21/09/2026
Congratulations to the river cruise industry for creating new itineraries on the spot for clients, with river levels at an all-time low this year.
I've just had two clients return from Europe, and they couldn't talk highly enough of their experience, from the cruise director to the coach drivers, in the handling of check-ins on and off the ship for excursions.
They saw places they didn't expect to see, and the food was outstanding wherever they went. They were on four different ships over a 14-night cruise and hotels where needed still gave them a fabulous European experience.
One of my clients is coeliac, so she can't go near gluten at all. She said that through every hotel and every ship, her needs were never overlooked once. She never had to settle for a meal that wasn't perfectly made to her dietary requirements.
I also want to congratulate my clients for their resilience. They could have cancelled if they'd wanted to, but they decided to push on and make sure they had fun. They hadn't been overseas for a number of years, and they said they had an absolutely fabulous holiday.
It's been a tough year for river cruising, and stories like this are a lovely reminder of what the industry does best when things don't go to plan.
Have you had a travel experience where the team behind the scenes made all the difference?
If you've got a trip in mind, or you're after some ideas for one, get in touch. I'd love to have a chat.
