Ep 32- Luxury Travel: Cruise on Avalon Waterways with Richard Hickey

The Luxury Travelers Podcast

Today, we’re diving into luxury travel insights on cruise experiences as Richard Hickey from Avalon Waterways unveils the elevated world of river cruising. Avalon redefines the experience with its relaxed luxury travel style, intimate ships, and exceptional crew, ensuring guests feel like family. From flexible dining to themed cruises like wine lovers and Christmas markets, Avalon offers something for every luxury traveler. Whether exploring the wine regions of Bordeaux or immersing yourself in French culture, their innovative approach promises an unforgettable, indulgent journey.

IN THIS EPISODE: [1:37] Richard outlines the history of Avalon Waterways and awards for River Cruising with suites having beds face the window

[6:07] River Cruise and land excursion opportunities

[8:45] Richard describes the active and discovery cruise

[17:40 Dining and overnight experiences and festive cruise

[23:24] Cruise the rivers for 9 to 22 days

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Avalon Waterways emphasizes guest comfort with innovations like the Panorama Suite’s open-air balcony and bed-facing river views, offering an enhanced experience compared to traditional balcony designs. This also allows for more spacious staterooms and luxurious amenities for luxury travel.

The Avalon Choice program provides guests with diverse excursion options, including classic sightseeing, active experiences (biking and kayaking), and discovery activities (like cooking and painting classes).

These options ensure personalized, enriching experiences without additional charges for most excursions. Avalon offers diverse themed cruises such as wine-lover voyages, history explorations, Christmas market tours, and extended itineraries that span multiple rivers or countries, catering to various traveler preferences and interests.

RESOURCES:

Globus and Cosmos - Website

Richard Hickey - LinkedIn

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Richard is a 36-year industry veteran who has held various sales positions with some of the top travel companies. Throughout his career, he has worked in both inside and outside sales roles for NCL, Disney, and Oceania. Additionally, He has successfully managed both national and key accounts for Club Med, MSC, and Scenic. Currently, I hold the position of Senior Director of Key Accounts with the Globus Family of Brands.

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