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- [Holland America Cruise - South America and Antarctica](https://forevertouring.com/holland-america-cruise-south-america-and-antarctica/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. We have traveled many times to countries all over Europe, but one of our bucket list destinations has always been South America and Antarctica. After we had such an incredible time
- [Overnight Trip to Bologna and Ravenna Italy](https://forevertouring.com/overnight-trip-to-bologna-and-ravenna-italy/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. We normally like to take a break from the winter weather of Western North Carolina during January and February. So, in January, 2025, we decided to take that break in Italy.
- [Viking Cruise - Capitals of Eastern Europe](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruise-capitals-of-eastern-europe/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Returning to Europe for another Viking River Cruise, we decided to head back to Eastern Europe for the Capitals of Eastern Europe cruise. This cruise would sail from Vienna, Austria to
- [Controlling International Cell Phone Costs](https://forevertouring.com/controlling-international-cell-phone-costs/) - Control your cell phone cost when traveling internationally and what else you can do with your cell phone, including photos, WiFi and GPS
- [Holland America Cruise - Wild British Isles](https://forevertouring.com/holland-america-cruise-wild-british-isles/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. As many times as we have been to Europe, we have had very limited time in the UK, and never in Ireland. So, this cruise, which circled the UK in a
- [Florence - Top Things to Do and See](https://forevertouring.com/florence-top-things/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a very popular tourist destination in Italy. With a wealth of artistic, architectural and historical sites, there is a tremendous amount to
- [Viking Cruise - Trade Routes of the Middle Ages](https://forevertouring.com/viking-trade-routes/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Returning to Europe for our 5th Viking Ocean Cruise, we selected Trade Routes of the Middle Ages. This cruise started in Bergen, Norway and ended in Barcelona, Spain. We had several
- [Four Days in Rome](https://forevertouring.com/four-days-in-rome/) - Last November, we had an opportunity to make our first visit to Rome, Italy. As one of the world’s most iconic cities, Rome has been on our bucket list for a long time. For our entire lives we have seen pictures of sites like the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and St. Peter’s Square, but until
- [Viking Cruise - Viking Extension Package versus Plan Your Own](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruise-extension/) - Viking Cruise Lines has become a major player in not just river cruises, but ocean cruises as well. Viking has continued to expand their footprint by adding both river and ocean ships each year, and has been voted both the Best Ocean Cruise Line and Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the
- [Utah's National Parks - The Mighty Five](https://forevertouring.com/utahs-national-parks-the-mighty-five/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches and Canyonlands are known as the Mighty Five National Parks of Utah. A trip to the Mighty Five has been high on our bucket list for
- [Iceland’s Natural Beauty – A Viking Ocean Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/icelands-natural-beauty-viking/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. We have been on several river cruises with Viking, including sailings on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. All of the river cruises have been excellent, and if you have not
- [Reykjavik: A Perfect Introduction to Iceland](https://forevertouring.com/reykjavik-a-perfect-introduction-to-iceland/) - If you have never been to Iceland, you may envision it as a cold, desolate place, fit only for the very hardiest of humans! Well, we recently returned from our first trip there and we can assure you that nothing could be further from the truth! Iceland is absolutely beautiful! The landscapes there are varied,
- [Key West - Island Paradise](https://forevertouring.com/key-west-quick-trip/) - Updated 01/16/2024 Located at the southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West is usually considered the terminus of the Florida Keys, a series of islands that stretch over 100 miles beginning south of Miami at Key Largo. This tropical paradise has a unique vibe and one that is completely different from the rest
- [Homelands – A Viking Ocean Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/homelands-a-viking-ocean-cruise/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Returning to Europe for our 4th Viking Ocean Cruise, we were finally able to take the Viking Homelands cruise that had been twice postponed due to world events. Due to the
- [12 Days in Newfoundland](https://forevertouring.com/12-days-in-newfoundland/) - Journey from St John's to Terra Nova, Gros Morne and St Anthony throughout Newfoundland, Canada. See wildlife including Whales and Moose.
