Dream destination

From the Douro to the Danube, river cruising will take you to the very heart of a destination

The Canal du Rhône au Rhin stretches 237km through the east of France, but we had decided to spend a leisurely trip travelling just 55km, following the River Doubs between the cities of Dole and Besan

Booking your first ocean voyage and don’t know where to start? Cruise expert Sara Macefield provides an insider’s guide to some of the best companies to set sail with

‘The Mediterranean is all about food and there’s plenty of it’

Take the train for a laid-back tour of the Côte d’Azur’s glitzy cities and lesser-known towns, jumping off to buy a slice of pissaladière, visit a museum or dip your toes in the sea.

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real