Thursday, July 16, 2009

European River Travel - An Alternative to Usual Luxury Cruises

By Samson Mandez

River travel has been growing in popularity for the past few years with more and more families taking that option for their first family cruise or their annual retreat, and more than ever so when going to Europe.

One reason is that the cost of many of the cruises is very reasonable for what you obtain and there is still a large proportion of families who find the cost of a two week luxury ocean cruise too expensive for what they can afford and what they would frequently spend. So what option does a family have who wants to experience all of the fun and magnificence of a cruise but do not have the money to spend on a two week luxury cruise?

For instance, a week traveling down the magnificent Rhine River, savoring the attractions and the culture of Switzerland, France, Germany and the Benelux, possibly with a few days on a side trip to another city close by, is not going to cost more than a comparable cruise in the Caribbean.

European river travel usually entails a comfortable flight to the starting city, thanks to Europe's dense network of airports, to meet the ship that is going to become your hotel for the trip, and to leave on the chosen waterway.

European river travel will take you through some of the most beautiful cities in the region's countries, and by traveling in style you will take your own floating five star hotel along, with a service to boot.

Even while the boats that you will be on during European river travel are much smaller than their ocean going cousins, they are no less lavish and the service that you can expect whilst traveling is no less breathtaking.

The restaurant are in a high quality boat intended for European river travel will be furnished with finest linens, cutlery and plates, and the cuisine is sure to match the dcor. And the rooms will be similarly decked out, with furniture and decorations to match your discerning taste.

As for the things that you will be doing during your European river travel experience, the holiday will generally be more varied than an oceangoing cruise, with a heavier emphasis on sightseeing, and the local culture. Bit there will also be a lot of time to just relax on deck, and on-board entertainment will be provided for.

In fact European river travel can offer all the luxury and panache that you may be accustomed in a high quality sea cruise, but with some extra pizazz on top. So regardless of whether you have been on a cruise boat before, this could be the year to consider booking a trip on Europe's waterways. - 24585

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