We all know that most travellers flock to the other side of the world to lap up a Northern Hemisphere summer. But let’s not discount travelling between October through to March! Here are eight reasons why you should consider off season travel in the hopes that this might entice you […]
Author: Natalie King
A milestone for Globus as we celebrate 95 years of awe and wonder
If you didn’t know about the history of how the Globus family of brands came to be, we are here to share it with you as we celebrate turning 95 this year! Let’s rewind to 1928 and transport ourselves to Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Found on the border between Switzerland and […]
Storyteller Series: A cruise with character with Graham McTavish
It’s been awhile since we last wrote about our Avalon Waterways’ Storyteller river cruises, a series of engaging, celebrity-hosted cruises. So, we are thrilled to announce our latest one for 2024 – Kiltn’ It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish. Graham McTavish is not only […]
The Danube River and its ten extraordinary countries
As soon as someone mentions ‘Europe’ and ‘river’, most people instantly think of the Danube River. It has been immortalised in Johann Strauss II’s The Blue Danube Waltz, featured in many films, and is a historically important European river. The Danube flows through ten extraordinary countries, inviting you to explore […]
Five places to visit where history has been made in the Southern States of the USA
The Southern States are like nowhere else in the USA. This area is renowned for its Southern hospitality, deep musical roots, soul food and of course, plenty of historical moments. Read on for five places to visit where history has been made in the Southern States of the USA. 1. […]
How to spend a weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh holds a dear place in not just Scotland’s heart, but in Britain’s, too. Locals sometimes refer to it as Auld Reekie, Scottish for Old Smoky which is what people would see over the city from afar. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence in Scotland was the Palace of […]