The stunning Douro River flows across Northern Portugal with its banks scattered with hilltop vineyards, villages and heritage sites.  Visiting this enchanting part of our world introduces us to the history, culture and world-renowned wines of the Douro Valley.  On our upcoming river cruises, visits ashore offer opportunities to see wineries, castles, museums, monasteries, quaint villages, plus after embarking, the journey continues with a visit to

Years from now, when future generations look back at 2020, this year will no doubt be remembered as a challenging rollercoaster ride complete with loop-de-loops and more downs than ups. Despite this ride continuing through the summer season, humanity is persevering and we are seeing headway being made and positivity on the tracks ahead. While we have seen many regions around the world improve, we are also watching with trepidation what is happening in others. Positive news about a vaccine is also starting to develop, which is probably the best news we have had in months!

To experience the excitement of this region at least once in a lifetime is a must!  Extraordinary landscapes, people and wildlife in one of our world's most beautiful corners awaits your arrival in the future.  Until then, we've compiled a sample of inspirational information and helpful resources to keep the wanderlust alive!  Click away and learn about Kenya and Tanzania, but do check back again as we will update and refresh this page with new inspirational material.  If you prefer to receive updates directly in your inbox, join our East Africa wish list by

The Danube River is the second largest river system in Europe and has been inspiring artists, poets and musicians for centuries. Considered by many to be the beating heart of Europe, central countries such as Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic are all interconnected by the arteries of the great Danube River. The cities, towns and villages that line the Danube River banks are architecturally beautiful and vividly alive with history and culture.