This year marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings off the coast of France that signalled a major turn in the direction of World War II. On June 6, 1944, troops from Britain, Canada and the … [Read more...] about River Cruise of the Week: Uniworld’s D-Day Sailings
Pandaw, Kipling and Orwell revive the Road to Mandalay
"On the road to Mandalay, Where the flyin'-fishes play, An' the dawn comes up like thunder outer China 'crost the Bay!" - Rudyard Kipling By guest contributor, Roderick Eime, editor of Adventure … [Read more...] about Pandaw, Kipling and Orwell revive the Road to Mandalay
Avalon Offers Savings on 2014 Mekong Cruises
A river cruise down the exotic Mekong River can be a life-changing experience. From the ancient splendor of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to the modern bustle of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, the Mekong carves … [Read more...] about Avalon Offers Savings on 2014 Mekong Cruises
American Queen Finalizes American Empress Purchase
Since its debut in the summer of 2012, the American Queen Steamboat Company has experienced enormous demand for its highly inclusive Mississippi sailings operated aboard the venerable American Queen … [Read more...] about American Queen Finalizes American Empress Purchase
Pandaw To Launch New Shallow-Draft Ships In Burma
In an effort to expand its operations in Burma, Pandaw Cruises has announced it is constructing a brand-new class of river cruise vessel that has been designed expressly to go where no others can: … [Read more...] about Pandaw To Launch New Shallow-Draft Ships In Burma
Comparing the Viking Longships
I love travel, but I started writing about cruises because I loved ships. Specifically, I love seeing the evolution of the onboard product, and the interior design changes that come with that. On my … [Read more...] about Comparing the Viking Longships