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The Rhine Valley Music Festival (24–31 May 2009) features seven private concerts performed by top rank musicians in a variety of historic buildings along one of Europe’s great rivers. The audience lives on a modern and comfortable ship, chartered exclusively for the week, disembarking for concerts or to explore historic towns and sites along the way.

Some of the finest musicians in Germany and Switzerland (and Britain), including the Baden-Baden Philharmonic, Andreas Scholl, Basel Chamber Orchestra, Cantus Cölln, Natalie Clein, Basel Chamber Orchestra and Amphion Octet, perform music by Mendelssohn, Haydn, Nikolaus Bruhns, Matthias Weckmann, Schumann, and others.

The historic venues, often dating from the same period as the music performed in them and in some cases with even more specific links, include the Kurhaus in Baden Baden, Church of the Holy Trinity in Speyer, Hambacher Schloss and the Residenzschloss in Mannheim.

The spoken word contributes to the audience’s experience and there are daily talks by musicologist Roderick Swanston and Timothy Blanning, Professor of Modern History at Cambridge.

Launched in 2006, the MS Helvetia II is one of the most modern and comfortable passenger ships on European waters.

Prices range from £2,660 to £4,390 per person and include admission to all seven private concerts, a choice of flights from London, Manchester and Birmingham, accommodation for seven nights on board the river cruiser, all meals including wine, water and coffee, coach travel, talks by a musicologist and historian, interval drinks, all tips, taxes and admission charges, practical and historical information and a detailed programme booklet.

‘European Boating Holidays’ announce fixed Euro to Pound exchange rate for 2009 bookings With brochure prices currently in Euros, EBH will offer existing and new travellers a fixed rate of 1.30 to 1 for holidays booked to any destination by the end of January 2009.

European Boating Holidays is the 1st independent inland water cruise company in Europe operating two brands Locaboat with the classical P nichettes and Cardinal with its modern fleet of Europas Call 0845 450 5229 or visit Locaboat.com or cardinalboating.com

LONDON, UK - ‘European Boating Holidays’ announce fixed Euro to Pound exchange rate for 2009 bookings

This week, EBH will freeze the Euro to Pound exchange rate in order to pass significant savings onto customers for 2009 holidays. With brochure prices currently in Euros, EBH will offer existing and new travellers a fixed rate of 1.30 to 1 for holidays booked to any destination by the end of January 2009.

‘We are determined that our existing and new clients are able to continue enjoying boating holidays across Europe in the New Year despite the economic downturn. This fixed exchange rate, will save a family of four more than 225* for a week in April onboard a P nichette 1020FB in Ireland or France,’ says Matthieu Glasson, Sales and Marketing Manager at EBH.

EBH can be contacted on 0845 450 5229 or enquiries made online at
http://www.locaboat.com or http://www.cardinalboating.com.

Notes to Editors:
* Based on today’s rate of 1, 09 to 1

About EBH
With Locaboat and Cardinal EBH has 450 boats, traditional or modern, for 2 to 12 people, with no need for a boat licence, spread across 28 bases through France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Holland and Ireland. Whether you’re a couple, family or group of friends the differing models are designed to suit any sailor.

During your cruise, an abundance of activities are available, from discovering gastronomic delights, historical sites, biking along the tow paths, fishing for catch of the day or simply relaxing on deck with a glass of the regions finest wine.

Example Pricing based on fixed exchange rate: ( 1.30 to 1)

Prices for the 4th May bank holiday weekend onboard a Locaboat Penichette in France, Italy or Holland, start at 184 per person based on four sharing.

Prices for the 25th May Bank Holiday weekend onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P1400FB) in Ireland start at 1182 - so 148 per person based on 8 people sharing.

Prices for a week in April onboard a Cardinal Europa in Germany start at 1292, so 646 per couple based on two couples sharing.

Prices for a week in June onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P935R) in Ireland start at 759, so 253 per person based on 2/3 sharing.

Prices for a week in June onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P935R) start at 985, so 328 per person based on 3 sharing.

