Posts Tagged“River cruises”

A Guide to Visiting Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is known in Vietnam as Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh. This is the biggest city in Vietnam (and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia), as well as being its center of commerce. It is not, however, the capital, which is Hanoi. The city sits on the banks of the Saigon River, and most people still know it as Saigon, although it changed names in 1986. The city is truly unique, in as such that it has French empire architecture, Soviet housing blocks and modern commerce, including glitzy clubs and bars, flash hotels, fine restaurants and…

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European River Cruises Booming in Popularity

With airfares on the rise, a growing number of Brits are embarking on river cruises during their summer holidays. From the incredible scenery of the Douro to the rich history of the Danube, river cruises make it easy to soak in a destination without the hustle, bustle, and rapid pace of a traditional holiday. From comfort to culture, read on to learn why European river cruises are becoming the hottest new holiday trend.  1. River cruises deliver a personal experience When you hear the word ‘cruise’, what pops into your mind? For most people, it’s an image of gigantic cruise ships…

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Cruise Europe – Unpack Once!

The Rhine River flows  from the Swiss Alps through Germany and eventually flows into the North Sea coast in the Netherlands and is the twelfth longest river in Europe. There are many beautiful castles to see along the way, as well as many vineyards and cathedrals – all in beautiful settings. River cruises in Europe are a very easy way to see some magnificent scenery and get some great cultural and historical experiences. The Rhine river cruises are not the only options, there are also choices like the Danube river cruise, French cruises or one that takes you through to…

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