Two New Ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Beginning 2024

10/12/2023

Fans of ultra-luxury, all-inclusive boutique European river cruising have two reasons to celebrate. Uniworld has announced the addition of two ships to its fleet. Following the line’s tradition of naming ships after European queens, empresses and other royalty, the new ships names are S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth. The ships will begin sailing in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

We say ‘new’...

5 Top Places to Nama-'Stay' During National Yoga Month

09/09/2021

For many of us, September feels more like the ‘New Year’ than when the calendar says it’s January. Time to exhale, regroup, and reset yourself on a fulfilling course for the future, one that includes meeting life and wellness goals.

Maybe that’s why September is National Yoga Month.

The ideal time to practice – or at least plan for - two intersecting life...

Riding the Rails AND the Waves in the Latest Travel Trend

05/13/2021

There’s a phrase in travel: ‘Multi-modal’. Think of ‘planes, trains and automobiles,’ where you complete your trip via a number of different types of transportation.

Multi-modal travel is not new. But one version – larger-than-life journeys combining the romance of both cruise and rail - is picking up steam.

Ships and trains are a natural fit, even mirror images of each other:...

Christmas in July On A Holiday Do-Over River Cruise

12/29/2020 in Europe

If this year’s altered holiday celebrations left you wistful and nostalgic for full-bore Christmas festivities, there’s a river cruise that gives you a chance for a re-do.

Christmas in July on the Danube comes without snow – but it does come with plenty of seasonal cheer on Uniworld’s S.S. Maria Theresea.

On two sailings in July, the Maria Theresea will...

Ah, Venice: Luxurious New River Ship Sailing One of Europe's Most Unique Itineraries Revealed

10/08/2020 in Venice

A passion for style, art, cuisine and living well. Capturing that iconic Italian way of life and the essence of Venice was the goal of the latest ‘Super Ship’ by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

The S.S. La Venezia, like all Uniworld ships, is more ‘local boutique hotel’ than ‘river cruise ship’.

We often say that one of the attractions of cruising...

How This Travel Company is Marking International Women's Day

03/13/2020 in Anywhere

March 8^th is a day dedicated to uplifting women all over the world.

The Travel Corporation (TTC), is a family of travel companies including Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Trafalgar, Contiki and others.

TTC took the opportunity of International Women’s Day to highlight its commitment to a world enriched by travel empowering women, and women empowering travel.

At a Trailblazing...

Video: Meet the Crazy 'Chicken Man' of the Avignon Market

01/21/2018 in Avignon

Local markets are one of the greatest delights of trips to the South of France. The glorious town of Avignon (perhaps best known for the song about its famous bridge) also has a renowned market. In addition to exquisite regional foods and food products, the charming locals are out in full force. Particularly the character behind the chicken counter, who's...

Video: Germany's Most Romantic Christmas Market

11/28/2017 in Germany

A night time market in the grounds of a castle. Fires and torches and twinkling lights, the smell of evergreen boughs, the best German Christmas culinary treats and artisans selling authentic German arts and crafts, Christmas decorations and cozy winter woolens.

Whether you're the person who always knows exactly how many days it is until Christmas, or the 'Bah, Humbug'...

Is a World Cruise Right for You?

10/30/2017 in Anywhere

Cruising is a storied way of travel, full of unique traditions and experiences you'll never enjoy any other way than on a cruise ship. The World Cruise is one of those time-honored cruising traditions, dating back to the Golden Age of steam ships and a new approach to travel by the most stylish people on both sides of the Atlantic.

The...

Mitad del Mundo - The Middle of the World

07/01/2016 in Cantón Quito

Last week our marketing gal, Judy, and our junior agent, Jenna, had the opportunity to meet up in Ecuador! One of adventures was to one of Quito's 'must see sights' of the 'middle of the world.'

The direct translation for this special spot means "the equator". While Quito isn't the only city that the equator runs through, it has become famous...

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