Douro River: Wine, Scenery & Sunsets |with Nanci Ott Click Here Is Portugal BETTER Than the Rhine or Danube? Join Ken from RTE Travel Talk as he sits down with Nanci Ott of Tinker Travel, fresh off a sailing aboard Avalon Waterways on Portugal’s stunning Douro River, and together they explore: ✔ What makes the Douro River unique ✔ Why the Douro is growing rapidly in popularity ✔ Whether it’s a good first river cruise ... Click Here 3 Reasons Why Europe Is Better In The Shoulder Seasons For generations, summer has been considered the natural time for a European vacation. July and August meant long days, warm weather and bustling cities filled with travelers. But increasingly, savvy travelers are discovering that some of Europe’s most rewarding experiences happen just outside those traditional peak summer months. Welcome to the shoulder ... Click Here Is HAL's Club Orange Worth The Cost? |with Barb Chamberlain Just The Facts In this episode of Just the Facts, Ken from RTE Travel Talk talks with Barb Chamberlain of Direct Travel about what Holland America Club Orange includes, what it costs, and which benefits may make it worth adding to your cruise. Barb explains Club Orange priority dining, priority access at Guest Services and shore excursions, tender priority, stateroom upgrades, ... Click Here Click Here The Christmas Markets in France Why a Christmas Markets River Cruise in France Should Be on Your Travel Wish List For travelers who love the warmth and traditions of the holiday season, a Christmas markets river cruise through France can feel like stepping into a festive storybook. Historic squares glow beneath strings of lights, bakery windows are filled with seasonal treats, and wooden market stalls offer handcrafted gifts, regional foods and ... Scenic vs Tauck vs Uniworld |with Beth Schulberg & Lauren Matthews Click Here Luxury River Cruise Suites Compared (Is It Worth It?) If you’ve ever considered upgrading to the top suite on a luxury river cruise, you’ve probably asked yourself — is it really worth it? Travel specialists Beth Schulberg and Lauren Matthews, owners of Cruise & Travel Specialists of Lake Oswego Oregon join Ken of RTE Travel Talk to compare the highest suite categories across three of the top luxury river cruise lines: ...
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Imagine a custom travel experience where every mile tells a story, and each destination unveils a unique slice of New Zealand's breathtaking landscape. Picture a 10-day adventure that begins with a private driver and guide...

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World-wide leisure travel slowed somewhat this year compared with the prior two years but still appears to have grown three-to-four percent above 2024’s travel record. At the same time, many travelers appear to have reoriented their focus on outdoors and nature-oriented destinations.

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