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Hello, everyone! We are wrapping up our time on the mighty Mississippi River. It has been a wonderful two months of cruising as we've bounced between the lower Mississippi and the east coast. We've met so many terrific people and reconnected with friends. Now it's time for a break to visit family and home for a couple of weeks before heading to cruises along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. As we depart this region, we thought we would share offerings this weekend that are connected to the...

4 days ago • 2 min read

American Melody in Natchez. Photo by JoAnn Funk Hello, friends! We are having a marvelous time on the Lower Mississippi River. What a gorgeous springtime here! The flowers are blooming and the weather has been warm. We are starting an Eagle Society cruise today. These special theme cruises celebrate our treasured repeat guests (or "frequent floaters" as we fondly call them) and we will be hosting for the week, adding extra entertainment and enrichment. We are looking forward to reconnecting...

11 days ago • 1 min read

Hello, friends! We are on our next adventure and sending this to you from the American Melody, back on the Mighty Mississippi. We hope you are doing well, wherever you are in the world. Drop us a note by replying to this email if you're so inclined. We would love to hear from you. Last week we shared with you a great Civil War story and a free download of our "Civil War Anaconda Plan" eBook. In this newsletter, we highlight two anniversaries of monumental historical events in 1865. On April...

18 days ago • 1 min read

Hello! Happy April! Ahh, Spring! We are finishing up our time on the Historic South cruises. Next, we're off to the Lower Mississippi River. How lucky we are to get to explore so many interesting places in America! One of those fascinating places is historic Beaufort, SC. When we were docked there the other day, we got a personal tour from a guest that we had met on a cruise several years ago who lives in the area. Such a treat! Thanks so much, Joe Roney, for the history stories and for...

25 days ago • 2 min read

Hello, friends! We are enjoying our time on the Historic South cruises. It's warm and lovely here as we visit ports of call such as Savannah, GA and Beaufort, SC. We will be here for one more cruise and the shift back over to the Lower Mississippi River. What a way to spend the springtime! HISTORY HIGHLIGHT: The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command in...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

We are on our way to our next cruising adventure. This time we will be exploring the Historic South and Golden Isles. Cruising the intracoastal waterway is always a interesting and we will enjoy the warmth and charm of the southern United States. But this weekend's free eBook takes us to a place in the far northern United States... "Alaska History Highlights: Exploring The Last Frontier: Fascinating People and Events in Alaska’s History" written by Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable. Explore the...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hello, friends! We are sending this to you from onboard the American Serenade cruising upstream from New Orleans to Memphis. The azaleas are in bloom and the weather has been typical of springtime with a little of everything, but mostly warm and lovely. It feels great to be back on the Mighty Mississippi! This season marks our 26th year of working on cruises on America's waterways. We cannot express how grateful we are to have found the perfect career and to have met so many of you along the...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Greetings! We hope this email finds you enjoying a wonderful day. We are soaking up the warmth and loveliness of springtime cruising on the Lower Mississippi River. We have a free eBook for you today, but first, we have a small request and we hope that you can take a moment out of your weekend to help. LEND US A HAND? We are hoping to develop more engagement with our various online offerings and you can help. Here are just a few quick, easy, and absolutely free things that you can do that can...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello, friends. We have some interesting History Highlights for you in today's newsletter. Let's get to it! The first week of March holds two impactful dates in American history: the creation of the very first National Park in the world and the tragic loss of a musical icon. March 1, 1872: An act of Congress (The Organic Act) establishes Yellowstone National Park. "YELLOWSTONE HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS SERIES" - To celebrate this anniversary, we are offering on-demand access to all 10 episodes of...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello, friends! We hope this email finds you well. We are staying cozy here in Idaho amidst a chilly February. It has snowed and rained off and on, but we are keeping our spirits up with projects here at home. Soon, we'll return to work on the cruises, enjoying the warmth of springtime on the Lower Mississippi River. We hope you enjoyed last week's free eBook highlighting the amazing journey west of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In this newsletter, we continue our exploration and...

2 months ago • 1 min read
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