- [Tips for Booking a Viking Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/tips-for-booking-a-viking-cruise/) - Updated: 3/15/2023 So, You Want to Take a Cruise Perhaps you have envisioned yourself on the deck of a beautiful river ship sailing down the Rhine River with medieval castles dotting the landscape, or maybe aboard an oceangoing cruise ship in a beautiful Scandinavian fjord. These are the images that draw people to a cruise,
- [Top Things to Do in Rapid City](https://forevertouring.com/top-things-to-do-in-rapid-city/) - What do you think of when you think of Rapid City, South Dakota? Chances are that Mt. Rushmore will be the first thing to come to mind. But there is so much more to Rapid City and you could easily spend a week or more checking out all that it has to offer. We spent
- [Budapest in 3 Days](https://forevertouring.com/budapest-in-3-days/) - Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a modern yet very scenic city spanning the Danube River. Did you know that Budapest was originally two cities? Buda is on the west side of the Danube, referred to as the ‘hilly side’, and Pest is on the east side, referred to as the ‘flat side’. The two
- [How to Pack for the TSA - Fitting it all in that Little Quart Bag](https://forevertouring.com/how-to-pack-for-the-tsa/) - Post Updated 10/14/2019: Please take a look at our companion article, Tips for Packing Light – On Your Next Flight There are a few things about air travel that I don’t like, but chief among these is lost luggage. A few years ago, James’ suitcase was lost and never caught up with us
- [A Week in Romania - Part 1: Bucharest](https://forevertouring.com/a-week-in-romania-bucharest/) - Have you ever thought of traveling to Eastern Europe or Romania in particular? Before our recent trip there this summer, many people asked us questions wondering why we would want to travel there. Isn’t it very rural and unsophisticated compared to Western Europe? Is that where Dracula lived? Will anyone there even speak English? There
- [Hilton Head Island - Something for Everyone](https://forevertouring.com/hilton-head-island/) - Updated October, 2020. We have written several blog articles about some far flung European and Canadian destinations, so we thought we would offer an article about a destination that is a little closer to our home in Asheville. Last month we traveled to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for our first trip to this fun-in-the-sun
- [Tips for Packing Light - On Your Next Flight](https://forevertouring.com/tips-for-packing-light/) - I spend hours planning trips and love every minute of it, but actually packing for the trip…that’s another story. After a bad experience a few years ago with lost luggage, we have been trying to travel only with carry-on luggage whenever possible. It is kind of liberating to know that you have everything you need
- [A Week in Romania - Part 2: Transylvania and Dracula's Castle](https://forevertouring.com/a-week-in-romania-transylvania/) - In Part 1 of our posts about our week in Romania we focused on Bucharest and the wonderful experiences we had in the city. In today’s post we will be sharing our trip to Transylvania, including our visit to Bran Castle (AKA Dracula’s Castle) near the town of Brasov. Unfortunately a lot of tourists associate
- [Viking Cruises Frequently  Asked Questions](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruises-frequently-asked-questions/) - Updated: 03/20/2023 We have cruised with Viking many times, so friends and family tend to ask us a lot of questions about life aboard the ship, amenities, and excursions just to name a few. Since we have been asked these questions so many times, we thought a FAQ-type article covering some of these questions would
- [Understanding Travel Insurance](https://forevertouring.com/understanding-travel-insurance/) - NOTE: Several insurance providers are referenced in this article, but we have no affiliation with them, nor do we receive any compensation. We are also not endorsing any of the companies we reference. We are simply using them as examples to aid readers in their understanding of terms and conditions. Travel Insurance is just like
- [Visiting Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park](https://forevertouring.com/gros-morne-national-park/) - If you are into hiking and other outdoor activities, Gros Morne National Park should be on your list of places to visit. Join us as we take a closer look.
