There is tangible proof behind why Auckland feels like such a welcoming place. In the 2023 rankings of the world’s ‘most liveable cities’, the City of Sails comes in third. The esteemed Mercer survey …
Cruising Europe’s scenic rivers
Lush vineyards, ancient riverside castles and ruins, cobblestone market squares, vibrant tulip fields and timeless villages – these are just some of the wonderful discoveries you’ll make cruisin…
What to expect onboard a Scenic European river cruise
There is something “fairy-tale” like about a European river cruise. From the comfort of your Scenic Space-Ship, you’re treated to the colourful European landscape where sprawling vineyards and castles…
First-timer guide to a European river cruise
In 1992, an engineering marvel changed the course of the European river cruise industry. A feat of earth moving proportions, the completion of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal made it possible to navigate …
Scenic wonders of South America
From large cosmopolitan cities to the wilds of Patagonia, the mystique of the Amazon, breathtaking forests and waterfalls, and living histories of ancient civilizations, South America offers a stagger…
The cobblestone path less travelled
The very nature of a European river cruise is to showcase the beauty and magic of the waterways. One that highlights not only the tried-and-true places of Amsterdam, Paris or Vienna, but the lesser kn…
6 of the best Scottish castle stays
From Pride and Prejudice to Wuthering Heights and Downton Abbey, there’s no doubting the timeless appeal of period dramas. So next time you’re in Scotland, why not star in your own by checking i…
10 types of ocean cruising
Whatever your preferred style of travel, you’re sure to find the perfect cruise. Travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to cruise holidays. From the multitude of cruise lines and ships to the …
First-timers guide to an African safari
At the top of many a bucket-list, an African safari is a travel experience like no other. Those evocative images of exotic animals and burnt orange sunsets over sweeping golden plains play out before …
Luxury train journeys around the world
If the journey should be every bit as enjoyable as the destination, then what could be more appealing than a luxury rail journey. Reflecting a bygone era, nothing brings back the romance of travel lik…