TravelWorld International Magazine, Spring 2022 - Spring into Travel
The magazine written and photographed by members of the North American Travel Journalists Association.
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A DANUBE RIVER CRUISE<br />
DAZZLES THE SENSES<br />
Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Destiny docked along the Danube<br />
River. The ship launched in 2017 and has a maximum capacity of<br />
182 passengers and includes amenities like an indoor pool, night<br />
cinema, spa massage room, fitness center, lounge, fine dining<br />
restaurant and a sun deck with putt putt golf.<br />
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Story and Photos by<br />
Alex Kallimanis<br />
ailing along Europe’s Danube River<br />
conjures images of historic castles,<br />
rolling vineyards and UNESCO<br />
World Heritage towns. With flowers<br />
in bloom, spring is a great time<br />
to visit. Fewer crowds compared<br />
to summer means easier access to<br />
popular attractions along with money saving<br />
opportunities.<br />
A Danube River Cruise offers a treasure trove<br />
of highlights. Companies like Emerald Cruises<br />
offer a variety of itineraries to stylishly explore<br />
inspiring destinations. Panoramic windows in<br />
state rooms, along with a spacious rooftop deck<br />
offer ample opportunities to view gorgeous<br />
sites both privately and publicly.<br />
Emerald Destiny passengers enjoy sailing <strong>into</strong><br />
Durnstein, Austria atop the sundeck. It’s popular<br />
for the ruins of Durnstein Castle and sprawling<br />
vineyards around its historic center.<br />
I explored 8 beautiful destinations in Germany,<br />
Austria, Slovakia and Hungary without worrying<br />
about travel logistics. Another perk of cruising is<br />
the variety of expertly guided excursions, activities,<br />
fine dining and cultural experiences. Guests can also<br />
freely choose how they spend their time in ports<br />
as well as on board the ship. It’s great to avail of<br />
included walking tours in the morning, followed by<br />
self exploration afterwards.<br />
My Danube cruise began in Nuremberg. Bavaria’s<br />
second-largest city offers highlights like Kaiserburg<br />
Castle, where Popes once crowned German kings<br />
during the Holy Roman Empire. The medieval<br />
fortified buildings atop a sandstone ridge offer<br />
sweeping vistas overlooking its charming historic<br />
center.<br />
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Scholl Schonbuhel, a 12th<br />
century castle along the<br />
Danube River in the Wachau<br />
Valley of Austria between<br />
Melk and Durnstein.<br />
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