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Description: Uniworlds newest ship took us through Burgundy and Provence area of France.
Description: The twin cities provide the perfect setting for those who are true connoisseurs of wine. Marc Seguin suspension bridge shown in the picture brings the two cities together.
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Travel Insurance Don't Leave Home Without It Thursday, 28 January 2010 11:13 |  Written by Carol Samela |  | 
Do you know why it is important to buy travel insurance? Unfortunately one of the most misunderstood aspects of travel insurance is that it is for cancellation only. Do you know YOUR personal insurance does not cover you in a foreign country unless you have provisions in your policy for such? Do you know that if you were to be hospitalized in a foreign country without travel insurance you are responsible for payment in full?
Think about how many thousands of dollars this could be even for a one day stay. In most cases you will not be allowed out of the country until your bill is paid. If you do not have insurance and cancel a trip at the last minute you are at risk of losing the money invested in the trip. Cruise Lines, Tour Companie as well as Private Travel Insurance (has better coverage and is more reasonable in most cases) all offer coverage for a very small amount of money. EVERYONE NEEDS TO INCLUDE TRAVEL INSURANCE IN THEIR BUDGET.. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING. YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT. DO NOT BE PENNY WISE POUND FOOLISH!
Do you know travel insurance will cover the following: I am basing this coverage on what our Cruise Planner policy is with a Private Insurance Company.
Pre-Existing Conditions (in most cases)
Emergency Medical Transportation Travel Accident Baggage Loss/Damage Travel Delay
Missed Connections
Trip Cancellation
Trip Interruption
Emergency medical/dental coverage,
24 Hotline Assistance
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The Ease of River CruisingWednesday, 27 January 2010 11:30 | Written by Carol Samela | |
The river cruise experience offers passengers the best of two worlds. Ships are small and intimate with approximately 134 passengers. A ship of this size allows the opportunity to make friends with other passengers as well as the crew. By the time the river cruise is over it is most likely that you will feel like family. My first river cruise was along the Danube River from Budapest to Passau, Germany. The crew and all the passengers were sad to leave one another. At the time I thought this had to do with the special crew and people aboard. I have since traveled the Rhine River in Germany and the Seine/Soane Rivers n France and have experienced the same feeling when the trip ends. Unlike the large Ocean Liners (which is more about the ship) the main attraction of river cruising is the destinations offered. Many of the same destinations are offered with virtually all of the River Cruise Lines. You can expect to see charming towns rich in history , towns you probably would not see doing a land tour only. It is not unusual to find passengers travelling for two weeks to a month aboard these vessels. When sailing along the rivers of Europe you can expect to be an arms length from some of the charming little towns that you pass through. The River Cruise itinerary is well planned with local tour guides meeting the passengers at the ship and escorting tours filled with history and charm. The local guides are historians and take great pride in their part of the world. They are happy to share their knowledge with you. In each town there is allotted time to explore on your own if you so desire, stop and have a coffee or drink and socialize with the town people. Great way to see the world. River Cruises are casual in nature making it a comfortable way to travel.
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