Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

In this newsletter, I'll tell you about some of the themed river cruises that we offer at RiverCruise.com, and I'll highlight some deals that are currently available to Vacations To Go customers.

Food and drink cruises explore a region's culinary traditions, and passengers are invited to participate in tastings, food pairings and cooking demonstrations. Wine cruises in Europe focus on the vineyards along the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Seine, Saone and Rhone rivers and in the Bordeaux region. Avalon Waterways has beer-tasting cruises. In the U.S., American Queen Steamboat Company explores Kentucky's bourbon-making region and American Cruise Lines showcases the food and wine of the Pacific Northwest.

• Fly from $299 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple on certain Avalon Waterways wine-themed river cruises. Book by April 30.
• Save up to $1,500 per couple off select AmaWaterways departures when you book by April 30.

Christmas markets cruises take in the famous outdoor holiday bazaars of Europe. You can stroll among decorated stalls that sell handcrafted ornaments, toys and woodcarvings and enjoy treats such as gingerbread, grilled sausages and mulled wine. You also can ring in 2020 or 2021 on our New Year's Eve river cruises.

• Save up to $6,000 per couple on Scenic Christmas markets cruises.
• Save up to $1,000 per couple off select AmaWaterways river cruises when you book by April 30.
• Companion cruises for free on Crystal holiday river departures.

Tulip time cruises are offered from March to May, when the flower fields of the Netherlands peak in color. A highlight of these itineraries on Dutch and Belgian waterways is a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, an 80-acre park planted with more than 7 million bulbs.

• Save $500 per couple off Tulips & the Rhine and other 2020 spring departures with Emerald Waterways when you book by April 30.
• Save 5% off suite categories or save 10% off all other stateroom categories on tulip time departures with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.
• Single travelers pay no supplement on Tauck river cruises when you book Category 1 cabins.

Music cruises celebrate a variety of genres. Look into the lives of composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss and the Old World cities that inspired them. Some Mississippi River cruises are centered on the regional roots of jazz, blues and country music.

• Save $1,000 per couple off a country and blues cruise on the Cumberland River with American Cruise Lines.
• Save $1,000 per couple off select departures of American Music Holiday in certain cabin categories with American Queen Steamboat Company.

Family-friendly cruises are geared to those who'd like to take a river cruise vacation with their children or grandchildren. These departures feature onboard amenities and shore excursions specifically tailored to young guests.

• Save $500 per couple on a Danube cruise with Adventures by Disney.
• Travelers ages four to 17 save 25% off the cruise price of select family sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection when accompanied by an adult.

Avalon's Active Discovery cruises on the Danube, Rhine and Rhone offer energetic shore outings at every port of call. These can include hiking, biking, canoeing and jogging excursions.

• Save up to $1,000 per couple off Avalon's Active Discovery itineraries when you book by April 30.

European history cruises primarily visit World War I and World War II battlefields and landmarks. They include several departures commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. We also offer Danube departures that highlight the Habsburg royal dynasty.

• Save up to $1,500 per couple off WWII-themed sailings with Avalon Waterways when you book by April 30.
• Fly from $499 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple off Paris & D-Day 75th Anniversary with Viking when you book by April 30.

Jewish heritage cruises delve into Jewish traditions and history in Europe. Visit Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter, join a walking tour in Vienna that focuses on local Jewish culture and attend onboard lectures.

• Fly from $299 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple on certain Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by April 30.

Civil War cruises explore one of the most turbulent periods in U.S. history. Scholars provide insight during onboard talks, and shore excursions visit battle sites and Civil War museum exhibits.

• Save up to $1,000 per couple off select Civil War-themed sailings with American Queen Steamboat Company in certain cabin categories.
• Receive one free hotel night before your Civil War cruise with American Cruise Lines, plus transfers to your ship on the day of departure when you book one month in advance.

