Avid Travel With Britton Frost

Avid Travel With Britton Frost - Avalon Waterways' COVID-19 Response & 2021 Plans by brittonfrost

Our first Riviera podcast: https://soundcloud.com/brittonfrost/avid-travel-with-britton-31

Vantage River Cruise interview with Sarah Sweeney: https://soundcloud.com/brittonfrost/avid-travel-with-britton-frost-getting-to-know-vantage-with-sarah-sweeney

This week I am joined by Ingo Soerensen from Oracle. Soerensen explains the technologies that are currently being used on board different ships and also what technologies could be implemented in the future. Read Soerensen's article on Avid Cruiser:https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/11/opinion-cruise-lines-of-the-future-what-should-we-expect-next/

Today I am joined by American Queen Steamboat Company's Senior Director of Product Development, Ruth Richebacher. Other AQSC interview: https://soundcloud.com/brittonfrost/avid-travel-with-britton-54 Mississippi Itineraries write-up: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/11/u-s-river-cruise-itineraries-the-mississippi-river/

Join me this week as I talk to Sarah Sweeney about Vantage. We talk about everything from what is included in Vantage's cruise fare to its solo travel initiatives to its concierge service.

Avid Travel With Britton Frost - Tom Wolber On Crystal Endeavor by brittonfrost

Avid Travel With Britton Frost - What Makes Crystal River Cruises Stand Out by brittonfrost

Avid Travel With Britton Frost - Tom Wolber On The Moselle by brittonfrost

With many new itineraries for 2020, and four new ships debuting, Uniworld has its hands full preparing for next season. Join us as we talk about what guests can expect from Uniworld and its sister company U River Cruises; as well as what these companies have in store for the future.  Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week, we take at the holiday offerings from American Queen Steamboat Company and American Cruise Lines. Holiday offerings article: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/09/its-not-too-late-u-s-holiday-river-cruises-2019/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week, we take a look at what Celebrity has to offer in the Galapagos. Galapagos article: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/08/celebritys-galapagos-itineraries/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we look at where to cruise, whether its Europe's main rivers like the Danube and the Rhine, or through the canals of France. Where To Cruise Article: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/09/river-cruise-101-where-to-river-cruise/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

In this episode we will talk about what it's like to cruise alone, what single supplements are, and how to avoid them. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

We have talked about family travel and cruising with families in multiple podcasts, but family travel has never been the focus of an entire podcast. In this episode, we will look at which cruise lines are the most family friendly - not only in their itineraries and cruise offerings, but also in their accommodations. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

On the heels of a recent redesign, I figured it would be the perfect time to sit down with Ralph to see why he started Avid Cruiser, what got him interested in cruising, and how the site has evolved since it first started. Spoiler alert: It wasn't even a website at first. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we look at multiple ways to save on a river cruise. How To Save Articles: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/04/how-to-save-on-a-rhone-river-cruise-2020/ https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/07/how-to-save-on-a-2020-danube-river-cruise/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I reflect on my time cruising as a child to answer the question, is cruising a good option for families? Traveling With Children On Premium, Upper-Premium, And Luxury Cruise Lines: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/06/traveling-with-children-on-premium-upper-premium-and-luxury-cruise-lines/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost I look back to my Christmas Market cruise aboard AmaBella in 2010. 2020 European Christmas Cruise Itineraries: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/08/european-christmas-markets-river-cruises-2020/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost we are joined by EVP Hotel Operations & New Construction at American Queen Steamboat Company, David Kelly. David and I sat down to discuss what American Queen Steamboat Company has to offer on the Mississippi, as well as what its sister company, Victory Cruise lines, has to offer in the rest of North America. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost we are joined by Ralph Grizzle, editor of Avid Cruiser. Ralph sits down to talk about his experience aboard Viking Ocean Cruises. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost we are learning how to decipher German water level charts with one of our readers, Di. Map #1: https://www.wetteronline.de/pegelstaende Map #2: https://www.pegelonline.wsv.de/gast/karte/standard Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week were are joined by Wes Weiner who recently completed his first expedition cruise aboard Silver Cloud. Wes discusses the difference between classic and expedition cruising, and also compares his classic cruising experience on Silversea and Regent. Luxury Cruise Line Loyalty Programs: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/05/cruise-line-loyalty-programs-101-crystal-seabourn-silversea-and-regent-seven-seas/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost we are looking at Europe's second longest river, the Danube. The Danube is one of the most popular rivers for first time cruisers, and for good reason. Join me as I give a quick overview of the river, itineraries, and cities along the way. Avalon's Danube itineraries: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/07/avalon-waterways-danube-itineraries/ AmaWaterways' Danube itineraries: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/07/amawaterways-danube-river-itineraries/ Scenic's Danube itineraries: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/08/scenic-danube-itineraries/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we look at the Galapagos itineraries offered by Tauck. Tauck's Galapagos itineraries: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/07/taucks-galapagos-itineraries/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I will be sharing my experience from my time aboard AmaMagna. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we look at the Galapagos itineraries offered by Silversea and Lindblad Expeditions. Silversea's Galapagos itineraries: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/04/silverseas-new-galapagos-ship-silver-origin/ Lindblad's Galapagos itineraries: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/07/lindblad-expeditions-galapagos-itineraries/ Expedition cruising with Silversea in Antartica: https://soundcloud.com/brittonfrost/avid-travel-with-britton-2 Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost I am joined by AmaWaterways' President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner to hear what he has to say about low and high water and how it impacts river cruises. Podcast with Kristin Karst: https://soundcloud.com/brittonfrost/avid-travel-with-britton-5 German river levels chart: https://www.wetteronline.de/pegelstaende Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost I am joined by MSC Cruises' Ken Muskat. I have never had an opportunity to sail with MSC, so I figured I'd sit down with Ken to see what the cruise line has to offer. More on MSC's partnership with Martha Stewart: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/04/msc-cruises-partners-with-martha-stewart/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week on Avid Travel With Britton Frost, I am coming at you live from the Danube joined by our cruise manager for this week, Maddy Caldaruse. Join Maddy and me as we sit by the river in Linz with one of our favorite cocktails, an Aperol Spritz, to hear more about her impressions of AmaMagna, working for AmaWaterways, sailing the Danube, and more. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I am joined by Elsa Nystrom, one of our readers. Elsa has written a few pieces for River Cruise Advisor and Avid Cruiser on insurance. One deals with using insurance brokers, and the other gives helpful information about using Medicare abroad. Elsa and I sat down to chat about her passion for travel, insurance, and trip cancelations due to low water. Read Elsa's articles here: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/04/guest-post-clarifying-medicare-options-for-american-travelers/ https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/05/guest-post-clarifying-medicare-options-for-american-travelers-part-two/ https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/03/travel-insurance-broker/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

