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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

This week, I'm pleased to present terrific deals on river cruises with Avalon Waterways. On an Avalon vacation, you can discover each destination your way with a wide range of activities and excursions that are included in the upfront price.

Right now, our customers can save money on Avalon cruises with these special offers:

Save up to 50% on departures through 2028. Book by September 25.

Get free prepaid gratuities on select Active & Discovery cruises.

Avalon's Europe cruise fares include a river-view stateroom, onboard meals, Wi-Fi access, guided sightseeing, sparkling wine at breakfast, complimentary soft drinks throughout the day and regional beer and wine at lunch and dinner.

The company's exclusive Avalon Choice program lets travelers pick from a variety of included excursions on every itinerary -- there are Classic, Active and Discovery options. Shore activities are carefully planned to support local businesses and communities while providing guests with unique, memorable experiences.

On "Classic" excursions, learn about history and culture during visits to museums, cathedrals, castles or archaeological sites with local experts.

"Active" excursions can involve pedaling along the cycling paths of the Wachau Valley, kayaking in Rouen or joining a hike through French vineyards. Adventure Hosts on Europe departures can provide maps, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks to those who wish to explore on their own.

On "Discovery" excursions, you might enjoy a private musical performance or try a local recipe in a cooking class. Participate in interactive experiences in a variety of venues, from famous music halls and galleries to farmhouse kitchens.

Avalon's Active & Discovery itineraries provide a greater number of these two types of outings. You can bike or hike, join a cocktail-making class or create your own masterpiece at a painting workshop, for example.

Avalon After Dark extends the fun after a day of sightseeing, with cocktail service on the Sky Deck, dinner under the stars at the Sky Grill, live music and entertainment in the Panorama Lounge and special evening excursions during select overnight port stays.

And new for 2027, Avalon is expanding its Cruise & Tour collection, which pairs a river cruise with a guided land tour from sister company Globus. Three new itineraries make it easy to explore even more of Europe in one vacation: 17-day Essential Britain & Ireland with Romantic Rhine combines sightseeing in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland with a Rhine cruise, while the 16-day Best of Spain with Paris to Normandy visits Madrid, Seville and Barcelona before sailing the Seine. Meanwhile, 17-day Italian Vista with Romantic Rhine and 2 Nights in Lucerne features a tour of Italy, a two-night stay in Switzerland and a Rhine cruise to Amsterdam.

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Here are this week's Top 10 Avalon River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Christmastime on the Danube, 7 days. Travels between Vienna and Nuremberg. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,848. Departures from December 5, 2026 through December 16, 2028.

2) Romantic Rhine, 8 days. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save up to 50%. Starting at $2,081. Departures from October 6, 2026 through December 16, 2028.

3) Danube Dreams, 8 days. Travels between Budapest and Vilshofen. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,981. Departures from October 16, 2026 through November 22, 2028.

4) Paris to Normandy, 8 days. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 48%. Starting at $2,131. Departures from November 10, 2026 through November 14, 2028.

5) The Blue Danube Discovery, 8 days. Begins in Budapest and ends in Nuremberg. Save up to 48%. Starting at $2,231. Departures from October 7, 2026 through October 30, 2028.

6) The Legendary Danube, 8 days. Begins in Nuremberg and ends in Budapest. Save up to 50%. Starting at $2,231. Departures from October 14, 2026 through November 14, 2028.

7) The Rhine & Moselle, 11 days. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save up to 48%. Starting at $2,830. Departures from October 11, 2026 through September 12, 2028.

8) Mekong Discovery, 8 days. Travels between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Save up to 50%. Starting at $3,065. Departures from October 1, 2026 through December 7, 2028.

9) Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro, 8 days. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 32%. Starting at $3,301. Departures from March 24, 2027 through December 6, 2028.

10) Burgundy & Provence, 8 days. Travels between Arles and Chalon-sur-Saone or Lyon. Save up to 32%. Starting at $3,301. Departures from October 6, 2026 through November 14, 2028.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go