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River Cruising: A Stylish Way to Experience Wine

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Many Americans have taken cruises on large ships, but many more have not experienced a river cruise — something European vacationers have been enjoying for years. Scenic Cruises is now offering an 11-day, Paris-to-Paris cruise called “Gems of the Seine”…

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Wine Cruising: Can’t Make It to Europe? Head for Dana Point!

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Robert Johnson

When my fiancée and I were in Austria last fall, we had the opportunity to take an all-too-short cruise on the Danube as part of an all-day tour that left from our home base in Vienna. This is a picture…

Cruising Europe in Search of Wine

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Viking River Cruises, Emerald Waterways and Uniworld are among the cruise lines offering wine-themed river cruises, and all are worth checking out if you’d like to experience European wine regions at a nice, slow, casual pace. Yet another option is…

A ‘Wine Way’ to Keep Warm on a Winter Night

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Robert Johnson

Nothing warms the soul on a cold night better than gluhwein — which transforms a bottle of red wine into a hot, spicy treat. Gluhwein is especially popular in Europe, where it’s a wintertime staple at ski resorts and outdoor…