At A Glance
On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
And now, we're excited to include Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis as part of your cruise experience.
“Good and Good for You Living began as a health and wellness initiative based on my weight loss journey. I have lost 65 pounds and have maintained it for over 3 years. Through this experience, I came to understand that it's not just about losing weight, but about gaining health. My strategy is this: if the choices that are good for you outweigh the ones that are not, you will be more successful in achieving your goals and becoming the person you aspire to be. This approach applies to the health of our mind, body, and spirit. You Can Do It.”
— Virginia Willis
Chef Virginia’s philosophy adds a unique wellness dimension to your travel experience, helping you savor every moment—mindfully and deliciously.
Itinerary is subject to change.
On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
And now, we're excited to include Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis as part of your cruise experience.
“Good and Good for You Living began as a health and wellness initiative based on my weight loss journey. I have lost 65 pounds and have maintained it for over 3 years. Through this experience, I came to understand that it's not just about losing weight, but about gaining health. My strategy is this: if the choices that are good for you outweigh the ones that are not, you will be more successful in achieving your goals and becoming the person you aspire to be. This approach applies to the health of our mind, body, and spirit. You Can Do It.”
— Virginia Willis
Chef Virginia’s philosophy adds a unique wellness dimension to your travel experience, helping you savor every moment—mindfully and deliciously.
Itinerary is subject to change.
About Virginia Willis
Georgia-born French-trained chef Virginia Willis has foraged for berries in the Alaskan wilderness, harvested capers in the shadow of a smoldering volcano in Sicily, and executed the food styling for a Super Bowl commercial seen by over 160 million people.
Virginia lost 65 pounds and has kept it off for over 4 years. Her health journey has been documented in Eating Well, as a cover story for Woman’s World, Allrecipes, AARP, as well as the Rachel Ray Show.
She has embraced her new outlook on life and has become a cheerleader for those wanting to make their life changes, “If a French-trained Southern chef can do it, you can, too!”
As a result of her health journey, she founded Good and Good for You™, a lifestyle brand that shares health and wellness strategies through digital channels, print media, and public speaking. Her column “Good and Good for You™,” featuring reliable, healthy, and delicious recipes, runs bi-weekly in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
In addition, she offers a weekly newsletter, “Good and Good for You Living,” featuring healthy recipes, best-life living tips, self-care techniques, and ideas and inspiration. It’s the science-backed tools, encouragement, and support to empower folks to live a better life.
Her cookbooks include the revised and updated Bon Appétit, Y’all (UGA Press October 2024); Fresh Start; Secrets of the Southern Table, Lighten Up, Y’all, Basic to Brilliant, Y’all, Okra, and Grits.
She is the former TV kitchen director for Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay, and Nathalie Dupree; has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants; and traveled the world producing food stories – from making cheese in California to escargot farming in France. She has appeared on Alex vs America, The Rachel Ray Show, Food Network’s Chopped, CBS This Morning, Fox Family and Friends, Martha Stewart Living, and as a judge on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
Virginia has also been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, People Magazine, Eater, and Food52. She has contributed to Eating Well, Garden & Gun, Bon Appétit, and more. The Chicago Tribune praised her as one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know.”
Fans love her down-to-earth attitude and approachable spirit. Learn more about Virginia and Good and Good for You, her real-life approach to health and wellness for mind, body, and spirit at www.virginiawillis.com
Georgia-born French-trained chef Virginia Willis has foraged for berries in the Alaskan wilderness, harvested capers in the shadow of a smoldering volcano in Sicily, and executed the food styling for a Super Bowl commercial seen by over 160 million people.
Virginia lost 65 pounds and has kept it off for over 4 years. Her health journey has been documented in Eating Well, as a cover story for Woman’s World, Allrecipes, AARP, as well as the Rachel Ray Show.
She has embraced her new outlook on life and has become a cheerleader for those wanting to make their life changes, “If a French-trained Southern chef can do it, you can, too!”
As a result of her health journey, she founded Good and Good for You™, a lifestyle brand that shares health and wellness strategies through digital channels, print media, and public speaking. Her column “Good and Good for You™,” featuring reliable, healthy, and delicious recipes, runs bi-weekly in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
In addition, she offers a weekly newsletter, “Good and Good for You Living,” featuring healthy recipes, best-life living tips, self-care techniques, and ideas and inspiration. It’s the science-backed tools, encouragement, and support to empower folks to live a better life.
Her cookbooks include the revised and updated Bon Appétit, Y’all (UGA Press October 2024); Fresh Start; Secrets of the Southern Table, Lighten Up, Y’all, Basic to Brilliant, Y’all, Okra, and Grits.
She is the former TV kitchen director for Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay, and Nathalie Dupree; has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants; and traveled the world producing food stories – from making cheese in California to escargot farming in France. She has appeared on Alex vs America, The Rachel Ray Show, Food Network’s Chopped, CBS This Morning, Fox Family and Friends, Martha Stewart Living, and as a judge on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
Virginia has also been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, People Magazine, Eater, and Food52. She has contributed to Eating Well, Garden & Gun, Bon Appétit, and more. The Chicago Tribune praised her as one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know.”
Fans love her down-to-earth attitude and approachable spirit. Learn more about Virginia and Good and Good for You, her real-life approach to health and wellness for mind, body, and spirit at www.virginiawillis.com
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*On rare occasions, this itinerary may change.
Cancellation Policy: For group departures you may cancel 125 days or more before departure and receive a full refund minus a $200 per person cancellation charge. If you cancel between 124-95 days in advance, there is a $400 cancellation fee. For cancellations between 94-65 days prior to departure the penalty is 35% of the cruise price, between 64-35 days the penalty is 50% of the cruise price and less than 34 days prior to departure the penalty is 100% of cruise price.
