Don't have Global Entry? Try MPC

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device.

Take a picture of your passport and file it in the documents on your phone.

If you were to lose your passport on your trip, it is so helpful to have a copy!!

It is also smart to leave a copy with a family member.

What is the best travel insurance?

With demand for international travel still on the rise, buying travel insurance makes more sense now than ever before. Having an international travel policy in place will ensures you won't lose the money you spent if your trip is canceled or interrupted for reasons beyond your control – or if your bags are delayed or lost entirely by your airline or cruise line.

Danube 75 Cocktail



Let's toast before we sail in November!

Amawaterways special!

• Ice
• 1 ½ ounce gin
• 1 ounce apricot juice or nectar
• 1 ounce apricot schnapps
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 to 3 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine

Glaze Dried Apricots

• 2 ½ cups water
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¾ pound dried apricots, halved

Preparation

In a shaker, combine the ice, gin, apricot juice, apricot schnapps and lemon juice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Coat the rim of a Martini glass with sugar, place a Glaze Dried Apricot halve in the bottom of the glass and strain the drink into the glass. Top with sparkling wine.

To make the Glaze Dried Apricots, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the apricots and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the apricots sit, uncovered, to plump and soften.

Note: Apricot liqueur can act as a substitute for apricot schnapps. 

Enjoy!

FB Group Contest!!

I would like more people who are interested in joining a river cruise, to join our FB group, "For the love of river cruising."

So, to do this, I am hosting a contest to see how many people YOU can invite to join our group. The winner will get a Amawaterways scarf (2024) mailed to them.

The contest will start Sept. 1, 2024 and going forward to the end of the month when we’ll pick a winner.

So please invite your friends who are interested in a river cruise to our FB group now! Use the QR code below to go to our group.

For the love of river cruising

NEW FB GROUP

If you haven't visited yet, we have a new FB group, "Traveling the world by land!"

I've had interest in areas that river cruise ships don't go to, so I started a group to see what interest we have in different parts of the world. If you'd like to be part of this, please join! The more the merrier!

Reviews

Danube River Cruise,

The trip was great, but Jennifer was awesome. She went way above and beyond to get a group of 10 people from different areas into one cohesive group. The planning and logistics were not easy, and we frequently threw curve balls at her. She handled everything perfectly. Jennifer is also very reachable and always had answers to our unending question. Would not hesitated to use her for any future travel needs.

-Kohler

Refer a Friend

In December, we have another live event to learn more about the Iconic Christmas Markets cruise that is open to book with special pricing.

If you have a group that you think you might put together, start now, because my agency's "Refer a friend" promotion basically pays you just by referring your friends to book with me. How easy is that?

If you follow my FB group, "For the love of river cruising," then you saw one of my clients was mailed $400!

Get started today and sign your friends up for this newsletter and if they book, you get paid!

European EES/Passport

If you are traveling to Europe AFTER November 10 this year, here is some information you should be aware of, assuming this doesn't delay again.

It's a new EU border program that's been on hold for quite some time, but looks like it will go into effect on Nov. 10, 2024. Then there is a second wave coming in May of 2025.

I thought this was worth sharing, just to make you aware that there will be a change at some point.

Our AmaWaterways Magna on the Danube group won't be affected by this since we travel before this date, but others traveling later could.



Currently they are trying to develop an app to speed things up, but everyone will still be required to do a facial recognition and fingerprints, so it will take some time. You can visit the webpage for the European Union as well for more information.

Travel Trivia

Macchu Pichu is located in which country?

Rome–Fiumicino International Airport is named after a famous artist. Which one?

Answers:

Peru, Leonardo Da Vinci

Count down to Magna on the Danube

61 DAYS!!

• Have you checked in on the Amawaterways website?
• Have you downloaded your MyAma app?
• Did you choose your excursions?
• Have your gotten your international money for tips and spending?
• Check that your passport has 6 months left.
• Let your bank and credit card know you're going overseas.

Future Cruise Benefits

I think most of you know that I sail with Amawaterways so that I can bring YOU back cruise benefits. It is the only way I can get them.

I sail in November on our group Magna on the Danube cruise and I will get some for sure. I can only get 20 at a time, so I will get the maximum amount since we have an event coming up!

These give you a 50% reduced deposit and an additional 5% off of your cruise.

These are first come, first served!

NEW!!

Iconic Christmas Markets

December 7, 2026

All categories available

Prices as low as $6398

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