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Avalon Unwraps Seasonal Sailing Space for 2025

Avalon Unwraps Seasonal Sailing Space for 2025

Channel the Flannel: Avalon Unwraps Seasonal Sailing Space for 2025Limited Availability Remains for Harvest, Off-Season & Christmastime CruisesAvalon Waterways is inviting travellers to turn down the heat and turn up the charm with its Cozy Cruise Collection – cool getaways...

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IN CONVERSATION

IN CONVERSATION

Could Riverside Collection be the new standard in luxury river cruising? With exquisitely designed ships, award-winning dining, and personalized itineraries, they promise an unforgettable voyage on Europe's most scenic rivers. Join me as I speak with Jennifer Halboth, CEO of...

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TURKISH DELIGHT

TURKISH DELIGHT

Turkey’s Turquoise coast yields simple pleasuresCOURTESY SCIC SAILINGCOURTESY SCIC SAILINGTHE LAST THING you want to hear on a sailing cruise is: 'there's not enough wind'. And the second last thing is: 'there's too much wind!'So, when I meet a girlfriend...

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The Metcalfe

The Metcalfe

A capital experienceWhether it's business or leisure that takes you to Ottawa, a stay at the 4-star Metcalfe Hotel will position you in the heart of downtown within a short walk of the Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, and National Art...

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Intimate Yachting Explorations

Intimate Yachting Explorations

Discover the allure of yacht-style cruising with Atlas Ocean Voyages, where intimate journeys meet luxury and exploration. Our recent voyage from Malaga, Spain to the Canary Islands was a tapestry of charming ports and cultural immersion. From the majestic Madeira...

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Canada’s Castle in the Rockies

Canada’s Castle in the Rockies

Better with age Banff wouldn't be Banff without the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The iconic castle towers above the town, overlooks the Spray and Bow Rivers, perches amongst awe-inspiring mountain peaks, and resides in the hearts of millions of castle-lovers...

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COASTAL CHRONICLES

COASTAL CHRONICLES

Taking it slow in Eastern Spain AFTER YEARS OF both frenetic and leisurely travel, I've learned that a slow pace is the fastest route to a peaceful mind. My first-ever trip to Spain in 1989 was part of a mad-dash Eurail...

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The Aria Hotel, Budapest

The Aria Hotel, Budapest

An interlude in BudapestAs you enter the calm, musically-inspired and delightful haven of the boutique Aria Hotel, in in central Budapest, close to St Stephen's Basilica and the pedestrian shopping streets, you must prepare to be charmed.The Aria is well-named...

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A Laurentian Spring

A Laurentian Spring

The sweet case for indulgenceThere's a special sweetness to March in the Laurentians. Snow is still deep and white on the ski hills, but the afternoon warmth turns hard-packed slopes to soft corn, and days end with skiers sitting at...

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Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona

Luxury and superb service define this exquisite hotelThe luxurious Arts Hotel has long been known as one of Barcelona's finest, offering service with genuine care, a gorgeous atmosphere and excellent eating and drinking choices. Fresh flowers and glorious art punctuate...

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Lets Holiday!

Lets Holiday!

Welcome Aboard the MSC World America! As this dazzling new ship made its grand entrance in Miami, I was there to witness a celebration like no other. From breathtaking performances to innovative features, this vessel promises an unforgettable holiday. Curious...

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