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river cruising Discover the world’s most fascinating regions, from European hot spots to far-flung destinations, on board Avalon Waterways’ luxurious collection of Suite Ships
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pproaching a destination by river is a magical experience, made all the more fabulous on a deluxe river ship. avalon Waterways has three new sleek suite ships for 2014. Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Impression and Avalon Illumination will feature two full decks of suites with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that slide to create an open-air balcony. the state-of-the-art vessels will have, like their sister ships, enhanced soundproofing, designer lighting and elegant polished metal and glass throughout. there’s plenty of space to relax in an avalon Panorama suite or royal suite – 30% larger than the industry standard – with comfort collection beds and large bathrooms with l’occitane bath products.
Clockwise from top left: watch the Amazon River pass you by from your suite on Aria; enjoy breakfast in the sitting area by your open-air balcony; Avalon Artistry II
Sit baCk and relax
from start to finish avalon take care of all travel arrangements, with a private door-to-door pick-up service, return flights or eurostar travel and all airport transfers are included.
and golf in austria and Bavaria and a yoga and wellness cruise on the danube – all new for 2014. meanwhile the worldwide cruise selection features iconic sites like the angkor Wat temples on the mekong and the Great Wall of china on a Yangtze river cruise, plus the mighty mississippi river.
CruiSing the amazon
avalon will be sailing on the amazon river for the first time in 2014 on brand new ship Aria, featuring just 16 deluxe suites with en-suite sitting area, floorto-ceiling panoramic windows and iPod/mP3 docks. enjoy a selection of fine wines on the sun deck or in the boutique dining room with menus designed by renowned Peruvian chef Pedro miguel schiaffino. take in the history and culture of the world’s river banks from the luxury of an avalon ship.
FaSCinating deStinationS
there are a host of fabulous destinations to visit with avalon, complete with expert local guides. on the famous dutch waterways and the rhine, moselle, rhône, main, danube and seine rivers you can explore rich european history. combine your special interests with a range of themed cruises including beer tasting cru ise -i n t er nat iona l .com
The 12-day From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon cruise starts from £5,499pp with departures from February to December 2014. For more information on Avalon’s river cruises call 0808 115 4898 or see avaloncruises.co.uk
Cruise Planner 2014
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