As a leader in the river cruise market, my interest was piqued when Viking announced it would be adding ocean cruises to its list of world class itineraries. I was keen to jump on board. Viking’s ch…
Bucket List
Here’s some of the world’s great journeys to add to your wish-list.
Christmas tours not to be missed
It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas getaway. Kick off the festive season in style with one of these bucket-list tours through Europe, USA and Canada. Europe’s Christmas market…
Visit a spectacular French chateau
There is something about Chenonceau that is hard to describe. The “ladies castle” – as it has become known over the centuries – is a piece of living history in France’s Loire Valley that evokes equal…
Britain’s great garden tours
Small-group touring and special interest tours are on the rise in popularity as travellers look for ways to immerse themselves in a destination with like-minded people. Avid gardeners for example are …
Visit Monet’s Home and Garden
There’s something very humbling about quite literally stepping into history. To stand on the very spot where the great masters of art immortalised the same scene you’re looking at is an in…
Oberammergau Passion Play – 2020
Faith based tours enable you to immerse yourself in the history of the world’s great religions. Collette incorporates many religious sites in its tours and one of the most keenly sought is the f…
The islands of Tahiti
French Polynesia, the collective name for those 118 lovely islands of which Tahiti is the largest, remains a popular holiday destination and more Australian travellers are venturing there to dip their…
Cappadocia: The best view in the world
It’s chilly in the early hours of the morning as we nibble cookies and sip coffee while waiting for the green light to take to the skies over central Turkey’s stunning Cappadocia area. The…
Experience a unique hotel in Europe
From an igloo hotel in Finland, medieval Irish castles to country estates in Italy, Europe is filled with all kinds of enchanting and even sometimes unusual accommodation choices. If you’re looking f…
A truly all-inclusive ocean cruise
With its luxury, all-inclusive approach and its commitment to immersive tours and cultural experiences, Viking has quickly gained a reputation for service and quality. It’s this reputation that has ea…