AMA Waterways River cruises are offering An Elevated Wine Cruise Experience Through France

During a recent consumer webinar, AMA uncovered the wonders of our upcoming 28-day Grand France Wine Cruise . On this full wine immersion in France embarking on April 20, 2023, you will have the chance to experience wine from six distinctive wine regions, from Bordeaux to Chalon-sur-Saône, on board three award-winning ships. 

Watch the YouTube recording of this recent virtual event and we can start discussing this incredible opportunity - or maybe it might inspire you to create their own combination river cruise through France!

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gK8YtOLS0

Three Itineraries in One

This itinerary combines three of AMA's well-loved itineraries – Taste of Bordeaux, Impressions of the Seine & Paris, and Essence of Burgundy & Provence – with several exclusive and specially curated experiences into this epic four-week journey. Dive into the details of this breathtaking journey along six charming French rivers.

https://www.amawaterways.ca/agent/lushlife/grand-france  

What’s Included?

 Exclusive Wine Program featuring wine dinners, seminars, tastings, and expert Wine Hosts
 A variety of included excursions
 Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
 Transfers between ships with porterage services
 Complimentary laundry services
 One Cruise Manager throughout your entire journey

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Discover one of the oldest wine regions in Italy

Just an hour’s drive north of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomites, is one of the best, though largely undiscovered, wine regions in the world. 

Here ancient terraced vineyards clinging to the sides of every possible slope are dedicated exclusively to grapes for Italy’s most prized sparkling wine: prosecco. 

Based in an elegant hotel, located in the heart of the so-called Prosecco Road – the oldest wine route in Italy – we spend a week walking through rolling hills and sampling regional cuisine and sipping bubbly. We also visit charming medieval villages such as Cison, Follina, Asolo, plus the beautiful capital province of Treviso.

HIGHLIGHTS

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You could probably fine a myriad of studies to support whatever position you'd like to take, but https://www.winepros.org/wine-health-benefits/ firmly supports the health benefits of drinking wine.

Here's what they say:

If you’ve been concerned about whether drinking wine is a healthy choice, you can lay your worries to rest. Numerous studies have established the health benefits of drinking wine in moderate amounts.

Wine is not only heart-healthy, but it also offers many diverse health benefits that you may not even be aware of.

An alcoholic drink made of grapes and fermented yeast, wine usually consists of water, alcohol, tannins, and acid that help give it a unique flavor and aroma. Although there are multiple varieties of wine, it is primarily categorized as red and white. Red wines usually have a rich taste and velvety finish, while white wines are known for crisp and refreshing palates. Some of the most well-known wines are the Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah.

Let us explore the different ways in which wines are beneficial for us.

1. Rich in Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent damage to the cells resulting from inflammation and oxidative stress. Wines, particularly red wine, are rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and the possibility of heart disease.

Moreover, red wine has also been proven to decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease owing to the high concentration of antioxidants. Thus, if you are confused as to which wine to have, don’t hesitate to pick a glass of red wine as it will definitely help boost the antioxidant levels in your blood.

2. Decreases the Risk of Cancer

Other than reducing the risk of inflammation and oxidative stress, the presence of antioxidants in wine is also effective in decreasing the risk of cancer. The grapes used to produce red wine contain resveratrol, a polyphenol, or a plant-based compound that helps protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer.

However, the presence of resveratrol in wines does not mean that wine drinkers cannot be inflicted with cancer. Resveratrol only helps in reducing the probability of developing cancer. So consuming wine in excess should always be avoided.

I’m headed to Greece with my family next July, and I'm inviting my clients to come along. My husband and I will act as the Azamara Virtuoso Voyages host for the July 8, 2023 sailing onboard the Azamara Quest, roundtrip Piraeus for a Greece Intensive Voyage, for 7 days. I've already booked several clients to come along. 

One of the things we love most about what we do is matching our clients tastes' with the greatest hotels in the world.  And with our preferred status with these industry leading hotel brands it means our clients are instant VIP's with upgrades and special perks that you only get working with an elite partner.  So, not only do we have the best rates, but more importantly you get an exceptional experience over and above what you would booking direct or with a credit card.

Today, I’ll share a little about the Dorchester Diamond Club.

Enjoy exclusive status at some of the most outstanding properties, in the greatest cities of the world from Paris to London, Beverly Hills to Milan, and coming soon the Hotel Eden in Rome undergoing an unprecedented renovation to redefine the authentic Italian experience in the Eternal City.

• VIP Status. Hotel management is made aware of your stay and will personally escort you to your room on arrival.
• 24/7 Diamond Club Ambassador Team ready to assist you anytime throughout your stay.
• Complimentary breakfast for 2, daily. Choose to dine in your room or at restaurant.
• Room upgrade at time of booking, based on availability. Suite upgrades at time of booking.
• Daily unlimited internet access for unlimited number of devices
• Credit of 100 unites of local currency that can be applied to your final bill.
• Suites include a daily credit of 100 – local currency applied to bill at time of check out.

​*Terms and conditions apply

Let me know if you’d like to discuss a specific hotel stay.

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Hyatt Privé Program , Small Luxury Hotels ,Luminous Hotel Program , A&K 100 Club , Hilton Impresario  ,Jumeirah’s Passport to Luxury , The Kempinski Club 1897

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