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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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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO


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