With its cool glacial surroundings and the welcoming warmth of its people, Iceland’s breathtaking beauty continues to be a huge draw for travellers. This relatively small island has more visitors than residents each year, who all come to experience Iceland’s many natural wonders.

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Many of us cruise enthusiasts have unfortunately had our 2020 or 2021 journeys cancelled due to the current cruising pause. As disappointing as this may have been, it has opened up some excellent opportunities that you can take advantage of as cruise lines are getting creative in their deals and offers. In light of this, I'm sharing with you some insider industry insights and ways you can get the most out of your future cruise credit when we are able to set sail again.

As summer winds down and a new season peaks around the corner, thoughts and plans are turning towards brighter days and hopefully a return to some normalcy. We are cautiously optimistic as we finalize destinations, itineraries, dates and contracts for 2021 and beyond. In this issue of Travel Talk our theme touches on cultural greetings from around the world. What a timely topic as we explore how countries welcome their international guests as destinations start to relax their arrival restrictions.

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