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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

On an Avalon Waterways cruise, you can customize your experience with a wide range of activities and excursions that are included in the upfront price. From hikes through French vineyards and painting classes in Amsterdam to guided tours of historic castles and churches, you'll find attractive options that match your interests and preferred activity level.

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

Save up to 50% on select departures in 2025. Book by May 23.

Save up to 40% on other sailings in 2025 and 2026. Book by May 31.

Get free prepaid gratuities on select Active & Discovery cruises through 2026.

Avalon debuted new river cruises in Bordeaux last month. Sail the delightful Dordogne and Garonne rivers and discover storybook villages, exquisite chateaux and charming wineries in southwest France. Some trips also include time on the Seine, Saone, Rhone and Rhine rivers.

Avalon's Europe cruise fares include a river-view stateroom, onboard meals, Wi-Fi access, guided sightseeing, sparkling wine at breakfast and soft drinks, regional beer and wine at lunch and dinner. Complimentary beer, wine and spirits -- along with a featured cocktail of the day -- will be served during an onboard happy hour each night of the cruise.

New for 2026, the line will introduce Avalon After Dark, an evening program featuring cocktail service on the Sky Deck, dinner under the stars at the Sky Grill, live music and entertainment in the Panorama Lounge and evening excursions during overnight port stays.

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, unforgettable 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 an urban hike through Lyon's secret passageways. 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 celebrated 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 compose your own waltz, for example.

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

1 Danube Dreams, 8 days. Travels between Vilshofen and Budapest. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,110. Departures from May 29, 2025 through November 20, 2026.

2) Romantic Rhine, 8 days. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,110. Departures from May 27, 2025 through November 17, 2026.

3) Bonjour Bordeaux, 8 days. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,160. Departures from May 27, 2025 through November 3, 2026.

4) Active & Discovery on the Rhone, 8 days. Travels between Lyon and Arles. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,360. Departures from June 10, 2025 through September 22, 2026.

5) Burgundy & Provence, 8 days. Travels between Arles and Chalon-sur-Saone. Save up to 49%. Starting at $2,360. Departs May 27, 2025 through November 17, 2026.

6) Paris to Normandy, 8 days. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 39%. Starting at $2,459. Departures from June 3, 2025 through November 17, 2026.

7) Active & Discovery on the Danube, 8 days. Begins in Budapest and ends in Vilshofen. Save up to 38%. Starting at $2,559. Departures from May 27, 2025 through October 4, 2026.

8) Mekong Discovery, 8 days. Travels between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Save up to 50%. Starting at $2,710. Departures from August 21, 2025 through December 3, 2026.

9) Illuminations on the Danube, 10 days. Begins in Vilshofen and ends in Budapest. Save up to 48%. Starting at $2,820. Departures from June 15, 2025 through October 7, 2026.

10) The Rhine & Moselle, 11 days. Travels between Basel and Amsterdam. Save up to 48%. Starting at $2,900. Departures from May 27, 2025 through October 21, 2026.

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