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Creator's Key Takeaways

the only time to do that is the spring right and so that's going to be march and april that's your best time

the cruise lines are constantly watching as to find out the levels of the water and everything and if they can still give you a great experience

you give cash to that person specific person that you want to give it to

it's just really important to get tests even if you don't know if you should have one 48 hours before you go

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Visit river cruises in spring for tulips or late November to early December for Christmas markets
βœ“Watch water levels in spring for cruises in Switzerland and mountainous areas
βœ“Give extra cash tips to specific crew members for exceptional service
βœ“Get a negative COVID test 48 hours before traveling to Europe as insurance

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the optimal time of year to take a river cruise?
QHow to handle tipping on a cruise line when gratuities are included?
QWhat protocols are needed for traveling to Europe during COVID-19?

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Real Travel Expert's host Ken fields questions from viewers and listeners with calls on expert travel agents to answer the questions of the week. Learn about the best time of year to take a river cruise. Did you know your river cruise could be interrupted by hi or low water levels? Travel expert Carol Patterson fills Ken in on all things river cruise related. Time Stamp :39 What's the deal with tipping on a cruise line these days? And what if I want to reward that extra special crew member that made my cruise vacation memorable? Travel Expert Ann-Marie Gaudet tells us how she handles tipping for great service and what to do for the not so great service. Time Stamp: 3:40 Did you know travel is back on in Europe? How many hoops do you have to jump through to go? Travel expert Beth Schulberg has all the details plus great common sense advice. Time Stamp 6:39 Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Carol Patterson Cruise Holidays of Burlington: info@cruiseholidaysburlington.ca Contact Ann- Marie Gaudet Cruise Holidays Select: info@luv2cruise.ca Contact Beth Schulberg Cruise & Travel Specialists: beth@cruzholidays.com RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.