When considering a Mekong cruise, weather can play a significant part in the success of your journey. Before you embark on a Mekong cruise, consider selecting a season that best fits you. Exploring the Mekong River is an unforgettable experience, but understanding the weather conditions can make your journey even more enjoyable. November to January: […]

July 18, 2024

Weather Matters Choosing the Perfect Season for Your Mekong Cruise Adventure

Behind the Scenes, River Cruise, River Cruising

Cruise Line Legal Stuff everyone loves to read, said no one ever. After years in this industry, it’s clear that hardly anyone gives the Terms & Conditions of sailing the spotlight they deserve. They’re like the backstage crew of your cruise—essential but often overlooked. Ever had a friend caught off guard by a surprise river […]

June 20, 2024

The Difference Between Terms and Conditions and Passenger Contract

Behind the Scenes, Ocean Cruising, River Cruise

Have you ever laid under a mighty Oak tree on a hot day in the summer?  Looking up and gazing at the huge green leaves that majestically sway in the summer breeze.  Beautiful Oak with the acorn buds growing in the sun’s light.  The huge branches covered with green leaves, providing protection from the damaging […]

October 6, 2023

The Oak Tree

Behind the Scenes, LIfestyle, River Cruise

2022 was one of the busiest years I’ve ever experienced in the history of Fitzgerald Travel.  Every season of was filled with a hosted river cruise experience.  This is not typical for the agency and I highly recommend three maximum hosted groups, not five! (note to self).  Some of our hosted journeys were our regularly […]

January 4, 2023

2022, A Year to Remember

Behind the Scenes, Beyond, Ocean Cruising, River Cruise, River Cruising

They may all look the same from the outside looking in but each river cruise company has incorporated something special and unique to differentiate them from all the rest. The similarities (and I am just writing about single wide river ships this week) are the general length and width of the ships. The ships all […]

January 12, 2022

True story, not all river cruise ships are created equally.

River Cruise, River Cruising

It just feels strange. I am away from home. My beautiful sister-in-law came to visit us for two weeks.  Just a change of scenery. She drove all the way from VA for the first time by herself.  She’s had some life changes in the past several years and I am so proud of the strong, […]

March 10, 2021

Being Away

America The Beautiful, Behind the Scenes, Beyond, River Cruising

Avid cruisers are just itching to get back on the water. I know I am. And the good news is that we can cruise right here in the United States! Ahhhhhh, YES! American Queen Steamboat Company cruises America’s rivers right here in our backyard and most of us have never noticed. What are the benefits […]

August 28, 2020

Top 5 Benefits of River Cruising in the USA

America The Beautiful, Behind the Scenes, Beyond, River Cruising, Uncategorized

Let us be your guide to endless possibilities.

Schedule your free consultation call so that together we can unlock your next journey.

CONTACT US NOW