Choosing a Christmas Market River Cruise? Rhone, Rhine, or Danube
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this was our I think our fifth Amma crew cruise we we love their product it's consistent every time we go their ships are beautiful
it was you know just a wonderful experience it was different and we can talk about that more it's a bit different than what you get
the food I thought the food was outstanding I mean I really you had a lot of they gave you a lot of appetizers that were very French
the shore excursions are included in the price all are included yeah no that that's a and you can take them or not take them if you don't want to you don't have to
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Christmas Markets River Cruise Review on the Rhone with AmaWaterways vs the Rhine and Danube Join Ken, host of RTE-Travel Talk, as he welcomes special guests Rich and Linda Skinner from Cruise Holidays of Woodinville to review their recent AmaWaterways Colors of Provence Christmas Markets River Cruise. Discover the magic of France's Christmas markets as Rich and Linda share highlights from their itinerary, including the unique charm of stops along the river, the culinary delights of French food and wine, and their pre-cruise visit to Marseilles. Learn how the weather in Provence compares to the Danube & Rhine Christmas markets and why timing is crucial for enjoying these festive experiences. Rich and Linda delve into the unique offerings of this AmaWaterways cruise aboard the AmaKristina, from the inclusivity of excursions and WiFi to the Gentle Walkers tours and fitness opportunities like cycling. They also touch on the holiday atmosphere onboard, packing tips, and the benefits of booking early for river cruises. Whether it’s the language barrier, the unforgettable excursions beyond the markets, or the fascinating story behind Provence's ceramic figurines, this episode covers it all. Stick around to hear if Rich and Linda would take this cruise again, their candid thoughts on any drawbacks, and what exciting travel plans they have next! Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Email: info@luxurient.com Phone: 425-487-4001 Image & Video Credits Ama Waterways Video Clips Courtesy of AmaWaterways All Other Images Courtesy of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville 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. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Special guests Rich & Linda Skinner 01:32 Overview of France Christmas markets cruise 02:47 Itinerary 03:50 Weather differences to Danube markets 05:09 Marseilles pre-cruise 05:24 Stops along the river 06:11 Highlight of a France cruise: food & wine!! 08:41 The Artisan difference 11:15 Language barrier? 11:41 Unique ceramic figurines 12:45 Timing 13:09 Excursions other than the markets 14:26 Amawaterways and the AmaKristina 17:21 Gentle Walkers Tours 18:28 Excursions & WiFi included plus more 20:03 Packing 21:07 Holiday atmosphere? 22:07 Bicycles & fitness 22:50 Should you return to the same cruise? 24:29 Was there anything Rich & Linda did not like? 25:08 River cruises need to be booked early 26:06 Contact Rich or Linda 26:41 Rich & Linda's future travel