A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Toast to Tuscany, October 13 - 24, 2011

You deserve this trip. Read about it here. 

And view more incredibly beautiful photos of "la Toscana fra mura e paesaggio" by Andrea Bonfonti here. 

It's over 100' in Kansas and I'm dreaming of Christmas in Europe. You?

Truly one of my very favorite travel memories was a charming Christmas time cruise along the Danube. Myself and a small group of public radio listeners happily floated along the historic Danube in 2007. Nothing in the USA can compare to the old world holiday traditions and winter scenery of Europe. Each port along the way soothed our souls with real holiday spirit. Beautiful displays, children's  choruses, warming Glühwein, roasting chestnuts (really!), and friendly people filled our days and nights.  


Every year at Christmas I am reminded of the wonderful Christmas Markets when I unpack my collection of mugs from the Nuremberg, Wurzberg, Vienna and Regensberg Glühwein stalls. Visits to historic sites and ancient churches and even a little time for shopping for those very special European gifts rounded out our trip. 

I'd love for you to experience an old-world Christmas too. Ama Waterways, widely regarded as one of the very best River Cruise companies, has just announced a special deal which can make this dream trip a reality for many of you. Click on through to learn more.


Watch videos about the Ama Waterways experience. 


If you'd like to find yourself on one of these relaxing, luxurious, and yet affordable Christmastime river cruises,  please let me help you make this dream come true.  Contact me at nearandfarjourneys@gmail.com or call me direct at 913-677-6336. 


Yours in Travel and Adventure,


Sara Jane Crane
Near & Far Journeys

Important Notes: 

Airfare from KC: The price for air (utilizing free air for a companion) from Kansas City, is around $620 pp (including taxes and fees). 


**Must be booked by August 31st and is subject to availability.