- [Highlights of Prague](https://forevertouring.com/highlights-of-prague/) - In recent years Prague has become a popular tourist destination, and with good reason. Having much less damage from World War II than other European cities, much of the architecture in Prague was left intact. And with the Old Town and Castle District so centrally located, visiting all of the main attractions is very easy
- [How to Fly "First Class" in Coach](https://forevertouring.com/how-to-fly-in-coach/) - OK, let’s be honest. It’s really, really nice to fly First Class or even Business Class, especially on international, overnight flights. It is hard to argue with having your very own private ‘pod’, gourmet meals and other luxurious amenities. However, all that luxury can come at a steep price. It seems like every time we
- [Skiing in Colorado](https://forevertouring.com/skiing-in-colorado/) - Each year for nearly 25 years we made an annual trip to the Colorado Rockies to spend a week skiing. Snow skiing has certainly changed over the 25 years, but we have some favorite places and tips to share that will help make the most of your trip. In this post we will highlight four
- [Snow Skiing – What You Need to Pack](https://forevertouring.com/skiing-what-you-need/) - My first snow skiing experience was in Breckenridge, Colorado. We spent a week there, skiing on 5 of those days. I lived in Florida at the time, and had no idea what I really needed for a trip to the mountains in winter. Consequently, I brought along 2 full sized suitcases and a carry-on full
- [A Week in Banff](https://forevertouring.com/a-week-in-banff/) - Perhaps you have heard about the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies or have seen pictures of the iconic Fairmont Chateau Hotel on the shore of Lake Louise. Maybe you have always wanted to see an actual glacier or have the chance to see a multitude of wildlife. Whatever the reason for your interest, Banff National
- [What to Wear on a European River Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/wear-european-river-cruise/) - Maybe you have just booked your first European river cruise and are looking forward to traveling down the beautiful Rhine or Danube. Undoubtedly you are excited at all the sites you will see. But are you confused about what to wear? You have also probably heard that river cruises tend to be much more casual
- [Asheville - "Land of the Sky"](https://forevertouring.com/asheville-land-of-the-sky/) - Now that we are at the threshold of spring, your thoughts might be turning to warm-weather pursuits and upcoming vacations. Maybe you are looking for some outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping or fly fishing. Maybe you are into exceptional food experiences. Perhaps you love experimenting with craft beers and local wines. Or maybe you
- [Asheville Part II - Hiking](https://forevertouring.com/asheville-part-ii-hiking/) - The Asheville area has a great variety of hiking options, from short hikes right off the roadway, to long day-hikes that can be very strenuous. But you don’t need to do a long, hard hike to take in beautiful views of mountains and waterfalls. In this second post about Asheville, we will look at our
- [Asheville Part III – Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries](https://forevertouring.com/asheville-part-iii/) - Asheville is known for being a ‘foodie’ town and you probably already know that Asheville has a huge craft brewery community. So, understandably a lot of activities in the community focus around farm-to-table foods and craft beers. There are many terrific restaurants and breweries in the Asheville area. In fact, there are so many
- [Asheville Part IV - Attractions, Museums, Festivals and More!](https://forevertouring.com/asheville-part-iv-attractions/) - Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our overview of Asheville, North Carolina. In previous installments we discussed area accommodations, restaurants, breweries, wineries and hiking. In this post, we will be providing information about Asheville area attractions, art, crafts, music, outdoor pursuits, special events and more. There seems to be an endless range
- [Yosemite in 3 Days](https://forevertouring.com/yosemite-in-3-days/) - A couple of years ago we had a chance to spend a few days in Yosemite National Park. It was our first trip to Yosemite and even though we have all seen those beautiful photos of Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Fall, we found that photos just do not do justice to these
- [Discovering Virtual Tourism](https://forevertouring.com/discovering-virtual-tourism/) - For those of you that are familiar with the Star Trek franchise, you may remember the holodeck. If not, the holodeck was a ‘recreation room’ in which the crew could participate in totally immersive, simulated, 3D experiences. Crew members were able to choose experiences involving both real or imagined people and places. Since participants were
