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Uniworld Cruises by Vacation Inspirations

An incredible Uniworld cruise is the perfect way to vacation this spring or summer, their gorgeous ships are built to exemplify artistry and they offer some of the most sought after itineraries in the river cruise industry.  Uniworld has partnered with the Red Carnation Hotel Collection to create vessels inspired by the rivers upon which they cruise, and the experience is one of immersive luxury you will not soon forget. Cruise on the River Queen, River Princess, River Tosca, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Maria Theresa, River Victoria, SS Catherine, River Empress, Queen Isabel, River Countess or any one of Uniworld’s other beautiful ships. Once on board Uniworld invites you to relax at their world class spa and wellness center and enjoy exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond expectations. Uniworld cruises the rivers of Europe, Italy, France, Portugal, Russia, Asia, India, Egypt and more. Recommended itineraries include “Castles along the Rhine” and “India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges”. Uniworld also offers some amazing holiday cruises including the 8 day “Parisian Holiday”. Contact the Vacation Inspirations member services department today to learn more about Uniworld or to schedule, you can also visit the Uniworld website at <a href="https://www.uniworld.com/en/">https://www.uniworld.com/en/</a>.<br />
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Uniworld Cruises by Vacation Inspirations

An incredible Uniworld cruise is the perfect way to vacation this spring or summer, their gorgeous ships are built to exemplify artistry and...

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Viking River Cruises by Vacation Inspirations

Vacation Inspirations is the biggest supplier of Viking River Cruises on the East coast and our incredible preferred partner provider pricing can not be beat. From Russia to Europe to Asia to Egypt and more, Viking offers the best of river cruising worldwide on their signature fleet of vessels. Our current recommendations include the Romantic Danube cruise which is Budapest to Nuremberg in 8 Days and the Grand European Tour which is Amsterdam to Budapest in 15 days. View all itinerary information for 2015 @ <a href="http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/">http://www.vikingrivercruises.com</a> - contact member services for booking.<br />
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Viking River Cruises by Vacation Inspirations

Vacation Inspirations is the biggest supplier of Viking River Cruises on the East coast and our incredible preferred partner provider pricin...

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Travel Blog with Vacation Inspirations Connie Maher

River Cruising with Avalon Waterways<br />
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I attended a travel conference in March on Avalon’s
beautiful Illumination. The ship was awesome and the food delicious. The bed in
my stateroom faced wall to wall windows, which opened, and looked out onto the
river. The bathroom was oversize with plenty of storage room in cabinets below
the sink. I cannot say enough good things about the crew and the service, from
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We started in Brussels with a tour of that beautiful city.
The main square is literally that, and on all sides lined with beautiful
buildings, many of them starting out as Guild Houses. </div>
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From Brussels we went to Ghent and Bruges, called the Venice
of the north because of all it’s canals. Those are both medieval cities that
have been lovingly preserved and they are two of the most charming places I
have ever been. Our guides were excellent, giving us an overview of the history
up until modern times. The joke became that whoever was against France, the
Belgium’s chose as their ally. We also learned that Belgium is very dependent
on the Germany economy and consider it the strongest country in the EU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>If you go to Belgium, and I highly recommend
that you do, you will fall in love with it. I could have spent weeks there.</div>
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From Belgium we crossed over to the Netherlands and our stops
included Willemstad. There we saw the still preserved German bunkers from
WWII.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It was a very eerie feeling being
there and thinking about that terrible was. But the windmills were everywhere
and they were enchanting.</div>
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The Kukenhof gardens were next and although we were a little
early for most of the tulip beds, there were huge greenhouses with all of the
varieties of flowers that are featured there. I can understand why people
return there year after year.</div>
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The biggest surprise of the trip was Rotterdam. Most of the
old city was destroyed by bombing during WWII and has been rebuilt with the
most amazing modern architecture. I wouldn’t’ have thought myself such a big
fan but this city really is the best of the best. </div>
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We reluctantly left our ship in Amsterdam for the flight
home. This trip was one that I will remember fondly for years.</div>
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Next month I will be aboard Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of
the Seas. I can’t wait to report back to you on this amazing ship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Another travel conference, this time with
most of our vendors represented onboard. I will have a lot to tell you.</div>
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Then in May, we will have a report on Vikings new sea ship
and it’s itinerary through Scandinavia and Russia.</div>
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Til then, happy travels!</div>
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Connie Maher, Vacation Inspirations Director of Travel Services</div>
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P.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Would you like
to share one of your travel experiences with us? We’d be delighted to hear from
you. Just send an email to <a href="mailto:travelservicesmanager@gmail.com">travelservicesmanager@gmail.com</a>.</div>