“You British? Been long time – where you go?”  The grizzled robed hawker fixes me with a gap-toothed grin as he enthusiastically proffers an armful of colourful pashminas before raising his hands in an elaborate flourish and crying “Welcome to Alaska”.  As we’re standing in the depths of the crowded bazaar in the southern Egyptian…

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Wellness plays a major part in holidays these days, with people seeking out relaxing retreats and leisure activities to keep us fit and healthy. River cruise lines are stepping up to this trend with a range of cruises and wellness-inspired activities to keep guests happy and pampered on-board. Which cruise lines have wellness facilities and...

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The Travel Corporation is a highly successful venture with more than 30 top brands, including the renowned Red Carnation Hotels and the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s nautical experience has created a new lodestar in luxury river cruising. Each vessel boasts...

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If our announcement about the christening of Uniworld’s newest ship, SS Joie de Vivre, had you dizzy with anticipation, then read on. Our very own Managing Director, James Cole, hopped on-board the ultra-luxury river cruise vessel for its maiden voyage from Paris. Here, he tells the story of his spectacular sailing. A launch worthy of...

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