by Jenese Nieves | Jul 19, 2026 | River Cruise
Why I Became an AmaWaterways Travel Advisor (And What It Means When You Book) There is a difference between knowing something and committing to it. I have known for a while that river cruising is not a niche, not a trend, and not a second choice for travelers who...
by Jenese Nieves | Jul 15, 2026 | River Cruise
AmaWaterways vs. Viking River Cruises: Which One Is Right for You? If you have started researching river cruises, you have already encountered these two names. AmaWaterways and Viking are the lines that come up in almost every conversation about European river...
by Jenese Nieves | Jun 28, 2026 | River Cruise, Jenese's Travels, Multigenerational travel, Traveling with Kids
I have cruised with my parents and my son more times than I can count. Multigenerational travel is genuinely comfortable territory for our family. So when I booked a Christmas Markets river cruise through Germany on the Riverside Debussy in December 2025, I thought I...
by Jenese Nieves | Mar 25, 2026 | Cruises, River Cruise
River Cruise vs. Ocean Cruise? This is one of the most common questions I get and the answer isn’t about which one is “better.” It’s about how you want to travel. After 35+ ocean cruises and diving deeper into river cruising (including attending the ASTA River Cruise...
by Jenese Nieves | Mar 19, 2026 | Cruises, River Cruise
If you’ve been seeing more about river cruises lately… it’s not by accident. I just spent several days at the ASTA River Cruise Expo hosted by the American Society of Travel Advisors, surrounded by the top river cruise lines, touring ships, and having real...