- [On Vacation? – Give Fly Fishing a Try!](https://forevertouring.com/vacation-fly-fishing/) - When I lived in Florida, I spent a lot of vacations in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I have always loved being outdoors and the mountains are the perfect place for activities like hiking and golfing. While out and about, I would often see people fly fishing. They seemed to be having a lot
- [Ten Travel Tips You May Have Overlooked](https://forevertouring.com/ten-travel-tips/) - We have had our share of travel-related problems over the years, and those problems have certainly caused a lot of frustration and angst. However, we have managed to learn a few things along the way, albeit sometimes the hard way. In this post we just wanted to share some tips that we have learned over
- [Palm Island Resort – The Perfect Social Distancing Vacation](https://forevertouring.com/palm-island-resort/) - Have you been considering a summer beach vacation, but wondered where you could go to avoid huge crowds and maintain social distance? We were eager for a break from staying at home and for spending some time on the beach – and we knew just the place to go! For the past 30 years we
- [Top Posts from Our Travel Blog](https://forevertouring.com/top-posts-from-our-travel-blog/) - In August of 2019, we started our Forever Touring blog. The idea of starting a travel blog had been brewing for some time, and we finally decided to kick things off one year ago. This first year has gone by very quickly and we have enjoyed writing each and every blog post. Admittedly though, 2020
- [Grand Tetons in 3 Days](https://forevertouring.com/grand-tetons/) - Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Tetons National Park arguably offers some of the west’s most beautiful scenery. It is also known for its unique ecosystem, with flora and fauna that have existed in the same area since prehistoric times. One of the best parts about this park is that, at least during temperate parts of
- [Getting Away from it All on Mt Le Conte](https://forevertouring.com/getting-away-from-it-all-on-mt-le-conte/) - This has been such a tough year for everyone and perhaps you really just want to get away from everything – even for a short time. In this blog post, we are going to visit one of our favorite get-away spots –Le Conte Lodge located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rustic lodge
- [3 Days in Yellowstone Part 1 - Summer](https://forevertouring.com/3-days-in-yellowstone-summer/) - As the first national park in the United States, Yellowstone National Park was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Some of the park’s most interesting features are its many geysers. In fact, half of the world’s hydrothermal features are located within Yellowstone. All
- [Yellowstone Part II - Winter](https://forevertouring.com/yellowstone-winter/) - Last month in Part I of our posts on Yellowstone, we discussed a 3-day itinerary of Yellowstone National Park during the summer. (If you missed that article, you can find it here.) But while summer is a wonderful time to visit the park, the winter months hold a unique grandeur all their own. With the
- [3 Days in Glacier National Park](https://forevertouring.com/3-days-in-glacier-national-park/) - The “Crown of the Continent” is the apt name coined by George Bird Grinnell when he first visited the area now known as Glacier National Park in the late 1800’s. Grinnell was a frequent visitor to the area and was instrumental in getting legislation passed to create the national park. He recognized the unique history
- [Viking Cruises - Understanding Your Contract](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruise-contract/) - Updated: 03/20/2023 This post is going to be quite specific and is related to some common questions, concerns and possibly misunderstandings that occur when booking a Viking cruise. A little over a year ago, we wrote a blog post regarding “Viking Cruises Frequently Asked Questions” to address some common questions that other travelers may have
- [A Visit to Waterton Lakes National Park Canada](https://forevertouring.com/waterton-lakes-national-park-canada/) - Waterton Lakes National Park is located in Alberta, Canada. In the mid-1800’s, a British expedition, known as the Palliser Expedition, explored much of western Canada, including the Waterton Lakes area. One of those explorers, Thomas Blakiston, named Waterton Lakes after Charles Waterton, a noted British historian, and early conservationist. Waterton Lakes is adjacent to Glacier