Rail Europe, a distributor of European rail products in North America, announced the launch of Trenitalia’s new Milan to Rome high-speed rail link. The new line shaves an hour off the route, connecting Italy’s political and financial capitals in 3 hours and 30 minutes. The new route establishes Milan as Italy’s main point of connection with Europe’s high-speed larger rail network for the benefit of business and leisure travelers alike. Milan is currently served by Artesia trains from Paris, Cisalpino from Basel, Bern and Geneva, Riviera from Nice and Elipsos overnight trains from Barcelona.

Trenitalia’s ETR500 AV Red Arrow Train, which will service the new route and will be available for reservations on www.agent.raileurope.com in January, was designed by Italian automotive designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Giugiaro was recently named Automotive Designer of the Century for his achievements in designing for Audi, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Volkswagen and others. The Red Arrow reaches a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour, offering rail travelers in Italy an equivalent level of speed, service and convenience as other European countries.
Passengers can order from a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections from the restaurant car, as well as snacks and beverages from the bar car. TrenItalia’s InterCity Plus and Eurostar Italia trains, offer speedy connections between Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bologna and Naples and convenient access to many smaller Italian towns. Rail Europe offers a full range of TrenItalia tickets that can be tailored toward each traveler’s individual needs.

To book any of Rail Europe’s wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, call 888-382-7245 or visit Rail Europe’s website at the banner at the right.

Regent Holidays ( 0845 277 3317 www.regent-holidays.co.uk  is delighted to unveil its new 2009 brochure for The Baltics and Poland, meeting all holiday dreams and aspirations with its definitive collection of value-for-money city breaks, tours and itineraries tailored to suit your needs.

As a fully bonded tour operator with over 37 years of experience, Regent’s specialist team of well-travelled experts will bring your holiday dreams to life, providing the most personal of services.

A fantastic new addition to the 2009 brochure is Regent’s 7 day tour from £595 pp From Gdansk to Wroclaw, which includes plenty of time to explore the cobbled streets, historic harbour and medieval Old Town of Gdansk before cruising down the Elblag Canal, an astounding feat of hydro-engineering from the 19th century, as featured in Michael Palin’s book New Europe. Take the train to Torun, one of Poland’s most picturesque cities, whose Old Town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 The tour also takes you to Wroclaw with its breathtaking cathedral, endless canals and bridges, its Old Market Square and magnificent burgher houses.

For those returning to the Baltic States or wishing to travel outside the main cities, Regent has introduced Vilnius & Druskininkai, a 7 day tour that gives you the chance to familiarise yourself with Lithuania’s capital city, Vilnius (European city of Culture 2009), before travelling to Druskininkai, a spa town close to the Belarusian boarder surrounded by natural springs, peat bogs and pine forests and home to Grutas Park, where toppled statues of Lenin and Stalin are gathered together in a form of Soviet theme park. From £460 per person, this tour offers the kind of value for money with which Regent has become synonymous.

The popular 9 day Cycling on Saaremaa Tour, explores this tranquil island by bicycle and spends each night in one of the island’s many cosy farmhouses. Alternatively, check into the luxurious Padaste Manor, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World with elegant bedrooms, exceptional restaurant choices, a renowned spa and stunning scenery on tap on the Tallinn & the Islands 6 day tour from £780 pp.

Back for 2009 are old favourites including Regent’s best-selling Classical Baltic Group Tours (from £775 per person for 8 days) and its Capital Cities Tours (from £635 per person for 10 days), which continue to be excellent value and offer an ideal introduction the delights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

For those wishing to explore Poland for the first time, take your pick of Regent’s collection of tours, which include the 10 day Highlights of Poland tour from £795 per person, the Warsaw & Krakow 7 day tour from £495 per person and the 8 day Classical Poland Group Tour from £850 per person.

For 2009, Regent is delighted to offer three fly-drives, which remain an extremely popular holiday choice for those wanting flexibility as well as value for money. The fly-drive options are a 10 day Baltic Fly-drive from £880 per person, a Lithuanian Fly-drive from £715 per person for 10 days and an 11 day Coastal Baltic Fly-drive. From £890 per person, this unusual fly-drive itinerary starts in Vilnius from where you drive to Lithuania’s coastline, heading north via pretty fishing villages, the Curonian Spit, via ferry to the islands of Saaremaa and Muhu, before reaching Tallinn, your final destination.

