Thursday, February 2, 2012

Why More People Choose River Cruises in Europe

Author: ElizabethKent

European river cruises are replacing traditional ocean cruises as being the ultimate method to travel around the continent. Europe's history began in communities formed along its vast river system. You will discover several ancient relics and also other historical sites along this body of water. This is exactly what many travellers look for whenever they visit. Going on a river cruise gives you a far more authentic European experience.

Experience a Different Side of Europe

People used to take luxury ocean cruise trips in the Mediterranean to see the majority of Europe. They went everywhere, seeing sights from their ships.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Winter Days in the Bay of the Descending Dragon

By Brad Ruoho

Winter isn't always the best time to cruise Ha Long Bay, the best time usually falls around summer time, when the bay is warm and the days last longer then in the winter. However, my quick winter trip was wonderful and better then I expected when I went on a Ha Long Bay cruise in December.

We arrived in Hanoi at 8:00 a.m. and we got to Bai Chay port around 11:30 am. As I got out of the car, the salty sea air blew through my hair, the northeast monsoon covered the entire port with a fresh, cold breeze.