Falling in Love with River Cruising

What does travel mean to you? I’ve asked this question to myself since my very first over-seas trip at the age of 15. And the meaning of travel is so near and dear to me that I’ve made a career out of it for the past 25 years. To me, travel emotionally charges me. It heightens my well-being and auto-corrects my priorities. It connects and reconnects me to my family and friends. It brings me new experiences, memories and awareness that enriches my life as a whole. And as a travel advisor and agency owner, I absolutely love connecting travellers with travel experiences that truly move them.

Recently I had the opportunity to travel on my first river cruise and fell head-over-heals in love with the experience. The intimacy of a small ship allows for attention to detail and attention to service that travellers deserve. The ports of call are also unique and extra special, allowing for a true culturally-interactive experience that isn’t typically found at the more touristy destinations. And there is never that feeling of being rushed or anxious. The itineraries and optional and included excursions are relaxed and are always available and if you feel like walking off-board and exploring the port yourself at any time, then that’s what you shall do. And after a morning, afternoon or day of exploring by land, you are always assured that you’ll be returning back to your ship that offers impeccable service, gourmet food and a dreamy night sleep. And the sightseeing doesn’t stop once you’re onboard, unlike ocean cruising. From every room, you will continue to have magnificent views of the destination you are visiting.

The various river cruise companies, such as Uniworld River Cruises, also have theme cruises including multi-generational sailings with discounts and special amenities for children, golf cruises which include green fees and transfers to various golf courses on-route, and solo cruises with no single supplement fees.

We have secured some group sailings for 2020 that offer extra amenities and savings that you wouldn’t get otherwise. For more information on securing your next river cruise, my team and I truly look forward to serving you.

Laurie Keith
President
Boutique Travel Service
Parent company of Romantic Planet Vacations
www.boutiquetravelservice.com
1-866-247-8123