History Cruises

Ready for some Wine Cruise History?

Are you wondering where my new Wine Country Picture is? It’s a historic area of the Moselle River in Germany.

I love the story of the places I visit. The ruins of Landshut Castle loom over the old town of Bernkastel. The castle was built in the 9th century and burned in the 1600’s. Bernkastel is in a popular wine growing region on the Middle Moselle River. The town is a state-recognized health resort. Fittingly, Amawaterways includes free wine and spirits at lunch and dinner on their Rive Cruises to get you feeling good and in the mood for fun.

Another small town you’ll see on a Rhine River Cruise in the Rhine Gorge area is St. Goar. St. Goar of Aquitaine is the patron saint of vine growers and hotel keepers. He was a kind German monk who founded a hospice where he used wine to cure the sick. (You see, we’ve been right all along about wine!) Over the years, he became known for his prophecies and miracles and many legends gathered about him. After his death, his grave became a pilgrimage site and the nearby area was named Sankt Goar in his honor.

There are mountains which rise on either side of the Rhine and, the most famous landmark is the Loreley Rock opposite the town. Have you heard of the siren, Loreley? This area of the Rhine was tricky for ships to navigate and in ancient times the blame was put on a bad guy, the Siren, Loreley.

One of the charms of The Rhine River is that it’s dotted with so many interesting castle ruins. The area is beautiful and so full of German history that UNESCO made the valley a world heritage site In 2002. It is also known for its wines and our wine cruises focus on that with many wine tastings and winery visits. Oh, and did I mention free wine with lunch and dinner? Just saying.

And now you know some of the story of this beautiful place also. Why not join us and see for yourself?

Your Educated Gypsy Travel Planner,

Susan

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Did I tell you that I grew up in small town Ponchatoula, La? I can’t imagine a more idyllic childhood. I was totally insulated from the rest of the world. I’m still friends with people I met in the 1st. grade. My grandfather took me to my 1st Mardi Gras when I was about 10 years old. It was more a family festival back then. After that, New Orleans was a favorite city to me.

I even studied Pharmacy there at Loyola University. I lived on St. Charles Ave and rode the trolly to school and to Canal Street to visit the French Quarter. I met Charlie Walgreen Sr and Jr while working at Walgreen Drugstores in Chicago where I moved to after I graduated from Loyola. That was the coldest I ever was in my life except for the last few days in Buford, Ga. Time sure flies by.

I’ve been to several French Quarter Festivals through the years. They are a lot milder than Mardi Gras festivals. The locals put on a grand show all along the River Walk of the French Quarter. Lots of good food will be there along with great music and just plain good fun. “The event will take place April 9th-April 12th, 2015 and employ over 1,600 world class, local musicians. French Quarter Festival is the largest showcase of Louisiana music, anywhere.”

I just got this info from the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bueau and thought I’d share it with you.

Break out the party hats. Clink your glasses in celebration. 2015 marks the 32nd anniversary of the French Quarter Festival.

Back in 1984, this music event began as a small, neighborhood festival that organizers hoped would lure local residents back to the French Quarter. Today, it has grown to host more than half a million locals and out-of-town visitors.

There’s much to love about this longtime festival favorite, like its 23 stages and 400-plus hours of live entertainment. But a large part of its popularity is due to its price tag—it’s absolutely free to hear all of that outstanding music! It is known as the South’s largest free music festival.

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DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, ART, CULTURE, & BRILLIANT LANDSCAPES?

Allow yourself to enjoy the pleasure of travelling alone and see something you’ve always wanted to, with the help of Susan Rogers Travels  ̶  together with our friendly and personable singles cruise guides, our agency ensures you have a memorable holiday.

Your Educated Gypsy Travel Planner,

Susan

Singles Cruise Vacations

Susan Rogers Travels travelers are always fun, friendly and outgoing single or non-single who want to enjoy the company of other same minded individuals, while exploring the beauty that a place can offer.

You don’t have to wait for family or friends to travel the world!

You don’t have to be single to solo travel or on singles cruises! Just have an open mind and you will enjoy the company of others and the adventure of travelling for new discoveries.

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European River Cruises in 2015

Come learn about the Jewish Heritage Cruises on an European River Cruises. Need to surprise your loved one’s with an amazing gift? Have an interest in Jewish Heritage? Check out these two  Heritage Cruises, The Romantic Danube and The Enchanting Rhine. Come Celebrate and learn about an amazing heritage this year!

Your Educated Gypsy Travel Planner,

Susan

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Cruises get you to top historic attractions around the world, often with the bonus of historians on board offering their expert insight. For more hands-on learning, book guided shore excursions to see the sights, or plan ahead and explore on your own.

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