The Riviera Travel Blog

From travel guides for our most popular destinations to insider insights from Riviera Travel experts, take a look at our blogs to inspire your next adventure

Top Things to Do in Berlin – 1, 2 and 3-Day City Guide

Wondering about the top things to do in Berlin? Read our one-, two- and three-day Berlin City guide.

Skyline view of Budapest at sunrise with Szechenyi Chain Bridge over the Danube river in Hungary

04 January 2021

Less is More: Explore More on a Luxury River Cruise With So Much Included

Are you new to river cruises? Let us tell you why it is a great way to travel and discover how river cruises compare to ocean cruises.

25 December 2020

Sample a Slice of History: the Sachertorte

Meet the iconic sachertorte - Rich melted chocolate, springy layers of sponge and a jammy apricot glaze - a famous Austrian cake synonymous with Vienna.

Stunning landscapes of Positano and the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy

11 December 2020

The 15 Best Places to Visit in Italy

Discover the most beautiful places in Italy to visit on a city break, tour, beach or walking holiday.

27 November 2020

The 10 Best Natural Wonders of Europe

Discover the 10 best natural wonders of Europe including Verdon Gorge, the Dolomites and the Matterhorn.

Orangutan mother with little baby in the trees.

13 November 2020

5 Amazing Wildlife Travel Adventures

Discover some of the most diverse, exotic and incredible wildlife travel adventures that take you across the globe.

30 October 2020

How to Save Money Abroad

Planning and keeping to a holiday budget can be a challenge when you’re off jet-setting and having fun.

Abbey of Senanque and blooming rows lavender flowers in a large field

16 October 2020

20 Reasons to Visit Provence

If you’re thinking about holidays to France, put the region of Provence on your bucket list for these 20 reasons and more. Read our blog.

02 October 2020

Mekong River Cruise Guide

Visit magnificent destinations including Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and Saigon on a memorable Mekong river cruise.

Mature friends talking and smiling on board the Il Mare yacht

18 September 2020

We’re Cruising Europe’s Finest Rivers, Once Again

In 2020, we welcomed our guests back to the Douro Valley, France and Germany on our long-awaited river cruises. Find out how we got our guests travelling again.