An atmospheric Mississippi paddlewheeler is a wonderful way to sail along ‘Ol Man River “I’m a storyteller not a historian,” explains Jim Williams as we settle down to listen to the first of his talks. […]
Caimans and shamans are all part of an amazing adventure in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest Our watery path is faintly lit by stars as the small safari boat creeps forward beneath the inky […]
The famous Blue Danube is a river of two halves when you reach the wild landscapes of the lesser-known Delta It might only be 8:00am but waiters are handing out glasses of fizz on the […]
Fanciful sights and fairy-tales are all part of a unique French River Cruise on a modern-day paddle ship, the Loire Princesse I have a distinct feeling of deja vu as we walk towards the towering […]
The former royal barge that carried The Queen along the Thames now provides a unique way to discover the Douro There are probably very few, if any, occasions in life when you can say you’ve […]
From Russia with love – reflections on a Vodohod cruise from Moscow to Saint Petersburg Little Alexander – kitted out with a jaunty captain’s cap – was already producing a mini mastryoshka masterpiece as I […]
As holidays go, cruising has a unique dynamic. There’s no need to think about carting your luggage around or trying to figure out foreign public transport timetables, for everything you need is on the ship […]
A-ROSA River Cruises christens its newest ship in Porto A-ROSA River Cruises has christened its newest ship, A-ROSA Alva, in Porto. The 126-passenger vessel is the 12th in the fleet and marks the line’s debut […]
New short itineraries for travellers wanting to ‘dip their toes’ into river cruising are among a series of innovations being introduced by Avalon Waterways. Traditionally, most river cruises start at eight days – aside from […]
Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]
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