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Eastern European Vacations on the Rise

2012-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eastern European vacations

While Western European cities such as London and Paris continue to be among the favorite destinations for American travelers, Eastern Europe is fast catching up thanks in no small part to the rising popularity of its river cruises.

Tags: American travelers, Cruises on the Volga, Eastern Europe, Eastern European vacations, Eastern Europe’s Appeal, former Soviet Bloc, Gate 1 Travel, Iron Curtain, River Cruises

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