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Friday 16 february 2024

Our ‘workcation’ in Spain

This past January, we took a workcation to the warmth of Spain, a welcome change from the Dutch winter.

Beyond the cruises you see, there's a world of tasks behind the scenes like writing travel guides, answering queries, and arranging excursions. We drove 2250 kilometers to South Spain, Sacha, our faithful dog, in tow, since flying wasn't an option for her.

During our time in Spain, we focused on enhancing the experiences for Merlijn's voyages. Weekends, however, were for exploring; we hiked through Andalusia's mountains, Sacha bravely joined us, albeit needing a little help at times. Our visits to various local spots revealed breathtaking scenes, making us wish Merlijn could cruise throug Spain.

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27 october 2024

We can\'t say enough positives about our recent experience aboard the Merlijn. Coen, Cristina and the entire crew were phenomenal. They provided a perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Our guide was amazing as she was faced with some minor hiccups such as detours and closures along some of our biking routes. The cabins were updated (bathroom) and clean. Cristina\'s meals were excellent and she is such an amazing chef. We both appreciated the bikes that were easy to use and comfortable to ride. We would absolutely do this cruise again and highly recommend Merlijn.