Wine is king in the Douro Valley(3)

Yet, even as charming as Salamanca is, a cruise on the Douro River is more about discovering one the most unspoiled regions in all of Europe and enjoying the delightful fruits of the season. Special pricing for the remaining October sailings on the Douro Queen begin at $2,999 and there are no single supplement charges being levied.

If you can't make grape harvesting this year, then let's book the Douro Spirit for 2011. The Spirit is a brand new ship, and, if you book her before Oct. 31, you can save up to $600 on your cabin. Call or email me for a free brochure to tell you all about this extraordinary adventure.

Why not do something really different and get together with family and friends and go enjoy wine tasting in Portugal. After all, their grapes are some of the best in the world, and, now, with the addition of these nice new river boats, the Douro River Cruise experience seems just ripe for the picking.