These are some of the highlights to try as the weather warms up on deck… Women only Where: South of France Whether it’s the appeal of a safe space or the opportunity to meet more like-minded people, ...

Riviera Travel has launched the Riviera Rose, its newest river cruise ship, with a maiden voyage on Portugal’s Douro River.

Snaking almost 1,800 miles from its source in Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea in Romania, the Danube is best explored slowly. Cruises, the most popular option, provide up-close encounters with ...

European Waterways, the British luxury hotel barge cruising specialist, has announced a selection of new and returning ...

AmaWaterways can deliver it to you with its fall and winter cruise itineraries across Europe's rivers, from the Douro to the Danube. You might be surprised to learn that cooler temperatures don't stop ...

Why not extend the river cruise season and start earlier to give vacationers access to the best of the Danube and the Rhine during a quieter time of year? I wanted to see for myself if a February ...

I was already at the airport gate, for my river adventure exploring the Andalusia region of southern Spain. I had picked the break, with French operator CroisiEurope Cruises, because I could enjoy ...

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Graz, Austria’s second largest city, has a pleasant historic quarter on the banks of the River Mur and is a good starting point for a Central European adventure, thanks to good onward ...

Newsweek's map below illustrates where the protests against Putin's allies are occurring in Europe. Newsweek reached out to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs via email for comment.

Viking has celebrated the start of its 2025 European river season as its ... and fado singing, and cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site.

and fado singing is enjoyed as guests cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. The journey includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a ...