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LITTLETON, CO – September 14, 2021 – Today Avalon Waterways Storyteller Series include New “All For You” Cruise featuring Sister Hazel. Sailing from Frankfurt to Amsterdam, this exclusive storyteller series takes “Hazelnuts” on a cruise through time and stories, meandering through hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and medieval towns along the Rhine River accompanied by their favorite band. I will do it. As featured host of Avalon Waterways' Storytellers Series, Sister Hazel joins a lineup of other world-renowned storytellers including Candace Bushnell, Cheryl Strayed, Gillian Flynn, Edwin McCain and Christopher Moore. Diana Gabaldon's cruise departing on October 30, 2021 is sold out.
Inviting cruisers to turn the pages of their vacation plans, these celebrity-hosted itineraries sail through storybook settings, charts that allow travel enthusiasts to capture the inside stories outside the pages of novels, scripts, and song lyrics. We offer a week in Europe with the #1 Bard.
“Our monopoly Storyteller Series “We invite travelers to enjoy an incredible ‘Once Upon a River’ vacation,” said Pam Hoffee, Executive Director of Avalon Waterways. “With no more than 160 fellow travellers, fans of our famous hosts will enjoy a week of special gatherings, from book signings to concerts and Q&A sessions, along with opportunities for impromptu interactions with the hosts. ”
Avalon Waterways' new Storyteller Series is the river cruise line's highest-rated itinerary offered on Europe's most popular waterways – the Rhine, Danube and Seine – sailing aboard its award-winning Suite Ships.
Regarding this series of cruises, the celebrity storyteller involved said:
- “There are not many firsts in our careers. Playing our music to our fans on a Rhine River cruise is an experience none of us could have imagined. We are grateful for the opportunity and excited for the experience!” – Jet Verres of Sister Hazel (new all for you cruise)
- “One of life’s greatest pleasures is its environment, and there is no better backdrop for enjoying art, history, food and camaraderie than a river cruise on the Seine, a magical waterway that has fascinated and inspired since the Middle Ages. This Avalon Active & Discovery cruise allows you to travel between centuries without leaving the comfort of the present. “I really want to go on this journey with you.” – Candice Bushnell (Sex and the City of Light cruise)
- “Travel has long been a source of inspiration and vitality for me, and I can’t imagine a better place to pursue and discover both than the legendary Danube River. I am very excited to sail from Budapest to Deggendorf on the Avalon Active & Discovery cruise. I'm especially excited to sail with like-minded travelers. Together we will explore, connect, relax and enjoy the wild beauty that every adventure brings.” – Cheryl Strayed (Wild and Whimsey on the Water cruise)
- “I grew up on a river in the central United States, and I was always fascinated by its beauty but also its symbolism: movement, change, possibility. So I’m really excited to spend time on Avalon Waterways’ Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River, a part of the world yet to be explored, learning and enjoying every day with true fellow travellers.” – Gillian Flynn (The girl who disappeared! cruise)
- “Nothing stimulates the imagination like travel. A river cruise allows you to easily enjoy art, culture and history, while freeing your imagination to reach the heights of invention. I want to share the joy of discovery with fellow travelers.” – Christopher Moore (Fairy tale scenery, satire and satire cruise)
- “As a lover of history, I am thrilled to have been able to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. My favorite shows are the most intimate. This cruise will provide you with a truly wonderful environment. I’m really looking forward to sharing this amazing journey with you all.” – Edwin McCain (I’ll Be… Romance the Rhine cruise)
Book Now Incentives: Save $500/couple Join the 2022 European Storyteller Series cruise and enjoy special access to meet and greet events. For more information, visit www.avalonwaterways.com, email Storytellers@avalonwaterways.com, call 866.755.8573, or contact your preferred travel advisor.
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