This Mom Needs Wine

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Avalon Waterways. All opinions are 100% mine.

This is the vessel of all vessels! For anyone who loves a cruise, this tops them all. The Avalon Waterways is the biggest of any other cruise ship on Europe’s waters. It’s the first ship of its kind. It's a brand new kind of vessel, that sets sail for the first time in 2011.

The new Avalon Waterways features two full decks of suites that have Wall-to-Wall Windows. The Panoramic windows transform the rooms into an Open-Air Balcony. The average Panorama suite is over 30 percent bigger than the standard sized cruise room, ranging at 200 square feet. Some features include: Internet with Wi-Fi access, library, fitness center, and a spacious Sky Deck with lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and an Open-Air Bistro.

Enjoy your cruise through Europe's finest rivers of the Danube, Rhine, or Main and enjoy the beautiful scenery through the gorgeous view of your room. I can only dream of a vacation like this. I've never been interested in going on a cruise in the past, but I sure wouldn't mind trying out this for my first! With all the wide variety of unlimited food, I'm sure I'd ruin my diet... but isn't that what cruises are known for?!!!

Room Features:

Comfort Collection by Avalon
Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L'Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Private cocktail party balcony

Dining Features:

Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffee
Captain's reception with sparkling wine and canapés
Welcome dinner
Five-course farewell dinner
Spacious, open-seating dining room
Daily early-riser breakfast
Daily late-riser breakfast
Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station
Complimentary juices with breakfast
Open-Air Bistro on Sky Deck
Lunch buffet pasta station
Buffet carving station
Breakfast buffets with foods that are low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
Social hour and drink specials in Main Lounge
Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
Chef-inspired regional & Western recipes
Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
Complimentary regional wines, beer, or soft drinks with dinner, and coffee or tea after dinner
Complimentary soft drinks with lunches
Night Fare served at 10:30 pm
All-inclusive drink package for purchase (alcohol or non-alcohol)
Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
Upscale bar serving premium spirits
Healthy meal options