Avalon Waterways is offering free flights from New Zealand with select cruises on the Rhine, Danube and Rhône Rivers. Travellers can save up to NZ$2224pp when they fly free to join a choice of three different cruises in April 10. (flight taxes from NZ$856pp apply).
The 2008 Luxury European River Cruises - Now is the time to start planning for 2008. This features cruises to suit everyone depending on which of the grand rivers or waterways of Europe you prefer - the Seine, the Rhone, the Rhine, or the Nile. Or perhaps the Danube or the Volga? The following are a selection only…
The end of the River Cruise Earlybirds for 2008 are fast approaching. Book and pay by 14 Dec '07 and Save on selected tours and departures in 2008. Hurry offer ends soon!
Combine the highlights of the legendary Main and Danube with the picturesque Rhine and Moselle and experience a voyage of cultural and scenic diversity through the six countries of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and France. 27 June 2008 - 20 Days / 19 nights from $7419.00 per person
Discover Impalila Island, where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers converge and the four African countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet. Creative Holidays has released a new four night Luxury River Lodge and Chobe Cruise Independent Touring itinerary as part of its new Africa program, highlighting the beauty of this area. Four-night Luxury River Lodge and Chobe Cruise priced from $1912 per person, twin share (land only).
This is a great time time to visit the Ghan or Darwin, especially if it's the WOW!! factor you are looking for. As you would be aware, the monsoonal rains that hit the northern reaches of Australia bring with them, a dramatic change. Thunderous waterfalls, bloated wet-lands and lightning shows that operate most nights – the Top End comes alive during the Wet! This in turn attracts countless native and itinerant wildlife; however, this time of year also deters tourists…the perfect time to visit.
CroisiEurope has released the most competitive cruise fares to the Australian market for European river cruising in 2008. With 25 ships cruising on more than ten different European rivers the choice of cruises is phenomenal, 76 different cruise itineraries are available, well beyond anything offered by other operators. Cruises on offer range from short 4-day cruises starting from just $635, and appealing to those who want to sample river cruising as part of a more complex European itinerary, up to the longer 13-day cruises on the Danube…
For many New Zealanders, the most important day of the year is the first of October. This is the day the long-awaited trout fishing season begins on most New Zealand's rivers and lakes. For weeks prior to this day big decisions are being made, with the most pressing being, where to fish on that all-important first day of the new season.
