Expert in River Cruising!

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Missy Skoog

Maple Grove, MN
The Best of the World in Luxury!

I am a certified Luxury Specialist Travel by Travel leaders!  Being a travel adviser for over 30 years has many years of traveling myself to experience and enjoy the world firsthand so I can help guide you in the perfect vacation! 

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Avalon River Cruise on the Danube

I am undeniably a hotel snob.  Any of my colleagues know that if you want the best of the best it more than likely has to pass my test.  These go hand in hand having stayed at some of the most prestigious hotels in the world. It's hard not to then become a foodie. Ok, so the best of both worlds collided on the river!  


River cruising has become the newest boom for those wanting to have all of the luxuries of a 5 star boutique hotel.  Plus, the opportunity to sample the local cuisine (yep, I tried escargot for the first time) on a Uniworld cruise on the Rhone River in France. Not only do you have the luxury, you have the familiarities from home if your not as adventurous. 


The port experiences were out of this world. We met with the local chef at one stops and made a 7 course meal after we joined him at the local market to pick up ingredients. This was an unforgettable meal. 


The hotel snob I am absolutely adore the new suite ships with Avalon which I was able to cruise on the lower Danube. The rooms were just like a hotel suite, with large bathrooms with marble counter tops, plush towels and the view from my bed was directly looking at the river.   Oh, and the best part local wines and beers for the length of your cruise for lunch and dinner. 


While I love to visit Europe and explore city after city this was a great way to see Europe without having to pack and re-pack. One and done and I could just sit back and enjoy the view. 


I would love to help you plan your next river cruise. 

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