Celebrity Ascent Transatlantic Cruise: Thirteen Nights From Florida to Barcelona
Our 13-night Celebrity Ascent transatlantic cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona, followed by six nights exploring Barcelona and Madrid.
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Avalon Balkan Discovery: Our Budapest-to-Bucharest River Cruise After 60
Our 2023 Avalon Balkan Discovery followed the lower Danube from Budapest through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Here is what stood out—and what travelers over 60 should consider before booking.
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PARIS: A City That Never Disappoints — Our Favorite Ways to Explore the City of Light
We’ve visited Paris several times, and it continues to be one of our favorite cities in the world. This guide highlights how we like to explore it—slowly, comfortably, and with plenty of time for cafés, museums, Seine cruises, neighborhoods, and day trips that make Paris unforgettable.
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The Best of Amsterdam in 48 Hours
With just two days in Amsterdam, you can see the very best of the city without rushing. This relaxed 48-hour guide blends canals, culture, slow wandering, and great food—perfect before or after a European trip or cruise. Our first morning in Amsterdam started quietly. The canal was calm, the light soft, and the row of
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London: A First-Class Guide to Exploring One of the World’s Great Cities
London is a city that never stops offering something new. From iconic landmarks and riverside walks to vibrant neighborhoods, markets, and unforgettable places to eat, here’s how we enjoy one of our favorite destinations. London rewards curiosity. You don’t have to chase every famous sight or rush from landmark to landmark. Pick a few highlights
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Barge Cruising in Europe: Slow Travel, Fine Wine, and the Joy of Drifting Through History
Barge cruising is slow, intimate, and deeply relaxing. After three trips with European Waterways, we share what it’s like, where you can go, and why retirees love it. Most travelers have heard of river cruising. Very few understand barge cruising — and that’s a missed opportunity, because this is one of the most peaceful, intimate,
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