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Festivals to enjoy on a river cruise
River cruises are a great way to experience a number of cities you can’t travel to easily on a cruise ship voyage and a number of these cities and indeed, sometimes the rivers on which they are situated, play host to a number of special events, which it’s often possible to experience as part of […]
Enjoy Emerald for less in 2014
If you’re a regular reader of these blog posts, you’ll probably already know about some of the outstanding features available on Emerald Waterways’ state-of-the-art vessels. Operating the newest fleet to sail the rivers of Europe, Emerald Waterways offers amazing guest-to-staff ratios, fantastic service and a host of innovations. Whether you are a seasoned river cruiser […]
Explore the rivers of the world with RiverVoyages.com
The rivers of the world are yours to discover with RiverVoyages.com, from the mighty waterways that cut through central Europe to the scenic tributaries of Southeast Asia. A river voyage opens up a plethora of possibilities, offering the chance to explore exciting destinations and fascinating riverside ports from the comfort of your sleek river cruise […]
Alternative sightseeing on a Cologne river cruise
A Cologne river cruise gives you the perfect way to see this fantastic city, famed for its cathedral and its classical style. But you’ll also find great big slabs of straight-lined, brightly-coloured modernity here too, and a cultural heritage that goes way beyond medieval history and the Second World War. So what’s on offer if […]
A fine Christmas market cruise
We’ve posted a blog recently about the Christmas markets, and how enchanting they are across Europe. I wasn’t sure I’d really stressed enough quite how good they are, so I thought I’d take you through a typical itinerary. It’s not too late to book this year, so if you’re umming and ahhing, this might help […]
Exploring castles by river – part 1
If you’re anything like me, your holidays around the UK typically involve a castle visit or three. Admittedly, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to medieval fortifications in the British Isles, but the issue of wherabouts I’d go when I ran out of castles to see on our own shores got me thinking and […]
Facts (and fiction) about Germany
A lot of river cruises are centered around Germany. It’s a country well-known for having major rivers passing through the lands, including the Rhine, the Danube and the Elbe. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of top facts about the nation, some of which you might find useful on a river cruise, […]
Poetry in motion as Riviera Travel’s MS William Shakespeare announced
Luxury river cruise operator Riviera Travel has just announced the newest addition to its fleet, the five-star MS William Shakespeare. Due to launch in April 2014, the state-of-the-art vessel has been designed to exact specifications and features a number of ground-breaking innovations, including fully sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors in cabins, sound-absorbent paint on the restaurant’s […]
A great day out at the Cologne Cathedral
There’s a lot of history in Germany, from ancient settlements through to the events of both the World Wars. So you know that whatever qualifies as the most visited landmark in the whole country has to be worthy of your attention. And that distinction goes to the Cologne Cathedral – the Kolner Dom – making […]