River Cruise Newsletter Dated January 23, 2012
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
Avalon Waterways, an award-winning river cruise company, will
debut two ships this year. I'll tell you about these beautiful new
vessels in this newsletter, but first, I want to point out some great
promotions from the company. All three offers must be booked by
January 31, just click the links below to see eligible departure
dates.
Companion cruises for free
on select European river cruises.
Save $1,500 to $2,000 per couple
($750 to $1,000 per person) off select sailings in Europe.
Pay no single supplement
on select Europe departures in certain cabin categories.
Like the
Avalon Panorama,
which debuted last May, the new
Avalon Vista
and
Avalon Visionary
embrace indoor/outdoor living on board. Called the "Suite Ships," each
one boasts two full decks of suites: Panorama Suites that measure 200
square feet, and Royal Suites that are 300 square feet. These
accommodations will have floor-to-ceiling windows that open to create
balconies, allowing passengers to enjoy the fresh air and ever-changing
river views. All staterooms have European-style duvets, Egyptian cotton
linens, marble-accented bathrooms and L'Occitane en Provence bath
products.
These ships also feature two lounges and a dining room with sweeping
views, a hair salon, top-deck whirlpool and an open-air bistro for
grilled lunches. Fitness rooms are more expansive, and each ship also
has a library. Guests in Royal Suites will have access to iPads. Avalon
now gives cruisers free Wi-Fi across the fleet in Europe.
On an Avalon vacation, passengers receive guided sightseeing in every
port, VIP entry to key attractions and unparalleled cultural immersion
and storytelling, thanks to highly skilled Cruise and Tour Directors.
Avalon's land program is designed by its parent company, Globus, a tour
operator with more than 80 years of travel expertise. In some
destinations, Avalon Waterways works with local bike rental companies to
provide cruisers with an opportunity to explore the countryside on two
wheels.
Onboard meals are inspired by local ingredients. The company has
introduced more healthy options, including low-calorie, low-sodium and
glucose-free fare.
Light breakfasts are set out for early and late risers, and there's also
a hearty breakfast buffet with made-to-order egg stations and
complimentary sparkling wine for mimosas. Guests also can have a
continental breakfast delivered to their stateroom.
Lunch buffets feature an array of appetizers, soups, homemade breads,
cheeses, cold cuts, salads, hot dishes and desserts. An afternoon tea
with cakes or cookies is served in the lounge or on the top deck.
Dinners are casually elegant sit-down affairs with multiple courses.
Complimentary wine, beer and sodas are offered at dinner. Cappuccinos,
espressos and other specialty coffees are available throughout the day.
Finally, those with late-night cravings will find something to snack on
during Avalon's "Night Fare," set out at 10:30 p.m.
Here are this week's
Top 10 Avalon Waterways river cruises. All
prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to
availability.
1)
A Taste of the Danube,
4 or 5 days with
Avalon Waterways. Travels between Vienna and
Budapest with stops in Melk, Durnstein and Bratislava.
Companion
cruises for free! Offer applies to certain cabin categories when you
book and pay in full. Land/cruise-only starting from $949.
Departs April 11 & 15, 2012.
Book now!
2)
Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches,
8 days with
Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Paris with
visits to Conflans, Omaha Beach and Les Andelys.
Save $1,500 per
couple off the cruise/land price in certain cabin categories.
Land/cruise-only starting from $1,999.
Departs March 27 and April 3,
17 & 24, 2012.
Book now!
3)
Romantic Rhine,
8 days with
Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and
Zurich with stops in Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg.
Save $600
per couple off the air-inclusive price or save $300 per couple off the
land price. Land/cruise-only starting from $2,239.
Departures
from April 29 through October 28, 2012.
Book now!
4)
The Legendary Danube,
11 days with
Avalon Waterways. Begins in Prague and ends in
Budapest with stops in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna.
Save $600
per couple off the air-inclusive price or save $300 per couple off the
land price. Land/cruise-only starting from $2,449.
Departures
from April 22 through November 1, 2012.
Book now!
5)
Windmills, Vineyards & Paris,
10 days with
Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and
Paris with stops in Cologne, Bernkastel and Luxembourg.
Save $600 per
couple off the air-inclusive price or save $300 per couple off the land
price. Land/cruise-only starting from $3,029.
Departures from
April 28 through October 18, 2012.
Book now!
6)
European Splendor (Amsterdam to Vienna),
13 days with
Avalon Waterways. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in
Vienna with stops in Rudesheim, Nuremberg and Regensburg.
Companion
cruises for free! Offer applies to certain cabin categories when you
book and pay in full. Land/cruise-only starting from $3,119.
Departs March 25, 2012.
Book now!
7)
The Blue Danube Discovery,
13 days with
Avalon Waterways. Begins in Budapest and ends in
Prague with stops in Vienna, Regensburg and Nuremberg.
Companion
cruises for free! Offer applies to certain cabin categories when you
book and pay in full. Land/cruise-only starting from $3,329.
Departs April 16 & 20, 2012.
Book now!
8)
Magnificent Europe,
15 days with
Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and
Budapest with stops in Cologne, Regensburg and Bratislava.
Save $600
per couple off the air-inclusive price or save $300 per couple off the
land price. Land/cruise-only starting from $3,749.
Departures
from March 28 through October 24, 2012.
Book now!
9)
Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River,
14 days with
Avalon Waterways. Travels between Bangkok and Ho Chi
Minh City with visits to Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and Cai Be.
Land/cruise-only starting from $3,769.
Departures from September 14
through December 13, 2012.
10)
The Upper Rhine to the City of Music,
12 days with
Avalon Waterways. Begins in Zurich and ends in
Vienna with stops in Strasbourg, Wurzburg and Regensburg.
Save $1,000
per couple off the cruise/land price in certain cabin categories.
Land/cruise-only starting from $3,799.
Departs June 29, 2012.
Book now!
Finally, for a complete list of cruises by river, click any link
below.
Amazon River Cruises
Columbia River Cruises
European River Cruises
Mekong River Cruises
Mississippi River Cruises
Nile River Cruises
Yangtze River Cruises
Once you've found a river cruise that interests you, call us toll free
at 800-510-4002 (US and Canada) and a river cruise specialist will
attend to your needs. Customers from the UK, please call toll
free 0800 279 8084. All other international customers, please e-mail or
call us at +1-713-974-2121.
To search for a river cruise anywhere in the world,
click here.
To see our worldwide listing of escorted tours, independent tour
packages, train tours and safaris,
click here.
For hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Bermuda,
the Bahamas, Europe, Canada and the continental US,
click here.
For savings of up to 75% on ocean-going cruises,
click here.
Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at
alanfox@rivercruise.com and
I will respond the same day.
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here.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
