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 …
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…
What’s new for Scenic in 2019
See even more of Europe this year on a luxurious Scenic river cruise and tour. Enjoy additional Scenic Freechoice options, new cruise, tour products and destinations. Now is the time to plan your 2019…
Europe’s delightful Christmas Markets
The weather may be frosty, but a European Christmas market warms the heart, filling all with joy and good tidings. Whether it’s the intoxicating aromas of a brewing pot of mulled Gluehwein, roasting c…
Enchanting New Zealand
It could be argued the most passionate advocates for visiting New Zealand are not actually Kiwis, Aussies are invariably the country’s loudest evangelists. If you’ve been to the land of the long white…
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 …
A Scenic Christmas in Canada
When it comes to Christmas markets, the cobblestoned squares of Germany and Austria are most likely to spring to mind. The intoxicating aroma of roasting chestnuts, the carols, the warmth of a heady g…
When a holiday changes your life
Epic adventures to faraway places are the travel experiences that stay with you forever. When you’re suddenly immersed in a completely foreign world, perhaps a little out of your comfort zone and wher…
The Scenic wonders of Australia
Often the more you travel, the more you appreciate what you have on your own doorstep. Experienced global nomads will tell you there is nothing like the Australian outback, there are no beaches that c…
Treasures of Egypt and Jordan
Ancient Egyptians believed life on earth was part of an eternal journey and the Gods were stars in the skies watching over the land. Believing they would become Gods themselves, the Pharaohs commissio…