The beginning of Advent is a magical time across Europe when Christmas markets overflow with Yuletide cheer. Many of the festive traditions we celebrate in Britain can be traced back to the famous Christkindlmarkts which sprang up in German-speaking towns as well as other regions of the former Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages....
When can you visit the Christmas markets on a river cruise? Christmas markets in Europe tend to start mid-November and stay open until the end of December, with some closing just before Christmas day. They are the perfect place to enjoy a Christmas river cruise, while still experiencing the ports along the way. Popular Christmas...
Exploring the world during the New Year on a river cruise? Why not look out for these top New Year's Eve celebrations to truly light-up your celebrations and finish the year with a bang! Paris, France The Eiffel Tower is a monumental landmark to visit during a river cruise along the Seine and a must-see...
From ancient burial grounds to blood-red banks, there is no shortage of unsettling places to visit when following the natural waterways and rivers of the world. On the eve of Halloween, take a look at this selection of some of the world’s spookiest rivers, and the hair-raising hot-spots you can visit for a perfectly petrifying...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.