Why choose a river cruise?
Imagine a sightseeing holiday where you only have to unpack once, someone else does the driving and gourmet meals are served to you against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. You won’t be caught in a traffic jam, or get lost either, on a river cruise. Stroll ashore into the heart of Budapest, Cologne, Paris or Lyon – the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine and Rhone run right through them. It isn’t really surprising that Europe’s cities have grown up on its river banks. These were the great highways thousands of years before Tarmac was invented, the channel for commerce and links between communities. Today these waterways give us superb touring itineraries and the means to enjoy them at an unhurried pace. Modern river boats manage to be spacious yet small enough to pass through locks and moor in the centre of town. Comfortable en suite cabins are just a few steps from reception, the dining room and lounge. Panoramic windows in the public spaces mean all round views, as does the top deck, the perfect spot for photographers and sunbathers alike. If you’ve always been a reluctant sailor or travel with one, remember, unlike on an ocean cruise or a yachting holiday, there are no worries about seasickness when you are gliding through wave-free waters. And the intimate size of your floating hotel, makes for a sociable atmosphere where new friendships are made and solo travellers feel welcome. One sitting at dinner, with no fixed table plans means you can meet new people and dine with who you wish. You’ll get the chance to try regional specialities and be offered familiar foods too. Sometimes local musicians or dancers come on board to provide evening entertainment and the resident pianist will be tinkling the ivories in the lounge. Read the rest of this online article at: www.mailtravel.co.uk/whyrivercruise