

Christmas in July 2025: Exclusive Travel Deals & Santa Interview
Celebrate Christmas in July with exclusive cruise perks! Book now with Connie George Travel Associates and receive valuable onboard credits. Just like Nicole’s family, who enjoyed $300 in extras on their multigenerational cruise due to last year's celebration, you can lock in bonuses and great cabins early. Don’t miss out—this festive offer is for a limited time only!

Connie George
Jun 308 min read
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Journey Through History: Top Viking River Cruises You’ll Love (Connie's Top 7)
Viking has built a reputation as a premier river cruise line, offering thoughtfully curated journeys through Europe, Egypt, Asia, and beyond

Connie George
Mar 176 min read
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Tulips, Windmills, and Rivers: Your Perfect Spring Getaway for 2026 & 2027
Imagine celebrating the end of the winter with a spring Tulip Time Europe river cruise! Imagine Holland’s fields of vibrantly colored tulips

Connie George
Jan 137 min read
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Celebrity Flora, Islander II, and Octantis: Top Expedition Ships Revealed
Celebrity Flora, National Geographic Islander II, and Viking Octantis- were recognized for their innovative designs, expert-led experiences.

Connie George
Nov 25, 20246 min read
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My Six Must-Try Ocean and River Cruise Ship Buffets
Cruise buffets offer convenience and culinary diversity. From familiar comfort foods to exotic delicacies, buffets provide .....

Connie George
Apr 26, 20248 min read
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28 Easy Ways to Create Romantic Moments on Your Cruise Vacation (with images)
Cruises are the perfect setting for romance with so many ways to traditionally and also uniquely create and celebrate your love and...

Connie George
Mar 2, 20225 min read
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17 Compelling Reasons Why an American Riverboat Cruise Should Be Your Next Vacation
Sailing the U.S. rivers has continued to grow in popularity resulting in more ships being built here for that purpose. But due to Covid,...

Connie George
Dec 10, 20215 min read
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Viking Ocean Cruises vs. Viking River Cruises: Including Pros & Cons
Viking has three divisions consisting of Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking River Cruises, and Viking Expeditions. This post compares their...

Connie George
Aug 30, 20219 min read
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The Beauty of Iceland: A Peek at Someone's Recent Trip
Iceland's nickname, "Land of Fire and Ice," couldn't be more fitting. It's an island country of extremes, including over 200 glaciers and...

Connie George
Aug 19, 20216 min read
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What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)
Interest in traveling to Iceland was growing by leaps and bounds before Covid-19. I was glad to see Iceland do so well with the...

Connie George
Aug 8, 20217 min read
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