Setting Sail: Trafalgar takes to the rivers
Europe’s newest river cruise line is part of the renowned The Travel Corporation and perfect for the first time river cruiser. There’s a new name in cruising on Europe’s rivers - and it’s almost 80 years old. Trafalgar, known for...
Riviera Rose and the Douro River
Sailing the famed river aboard one of Riviera Travel’s newest ships blends Porto’s charm with wine, culture and relaxed luxury. Our adventure begins in the ancient Portuguese city of Porto, where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet the gentler waters...
Sailing the Fabled Nile
Egypt’s remarkable treasures and the allure of the Nile await you onboard AMALilia.AS WE EMERGED from the Tomb of Ramses III into the bright sunlight on a very hot, 30-degree day in Luxor, I paused to consider what our group...
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
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 Little-Known Facts about Africa's 'Big Five' Animals
'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
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...
