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Samantha Brown’s River Cruising Through Europe
For more than 20 years, I’ve traveled the world professionally. I still can’t believe I get paid to explore far off places, meeting incredible people along the way. As any traveler knows, the more places you see, the more you want to see. Though I’ve checked many adventures off my bucket list, one alluded me until last summer: a European riverboat cruise.
River cruising is to Europe what road tripping is to the United States. It’s the epic, romantic trip that’s as much about the journey as it is the destination.
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There are lots of ways to explore Europe — by train, plane and teeny, tiny automobile with a scooter engine. When you go by riverboat, no moment is wasted. Getting from A to B is a feast for the eyes, without fighting traffic or sharing a sleeper car with a snoring stranger. Instead of a car bingo board featuring semitrucks and gas stations, the river cruise version could boast 11th Century cathedrals, fairytale castles, sprawling vineyards and more. BINGO! Now, doesn’t that sound more fun?
Riverboats harness everything great about cruising. You only unpack once, sleep in the same bed every night and have access to incredible
tours, excursions and cultural experiences. Unlike giant oceanliners, riverboats provide an intimate travel experience. Even the largest European river ship, Amawaterways’ AmaMagna, accommodates just 194 passengers. This ship offers spacious staterooms (who’s ever used the word “spacious” to describe European accommodations? I’m talking double vanities, people!), dining venues with gourmet cuisine; spa services (hello, foot massage after a day clocking 16,000 steps!); and a sun deck with heated pool. You might not want to travel any other way. Did I mention I have the incredible honor of being her godmother?
AAA Exclusive Denali Explorer Cruisetour Vancouver, B.C. to Anchorage
Grand Princess® May 9, 2020
INTERIOR FARES FROM*
12 nights
$1,769
*Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses of up to $270 are additional.
EXCLUSIVE CRUISETOUR AMENITIES†
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Music of Denali Dinner Theater
$50 to spend on board (per stateroom)
Breakfast at King Salmon Restaurant
Specialty dining for two (on port days only)
Breakfast at North Fork Restaurant
Dinner at 20,320 Alaskan Grill
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*Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other categories or sail dates may vary. †AAA Exclusive Cruisetour Amenities apply to tour #14N/S & 15N/S only. Meal voucher is given for all meals and includes a non-alcoholic beverage, one entree, tax and 15% gratuity. Not redeemable for cash. ^AAA/CAA Vacations® amenity program is exclusive to eligible AAA and CAA agencies only and combinable with any publicly available offer, including but not limited to: nationally available tactical offers, discounted promotional fares, early booking discounts, past customer programs/discounts, regional and other discounts and 2020 AAA Exclusive Cruise Tour program. This offer shall not be combinable with flash, interline and travel agent rate (Y**) promo codes. Money to spend on board is per stateroom, may be used on a single voyage only, is not redeemable for cash, cannot be used in the casino and expires at the end of that voyage. Offer is not transferable. Money to spend on board is based on the onboard currency. Specialty Dining: Dining will be provided for 2 guests (first 2 guests in cabin) for one evening of the cruise and valid on port days only. Priority check-in on embarkation day allows passengers to use the preferred check-in counter at the embarkation port. If you book a qualifying AAA Vacations® cruise package and find a valid better rate for the exact itinerary within 24 hours of your booking, AAA/CAA will match the lower rate and send you a $50 AAA Vacations® future travel credit certificate. Certain restrictions apply. Visit AAA.com/AAA Vacations for full details. Promo code ZXB. ©2019, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.
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