Walking Through Central Park

Luelle and I went on the Inaugural Cruise of the Oasis Of The Seas last month and here are our impressions and a few pictures.    The Cruise from Fort Lauderdale  was a “Cruise To Nowhere”  so we did laps about 3o miles off the coast of Florida.

They wanted all 5000 of the Travel Agents on this inaugural cruise to spend lots of time exploring the Largest Cruise Ship Ever Built.   We didn’t see it all in the three days but here are a few shots to give you an idea.

Enjoy  European treasures from  architecture and art to it’s rich history and culture.

Cruse the historic Danube, Main and Rhine rivers as you pass through stunning countrysides and town of Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.  You’ll be captivated by any number of enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Enjoy striking Budapest and the mesmerizing sights and sounds of Vienna.  Feast your eyes on stunning architecture, such as the spires of Cathedral Cologne. Leisurely visit some of the most history rich and glorious destinations and attractions Europe has to offer.  Taste the delicious wines that have made the Austrian Valley of Wachau famous.  Experience the quiet beauty while cruising over a hundred miles along the Main-Danube Canal.  Picture perfect Castles and vineyards await as you wander through timeless towns and walk the Medieval streets of such historic cities as Regensburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg.

Experience European culture, cuisine and music as it was meant to be enjoyed!

Sail three beautiful rivers: the Rhine with it’s Medieval castles; the quiet wondering Main; and the royal Danube. Depart brilliant and exciting Amsterdam for majestic Vienna.  Take your time as the  cruise allows the time you need to enjoy both exquisite sites and sailing.

Be transported back in time as you walk the cobblestone streets of fairy book villages.  Meander through the hamlet of Miltenberg. View downtown Rothenburg’s Gothic churches.  Visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bamberg with it’s glorious Renaissance architecture and Baroque homes.  Explore Nuremburg, a Medieval German city guarded by it’s mighty walls.  Cruise a canal of beautiful Amsterdam while sampling it delicious food and drink.

Sale the fabled Rhine and Moselle rivers through five incredible countries!

Embark from exciting and brilliant Amsterdam down through the legendary Rhine River Valley. Sail this spectacular route past some of Europe’s most stunning scenery ladened with fairytale fortresses and history rich sites.  On the romantic Moselle River you’ll be charmed by it’s beautiful woodlands and Romanist ruins from ancient days gone by.  Lush vineyards line the winding river on your way to the fairy book towns of Koblenz, Cochen, Trier, Bernkastel, Strastbourg and Colmar.   Enjoy all the various vintages the Mosselle vineyards have to offer and a special private wine tasting in the enchanting village of Edliger-Eller.

Step back in time as you travel the the Danube to the Black Sea

Experience the history and culture, art and architecture of seven breathtaking countries—Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania!

Meander through five capital cities as you experience the history rich multiculturalism of the past and present.  Enjoy making friends on board ship and at each exotic destination while sampling the food and music, clothing and culture of a diverse and dignified people.  Witness first hand Eastern Europe’s recent transformation while savoring the beauty of nature and ancient architecture.

The Danube Discovery and the Rhine Discovery combined!

Cruise along three of Europe’s most legendary rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube as you enjoy the historic cultures of Switerzland, France, Germany and Austria.

Enjoy the best of the past and present as they meet in picture perfect destinations filled with warm people offering some of Europe’s finest food and shopping.   Experience history laden landmarks such as the Rüdesheim Niederwald Momument, the ancient Melk Abbey and the UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Palace.  Take a carriage ride through a Bavarian forest.  Enjoy sampling Germany’s many fine wines and beers while feasting on sumptuous wiener schnitzel and sauerkraut.

The Best of West and East on one grand cruise!

European Serenade and Easter Explorer combine into a journey through nine countries offering the best of both Western and Eastern Europe.

All the Rhine’s romance, the Main’s meandering and the Danube’s enchantment await as you take a month to sail from the excitement of Amsterdam 2,200 miles to the exotic beauty of Romania.  Experience sailing through the heart of European natural beauty ladened with Medieval castles and Baroque cathedrals.  Walk the cobblestone streets of fair book towns and vibrant cities.  See and hear, touch and taste the culture and cuisine all across Europe.  Visit a myriad of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Cologne Cathedral to the Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg.  Meander the Rhine and Wachaau Valleys as you make new friends and the kinds of memories that will last a lifetime.

An Eastern Europe  and Grand European Discovery combine for grand voyage from Switzerland’s splendor to exotic Romania!

Embark on a leisurely 2,000 mile once in a lifetime journey along the legendary Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  Meander through such UNESCO World Heritage Towns as Bamberg and Regensburg.  Explore such famous European capitals as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest.  Experience Renaissance and Baroque architecture, ancient Roman ruins and storybook towns and countryside.  Ride a carriage through the Bavarian forest and sample the best vintage of lush European vineyards.  Cruise along the magnificent Main-Danube Canal, through the Iron Gates and beyond to the Black Sea.

A spectacular cruise from Paris to Bucharest where all the grandness of the East meets West, from Paris to Bucharest!

Spend 32 marvelous days and nights combining Paris & the Heart of Europe cruise  with Eastern Europe Explorer brings takes you through nine countries and six capitals.

Begin with two unforgettable nights in Paris, the city of love, before leisurely cruising four of Europe’s greatest river ways.  Enjoy meandering along the Moselle and the tastes of it’s world famous vineyards.  Sail the legendary Rhine and tranquil Main to the charming Danube.  Step back in time and explore Celtic culture and medieval castles.  Rummage through Roman ruins as well as magnificent and exciting modern cities.  Sip wines from Berkastel, Traben-Trarbach and Krems.  Relax to music in Passau and enjoy a family meal in Croatia before heading out into the Black Sea.