Regent has added a selection of the region’s new hotels, including the 4* Mabre Residence Hotel, a former 17th century monastery on the edge of Vilnius’ Old Town and Hotel Shakespeare, a boutique hotel in the heart of Vilnius’ Old Town – many of its 31 rooms, all named after famous writers, overlook St Anne’s Church or Gedmino Castle while the hotel’s Sonnet restaraurant and its cosy lounge bar are a must.
The variety of the 2009 brochure perfectly reflects Regent’s deep-rooted understanding of The Baltics and Poland and its commitment to providing clients with endless possibilities for adventure in this increasingly popular part of Europe.

Brussels Airlines is on track to become a member of the Star Alliance. The Belgian carrier has a fleet of 45 aircraft the airline and operates some 300 daily flights to 55 European airports and 15 African destinations.

For the upcoming integration in Star Alliance, Brussels Airlines will be assisted by its sponsor Lufthansa. Wolfgang Mayrhuber, chairman of the executive board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said, “Brussels Airlines is known for its reliability and brings into the alliance a trusted product. The leading Belgian carrier will significantly increase the presence of Star Alliance at Brussels Airport and will offer the easiest access to a couple of African destinations new to the network.”

Through its membership in Star Alliance, Brussels Airlines will be able to offer its passengers a variety of benefits. On the network side for instance, the airline will be able to offer its passengers seamless travel across the Star Alliance network which will expand to cover 1,074 destinations in 174 countries. Frequent flyers in the Brussels Airlines Privilege program will be able to collect and redeem miles on all other Star Alliance member carriers. In order to provide all the alliance benefits, the specialized teams at Brussels Airlines, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now be working on the integration process, which once completed, will make Brussels Airlines a part of the Star Alliance network, currently consisting of 21 members.

For more information, visit www.staralliance.com

Is Affordable And Enriching With Trafalgar Tours In 2009

New Family Experiences & Spain Itinerary Among the 40 CostSaver Tours Offered Next Year

From Lisbon to London, Trafalgar Tours will explore Europe and Britain “The CostSaver Way” next year on 40 diverse tours carefully planned to ensure flexibility, choice, and outstanding value with rates as low as $126 per day. Drawing on Trafalgar’s 60-plus years of knowledge and expertise, CostSaver itineraries offer savvy travelers the opportunity to enjoy enriching, hassle-free touring vacations at savings of up to 40% when compared to traveling independently.

Targeting multi-generational family vacations - the fastest growing segment in travel - Trafalgar is debuting three new Family Experience CostSaver tours, destination-rich itineraries designed especially for them. Also new in 2009 is a ten-day Spanish Experience featuring seven of the country’s most intriguing cities.

“For couples, singles, or families, our CostSaver tours ensure tremendous flexibility and choice as well as incredible value. We know that even during these challenging economic times, our guests do not want to sacrifice the unique life experiences enjoyed through travel,” says Trafalgar Tours President Paul Wiseman. “We see this commitment to travel especially among our growing family market and have created new tours to appeal to their specific needs.”

Reinforcing the company’s commitment to savings and value, Trafalgar’s Price Guarantee offers added peace of mind when making future travel plans. Once a deposit is paid in full, the land portion of the tour is 100% guaranteed - regardless of fluctuating international currencies or possible increases in fuel costs, guests will not be charged any surcharges.

Trafalgar’s three new Family Experience CostSaver tours feature special pricing on itineraries designed to be exciting for children and stress-free for parents with special family accommodations (all rates are land-only, double-occupancy):

• European Adventures - From the White Cliffs of Dover to the Toy Museum in Prague, the Glockenspiel in Munich, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, kids and parents both will love this 15-day journey visiting nine countries including England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France. Fares from $2,250 per person.

