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A unique, teak 34-passenger riverboat.
and exploring Southern Culture, then a multi- tude of itineraries are available including themes of Baseball Legends, Music of ‘50s or ‘60s and Gardens of the River.
You won’t have to wear your Uggs for a The beauty of Mt. Hood from the Columbia River. Autumn:
September - November Early Fall appeals to those who want to
avoid the summer crush of tourists and the ap- peal of Eastern Europe (think Dracula country) brings lower airfares and less crowded attrac- tions. The Douro River yields the activity of the grape harvest while the Dnieper River dis- covers the life of the Cossacks. This season might be a good time to combine a land tour to China incorporating a 4-day cruise on the Yangtze River to view the Three Gorges Dam, plus the added bonus of seeing Beijing, the Terra-Cotta Warriors in Xian, Shanghai or Hong Kong. Drifting down the Amazon from Manaus,
Brazil might awaken your inner-piranha, but if not, take the jungle survival course on the river- bank and don’t step on anything suspicious.
Winter:
December - February There’s a lot of excitement brewing about
the Christmas Market cruises, a magical expe- rience that sets the stage for the Holiday Sea- son. With each town setting up stalls European-style there are plenty of opportuni- ties to buy gifts and sample wine and freshly- baked pastries, while admiring the twinkling lights and listening to the festive carolers. Dress warmly for this memorable trip.
cruise along the Irawaddy River, but you will need sturdy footwear. Burma/Myanmar has opened up for tourism and the highlight is fol- lowing in the footsteps of Kipling’s poem “On the Road to Mandalay” stopping in small villages and being dazzled by the opulence of the Schwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Small upscale boats made of teak hold 34 passen- gers and provide every amenity, including an atten- tive crew who clean your shoes when you return on board. True to their reputa- tion, the Burmese are the happiest and nicest people you can visit. An unprecedented num-
ber of new river boats are being launched this year so
all you have to do is find one that fits your needs. Choosing your destination and when you want to go should narrow the field consid- erably. New boats, new experiences and they are there for you to taste appreciatively from Germany to Cambodia or wherever a quiet wa- terway will take you.❂
Viking Cruises, Uniworld, AMA Waterways, Avalon, Road Scholar and Grand Circle Travel all offer unique itineraries.
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