When most Americans think of taking a special vacation, they think of exotic, far-off lands, cultures they’ve never experienced. But it’s very possible to have a memorable travel experience right here in North America. North America covers a lot of ground, and a wide range of experiences are possible without ever having to stray too far from home.
Five New Year’s Travel Resolutions
Heading into a new year, most people are making their New Year’s resolutions for 2015, and we’d like to suggest making a resolution to travel. Travel is healthy, it’s good for you, and can be an enriching and spiritually rewarding experience that will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Committing to a vacation now, for all these reasons, will not only give you something to look forward to, but will give you enough time to plan appropriately and make sure all the details are covered to give you the vacation you want.
Here are our five New Year’s Resolutions for taking a vacation this year.
Staff Adventures: Castles on the Rhine Cruise with Uniworld
History has always been a favorite subject of mine. Having lived off the Gulf of Mexico for the better part of my life I decided to combine two passions: history and traveling. I’ve been on a few river cruises throughout the world and I must say, I’ve never understood all the hype about ocean cruising. Ocean cruises are very limited to their ports of stops and typically carry 3000 + people. With that many people disembarking the crowded ports, and then being informed that the actual cities are hours drive from the port, you then think the “short” visit isn’t worth the hassle.
Top European Rivers According to Our Travelers
River cruise vacations have rapidly increased in popularity in recent years. A river cruise allows the traveler to enjoy the luxuries of a cruise ship, while also seeing many of the cultural sights one would on an inland tour. In some parts of the world, like Southeast Asia, a river cruise be the only way to see certain cities, cultures, and natural features.
2017 Avalon Waterways Europe River Cruises- $2000 Off Per Couple
The majority of our river cruises are sold in Europe. The Rhine, Danube, and the Main River are the most popular river cruise vacations; discover what makes each of them unique.
Top Cruise Destinations According to Our Travelers
A cruise can be a nice change of pace from a traditional vacation. Cruise ships have top-notch amenities and high levels of service, so you won’t have to worry about needing something you can’t find or leaving something behind at home– your needs will be well cared for.
If you’re thinking about booking a cruise as your next vacation, you may want to go with something tried and true. While popularity isn’t everything, in a vacation destination, it’s usually a good sign if people keep going back. Here are the cruise destinations most popular among our vacationers.