But in terms of the difference between traveling Europe on our own or cruising a river with Viking, both have their pluses.

Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, said on the company's third quarter earnings call that one of its key advantages lies in its ...

A growing number of travelers are turning away from the large-ship cruise experience in favor of smaller, off-the-beaten-path river excursions.

They are still my first recommendations in Europe.

A number of new cruise ships are coming online in 2025 and 2026 featuring an abundance of choice, from small ships to large ocean liners.

Competition on France’s Seine River is hotting up, with more ships than ever cruising along this short but history-dense ...

Nuremberg’s Christmas market (pictured) is one of the largest in Germany, with more than 100 chalets full of festive treats ...

If there’s one word that defines the Viking cruise line, it’s simple. I knew my way around as soon as I stepped aboard Viking ...

Though many travel companies have reported a shorter booking window for holiday trips, Christmas market cruises buck that ...

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Festive cruises are most popular with couples and those travelling alone; Riviera Travel even has new solo Christmas markets ...