The Waterway Less Traveled

You’re back at work after a hectic end of year. You’re settling back into the swing of things and catching up with the build-up of work left over from the holidays when, all of a sudden, your boss announces you’re due to take those two weeks of vacation you’ve accumulated. And soon!

Normally, the prospect of a vacation seldom puts a frown on anyone’s face, but quite frankly, who has the time (or will) to plan a proper getaway? Let’s just say that after picking a destination, arranging transportation and hotels, planning sight-seeing trips, and compiling itineraries – you’ll definitely be ready for some serious R and R.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could travel comfortably and conveniently, and not have to worry about any travel details at all? Hoop dream, right? I didn’t think it was possible, either, until I came across www.therivercruiser.com, a resource providing the latest information, special offers, and news for exploring Europe, China, Russia, or Egypt by boat. Best of all, the time and energy-consuming planning is done for you, so all you have to do is quite literally sit back and relax in your spacious stateroom, or breathe in the fresh air on your own private Juliette balcony aboard a river cruiser, and discover an exciting new destination.

Just imagine unpacking your luggage in a spacious river-view stateroom. Get comfortable because this will be your home for the duration of your trip; no need to pack and re-pack, or check in and out of numerous hotels. And leave all those complicated maps and heavy travel books at home. Cruising on a river boat includes escorted tours and planned itineraries, so you won’t need to guess at landmarks, risk missing important historical monuments, or spend a single minute stressing over travel arrangements ahead of time. If you so choose, you can even disembark at various ports and investigate obscure locations or well-known cities.

The prospect of traveling by boat is not a new one. Hundreds upon thousands of ocean cruise ships offer trips to various spots across the globe, boasting elaborate facilities and lavish accommodations. So what makes river cruising so different from cruis ships? For one, river cruise boats are designed to accommodate between 100 and 150 guests, offering an intimate and personal experience without any crowding. The size of the river boat also allows access into smaller port cities and along smaller waterways and rivers, as many historic cities and towns were developed along these banks.

River cruising also offers views of some of the world’s greatest cities, many of which lie along rivers, particularly in Europe. (Imagine cruising down the Danube River and beholding sights from Germany through to Vienna on through Budapest.)

If you’re an experienced traveler ready for a convenient and comfortable vacation that offers something other than just lying on a remote beach or cringing at the hordes of teenagers engaging in poolside “wet t-shirt” competitions, give river cruising a try. From numerous interesting destinations and expertly planned excursions, disappointment is hard to come by.

So claim those vacation days with confidence, close your eyes, pick a spot on the map, and let www.therivercruiser.com do the rest.