Stretching far across the vast country, Australia has many hotspots where vines grow in abundance to produce a spectacular number of wine varietals. Sip on a crisp Chardonnay or relax with a scintillating Shiraz – whatever your preference, an Australian vineyard will be sure to deliver. Whether you’re after a long lunch in the sunshine, or a […]
Seeing as we’re deep in the middle of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, now’s the time we begin to gather for a mid-winter Christmas with friends and family. Which leads us to start dreaming about a picture-perfect white Christmas, often the case for our Northern Hemisphere friends where winters are a […]
With rich forests, coastal waters, formidable mountains and magnificent lakes, Canada’s wondrous outdoors is home sweet home for approximately over 80,000 classified species of wildlife! With over half of Canada’s landscape (fairly) free of human development, it comes as no surprise that there is such a range of biodiversity. While the moose or beaver are famous in Canada, there are many […]
The Deep South of the U.S. spans from Texas, the ‘Lone Star State’, and stretches to the east up to Virginia, the ‘Mother of States’. As one of the most racially diverse areas in the country, you’ll find many Africans, Native Americans and Europeans have made it their home. The best part is the melting pot of cultures and history, complete with […]
In this last blog about Avalon Waterways’ Storyteller Series sailings, we delve into the Romantic Rhine. From the German Black Forest of fairy tales to the historic canals of Amsterdam, be inspired by the castle-lined backdrops, quaint towns, and panoramic views that follow you wherever you go! Our Romantic Rhine river cruise is so popular that […]
The beauty of spring is how it marks fresh, new beginnings. Flowers that have been quietly biding their time during winter are finally able to stretch their green shoots and bloom with pops of colour everywhere. Many-a baby animal is born, with fluffy coats and snuffly noses ready to explore the big, wide world. Warmer weather means getting outdoors more, soaking in the sunshine […]