The river boom: Cruising through the heart of Europe

Monday, June 7, 2010

The river boom: Cruising through the heart of Europe

Recommended reading on river cruising in Europe.

BY JAY CLARKE
Special to The Miami Herald

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/06/1659698/the-river-boom-cruising-through.html#ixzz0qCFUHS5d

Sometimes we sat on deck and watched the passing scenes as our river cruiser, the Viking Spirit, rolled along the Danube past onion-steepled churches, medieval castles and monasteries, hills layered with vineyards, small villages, people of the country at work or at play...

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Monday, June 7, 2010

The river boom: Cruising through the heart of Europe

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