- [Spending a Day in Passau, Germany](https://forevertouring.com/spending-a-day-in-passau-germany/) - Where is Passau? The quaint and picturesque city of Passau is located in southeast Germany in Lower Bavaria on the Austrian border. Passau’s Altstadt (Old Town) is positioned at the confluence of three rivers, and is thus also known as Dreiflüssestadt, which translates to ‘City of Three Rivers’. The main river flowing through the city
- [Viking River Cruise - 10 Reasons To Go](https://forevertouring.com/viking-river-cruise-10-reasons/) - Updated:8/9/2023 Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Have you considered taking a river cruise, but then thought that it might be too complicated to arrange, too stuffy, too crowded or maybe just plain boring? Maybe you
- [Viking Rhine Getaway – A European River Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/viking-rhine-river-cruise/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. A number of years ago, we were thinking about a vacation in Europe. Since we had not been to Europe previously and were not sure what to expect, we thought it
- [30A – A Stretch of Paradise on Florida’s Emerald Coast](https://forevertouring.com/30a-floridas-emerald-coast/) - Most folks are familiar with Florida’s Panhandle and its reputation for beautiful beaches. One of the loveliest parts of the Panhandle is known as the “Emerald Coast”, which stretches from Panama City to Destin. Clearly, the beaches are the big draw, but it turns out that there is a lot more to this part of
- [A Day Trip to St. George Island](https://forevertouring.com/day-trip-st-george-island/) - Most folks have probably heard of Apalachicola, Florida. But, just in case you have not, Apalachicola is a beautiful, quaint little coastal town located in the Big Bend area of Florida. It is widely known for its delectable seafood – especially the world-famous Apalachicola Bay oysters! Apalachicola is also known as the birthplace of modern
- [Passage to Eastern Europe - A Viking River Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/passage-to-eastern-europe/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. After two Viking River Cruises that included The Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, we decided to venture into Eastern Europe. We were certainly not as familiar with Romania, Bulgaria,
- [Summer Road Trips - Tips and Itineraries](https://forevertouring.com/summer-road-trips/) - Now that travel, especially domestic travel, is opening up, a lot of folks are thinking about a long overdue vacation! However, not everyone is ready to forego social distancing and get on an airplane just yet. If wanderlust has gripped you, but you still feel like you need a little space, then the traditional road
- [Disney's Vero Beach Resort](https://forevertouring.com/disneys-vero-beach-resort/) - Disney’s theme parks are well known and many people have enjoyed vacations to these destinations. However, fewer people have heard of Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Disney Vacation Club is a real estate, point-based timeshare ownership. However, DVC is not your typical timeshare. Since it is point-based, for each visit you have total flexibility on the
- [Florida Beach Roundup](https://forevertouring.com/florida-beach-roundup/) - Are you looking for a beach vacation, may be in Florida? If so, then this blog post is for you. Whether it is north, south, east or west, we have some amazing beaches to share that are located throughout the Sunshine State. In the past, we have written full-length blog posts on some of these
- [Early Autumn Trip to Roan Mountain State Park](https://forevertouring.com/roan-mountain-state-park/) - The heart of “leaf season” is still a few weeks away here in Western North Carolina. However, we recently spent some time at Roan Mountain State Park, found just over the North Carolina border in Tennessee. This great little park and surrounding area is amazingly biodiverse, and will be a perfect place to see the
- [Tips to Minimize Your Makeup When You Travel](https://forevertouring.com/minimize-your-makeup/) - This article contains links to quite a few products. These are products that I use and recommend based on my own personal use. We receive no compensation for recommending any of these products. I read an article recently that stated that the average American woman owns 40 cosmetic items. Initially, I thought that seemed pretty
- [Five Great Hikes Near Blowing Rock](https://forevertouring.com/five-great-hikes-near-blowing-rock/) - We recently had a chance to spend a couple of days hiking near the charming, little town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Blowing Rock is located on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, only about 8 miles from the more well-known town of Boone, North Carolina. The town was originally named for a unique
