Cruising into summer

A more structured holiday, like a cruise, can be an easier way to visit somewhere that has multiple points of interest or is protected for conservation reasons, or if you simply want to cover lots of

This family friendly, week-long cycling holiday along a stretch of the Danube in Austria is ideal for beginners. The paved, flat paths make for easy riding, and luggage is transferred, so you can focu

From trading routes to a modern-day leisure focus, France’s rivers make the perfect casting-off point for a property search, says Joanna Leggett

Distance 280 miles Time Three to seven days Start Würzburg Finish Füssen When to travel July to October for better overall weather conditions Top tip Consider a December trip to take in the traditiona

Make December extra special as you sail along the Rhine, stopping at five magical festive markets

Travel into the heart of southeast Asia on this 17-day bucket-list tour, including a luxury river cruise and five-star hotel stays