Donna Heiderstadt

6 days ago | smartluxury.com | Donna Heiderstadt |Julia Eskins

CruisesJourneysHotelsOffersNewsletter The surging popularity of river cruising over the past decade has raised the profile of this once-niche mode of travel, and now almost a dozen luxury river cruise lines operate superbly appointed ships. Still, like their luxury ocean cruise counterparts, each has a unique personality. Some focus on cultural enrichment while others prioritize local culinary immersion. Décor, ambiance, and excursion options are other differentiating factors.

1 week ago | smartluxury.com | Andrew Eames |Donna Heiderstadt |Julia Eskins

CruisesJourneysHotelsOffersNewsletter They call the Dordogne the land of 1,001 castles, many of which date back to the Hundred Years War, when Britain and France were at loggerheads. These days, international relations are far more amicable, and many of the Dordogne's most head-turning properties are lovingly curated by outsiders who have fallen under its spell.

1 week ago | thepointsguy.com | Donna Heiderstadt

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2 weeks ago | thepointsguy.com | Donna Heiderstadt

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3 weeks ago | smartluxury.com | Donna Heiderstadt

Many long to visit Egypt, yet logistics, language barriers, and unrest in the Middle East sometimes deter all but the most intrepid travelers. As I discovered during a recent visit, cruising down the Nile offers a safe, convenient, and plush way to tour this uniquely fascinating country. And with the opening of Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) finally a reality, and several new Nile River ships offering more options and increased capacity, now is a terrific time to visit.