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Think you know Kristin Karst, executive v.p. and co-owner of AmaWaterways, think again…

FAMTrips.travel and AmaWaterways are inviting travel agents to discover the renowned vineyards and breathtaking landscapes of the France-Bordeaux region on an 8-day Cruise FAM departing April 20, 2017 or Aug. 3, 2017.

Let’s start with some mouthwatering options.

Don’t shy away from Millennials when selling river cruising, a new AAA survey reveals. According to the AAA survey, although “the perception is that river cruising appeals primarily to older generations, Millennials respond more strongly to several key attributes of river cruising than members of Gen X and Baby Boomers.

With 27 new ships in 2016 and nearly a dozen more slated for 2017, cruise lines are wowing an expanding universe of travelers with everything from giant waterparks and chef-curated dining experiences to special-interest sailings.

Want to know what’s new in cruising for the coming year and into 2018? Well, for starters, Windstar Cruises’...

At its 2016 "I Am CP" convention, Cruise Planners launched the most technology updates in its history.

Cruise lines are tempting passengers onboard and on shore with new culinary offerings.

The entire dreamlike scenery seems plucked from the pages of an enchanted tale, so it makes perfect sense that tour operator Adventures by Disney (ABD) has started offering a 7-day family-friendly sailing on this charming river from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary.

Adventures by Disney's 8-day Danube River cruise is an action-packed itinerary that takes clients to eight destinations in four countries, and I've got a whirlwind photo tour with all the highlights.

Adventure travelers in general, and baby boomers in particular, have both ample appetites and ample budgets for vacations that mix up active adventure and involving cultural experiences, enhanced by expert guides and top-quality comfort, according to the Adventure Travel Trade Association. And that’s where the growth market seems to be in the wide and wonderful world called Asia, where clients will find a host of different paths to exploring far horizons on journeys beyond the ordinary.

More than four decades ago, the Grand Hotel d’Angkor, which was opened by the French in 1932, was almost the only and certainly the most colonial place to stay in the sleepy town of Siem Reap. The property was once an important trading center and always the gateway to the magnificent temple complexes of Angkor, as well as the capital of the Khmer Empire from 800 to 1200 A.D.

Dream Vacations franchise owner Peggy Rosenthal gives her perspective on food and wine at sea.

Whether it’s a new restaurant, a wine-themed cruise in France, or partnering with celebrity chefs, cruise lines—ocean- and river-going—are whipping up some tasty treats for your culinary aficionado clientele.

On March 10, AmaWaterways’ most advanced vessel to date, the 158-passenger AmaStella, sailed her maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Budapest.

Going into 2016, river cruising is a trend that’s still very much top of mind for both travel sellers and consumers, with more and more options coming into the marketplace, including more ships in both Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as India, and more options in terms of itineraries, and even more of an emphasis on family-focused river cruises.

Another rivership’s christening may not be fascinating news, but it underscores the growing market in river cruising both in itineraries and potential first-time river cruise clients.

According to CLIA’s 2014 Economic Impact Study, which was just released in October 2015, “Demand for cruising worldwide increased 68 percent in the last 10 years, from 13.14 million passengers in 2004 to 22.04 million passengers in 2014. Since 2013, demand grew 3.4 percent.” Take note of those numbers, because North America accounted for 55 percent or 12.2 million cruise passengers.

The assignment is: Go find out what all this bucket-list buzz about Vietnam is; why this country is atop so many hotspot lists. Cut to the end of a 10-day trip, and the answer can start with: This is a surprising place of dramatic landscapes, fascinating history, pulsating energy and epic food.

AmaWaterways, Crystal Yacht Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Windstar Cruises have all announced new itineraries scheduled for their upcoming cruise seasons.