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Neschwanstein Castle with vegetation and mist in the Bavarian Alps, Germany

Destinations that inspired myths and fairytales

If stories set your curiosity aflame, good news, you can probably visit the destinations that inspired them. From Greek myths to fairytales, here are some of our favourite destinations to visit and the stories that make them all the more magical.

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Exterior of the Lord Byron ship

40 Years of Riviera Travel

In 2024, we celebrate our 40th year, we're looking back at our history and forward to all the exciting things you can expect from us this year.

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Aerial view of Athens, greece

Dealing with a heatwave

Try as we might, we can't control the weather, but we're always mindful of it and we've put together some tips and tricks we use to beat the heat.

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What’s the Best River Cruise for Each Season?

Discover the best time to take a river cruise.

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Happy senior couple sitting on the bow of a sail boat on a calm blue sea

12 Ways to Banish Seasickness

Understand why seasickness occurs and how best to prevent, recognise, and treat this minor condition.

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Mont blanc with geneva lake

Switzerland by Rail

Our new Switzerland's Golden Pass Railway, Lake Geneva & Montreux by rail tour allows you to experience everything Switzerland has to offer.

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A rainbow gay pride flag hanging in the streets of Madrid

The Best LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations

If you're an LGBTQ+ couple looking to get away, here are some of the destinations where you can expect the warmest welcomes.

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5 Ways to Travel as a Group

There’s so much choice on our holidays whether travelling solo, as a couple or with a few friends. But did you know that you can enjoy all our holidays as a larger group with your friends and family?

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Herd of wildebeests on the savannah with tourist vehicle in Masai Mara, Kenya

12 Reasons to Book Your Holiday Early

Everyone knows that a superb holiday provides the ultimate stress relief, but when it comes to booking a holiday, it can get quite confusing.

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The Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy

Famous Filming Locations

From entire towns to tiny, hidden gems off the beaten path, the film industry finds unique and extravagant locales to elevate their stories to new heights.

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View of Cotopaxi volcano during the day in Ecuador

The Best Volcano Holiday Destinations

Find out more about the best volcano holiday destinations

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Vibrant Venice: First Impressions of The Floating City

One of the Riviera Travel team takes a trip to Venice, exploring the waterways and famous sights including St Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge and the Doge’s Palace.

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An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

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