While we are all waiting to freely traverse our earth again, it’s the perfect time to research, and yes …. even book, your next vacation experience. I’ve been to luxury resorts, sailed on boutique ocean cruises, trekked through Europe with a tour company, and even cruised the mainstream ships in my earlier days of travel with friends and family. I have yet to experience the river cruises and what they have to offer. After my own research, I did it! I’ve reserved a french balcony stateroom and find myself looking forward to a Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps itinerary happening over a year from now with AmaWaterways! I have booked many clients on this type of vacation who come home ready to book their next experience! What are they doing that keeps their guests returning over and over? As the saying goes “Ocean cruises take you to foreign countries, river cruises takes you through them.”

It is no secret that traveling in groups can be beneficial to your traveling experience.

Traveling with people who share similar interests and enjoy the same hobbies is an excellent way to explore new destinations, especially if you didn’t know them before. The concept of traveling with a community of like-minded people has been around for years and is a proven way to ensure that you have a positive river cruise experience.

Sharing personal traits, hobbies, values, and interests are all starting points to building a relationship and developing a connection. Different groups of people have the ability to discover and enjoy new experiences from the same destination. Food lovers will indulge in France's local cuisine, while history buffs and architecture enthusiasts will marvel at the scenic Rhine River Gorge with its fabled legends and many castles. Active or wellness travelers can group together to bike the countryside and seek out beautiful side streets, cafes and shops. There is no right or wrong way to explore a new destination, so long as you are doing what makes you happy.

Being able to share your passion and excitement for a destination or the local culture with your fellow cruisers is what makes a river cruise so memorable. Onboard, you can continue building your relationships as you plot out your plans for the next port of call and explore the various suggested excursions. AmaWaterways has curated a variety of unique included experiences based on different interests to help cater to every type of traveler, ensuring that you never miss out on the fun. You'll be amazed by how quickly and effortlessly you connect with your fellow travelers as you cruise through Europe!

 AmaWaterways wants to help you make the most of your river cruise. Even if you are traveling with your own group of friends, you can still mix it up during the day and explore a destination with a new group of guests who share similar interests. At the end of the day, it is fun to swap stories, see the different perspectives, and learn more about the things the people in your group enjoy doing.

Are you ready to discover the world and meet some new people along the way? Call or email me today to reserve your stateroom or suite on an AmaWaterways river cruise.

At the time of writing this article we have a Rhine Castle & Swiss Alps group trip in place traveling July 15th - 26th. This includes a pre-cruise land option of 3 nights in Lake Como and a 7 night sailing from Basel to Amsterdam. You can choose to eliminate Lake Como and this will reduce your cost by $1,000 per person. Please contact Culinary Latitudes for a free quote today! The promotions in place expire 3/31/2021.