Splendour in the Heart of Provence

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE springtime in Provence, where vibrant bougainvillea explodes over wrought iron balconies, and the mistral winds usher in fresh air and clear skies.I have come to the marvellous Provençal town of Avignon to embark on the AmaKristina, a...

Vienna's New Rooftop Bars

About Vienna

Austria’s capital city is famous as a cradle of classical music and high culture, for its skyline shaped by Hapsburg palaces, the Opera House and city symbol Giant Ferris Wheel, for tastes and experiences like chocolate/apricot Sacher Torte and coffee...

The Mysteries of The Nile: A Cruise Along the Epic Nile Through Egypt is the Best Way to Explore this Ancient Land in full Agatha Christie Style

WHAT WE REALLY NEED HERE, I am thinking, is a good, old-fashioned murder. I am lounging in a shaded area on the Sanctuary Sunboat III sundeck, a cold Sakara Gold in hand, and my favourite Agatha Christie mystery open on...

Cruising Canada: Thousand Islands – Set Amidst the Splendour of the St. Lawrence River, A Voyage Here is a Journey of Discovery

IN SOME WAYS, it’s a world hidden from millions, skirted and passed by multitudes of drivers every single day, a place of blue water and little islands and tiny straits and tucked-away homes. And, of course, the occasional castle. Every...

A River Less Travelled with Avalon Waterways

Vanessa has returned from an Avalon Waterways trip sailing along the Moselle River, which runs through the Mosel Valley and is considered to be the best place for Riesling in the world, and here are her impressions: The Moselle river, with...

5 Tips to Make a Cruise the Perfect Family Vacation

If you're trying to come up with the perfect family vacation for the holidays, time to think about cruising.Whether you are new to cruising or a seasoned sailing family, here are 5 tips to ensure every member of the family...

5 Little-Known Facts about Africa's 'Big Five' Animals

About Africa

'Safari'. It's a Swahili word simply meaning 'journey'. But for travel lovers, the word 'safari' ignites our imaginations of exploring vast Sub-Saharan landscapes and encountering majestic creatures in their natural environment .Africa's 'Big Five' list dates from a time when human/animal encounters...

Video: Meet the Wine Maker in the 'Tuscany of Austria' on the Danube

About Krems

There's a magical stretch of the Danube river that some call the 'Tuscany of Austria'.Hills rise in the mist above the Wachau valley, and for 25 miles between fairy tale towns of ornate, pastel colored historic buildings, wineries line the...

The Pride and Passion of AmaWaterways

Not all river cruises are created equal and it’s important to understand the subtleties, inclusions and differences of each. Some are stand-outs in many ways, and it’s fascinating to see how AmaWaterways has grown and changed over the last 10...

Moments to Remember on Uniworld`s Joie de Vivre

The latest ship from one of river cruising’s most luxurious lines, the Joie de Vivre offers a truly all-inclusive experience in an ambience of exquisite décor and sublime service With the Champagne on ice, the linens freshly ironed and the...