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VIVA Cruises launches new VIVA Boutique line

14/10/2024 by .
VIVA Cruises launches new VIVA Boutique line

VIVA Cruises, Europe’s renowned all-inclusive river cruise specialist including the Danube, Elbe, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône, Seine and the Main-Danube Canal has launched its new VIVA Boutique cruise line and its first premium ship, VIVA BEYOND, due to sail her maiden voyage in 2026.

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The Rose & Crown Pub named Pub of the Year

A Norfolk pub has won a coveted title by the editors of the Good Pub Guide 2015. The Rose & Crown Pub was named Pub of the Year for the first time for its traditional pub atmosphere, beer and locally sourced food.

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Yoga comes to the Arava Desert

For one weekend, over 200 kilometres of the Arava will utilise the best teachers from various communities and from around the world stretching from Moshav Idan in the north, to Kibbutz Elifaz in the south using the ancient scenery to create a wonderful place for practising and improving your yoga.

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High Line At The Rail Yards Opens

Manhattan was buzzing yesterday as the High Line at the Rail Yards opened, the third and most northern section of New York’s now famous skyline walkway. High Line at the Rail Yards is the culmination of 15 years of work to preserve the full length of the original mile and a half High Line, from Gansevoort Street, in the Meatpacking District, north to 34th Street, where the
historic rail line terminated at Hudson Yards.

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Edinburgh Hogmanay Headliner announced

This year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay headliner is to be pop superstar Lily  Allen, who will headline the annual ‘Concert in the Gardens’ event which is the climax to the New year celebrations.

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British Airways is offering free upgrades to First

In a bout of autumnal generosity British Airways is offering free upgrades to first class between now and the end of 2014. The offer which runs from September 4th to December 31st 2014 will enable customers travelling in British Airways’ Club World to upgrade on one leg of their journey, free of charge, and qualify for all first class privileges including access to First lounges, fine wines and meals on the ground and on board, a concierge service and dedicated check-in areas at the airport.

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Norwegian Cruise Line acquires Prestige Cruises

In a deal worth around $3 billion the world’s third largest cruise operator, Norwegian Cruise Line is close to buying Prestige Cruises which owns the high luxury Oceania and Regent Seven Seas brands. In all, Prestige owns 6 ships providing 6,500 beds and this new acquisition will see Norwegian Cruise Line expanding its high end offering significantly.

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