• Castles, Highlands & Heritage - The beauty of Great Britain is revealed on a 15-day tour through England, Wales, and Scotland, with fascinating sites including Stonehenge, Shakespeare’s home, a journey to Loch Ness, and a visit to St. Andrews. Rates begin at $2,050 per person.

• Gladiators, Gondolas & Mountains - The crown jewels of Italy, France, Monaco, and Switzerland are explored on this 13-day tour visiting Rome, Florence, the Tuscan Hills, Nice, Geneva, Zermatt, Italian Lakes, and Venice. Fares from $2,175 per person.

Celebrating the art, architecture, and delectable cuisine of Spain, a brand new Spanish Experience CostSaver program is priced from only $1,425 and visits Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Valencia, Peniscola, and Barcelona.

Trafalgar offers three different styles of CostSaver tours priced at savings of up to 40% less than traveling to Europe on an independent itinerary:

• City Breaks range from 8 to 11 days allowing guests the luxury of time to completely immerse themselves in some of the world’s greatest cities including Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Rome.

• European Discoveries include 14 destination-rich journeys exploring the heart of Europe, ranging from 10 to 34 days.

• Regional Experiences allow for more in-depth exploration of Europe’s fascinating history, pageantry, and culture on tours of 8 to 34 days.

Traveling “The CostSaver Way” combines all the benefits of fully escorted touring with the flexibility of independent travel. An affordable travel option for couples, singles and families alike, CostSaver tours provide great value with accommodations in carefully selected, quality hotels; the personal concierge services of a professional, knowledgeable Tour Director; daily sightseeing and optional excursions hosted by expert local guides; excellent culinary options; and, transportation by deluxe motor coach.

About Trafalgar Tours

Established in 1947, Trafalgar is one of the world’s leading travel companies, providing discerning travelers with expertly designed escorted travel experiences while ensuring unmatched standards of quality, value and reliability. Headquartered in London with offices in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa, the company offers over 300 worldwide itineraries, thousands of year-round departure dates, and unique travel styles designed to fit travelers’ needs and desires in Europe, the USA, Canada, Mexico, South and Central America, China, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

For more information and reservations, see your travel agent or call (866) 544-4434 or visit www.trafalgartours.com

2009 Europe & Britain “The CostSaver Way” brochures may be ordered online at www.trafalgartours.com

Inghams Short Breaks 2009 brochure is your perfect getaway companion for the credit crunch. Sometimes, three days away really can be better than seven. In the current economic climate, short breaks are a great holiday option for anyone flinching at the thought of forking out for a whole week away from home. Inghams, with 18 years of experience in this market has put together a new short breaks brochure that combines adventure with affordability.

Three new European destinations are featured. Innsbruck, the capital of Austria’s Tyrol region, gained plenty of plaudits from visitors when its Tivoli Neu stadium hosted football matches during Euro 2008 and has plenty to offer both architecture buffs and winter sports enthusiasts.

 The Belgian university city of Ghent isn’t quite what it seems – at first glance it’s a perfectly preserved medieval treasure, but scratch beneath the surface and there’s all the contemporary subculture you’d expect from a town with a student population of 30,000 and residents including the ultra-hip Soulwax music collective. Lastly, Marseille, France’s second city, is a true melting pot of cultures and offers a tempting combination of sun, sea, gastronomy and history.

Inghams’ Short Breaks 2009 brochure also offers new twists on old favourites. The romance of Paris, 2008’s most popular short break destination, is more affordable now that staying in self-catering luxury apartments is an option; an improved choice of accommodation in Tallinn and St Petersburg features amongst the 62 new hotels listed; and on a seasonal note, there’s a choice of Europe’s finest Christmas markets, with trips to Berlin, Brussels, Prague and Vienna.

In a global financial slowdown, the smartest holidaymakers head where credit is at its crunchiest, and Reykjavik, with its mix of high octane activities, stunning scenery and cool nightlife, is sure to be a firm favourite again in 2009 as Iceland is one of the few countries whose currency has fallen against the pound in recent times. With lower airfares likely as fuel prices fall, there’s never been a better time to head for the land of mountains and geysers.