- [Getting Safely Through the Airport with Less Stress](https://forevertouring.com/getting-safely-through-the-airport-with-less-stress/) - I don’t know about you, but to me one of the most stressful parts about air travel is just getting through the airport. Between the check-in process, keeping track of all the documentation needed for travel during COVID, new TSA rules, boarding and just trying to stay ‘healthy’ through the whole process, I find myself
- [Viking Cruises - River versus Ocean](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruises-river-ocean/) - Updated: 1/9/2023 Viking Cruises have become immensely popular in recent years. Initially, Viking became popular for their extensive fleet of river ships that sail on many of the world’s rivers. However, only about 7 years ago, Viking began developing their ocean fleet, and now have 9 ships that sail all around the globe. If you
- [Top Tips and Destination Posts from 2021](https://forevertouring.com/top-posts-2021/) - Well, 2021 is now behind us and it was another tough year for most everything, including travel. Although some travel has restarted around the world, the pandemic continues to cause major disruptions and disappointments. We are very hopeful though that travel will rebound later this year and so we are busy planning our trips for
- [Tivoli, Italy - Beauty and History Just Outside Rome](https://forevertouring.com/tivoli-italy/) - Prior to our recent trip to Italy, we scarcely knew anything about Tivoli, Italy – other than the name. We did not know that this picturesque area just east of Rome is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. And, we did not suspect that this day trip to Tivoli would be one of the
- [Trip Insurance – Single Trip Versus an Annual Policy](https://forevertouring.com/trip-insurance-single-annual-policy/) - NOTE: Several insurance providers are referenced in this article, but we have no affiliation with them, nor do we receive any compensation. We are also not endorsing any of the companies we reference. We are simply using them as examples to aid readers in their understanding of terms and conditions. Trip insurance is a topic
- [10 Products to Keep You Organized When You Travel](https://forevertouring.com/10-products-organized-travel/) - Note: Included below are links to all the products that are mentioned. However, these companies are not affiliates and we receive no compensation from any vendors. These links are all to items that we use on a regular basis and feel comfortable recommending. If you have read any of our previous articles on packing, you
- [Florence and Tuscany in 4 Days](https://forevertouring.com/florence-and-tuscany-in-4-days/) - Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a very popular tourist destination in Italy. With a wealth of artistic, architectural and historical sites, there is a tremendous amount to see and do. You could easily spend much more than 4 days in Florence and Tuscany, but in this post, we will review some
- [Springtime Trip to Colorado](https://forevertouring.com/springtime-trip-to-colorado/) - If you read our June newsletter, you know that we traveled to Colorado in May. We have made many trips to Colorado during the winter months, but had never been to Colorado without a lot of snow on the ground. So, sort of on the spur of the moment, we decided to head to Colorado
- [Part I - A Viking Cruise - Venice, The Adriatic and Greece](https://forevertouring.com/venice-the-adriatic-and-greece/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. We have been on several river cruises with Viking, including sailings on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. All of the river cruises have been excellent, and if you have not
- [Travel Tips for Trying Times](https://forevertouring.com/travel-tips-for-trying-times/) - We are certainly happy to be able to travel a little more freely this year, but there are certain aspects of traveling in 2022 that now seem to be more complex. Unfortunately, airlines, car rentals and in some cases even hotels and restaurants have not recovered to their previous levels of service. As a result,
- [Part II – A Viking Cruise - Journey to Antiquities](https://forevertouring.com/journey-to-antiquities/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. We have been on several river cruises with Viking, including sailings on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. All of the river cruises have been excellent, and if you have not
- [Viking Cruise - France's Finest](https://forevertouring.com/viking-cruise-frances-finest/) - Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are entirely our own, and we have not been compensated in any way for these opinions. Returning to Europe for our 4th Viking River Cruise, we decided to spend three weeks in France. The cruise we selected, France’s Finest, was actually two back-to-back cruises. The first, Paris

