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Tips for Taking a River Cruise Holiday

There’s lots of things to keep in mind when taking a river cruise holiday. I’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to keep the prices down and keep stress levels to a minimum when planning a river cruise holiday. You know it’s time to take a river cruise holiday when you’re feeling stressed, sick of daily life and can’t even remember what it feels like to relax. Here are some tips and tricks to get your river-holiday-cruise-ball rolling.
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1) Hunt Around Online
You can find a number of great deals for river cruise holidays of varying length online. It’s important to shop around and when you find a company you like, subscribe to their mail-out. Even if it’s going to be six months before you go on your river cruise holiday, signing up to their mail out means you’ll be kept up-to-date with any specials or special deals, which can save you serious cash.
2) Plan it Strategically
You might choose a 12 day river cruise holiday and that might wind up being the majority of your holiday, or if you’re planning on a longer holiday, say 6 weeks, then a river cruise might be a great way to break up the centre of your holiday or to relax and rest at the end. Plan your river cruise strategically so that you can really make the most of it. You can even take a “one-way” river cruise that departs from one destination and takes you across to another part of Europe, from where you can continue your trips by land or plane.
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3) Come Prepared
Although most things are taken care of in a river cruise, do make sure you come prepared. if you’re gluten intolerant or have special dietary requirements, make sure you let the cruise know so they can cater for your needs. Be sure to bring some snacks in case of emergencies. Coming prepared with the things you need will ensure that your trip is as stress-free as possible.

4) Don’t Forget the Essentials

To me, things like a camera and a smart phone are essential for my travels. If you’re planning a trip away, it could even be a good time to rent some camera lenses and play around with some different shooting styles. If you live in Pittsburgh, be sure to check out Lens Rentals Pittsburgh for a great variety of lenses at great prices. You might have other things you simply can’t live without, so bring those along to ensure your trip is as comfortable as possible. Also, definitely don’t forget sunblock! Planning a river cruise is a pretty exciting thing to do, so use these tips and I’m sure you’ll find the perfect cruise for you.