Prices start from: 2* Hotel Bordeaux, Paris, at £159 pp for two nights B&B including Eurostar from St Pancreas. Ashford or Ebbsfleet. (Travel until 31 March 09)

Accommodation only prices start from:

£27 per person, per night at the Special Category Celal Sultan Hotel sharing a twin or double room on B&B

The year 2008 sees the 90th anniversary of the liberation of the town of Mons in Belgium. It was close to this small southern Belgian town that the shooting war began for the British Expeditionary Force in August 1914. It was also close to the same town that it ended for them over fifteen hundred days later.

To mark this milestone, a new book by Don Farr “Mons 1914-1918: The Beginning and the End” describes the arrival of the BEF in Mons in 1914, the Battle of Mons itself, the Retreat from Mons, the Battle of Le Cateau, and the background to the Angels of Mons stories. It also describes events on the Western Front through to the German spring offensives of 1918.

Although Mons only briefly played host to the BEF in August 1914, the town nevertheless acquired a special place in the hearts and minds of the BEF and of the British people.

During more than four years of German occupation the people of Mons suffered privation, near starvation, deportations and executions. These are described, drawing heavily on unpublished local sources. The Allied 100 Days Campaign is then outlined culminating in the liberation of the town. A last chapter brings the story of Mons and of the main wartime players up to date. Finally two appendices describe the military and political developments which brought the BEF to Mons on that fateful weekend in August 1914.

A former diplomat, Don Farr published the first of his books on WWI, ‘The Silent General’, a biography of General Sir Henry Horne, in 2007.

Published by Helion & Company “Mons 1914-1918: The Beginning and the End” is now available in major bookshops priced at £19.95 (RRP).

Trafalgar Tours will explore Europe and Britain “The CostSaver Way” next year on 40 diverse tours planned to ensure flexibility, choice, and outstanding value with rates as low as $126 per day.

Drawing on Trafalgar’s 60-plus years of knowledge and expertise, CostSaver itineraries offer clients the opportunity to enjoy enriching, hassle-free touring vacations at savings of up to 40 percent when compared to traveling independently. Targeting multi-generational family vacations — the fastest growing segment in travel — Trafalgar is introducing three new Family Experience CostSaver tours.

Also new in 2009 is a 10-day Spanish Experience featuring seven of the country’s most intriguing cities. “For couples, singles, or families, our CostSaver tours ensure tremendous flexibility and choice as well as incredible value. We know that even during these challenging economic times, our guests do not want to sacrifice the unique life experiences enjoyed through travel,” said Trafalgar Tours President Paul Wiseman. “We see this commitment to travel especially among our growing family market and have created new tours to appeal to their specific needs.”

Reinforcing Trafalgar’s commitment to savings and value, the company’s Price Guarantee offers added peace of mind when making future travel plans. Once a deposit is paid in full, the land portion of the tour is 100 percent guaranteed — regardless of fluctuating international currencies or possible increases in fuel costs, guests will not be charged any surcharges. Trafalgar also pays the same commissions on its CostSaver programs as it does on its First Class Europe & Britain tours.

Trafalgar’s three new Family Experience CostSaver tours feature special pricing on itineraries designed to be exciting for children and stress-free for parents with special family accommodations (all rates are land-only, double-occupancy). European Adventures takes guests from the White Cliffs of Dover to the Toy Museum in Prague, the Glockenspiel in Munich, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This 15-day journey, priced from $2,250 per person, visits nine countries, including England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France.

Castles, Highlands & Heritage showcases the beauty of Great Britain on a 15-day tour through England, Wales, and Scotland, with stops at such sites as Stonehenge, Shakespeare’s home, a journey to Loch Ness, and a visit to St. Andrews. The tour is priced from $2,050 per person. Gladiators, Gondolas & Mountains explores the crown jewels of Italy, France, Monaco, and Switzerland on a 13-day tour visiting Rome, Florence, the Tuscan Hills, Nice, Geneva, Zermatt, Italian Lakes, and Venice. The program is priced from $2,175 per person.

