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Splendour in the Heart of Provence

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...

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Uncovering the Secrets of the Douro

Uncovering the Secrets of the Douro

LAST SUMMER, two weeks after we received our second COVID-19 vaccinations, Emerald Waterways announced that Emerald Radiance would return to sailing Portugal’s Douro River. Travel Karma! We were yearning to travel and an Emerald cruise in Portugal had oodles of appeal....

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Vienna's New Rooftop Bars

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...

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A River Less Travelled with Avalon Waterways

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...

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

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...

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The Pride and Passion of AmaWaterways

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...

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Moments to Remember on Uniworld`s Joie de Vivre

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...

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