Before the pandemic, Spain welcomed 70 million visitors to its shores annually. Clocking up around 3,000 hours of sun each year, it’s easy to see why! Spain has so much variety in its cuisine, landscapes and cities from north to south meaning there is always something new to discover. So, […]
Known as la fête nationale or le quatorze juillet, Bastille Day is France’s most important national day. It marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (a prison) on 14 July 1789, beginning the French Revolution. Nowadays, you can find celebrations everywhere so here is how Bastille Day is […]
While the Netherlands is commonly associated with fields of colourful tulips and windmills, there is more to the country than meets the eye! Here are some fascinating traditions in the Netherlands. Cheers to that! Did you know that Heineken beer is brewed in the Netherlands? The country’s brewing history dates […]
Get off the beaten path and put a pep in your step with an Active and Discovery river cruise along the Moselle with Avalon Waterways. There is much to toast to in this famous wine region, as well as a blend of Roman history and comfort food. Conquer castles and […]
One of the greatest roads known to mankind, Route 66 was one of the USA’s major highways. Stretching from coast to coast, from Chicago to Los Angeles, the ‘Mother Road’ has long been travelled by locals and travellers alike. Historically it was used by workers moving for better work opportunities. […]
Carolina, from our Group Sales team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her four highlights onboard Avalon’s Burgundy and Provence river cruise. 1. Gorgeous Viviers My favourite included excursion was called ‘Charms of Viviers’. […]