LITTLETON, Colorado – April 17, 2009 – As part of its 2010 cruise offerings, Avalon Waterways is providing travelers A Taste of the Danube:  A short river cruise designed specifically for first-timers and time-starved vacationers looking for an intimate cruise experience abroad.  And, this vacation is less than $1,000, making it a smart and easy way to test the river cruise waters.

“Small ship cruising provides travelers big benefits including a more intimate cruise experience, close proximity of attractions and a hassle-free, all-inclusive style,” said Patrick Clark, managing director of Avalon Waterways. “Our A Taste of the Danube itinerary is phenomenally priced and well-balanced, offering travelers the perfect introduction to this fastest-growing style of travel.”  

Starting at just $949 (land-/cruise-only) Avalon Waterways’ A Taste of the Danube invites travelers to experience the beautiful Danube with stops in charming small towns and vibrant capital cities, including Hungary’s Budapest, Slovakia’s Bratislava and Austria’s Vienna.  For more exploration, cruisers can add extra days on either end of this getaway.

According to Clark, in addition to experiencing the best land programs available, Avalon Waterways travelers enjoy the modern amenities, largest staterooms and best views around every turn, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, aboard the newest fleet of ships in Europe.

On the heels of being recognized by Condé Nast Travelers’ 2009 Gold List, this award-winning small ship company recently unveiled more than 30 itineraries ranging from five to 24 days in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos.  For more information, visit www.avalonwaterways.com.

To celebrate its 2010 offerings, and to encourage travelers to book the cruise of their dreams, Avalon Waterways is offering early booking incentives: Receive $150 off per person 2010 A Taste of the Danube cruise/land-only vacation OR $300 off per person when booking air on the same itineraries before June 30, 2009.*   Visit www.avalonwaterways.com for details.

* Book a 2010 Globus or Avalon A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer.  A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer.  must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between March 25 and June 30, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2010.  Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit.  Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings.  Offer reliant on space availability.  Full cancellation penalties will apply.  Additional restrictions may apply.  




ABOUT AVALON WATERWAYS
Avalon Waterways is an award-winning small ship cruise company.  In addition to countless trade accolades, Avalon Waterways has garnered some of the industry's most prestigious honors:  Among them, Avalon Waterways was featured in Condé Nast Traveler's 2009 Gold List, voted a Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Line in the publication's 2008 Reader's Choice Awards and listed as a Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Line in Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards in 2007.  The fastest growing cruise company in the industry, Avalon Waterways is making waves in river and small ship cruising by offering travelers the newest, most luxurious ships in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos, The company's ships feature state-of-the-art design and technology and house the largest staterooms, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic sliding glass doors.  Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands, a travel industry leader with 80 years of international travel expertise

Consumers can book an Avalon Waterways vacation or request 2009 brochures by visiting a preferred travel agent or by calling the following toll free number: 1.877.380.1535.  For more information, please visit www.avalonwaterways.com. Travel agents can request Avalon Waterways brochures by calling toll free 1.800.221.0090 or visiting www.globusfamilypartner.com.