Join us on this exciting episode of RTE-Travel Talk as Ken welcomes special guest Christy Fitzharris, the owner and founder of Wheels Up Travel Company, for an insightful discussion on her recent adventures in the world of river cruising. Christy shares her firsthand experiences from ASTA's River Cruise Expo 2024 and provides an exclusive review of her recent voyage with Riverside Luxury Cruises.
The conversation delves into the highlights of the ASTA River Cruise Expo, where Christy had the opportunity to immerse herself in the latest trends and offerings in the river cruise industry. Discover the allure of Riverside, a new player in the market that caught Christy's attention, prompting her to choose them for her recent river cruise adventure.
As Christy elaborates on her decision to opt for Riverside, the discussion navigates through the key aspects of luxury cruising, exploring whether Riverside lives up to its name. Drawing comparisons with industry giants like AmaWaterways and Viking River Cruises, Christy provides valuable insights into guest ratios, cabin accommodations, dining options, and the level of personalized service, including butler service.
Delve into a detailed analysis of excursion offerings, inclusions, itinerary lengths, and the availability of pre and post-land stays, shedding light on the unique selling points of each cruise line. Gain valuable insights into the guest demographics on each line, as well as the solo traveler offers and loyalty programs available.
In a candid comparison of price points, Christy offers practical tips for travelers looking to make informed decisions when choosing their ideal river cruise experience. As the episode concludes, Christy shares her top recommendations and insider tips for maximizing your river cruising adventure.
Don't miss out on this captivating discussion filled with insider insights and expert advice - tune in now and embark on a journey of discovery with RTE-Travel Talk!
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Special Guest, Christy Fitzharris
01:32 ASTA River Cruise Expo
02:30 Riverside river cruise line
03:11 Why Christy chose Riverside
03:55 Is Riverside luxury?
04:32 How do AmaWaterways and Viking compare
05:59 Guest ratio comparisons
06:25 Cabin comparisons
07:32 Dining options compared
09:45 Butler Service
10:52 Excursions compared
12:14 Inclusions compared
14:16 Itinerary Lengths
15:35 Pre and post land stays
16:13 Guest demographic on each line
18:06 Solo traveler offers compared
19:29 Loyalty programs compared
20:21 Price point comparisons
21:44 Christy's tips
22:33 Contact Christy
23:27 Christy's future travels
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Contact Wheels Up Travel Co Christy@wheelsuptravelco.com
Website: wheelsuptravelco.com/
Phone: 830-310-0244
Image Credits:
Images and Clips: Courtesy of AmaWaterways, Viking River Cruises and Riverside Luxury Cruises
Other images : Courtesy of Wheels Up Travel Co
RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.
28 июн 2024