Celebrating the art, architecture, and delectable cuisine of Spain, a new Spanish Experience CostSaver program is priced from $1,425 and visits Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Valencia, Peniscola, and Barcelona. CostSaver tours are priced at savings of up to 40 percent less than traveling to Europe on an independent itinerary: City Breaks range from 8 to 11 days, allowing guests the luxury of time to completely immerse themselves in some of the world’s greatest cities including Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Rome. European Discoveries include 14 destination-rich journeys exploring the heart of Europe, ranging from 10 to 34 days. Regional Experiences allow for more in-depth exploration of Europe’s fascinating history, pageantry, and culture on tours of 8 to 34 days.

Traveling “The CostSaver Way” combines all the benefits of fully escorted touring with the flexibility of independent travel. An affordable travel option for couples, singles and families alike, CostSaver tours provide great value with accommodations in carefully selected, quality hotels; the personal concierge services of a professional, knowledgeable tour director; daily sightseeing and optional excursions hosted by expert local guides; excellent culinary options; and, transportation by deluxe motor coach.

 For more information and reservations, call 800-854-0103 or visit www.trafalgartours.com

Hassle free vacation planning with all-inclusive river cruises

According to a new survey conducted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Cruise Critic, “Cruising can be a great choice for multigenerational travel, with over 60% of the respondents on this survey saying they sometimes or always travel as an extended family (with grandparents and/or grandchildren).” Uniworld understands this, and has developed multigenerational family-friendly river cruises specifically to appeal to grandparents and parents who wish to share the gift of Europe with the special young people in their lives.

According to Guy Young, president of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, “With such a huge demand for new opportunities for multigenerational travel, it was a natural evolution for us to offer river cruising programs geared towards families. Our family-friendly programs have been developed around summer vacations in July and August, so planning a vacation is always easy.”

The value of an all-inclusive Uniworld cruise is unbeatable. Uniworld’s offers special family pricing with young people between 8 and 18 traveling at 50% off the cruise price when traveling with an adult. Add in all meals with soft drinks, entertainment, lectures and demonstrations onboard, and exciting shore excursions, fully hosted by local guides, and you have the ideal, hassle-free, value-packed family vacation.

Uniworld’s multigenerational programs provide the opportunity for families to explore amazing countries, gain valuable insights, and intimately learn about different cultures up-close and personal as a family. “It is important to note that Uniworld’s itineraries are different from ocean cruises in that the goal of our programs is to give young travelers an understanding of European culture, art, music and history in an engaging way,” adds Young.

Family-friendly itineraries include:

A 9-day Castles Along the Rhine River Cruise sailing the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel. The fairytale castles, combined with the breathtaking landscape, old-world towns with quaint half-timbered buildings, exciting museums with self-playing musical instruments and legendary myths are certain to enchant the entire family. Special highlights include a mini-train ride to Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum, home to one of the largest collection of self-playing musical instruments in the world, and the Speyer Technical Museum with a walk-in Boeing 747, the largest propeller aircraft in the world, a U9 German Navy submarine, fire engines, locomotives, aircrafts and helicopters.

Cruise only prices are from $2,399 per person, based on double occupancy for July and August departures. Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.

A 9-day Paris and Normandy River Cruise sailing along the Seine from Paris the” City of Lights,” past the luminous countryside of Northern France to the nostalgic beaches of Normandy and then back to Paris. This unique program offers the adventures family-friendly guided tours of Paris, Honfleur, Rouen and Giverny, and the real-life education of standing on the beaches of Normandy as a family sharing in the meaningful events that forever changed the world. Special highlights include: Joan de Arc Museum in Rouen, the Naturospace Museum in Honfleur, and a hike to the Stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, Chateau Gaillard.

Cruise only prices are from $2,599 per person, based on double occupancy. Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.

About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the premier river cruise company, was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines, Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and their Readers’ Choice Awards for World’s Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines. Uniworld features intimate, elegant boutique, hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests, an award-winning staff with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests, world-class cuisine, and expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions. The company offers over 500 departures on more than 40 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in over 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, China, and Egypt.

For more information, contact your Preferred Travel Professional. Call Uniworld at 1-800-733-7820 or visit www.uniworld.com