Cruising

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I had the amazing opportunity to go on an AmaWaterways River Cruise on the Danube in Europe. I went from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany, and got to see big cities, such as Budapest and Vienna, along with quaint small and picturesque towns of Austria and Germany. AmaWaterways really stands out. There were never any lines getting on and off the ship or at the restaurant. The thing that really stands out is the level of service they provide. By the 2nd day of the cruise, they all knew my name, from the cruise manager to the waiters and waitresses, and they all knew what type of food and drinks I like, all by the 2nd day, which was very impressive! If anyone had any allergies, they knew very quickly in the beginning of the cruise. Very personalized service!

All the excursions were included, and they were all very prompt. Even if we ended up leaving late for any reason, we still ended up ending the excursion on time and I never felt shorted on time. This was simply amazing! There were a couple of excursions that were exclusive to AmaWaterways guests, one of which was a castle visit in Grein, Austria, and the other was an Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen, Germany, and both were exquisite! The level of service is top notch. I highly recommend AmaWaterways for your next (or first) river cruise, and the Danube did not disappoint!

Give me a call and I will take care of the airfare, transfers, and more for your next trip to Europe or wherever you're planning to travel in 2024 and beyond!

Ryan Rose

If I can help plan your vacation, please contact me:

Street: 563 West 500 South, Suite 180
City: Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: 801.483.5222

Business Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday


My husband and I decided to embark on a new adventure: our very first river cruise along the legendary Rhine River with AmaWaterways. With a shared love for castles, cathedrals, and the charm of old European doors and canals, we couldn't wait to see what awaited us.

From the moment we stepped on board in Amsterdam, we felt like characters in a storybook. The sights along the waterways seemed straight out of a dream, and we held hands as we watched the world glide by.

One of the highlights was cruising through the magical Rhine Gorge, where ancient castles loomed over us, each one with its own tale to tell. In Cologne, we stood in awe of the majestic Cologne Cathedral, its spires reaching towards the sky. And in Strasbourg, we wandered through narrow streets, admiring the intricate details of centuries-old doors.

Though we were new to river cruising, AmaWaterways made everything easy and enjoyable. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality made us feel right at home, and we quickly fell in love with this unique way of exploring.

As our journey came to an end, we couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and gratitude for the memories we had created together. Our first Rhine River cruise may be over, but it's just the beginning of our adventures exploring the world hand in hand.

Happy travels!

All the best,
Mae Wellington
Morris Columbus Travel - Bountiful

(801) 483-5299
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Destinations Inn, Morris Columbus Travel, and KID are teaming up to give away an Inside Passage Alaska Princess cruise for 2!

Listeners of KID News Radio will be encouraged to enter to win throughout the contest duration. 5 qualifiers will be selected and invited to join us a special event at Destinations Inn to participate in a reverse drawing to select our winner. Our runners up will receive an overnight stay in the Alaska Room at Destinations Inn, and our grand prize winner will win passage for 2 on the July 2024 Alaskan cruise.

Cruise Details:

2024 INSIDE PASSAGE AND GLACIER BAY WITH LARRY GELWIX

Departs: July 13-20, 2024

Imagine a vacation where you do the following: unpack once; have amazing scenery constantly passing by; and experience quaint villages, beautiful scenery, and amazing cities. Imagine gliding through the incredible Rhine River Valley and gazing at the 42 castles along the way or the spectacular Wachau Valley on the Danube with its castles, vineyards, and towns, all while you enjoy being continually pampered—oh and don’t forget the incredible food. If this is the kind of vacation you would like to take, you need to sign up for a river cruise.

River cruising is a wonderful way to see the heart of multiple countries while relaxing and watching it all go by! The most popular river cruise is a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest passing through The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary on the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. If you don’t have that much time, there are also great ships cruising Europe for 7 days on the Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Douro, and Seine Rivers.

If you are looking for more adventure, try a river cruise on the Nile or the Chobe in Africa or the Mekong in Vietnam. Closer to home, enjoy the Mississippi or Columbia rivers. Again, you will enjoy beautiful ships and incredible staff while viewing unforgettable sites.

On most river cruises, the wonderful excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. Experience walking through a town in France and stopping at a chocolate store that offers free samples! Or hike up to the ruins of Durnstein Castle where Richard the Lionheart was held captive. Explore little villages or amazing cities like Vienna, Cologne, Lyon, and more. You can even bicycle along the rivers if you choose. I love the fact that there are only 150 to 200 people on the river cruise ships so there are no crowds and no lines. River cruising gives you the experience of a lifetime and as I said, you only unpack once.

Morris Columbus has many river cruises to offer you. However, they are already filling up quickly for 2024 and even 2025. Join Morris Columbus Travel in August of 2024—we have chartered a ship for our group sailing on the spectacular Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland!

River Cruising is a great way to travel, and you will add hundreds of photos to your collection! Give your local Morris Columbus travel advisor a call and we will take care of the airfare, transfers, river cruise, and more

Gary Sorensen

If I can help plan your vacation, please contact me:

Street: 595 S. Bluff Street, Suite 4
City: St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435.628.3633

Business Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

I love to travel to places that are out of my comfort zone. When the opportunity came to join a Signature educational with Abercrombie and Kent I knew this was a great opportunity to see incredible scenery, fascinating culture and explore somewhere new for myself as well as my clients.

Myself and 7 other Signature advisors arrived after a long 23 hours to Delhi. Our hotel was the Taj Mahal Palace Delhi located in New Delhi. The first day we enjoyed a tour of the city and met our amazing guide Kashani. We visited a Sikh temple where they feed sometimes up to 20,000 per week. People volunteer their time and food and their religion believes in the poorest people eating along with the people with means. We helped rolling dough into naan and flipping it on the fryer for the mid day meal. Next we had a lunch at an historical hotel in the old city followed by a hair raising rickshaw ride through the old city. We visited a mosque after that and learned about how both Hindus and Muslims live in relative harmony. That evening we had a tour and dinner at our hotel.

The next day was a 3 hour drive to Agra. We checked into the beautiful Oberoi Amarvillas. This hotel is definitely worth the splurge. Not only is it a breathtaking hotel but it is steps from the Taj Mahal. Guests of the hotel can be taken by golf cart to the entrance and skip the line. We had a sunset visit and the crowds were pretty heavy but we got some great photos. The next morning we got up early and saw Tah Mahal at sunrise and had a tour from a wonderful knowledgeable guide. The structure is even more amazing in person than the pictures. Our guide explained about the symmetry of the building and exact placement of the building and symbols. The marble used makes the structure absolutely luminescent. It was one of the amazing experiences I will ever see. My advice for travelers 1-2 nights in Agra at the Oberoi and see sunrise and sunset. Sunrise is a lot less crowded and the Taj glows.