"Ophelia" > wrote in
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> "merryb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> And was looking for opinions from others who have. This will be on
>> the Royal Princess in early January for 7 days with my Mom & sis. I
>> thought George L and Becca? might have some valuable info as to stuff
>> to see/ shop/eat in ports that are off the tourist trail. Any other
>> tips would be greatly appreciated too- this all happened over the
>> weekend!
>
> Whatever you do, enjoy))
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>

Even a bit more OT, but I recently (July of this year) took my first
Viking River Cruise. It definitely won't be my last. Eight days of
lesiurely cruising up the Rhone River in the south of France, no wasted
days cruising with no land in sight like on the ocean cruises, a free
included tour each day and affordable optional tours, good food, and wine
and beer included with lunch and dinner.