Oberammergau Passion Play cruises are scheduled for May through September 2020. The Passion Play is a centuries-old tradition in the Bavarian town of Oberammergau; it depicts the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is produced only every 10 years, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Several companies offer itineraries that include a river cruise and tickets to one of the performances.

• Fly from $699 to $999 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple off Viking Oberammergau river cruises. Book by April 30.
• Save an additional $300 to $800 per couple on Scenic Oberammergau cruises. This deal is combinable with other offers. Book by April 22.

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Here are this week's Top 20 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Sensations of Lyon and Provence, 8 days with Emerald Waterways. Travels between Lyon and Marseille. Save $750 per couple. Starting at $3,095. Departures from May 11 through October 26, 2019.

2) Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road, 9 days with CroisiEurope. Begins in Vienna and ends in Strasbourg. Save $800 per couple. Starting at $2,071. Departs October 15 & 21, 2019.

3) Medieval Germany River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Mainz and Nuremberg. Receive a free drinks package. Starting at $1,859. Departures from May 15 through October 3, 2019.

4) Highlights of the Mississippi River, 5 days with American Cruise Lines. Begins and ends in New Orleans. Save up to $800 per couple. Starting at $2,170. Departs July 6, 10 & 14, 2019 and March 16, 2020.

5) Antebellum South, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $1,000 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $2,099. Departures from May 19 through December 1, 2019.

6) Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Fly from $499 to $899 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $2,499. Departures from May 4, 2019 through December 19, 2020.

7) Danube Waltz, 8 days with Viking River Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Fly from $599 to $899 per person from select gateways, plus save $1,000 per couple. Starting at $2,699. Departures from April 30, 2019 through December 9, 2020.

8) Enchanting Rhine, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Basel and ends in Amsterdam. Save up to $1,500 per couple. Starting at $2,999. Departures from June 30 through December 30, 2019.

9) Mekong Discovery, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Save up to $4,000 per couple. Starting at $3,229. Departures from July 18, 2019 through April 15, 2021.

10) Amazon Riverboat & Machu Picchu Adventure, 14 days with G Adventures. Begins and ends in Lima. Save up to 25%. Starting at $3,362. Departs July 1, 8, 15 & 29, 2019.

11) Classic Prague & Danube Delights, 11 days with Emerald Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Prague. Save up to $3,250 per couple. Starting at $3,395. Departures from May 2 through December 8, 2019.

12) Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension, 11 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Cologne and Zermatt. Receive a free drinks package. Starting at $3,648. Departures from May 2 through September 11, 2019.

13) Rhine Highlights, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Amsterdam and Zurich. Save $3,300 per couple. Starting at $3,795. Departures from May 1 through October 21, 2019.

14) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Queen Steamboat Company. Begins in Vancouver and ends in Clarkston. Save $300 per couple, plus receive free shore excursions. Starting at $3,799. Departures from May 26 through October 27, 2019.

15) Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley, 11 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Begins in Lisbon and ends in Porto. Save $2,000 per couple. Starting at $3,949. Departures from July 4 through November 14, 2019.

16) Great Lakes Grand Discovery, 10 days with Victory Cruise Lines. Travels between Chicago and Toronto. Save up to 38%. Starting at $3,989. Departures from May 13 through October 13, 2019.

17) Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise, 8 days with Tauck. Begins in Paris and ends in Lyon. Young travelers receive $500 per person off family departures. Starting at $4,690. Departures from June 27, 2019 through July 19, 2020.

18) Breathtaking Bordeaux, 12 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins in Paris and ends in Bordeaux. Save $4,300 per couple. Starting at $6,445. Departures from May 7 through October 9, 2019.

19) Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong, 13 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Travels between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Save $3,000 per couple. Starting at $6,949. Departures from September 6 through December 19, 2019.

20) Magnificent Europe, 15 days with AmaWaterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Budapest. Fly for free from select gateways. Starting at $6,899. Departures from June 30 through August 25, 2019.

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Alan Fox
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