Marlene Sackheim
RIVER CRUISING
One of the most wonderful travel experiences I have ever enjoyed was taking my 11-year-old granddaughter Katie on a Tauk River Cruise on the Danube. Many people say kids can't handle river cruising, but I disagree. We had nonstop fun aboard a small, safe, beautiful boat. Shore excursions included biking, an Amusement Park and horse and carriage ride in Vienna and we actually swam in the Danube! It was a bonding experience neither she nor I will ever forget.
Another wonderful trip I arranged was a Uniworld cruise for a family with five kids, ages 10-15 from Basel to Amsterdam. It included a Jewish Heritage component and enriching cultural experiences. They all absolutely loved it! You don't have to be joined at the hip every minute; everyone can do their own thing, pick and choose activities; enjoy shore excursions and then all come together for a beautiful family dinner. The food was terrific.
ICONS OF EUROPE
Families adore the great European Cities. I enjoy arranging stimulating itineraries and VIP hotel stays and tours.
I have sent clients to Barcelona, where I love the Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Arts, El Palace and the Neri.
Amsterdam is another terrific destinations for families, where my favorite hotel is the Conservatorium.