Matt Wolfe
Sips & Trips Radio
Sips & Trips Radio is where luxury travel meets real stories. Join Matt and Carol Wolfe of High Park Travel Agency, a local Asheville/Hendersonville Travel Agency as they share insider tips, destination highlights, and personal experiences from river and ocean cruises across Europe and beyond. Each episode explores new places, people, and ways to travel well — from sipping wine along the Rhine to discovering hidden gems in the Mediterranean. Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or ready to book, we put the fun in travel. Contact Matt & Carol in Asheville, NC, local travel agents near you.
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The Art of the Suite: Selecting Your Sanctuary at Sea 03.03.2026 23:25
Matt Wolfe , has three degrees. Graduate of St. Pete Junior College, A.A. Mass Communications, B.F.A. University of S. Florida, Art & Photography, Therapist A.S., Walter’s State. Carol Birkner , holds a B.S. East TN State, as an educator, IT technology specialist. We are members of Coastline Travel Group, Virtuoso Consortia, CLIA cruise membership . World Travelers. We are Certified Travel Spe...
🇭🇺 Heroes, History, and Hungarian Hot Spots: Day 7 in Budapest 27.11.2025 13:01
https://www.highparktravel.com/blog Matt Wolfe , has three degrees. Graduate of St. Pete Junior College, A.A. Mass Communications, B.F.A. University of S. Florida, Art & Photography, Therapist A.S., Walter’s State. Carol Birkner , holds a B.S. East TN State, as an educator, IT technology specialist. We are members of Coastline Travel Group, Virtuoso Consortia, CLIA cruise membership . World Tr...
🚴 Palaces, Pedals & Pastries: Biking Vienna and Slovakian Hot Chocolate (Days 5-6) 25.11.2025 9:44
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Vienna The AMALea arrived in Vienna early in the morning in the midst of clearing fog on Day 5. With a full day and evening planned in the city of Johan Strauss, known for great composers, beautiful architecture, and museums I was particularly excited for this day. Once again we had chosen a bike tour to see the city, the most active of all levels offered by AMA. T...
Culture, Castles & Countryside: Danube Cruise Adventures in Days 3–4 21.11.2025 10:29
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Traveling from west to east on the Danube our next two ports, city centers were Linz followed by Durnstein both in Austria. Again with AMA we had many options of places to visit. For example, in the city of Linz we had the following options: Day tours of either Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, both via motor coach followed by a gentle walking tour with 3 hours of free tim...
From Bavarian Beer Halls of Munich to the Blue Danube Cruise (Days 1 & 2) 21.11.2025 11:09
https://www.highparktravel.com/blog/from-bavarian-beer-halls-to-the-blue-danube-days-1-amp-2 Despite the usual fatigue from a red eye flight we went to explore the town with a lunch stop at Hofbräuhaus to listen to live polka band performance, sample the beer, and have traditional german food. The two other couples, Carol’s parents and aunt/uncle are non drinkers they did enjoy the festive atmosph...
A First Look at Our Upcoming Danube River Voyage – November 1 20.11.2025 13:15
https://www.highparktravel.com/blog/ibc6szvglh3dir261amcthsix3hbt0 The provided text is an excerpt from a travel blog by High Park Travel detailing the upcoming "Romantic Danube" river cruise itinerary with AMAWaterways , set for November 1. It provides biographical information on the authors and certified travel specialists, Matt Wolfe and Carol Birkner , and highlights their profes...
Essential First-Time Cruiser Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Set Sail 24.10.2025 11:53
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Matt Wolfe , has three degrees. Graduate of St. Pete Junior College, A.A. Mass Communications, B.F.A. University of S. Florida, Art & Photography, Therapist A.S., Walter’s State. Carol Birkner , holds a B.S. East TN State, as an educator, IT technology specialist. We are members of Coastline Travel Group, Virtuoso Consortia, CLIA cruise membership . World Travel...
