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River Cruises from Budapest – Perfect Voyages for First-Timers
Cruises Editor
It might surprise you to know that some 45 of the world’s rivers can be cruised. So much choice can be confusing for novices, but there are some very good reasons why a cruise from Budapest should be top of your list.
1. Choices
The Budapest-Amsterdam run takes you along the Danube River, Main-Danube [...]
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Cruising Hawaii with the Family on Pride of America
Ask anyone who’s been to Hawaii which of the islands they like the most, and you’ll get a different answer every time. Fortunately, cruising the islands is a great way to eliminate the need to decide between which to experience. After all, why choose between a heli-flight over an active volcano, snorkelling with ancient turtles [...]
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River Cruising in Asia – Discover the Next Big Thing
Been there, done that when it comes to river cruises in Europe? Welcome to the new frontier, because river cruising in Asia is booming, and next year will provide an ever-increasing choice of new ships and new itineraries. Here’s what to look out for on Asia’s four big rivers in 2016.
Mekong River, Vietnam-Cambodia
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Discover the Rhine and Moselle on an APT River Cruise
Stretching from Amsterdam to Basel, the remarkable Rhine is not only one of the longest and most important waterways in Europe, but also a top “bucket list” river cruise for many travellers. It is famous for many things; the dramatic Rhine Gorge, hillside vineyards, an impressive line-up of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the cities of [...]
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White Wonderland: The Best Antarctic Cruises
Small ship, adventure and expedition cruising are gaining enormous popularity with travellers who may have never before considered “edgy” travel to far-off places. Many first-time adventurers will have their debut experience in Antarctica, departing the southernmost port in the world, Ushuaia, at the bottom of Argentina. Once the domain of ice-encrusted explorers like Shackleton and [...]
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The Best of Family-Friendly Cruising in Hawaii
When Mark Twain cruised among Hawaii’s islands in 1866, he described them as the “loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean”. The reporter, who would become one of the world’s most celebrated authors, was travelling aboard a coal-powered steamer. These days, you can follow in Twain’s wake surrounded by comfort and luxury.
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7 Extraordinary European River Cruises
Europe is the heartland of river cruising, and more cruises than ever are exploring its passing castles, vineyards, venerable villages and contemporary cities. As European river cruises become more popular, here are seven great ways to traverse the old continent.
APT’s 15-day Magnificent Europe
Amsterdam to Budapest is Europe’s top river-cruise route, taking you [...]
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Five of the Best River Cruises in France
Good news for those with a love of fine good, great wine, glorious countryside and towns packed with history: France has seen a huge increase in the choice of river-cruise itineraries over the past few years. You can now explore six waterways in three very different regions. Here are our top five river cruises in [...]
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Caribbean Cruises from Miami – Four of the Best
Cruise ships are a fixture on the horizon in the Caribbean – the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (including the West Indies) and the surrounding coasts. And while empty stretches of white sandy beaches and verdant rainforests can be found in many temperate zones around the world, it’s the rich and colourful [...]
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Five Amazing Alaskan Cruises
Alaska is on most travellers’ bucket lists and cruising is the best way to take in its vast, magnificent wilderness areas. Most major cruise lines sail two main itineraries: seven-night round-trip voyages from Vancouver or Seattle through the spectacular Inside Passage, and seven-night one-way voyages through the Gulf of Alaska that sail from Vancouver or [...]
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