Author: Natalie King

San Francisco
By Destination, Travel Guides, USA

Why you should visit California 

California is a myriad of history, glitz and glam, cuisine and nature. Known as ‘the Golden State’ with its gold rush history and state flower (the golden poppy), this US state attracted almost 270 million visitors in 2023! No matter what you love whilst travelling, here’s why you should visit California.   […]

View from Avalon's Panorama Suite
River Cruise

Tips for first-time river cruisers 

Preparing for your first river cruise? You asked and we’ve answered. Read on for some tips for first-time river cruisers with Avalon Waterways.   What currency should I travel with?   If you’re cruising with us in Europe, we recommend travelling with Euros (EU). Bear in mind that some European countries have […]