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Smithsonian Journeys returns to the Mississippi and plans big for Europe riversThe operator has always had strong demand for its river cruise itineraries, a spokesperson told me.

Why South America could emerge as a key river cruise destinationThe big news this spring is AmaWaterways' first cruises in Colombia. But it is not the only line with South America on its...

Shorter river cruises were in demand. Now, itineraries are lengtheningAvalon president Pam Hoffee said that the desire for longhaul travel; interest in garnering more mileage out of air costs; and...

Eating and drinking my way through Riverside Luxury Cruises' culinary programFrom the moment I boarded Riverside's Debussy and was handed a glass of bubbly, until I departed, I couldn't stop myself from...

How river charterer Transcend is making inroads with tour operatorsThe brand designed its river cruise ships with the MICE market in mind, but it now says that land-based tour operator charters...

Lindblad, Trafalgar, Waldorf: More travel brands are attracted to river cruisingIt seems everyone wants to dive into river cruising. It's no surprise.

AmaWaterways' Colombia cruises give advisors a new way to sell in South AmericaWith AmaWaterways making its Colombia debut on the Magdalena River, travel advisors have shared their excitement at having a...

A refresher on river cruise lines' upcoming plansThis year is shaping up to be a notable one for river cruising with some 20 new ships, an unexplored river and a new player...

A solo navigation on a river cruise? I have thoughtsNamely, that a river cruise is a great avenue for travelers wanting to experience a destination and are going it alone. The...

How river lines create immersive trips through themed sailingsMusic, golf, cycling, gastronomy, history, gardening, books, art -- the themes are endless, and more departures are coming as...

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