Prices quoted are per person based on two people travelling, were correct at the time of going to press and are subject to change and availability.
028 TRAVEL
Land of the Komodo Dragon Spread across 17,000 islands, Indonesia is famed for its volcanoes, exotic wildlife and miles of beaches. A seven-night cruise from Star Clippers (
www.starclippers.
co.uk) – whose fleet features three strikingly elegant tall ships – takes in the country’s most noted island, Bali, along with Lombok, the Gili islands, and Komodo – home to the fearsome dragon (well, the world’s largest lizard to be precise). From £1,495 excluding flights.
Do I Hear a Waltz?
The Danube is at the heart of Europe and a backdrop to centuries of artistic and historical riches. A 10-day Budapest to Prague cruise takes in five countries and features a packed programme from £2,430 excluding flights with Uniworld (
www.uniworld.com). Tauck (www.tauck.
co.uk) has an eight-day cruise along the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam through Germany, France, Switzerland and The Netherlands from £3,020 including flights.
Coastal Classics From the Costa del Sol to the Cote d’Azur via the cosmopolitan vibe of Ibiza and the lower-key charms of Menorca, a seven- night trip from Crystal Cruises (www.
crystalcruises.co.uk) next August journeys from the glamour of Monte Carlo to the chameleon-like city of Barcelona. From £2,067 excluding flights.
Art Attack
Departing next month, Voyages to Antiquity (
www.voyagestoantiquity.com), which specialises in the art, history, and culture of the ancient world, has a 12-day cruise taking in Seville, Morocco and the Canary Islands. And to really help you
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get beneath the skin of these destinations, it features expert speakers such as award- winning broadcaster Michael Buerk. From £2,095 including flights.
Amazonia Expedition
It comes with a hefty price tag but a new 13-day cruise from Ponant (www.ponant. com) along the Amazon is designed to enable you to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this mythical river and into a region of dense vegetation, myriad animal species, hamlets and stilt houses, and an ecosystem that remains the cradle of protected tropical life. From £6,500 including flights.
Still Not Convinced?
If, after all those ideas, you still need some persuading, check out P&O’s (www.
pocruises.com) short breaks. They range from two-nights and feature destinations such as Hamburg, Amsterdam and Bruges with prices from £260.
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