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Avalon Waterways
ABOVE: A couple enjoys the view from an Avalon cruise on the Danube. INSET BELOW: A stateroom and a junior suite's bathroom on the Avalon Artistry.
Avalon's European itineraries range from 8 to 26 days in length, with travel on the waterways of Holland and Belgium, France, Germany, and Central Europe. Some itineraries include land tours before or after the river cruise. Cruise line's Web site:
Photos courtesy of Avalon Waterways.
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Avalon
Waterways is a river-cruising line owned by Globus, a tour operator with more than 75
years of experience in Europe. Avalon focuses on the U.S. and Canadian market,
with cruises on modern vessels such as the Avalon Artistry,
Avalon Imagery, Avalon Poetry, Avalon Tapestry, and
Avalon Tranquility. 
Two
new ships, the Avalon Affinity and Avalon Creativity, joined the
fleet in 2009, with two more entering service in 2010. Ships feature
state-of-the-art amenities such as sliding glass doors in most cabins, fitness
rooms, and Internet access. Restaurants have open seating, and free wine is
served with dinner.
