 2020

Why I loved Avalon Waterways excursions

July 29, 2019

The Avalon Waterways Difference

July 29, 2019

7 Reasons an Avalon River Cruise Should Be Your Next Vacay

July 25, 2019

6 Incredible (And Active) Experiences Sailing the Danube with Avalon Waterways

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6 Highlights from an Active River Cruise with Avalon Waterways

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We love to see the artistic takes that our chefs i We love to see the artistic takes that our chefs incorporate into each meal. Tasty and creative - that's the kind of food we're about onboard the Avalon Siem Reap! 📍 Mekong River
Repost 📷 by @solotraveler: On Janice's recent t Repost 📷 by @solotraveler: On Janice's recent trip with @AvalonWaterways on their Active & Discovery on the Rhone cruise, she got a chance to see the exhibit Carrières de Lumières - which featured the works of Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Cézanne - on a morning excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles near Arles, France. Read about her experience with this unique immersive exhibition in her post, "Carrières de Lumières: Cézanne, Kandinsky, and the Quarry" (on our website or click the link in today's story) and tell us about your experience with these types of exhibits which have been appearing around the world.
Venturing into the heart of small-town villages is Venturing into the heart of small-town villages is one of the best parts about our cruise along the Mekong River. We love introducing you to some of the locals and sharing their stories about day-to-day life with you!
Repost 📷 by @velvetescape: I absolutely enjoyed Repost 📷 by @velvetescape: I absolutely enjoyed the @avalonwaterways excursion to the Beaujolais region. Gorgeous landscapes, quaint medieval villages and delicious wines are always a great combo!
Who can resist a slice of sachertorte? We certainl Who can resist a slice of sachertorte? We certainly can't! Photo by Legi Wang on Unsplash
Repost 📷 by @wanderlustchloe: F R A N C E 🇫🇷 If you've been following my Stories this week you'll have seen I've hopped on board @avalonwaterways Poetry II and I'm currently cruising down the Rhone in France, stopping for wine tastings, food tours and beautiful hikes along the way! 🛳️ This is my first ever river cruise and so far I'm loving the small ship (you get to know everyone so well!) and the broad variety of excursions. There's something for everyone (although when cruising through France it definitely helps if you like wine!) 🍷 Later this week I'll reach Provence, so stay tuned!
Trier is a fascinating city filled with nine UNESC Trier is a fascinating city filled with nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a few delicious drops thanks to its proximity to some of the Moselle vineyards. The oldest city in Germany is certainly a hot spot to visit! Photo by Ryan Grady on Unsplash
Repost 📷 by @solotraveler: A very special ice t Repost 📷 by @solotraveler: A very special ice tea with praline pie on the food tour of Lyon this morning. Such a fascinating way to explore the geography and history of a city - never mind the flavors!!
Soar high above the scenery in a cable car, one of Soar high above the scenery in a cable car, one of the best ways to get the lay of the land in Zagreb. Photo by David Boca on Unsplash
Hands up who has sailed past the glorious Parliame Hands up who has sailed past the glorious Parliament Building of Budapest at night? Isn't it simply magnificent? Photo by Mihaly Koles on Unsplash
Lined with 16th century guildhall houses, the cent Lined with 16th century guildhall houses, the central Grote Markt is a must-visit when in Antwerp. Photo by Daniels Joffe on Unsplash
There's something so wholesome about choosing your There's something so wholesome about choosing your favorite local produce under the trees at an outdoor farmers market. Photo by Christian Mackie on Unsplash
With the Vltava River flowing through it, it's eas With the Vltava River flowing through it, it's easy to fall in love with the picturesque town of Cesky Krumlov. Photo by Mike Swigunski on Unsplash
Don't forget to look up! The ceiling of this templ Don't forget to look up! The ceiling of this temple at Wat Hanchey is so colorful and intricately painted...beautiful!
Step foot into Rudesheim and we guarantee you'll f Step foot into Rudesheim and we guarantee you'll fall in love with its quaint buildings and cobblestone paths. Photo by @benjamin.koenig136
Get up close and personal with the guardian of the Get up close and personal with the guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx. We can certainly see why she has been named one of the World's Seven Wonders 😍 Photo by Francisco Gomes on Unsplash
The Reuss river provides the perfect reflection po The Reuss river provides the perfect reflection point as the buildings along its banks light up at night time, adding a little touch of magic to the city of Lucerne. Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash
Take a closer peek at this building and it may not Take a closer peek at this building and it may not be all it seems 👀 this building frontage makes for the perfect canvas in Lyon, France for the famous Wall of the Canuts.
Ready to soar to new heights? This rail-biking exc Ready to soar to new heights? This rail-biking excursion in Tain L'Hermitage through the Gorges du Doux will carve a dramatic scene into your memory. Here's a sneak-peek at this GORGE-ous adventure! https://bit.ly/3AeRFxo #AvalonAD #PlanYourComeback
With thousands of islands, there's something to se With thousands of islands, there's something to see at every turn in Halong Bay! Each island is unique with its own flora, fauna and formation.
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