Now the only double-wide river cruise vessel sailing Europe, AmaMagna sets herself apart from other river cruise ships not only due to her size, but also her amenities. Join us as we discuss what makes AmaMagna unique, and why she will appeal to river and ocean cruise guests alike. Email us for more info on our 2020 Christmas Markets cruise aboard AmaMagna. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week guest host Ralph Grizzle joins us to talk about his recent trip with Backroads aboard Ponant's Le Lyrial. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I am joined by the one and only Samantha Brown as she prepares for the christening for AmaMagna next month. Join us as we talk about river cruising, travel tips, and more. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week, we hear from professional photographer Mike Louagie, who gives us tips on how to make our vacation photos better than average. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week, we learn about a new river cruise product that is accessible for wheelchair bound passengers. Read more about the product here: https://www.accessibletravelnl.com/travel/Accessible-Cruise-on-the-Rhine Contact Accessible Travel Netherlands: info@accessibletravelnl.com Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week, I looked to our readers for their best packing tips. Read my article about loyalty programs here: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/05/what-to-pack-when-river-cruising-for-women/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we discuss the loyalty programs offered by Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Princess Cruises. Read my article about loyalty programs here: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/05/cruise-line-loyalty-programs-part-two-premium-cruise-lines Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we discuss single supplements and solo travel - because sometimes traveling solo comes at a cost. Read my article about single supplements here: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/05/single-supplements-for-solo-travelers-2019-update/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we discuss the loyalty programs offered by Crystal, Regent, Silversea, and Seabourn. Read my article about loyalty programs here: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2019/05/cruise-line-loyalty-programs-101-crystal-seabourn-silversea-and-regent-seven-seas/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I discuss my advice is booking a stateroom. Is a balcony really necessary? How do balconies vary across different ships and fleets? Photos of AmaMagna: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/05/amamagna-first-photos-of-a-stunning-new-river-cruiser/ My podcast is based off this article by Ralph Grizzle: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/04/five-tips-for-choosing-your-stateroom/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I am joined by Dan Blanchard from Uncruise Adventures to talk about what UnCruise does differently. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I am joined by Marilyn Conroy from Riviera River Cruises to talk about what the UK-based river cruise line has to offer to the North American market. More about Ralph's barge cruise with David Wilcox: https://www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/2019/05/singer-songwriter-david-wilcox/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week we are joined by Michael Bernhard from Backroads Active Travel. Michael talks about Backroads partnerships with AmaWaterways and Ponant, and how taking active excursions can enhance your cruise experience.

This week we are joined by one of our readers, Joel Gilgoff. Joel reached out to us after our insurance podcasts hoping to add insight about travel protection through credit cards.

This week I am joined by Edie Rodriguez to learn a bit more about Ponant. We discuss everything from Ponant's growing fleet to the ideal expedition traveler. Renderings of the Blue Eye Lounge that was mentioned: https://www.avidcruiser.com/2018/02/58584/ Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

Last week, I gathered opinions from my fellow travelers about my time aboard AmaViola. This week, I give my own opinions about what river cruising as a young, solo traveler. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

This week I am joined by a few of my fellow passengers from Celebrity Summit to discuss our opinions on the Celebrity Revolution, the half-billion dollar renovation project that will transform all the ships in Celebrity's fleet over the next few years. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

Join me this week live from the Danube aboard AmaViola as I gather the opinions of my fellow passengers. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

Join me as I discuss cruise tips and tricks with my special guest, Ralph Grizzle. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com

Join me as I talk about my time aboard Holland America Line's newest ship, Nieuw Statendam. Check out the latest Cruise News at www.avidcruiser.com/blog/ www.rivercruiseadvisor.com/blog/ Contact me: britton.frost@gmail.com