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- [Utah](https://forevertouring.com/category/travel-blog/destinations/us/utah/)
- [Holland America](https://forevertouring.com/category/travel-blog/destinations/holland-america/)
- [South America](https://forevertouring.com/category/travel-blog/destinations/south-america/)

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- [sierra nevada](https://forevertouring.com/tag/sierra-nevada/)
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- [Prince of Wales Hotel](https://forevertouring.com/tag/prince-of-wales-hotel/)
- [Red Rock](https://forevertouring.com/tag/red-rock/)
- [Akamina Parkway](https://forevertouring.com/tag/akamina-parkway/)
- [Viking Cruises](https://forevertouring.com/tag/viking-cruises/)
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- [30-A](https://forevertouring.com/tag/30-a/)
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- [EasternEurope](https://forevertouring.com/tag/easterneurope/)
- [RoadTrip](https://forevertouring.com/tag/roadtrip/)
- [Waterton](https://forevertouring.com/tag/waterton/)
- [GrandTetons](https://forevertouring.com/tag/grandtetons/)
- [Banff](https://forevertouring.com/tag/banff/)
- [Vero Beach](https://forevertouring.com/tag/vero-beach/)
- [Beach Vacation](https://forevertouring.com/tag/beach-vacation/)
- [Beach Honeymoon](https://forevertouring.com/tag/beach-honeymoon/)
- [Reykjavik](https://forevertouring.com/tag/reykjavik/)
- [Iceland](https://forevertouring.com/tag/iceland/)
- [Golden Circle](https://forevertouring.com/tag/golden-circle/)
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- [Packing Light](https://forevertouring.com/tag/packing-light/)
- [Carry On](https://forevertouring.com/tag/carry-on/)
- [Ocean Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/tag/ocean-cruise/)
- [Viking Ocean](https://forevertouring.com/tag/viking-ocean/)
- [Roan](https://forevertouring.com/tag/roan/)
- [State Parks](https://forevertouring.com/tag/state-parks/)
- [Roan Mountain](https://forevertouring.com/tag/roan-mountain/)
- [Blowing Rock](https://forevertouring.com/tag/blowing-rock/)
- [Moses Cone](https://forevertouring.com/tag/moses-cone/)
- [Julian Price](https://forevertouring.com/tag/julian-price/)
- [Airport Tips](https://forevertouring.com/tag/airport-tips/)
- [Airport](https://forevertouring.com/tag/airport/)
- [Viking River](https://forevertouring.com/tag/viking-river/)
- [Cruises](https://forevertouring.com/tag/cruises/)
- [Italy](https://forevertouring.com/tag/italy/)
- [Rome](https://forevertouring.com/tag/rome/)
- [Tivoli](https://forevertouring.com/tag/tivoli/)
- [Trip Insurance](https://forevertouring.com/tag/trip-insurance/)
- [Annual Policy](https://forevertouring.com/tag/annual-policy/)
- [Florence](https://forevertouring.com/tag/florence/)
- [Tuscany](https://forevertouring.com/tag/tuscany/)
- [Vatican](https://forevertouring.com/tag/vatican/)
- [Colosseum](https://forevertouring.com/tag/colosseum/)
- [Colorado Springs](https://forevertouring.com/tag/colorado-springs/)
- [Cheynne Zoo](https://forevertouring.com/tag/cheynne-zoo/)
- [Garden of the Gods](https://forevertouring.com/tag/garden-of-the-gods/)
- [Croatia](https://forevertouring.com/tag/croatia/)
- [Montenegro](https://forevertouring.com/tag/montenegro/)
- [Greece](https://forevertouring.com/tag/greece/)
- [Viking Extensions](https://forevertouring.com/tag/viking-extensions/)
- [France](https://forevertouring.com/tag/france/)
- [Normandy](https://forevertouring.com/tag/normandy/)
- [Nice](https://forevertouring.com/tag/nice/)
- [Monanco](https://forevertouring.com/tag/monanco/)
- [Paris](https://forevertouring.com/tag/paris/)
- [Norway](https://forevertouring.com/tag/norway/)
- [Sweden](https://forevertouring.com/tag/sweden/)
- [Oslo](https://forevertouring.com/tag/oslo/)
- [Stockholm](https://forevertouring.com/tag/stockholm/)
- [Denmark](https://forevertouring.com/tag/denmark/)
- [Fjords](https://forevertouring.com/tag/fjords/)
- [milan](https://forevertouring.com/tag/milan/)
- [Duomo](https://forevertouring.com/tag/duomo/)
- [Michelangelo](https://forevertouring.com/tag/michelangelo/)
- [UK](https://forevertouring.com/tag/uk/)
- [Ireland](https://forevertouring.com/tag/ireland/)
- [Northern Ireland](https://forevertouring.com/tag/northern-ireland/)
- [Holland America](https://forevertouring.com/tag/holland-america/)
- [Cruise](https://forevertouring.com/tag/cruise/)
- [Viking Danube](https://forevertouring.com/tag/viking-danube/)
- [Bologna](https://forevertouring.com/tag/bologna/)
- [Ravenna](https://forevertouring.com/tag/ravenna/)
- [South America](https://forevertouring.com/tag/south-america/)
- [Antarctica](https://forevertouring.com/tag/antarctica/)
- [Chile](https://forevertouring.com/tag/chile/)
- [Argentina](https://forevertouring.com/tag/argentina/)
- [Uruguay](https://forevertouring.com/tag/uruguay/)