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Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

Learn what we loved aboard the new Viking Vesta, a cruise we took from Athens to Istanbul in August 2025. Read the full article on JohnnyJet.com and MSN – published in January 2025. To book a similar cruise with best rates and VIP perks (such as shipboard credit), email me at Melissa.Curtin@fora.travel (no .com). The most memorable experiences in port on Viking’s Ancient Mediterranean Treasures … Continue reading Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

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Is a river cruise right for you?

You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. The river cruise allows access to towns and places for exploration you may never ever get to otherwise. Small ship size (often around 130 people) … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?

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Make it a Special Mother’s Day

Make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift or memorable escape. Don’t forget your Mama this May 14 as mothers deserve mega-appreciation. We rounded up some of our favorite products and services and local getaways to help you honor the matriarch in your life. Here is the LaLaScoop for Mother’s Day ideas. Celebrate MOM with a great cause How about a virtual … Continue reading Make it a Special Mother’s Day

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10 Reasons you should book a Viking River Cruise

In the 1860s, young artists such as Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, and Camille Pissarro rode the new train lines from Paris north to picturesque country towns and Normandy’s striking coastline. I was on the same journey, but gliding down the Seine on a Viking river cruise with my mom by my side. This mode of transportation – a Viking longship – … Continue reading 10 Reasons you should book a Viking River Cruise

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