While cruising the Danube with AmaWaterways this week, I had the pleasure of seeing AmaMagna as she was being made ready for her maiden voyage on May 5. I wasn’t allowed to take photos of the interior, as she is awaiting her furnishings, and AmaWaterways doesn’t want to spoil the surprise. Still, the attention to detail did not escape me.

I was able to view some of the staterooms aboard. My favorite? The Junior Suite. The bed in this suite faces the river, allowing guests to take in the unobstructed views of the river as they sail. Staterooms and suites also feature touch panel lighting controls, a nice touch (no pun intended).

AmaMagna,…

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These were the words of a Seth Godin’s Blog Post. They rang true with me. Enough to pass them on.

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Anyone who has a travel bucket list likely has two things on their agenda: Alaska and Whale Watching. Why not combine the two with a Juneau, Alaska Whale Watching adventure? Whether you’re cruising through Alaska or are just visiting by plane or car, you can still join a shore excursion of a lifetime to go whale watching in Juneau.

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