River cruises have advanced wonderfully over the years, trading old and tired décor for intriguing destinations and luxurious staterooms. Modern ships now include on-board amenities such as spas, in-suite butlers and Wi-Fi, meaning you can indulge while sailing to several destinations, enjoying a new port almost every day. Here are ten reasons to book a...

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Post updated: 07/03/2019 When you think of wildlife-spotting holidays, ocean cruises are more likely to spring to mind than river cruises. But destinations like Alaska and the Galapagos Islands aren’t the only places where you can spot unforgettable wildlife. Here are five animals you could spot on your next river cruise. 1. Hippo Hippos are...

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The scenery on the Douro is second to none. With mountainous landscapes and lush pastures set along the meandering river, it is a warm-spirited, blue-sky backdrop for a wandering journey: beginning in Spain and ending in Portugal. Trickling into tranquillity   Initially rising in Sierra de Urbion, the Douro awakens from its Spanish siesta to...

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