Linda Brandt

Linda Brandt joined the team at CruiseExperts.com in November 2011. She has been working with the marketing team in many capacities. Her new role is to pass on the expertise of the agency to help travelers understand the world of cruising through blogging. She studied journalism and writing in college and was a writer for The Campus newspaper for two years at the College of the Sequoias. She is also currently working on her Bachelor's degree.

Experience Traditional Christmas Markets in Germany on a Holiday River Cruise

It’s time to make plans for the holidays–and nothing compares to a Christmas Markets river cruise in Germany Do you miss the traditional Christmas spirit of yesteryear? Does the hectic pace and commercialization of the season take all the fun out of it?  If so, we suggest you consider a unique European river cruise that takes Experience Traditional Christmas Markets in Germany on a Holiday River Cruise

River Cruise for the music, wine and photography lover: Burgundy to Provence

So you’re planning a vacation and you want–gorgeous scenery, medieval architecture, jazz music and fine wine. Just where can you find all of these rolled into one trip? A European river cruise is the answer. Avalon Waterways’ “Burgundy & Provence” river cruise will take you down the Saône and Rhône rivers that flow through France, where River Cruise for the music, wine and photography lover: Burgundy to Provence

River Cruise down the Seine River as you explore Paris and the Normandy Landing Beaches

If you’ve ever thought about visiting Paris and its surrounding region, why not consider taking a river cruise? The Seine, which flows through this fairytale-like city, is one of the most popular rivers on which to take a European river cruise vacation. The river cruise ship passes all the highlights of Paris including the Eiffel River Cruise down the Seine River as you explore Paris and the Normandy Landing Beaches

Experience Germany’s best food and beers on a river cruise down the Elbe River from Berlin to Prague

If you are a beer and food lover, WWII history lover or a lover of pristine scenery and quaint cities—then a European river cruise down the Elbe River is what you’ve been looking for.  We know this because at CruiseExperts.com we specialize in European river cruises and have helped countless others plan their river cruise vacations from start to Experience Germany’s best food and beers on a river cruise down the Elbe River from Berlin to Prague

Can I travel to Cuba?

ATTENTION CUBA TRAVELLERS: The US has eliminated cruise travel to Cuba. Any sailings booked prior to June 5, 2019 will still depart as planned, but all cruise travel to Cuba after this date has been canceled. After 50 years Cuba is allowing American travelers into their country legally—but only as part of a cultural exchange Can I travel to Cuba?

Attention Barbie Fans!! Royal Caribbean Has Created the Ultimate Barbie Experience

Barbie’s have been a part of our lives for generations. Many of us remember the thrill of getting our first Barbie many years ago. Chances are, if there is a little girl in your life today, she’s all about collecting dolls, playing dress up and having make-believe tea parties. The Barbie Premium Experience Royal Caribbean Cruise Line understands Attention Barbie Fans!! Royal Caribbean Has Created the Ultimate Barbie Experience

Royal Caribbean’s New Quantum of the Seas Introduces 8 Mind Blowing Innovative Features

Quantum of the Seas is the first of a brand new class of ships being launched by Royal Caribbean International starting in November of 2014. They are going for the WOW factor–and it appears they have achieved it. Royal Caribbean International has revolutionized the experience of cruising and has raised the bar for other cruise lines. Crown Royal Caribbean’s New Quantum of the Seas Introduces 8 Mind Blowing Innovative Features