Sail Into Asia: The Effortless Way to Explore the East for the First Time 23.10.2025 11:59
https://www.highparktravel.com/ The Asia Dilemma, Solved Planning a multi-country Asian itinerary independently requires orchestrating countless details: Navigating visa requirements for multiple countries Booking internal flights between distant cities Researching accommodations across varying standards Arranging transportation with language barriers Packing and unpacking as you move between dest...
Expedition vs. Mass Market Ocean Cruises: Charting the Differences 21.10.2025 11:44
Matt & Carol are your go to travel agents in Asheville and beyond. Certified River Cruise specialists for Viking, AMAWaterways, and Seabourn. Members of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association. Use their knowledge and expertise to find the right vacation for you. All types of Cruises sailing 7 continents, all the rivers in Europe & Asia, and includes our best sellers- Alaska and the D...
Rediscovering Slow Travel on Europe's Rivers 20.10.2025 9:51
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Remember when travel meant savoring every moment? When the journey itself was just as enchanting as the destination? We're here to reintroduce you to that magical concept through an unexpected lens: river cruising. Rediscovering Slow Travel on Europe's Rivers You might be skeptical. "Slow travel on a cruise?" But imagine this: You're stretche...
Set Sail Together: Why Your Group's Next Adventure Belongs at Sea 20.10.2025 14:04
https://www.highparktravel.com/ High Park Travel LLC based in Asheville/Hendersonville, NC are local travel advisors who help clients discover and learn about the world. A cruise vacation is the perfect choice for your next group getaway, and I’m going to convince you. After many years of planning group trips of all kinds, I can tell you with absolute certainty: cruising is the secret to stress-f...
Luxury Cruising: The Ultimate Foodie's Guide 20.10.2025 15:03
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Asheville Travel Agents Discuss important information about Luxury Cruising for Asheville and Hendersonville clients to learn about the pros of ocean cruising. Forget everything you thought you knew about cruise dining. Today's luxury cruise ships aren't just floating resorts – they're floating epicurean empires where Michelin-starred chefs create magic,...
Cruises: Hidden Cost or Hidden Value? 18.10.2025 10:30
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Have you ever returned from a "budget-friendly" vacation only to find your credit card bill was anything but friendly? A client recently shared their shock at spending over $3,000 in extras on their "affordable" cruise – from specialty dining fees to shore excursions, drinks, and gratuities. That's when I knew it was time to share cruising&...
Europe's Hidden Harbor Gems: Small Ship Access 17.10.2025 17:11
https://www.highparktravel.com/ Europe's Hidden Harbor Gems: Small Ship Access Picture yourself stepping off your ship directly into a medieval village where locals still gather at the morning market, or anchoring in a pristine bay that larger ships simply can't access. This is the advantage of choosing an expedition or small-ship cruise that specializes in these hidden harbors. Korčula, C...
"We Only 18 Have Summers": The Vacation Paradox 14.10.2025 11:06
https://www.highparktravel.com/ "We only have 18 summers with our children before they're grown." Do you ever find yourself looking at your children, wondering where the time has gone? That toddler who once needed your hand to steady every step is now racing ahead, their independence growing by the day. Those precious childhood years—the ones everyone warned would "go by in a fl...
The Secret Life of Small Ships: Why Intimate Cruising Could Be Your Next Great Adventure 14.10.2025 14:42
https://highparktravel.com Have you ever found yourself saying "I'm not a cruise person"? If you're picturing massive ships with water slides and thousands of passengers, I'd like to introduce you to cruising's best-kept secret: the intimate world of small ship cruising. Forget everything you know about cruise ships - these boutique floating hotels are rewriting the rules of ocean travel. Small Sh...
The Ultimate Multi-Generation Vacation Guide: Why Cruising Is Your Family's Secret Weapon 12.10.2025 14:47
Why Cruising Is Your Family's Secret Weapon. The Ultimate Multi-Generation Vacation Guide: Why Cruising Is Your Family's Secret Weapon Sound familiar? Then I discovered what savvy family planners have known for years: cruising is the ultimate hack for multi-generational travel. Here's why your next family gathering belongs at sea. Let's be honest – planning a trip for multiple generations feels li...
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