Luxury Europe & River Cruise Travel Agent

Making Family Memories!

Hi, I'm Nancy Uehran, founder of NU Discoveries, LLC, a luxury Europe and river cruise specialist based in Waukee, Iowa, near Des Moines, serving clients nationwide. I design luxury European vacations and river cruises for couples, groups and families. I also plan trips to Alaska, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand. I'm affiliated with Nexion Travel Group and Travel Leaders Network, and I bring more than 20 years of hands-on travel planning experience to every journey.

What brought me here:
Family vacations were the heartbeat of our home. The road trips, the first look at a new place, the stories we still retell at the dinner table: those trips shaped our family. Living in Germany for four years widened my world even more. I learned to get around Europe like a local, from train connections to village markets to the rhythm of daily life. Along the way I've explored more than 40 U.S. states and traveled throughout Europe.

For over two decades I planned corporate, group, wedding and family travel. I was the person everyone turned to when the details mattered. When I retired and became an empty nester, turning that passion into a career was the natural next step. Now, with three grandchildren, I'm more convinced than ever that travel is one of the best gifts we can give the people we love.

What drives me:
The best trips aren't measured in miles. They're measured in memories. I handle every detail so you can be fully present for the moments that matter: a toast at sunset in Paris, a grandchild's first castle, a quiet morning cruising the Danube.

Why clients trust me:

• 20+ years of real planning experience with couples, groups, families and corporate travel
• Firsthand knowledge of Europe from living in Germany for four years, not just from brochures
• Specialist certifications: Globus including Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Avanti Destinations, Delta Vacations, Holland America Line and Hawaii Destination Specialist
• The backing of Nexion Travel Group and Travel Leaders Network, which gives me industry resources, supplier relationships and added value for my clients
• A focus on luxury travel, with thoughtful touches, trusted partners and seamless logistics
• You work directly with me from the first idea until you're safely home
• Honest advice about what's worth it, what isn't and what fits your style and budget
• I advocate for you when plans change. Delays, cancellations and last-minute questions all come to me: before, during and after your trip.

What I do best:
I create luxury Europe and river cruise experiences that feel effortless:

• AmaWaterways river cruises on Europe's great rivers, paired with pre- and post-cruise hotel stays
• Luxury European vacations and escorted Globus tours for couples celebrating honeymoons, anniversaries and milestones
• Independent, customized European trips through Avanti Destinations
• Multigenerational family trips where grandparents, parents and kids all find something they love
• Small group and friends' travel that's organized, relaxed and memorable

Destinations I plan:

• Europe, with a special love for Germany, Italy, France, England, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Spain, Austria & Switzerland
• European river cruises, including luxury river cruises
• Alaska cruises and cruisetours with Holland America Line
• Hawaii vacations, including island-hopping
• Australia and New Zealand

Let's plan your next journey:
Whether you're dreaming of a romantic river cruise, a luxury European escape, an Alaska adventure with the family or the trip of a lifetime to Australia and New Zealand, I'd love to help you plan something truly special. Reach out today and let's start creating memories that last a lifetime.