River cruises holiday brochure selection

They say: "This brochure is new for 2013 and offers and enticing mix of river and ocean cruises to destinations all over the world. There is a great range of itineraries on offer, including the most iconic river voyages, cruises to exotic locations crossing the oceans on large vessels, or more small and friendly ships for a more intimate cruise experience. All holidays are designed to offer superb itineraries with a relaxing way to see destinations from the unique perspective of the water."

• New tours for the 2013 cruise season include: 'Everglades and Exotic Caribbean', 'Alaskan Wilderness Adventure' and 'Norwegian Coastal Voyage'
  
• You can fly direct from many regional airports to your cruise departure port
  
• Key destinations include: Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Greece, Alaska, Costa Rica, Japan, Sri Lanka and India

They say: "This brochure offers the very best in boutique-style river cruises from Uniworld. There are five star stylish interiors (including Serenity River Spas) on all 15 vessels used in this year round programme of river cruises and all have opulent river view rooms, with excellent facilities and French balconies too, so you can enjoy the uninterrupted views as you cruise along the rivers. Each room (they're not called cabins anymore!) features luxuries such as handmade beds, Egyptian cotton bed linen, marble bathrooms, Christy towels, built in wardrobes and flatscreen TVs. Many of the itineraries include signature lectures, complimentary fine wines and other drinks. Many tours also offer a choice of onshore excursions, including guided walking tours."

• The usual Titan VIP Home Departure Service is offered with every river cruise, so you are collected from wherever you live and taken to the departure point/airport and direct flights to join the boat , or choose no-fly travel by Eurostar
  
• New cruises for 2013 include 'Munich to Budapest at Christmas and New Year', 'Venice and the River Po', 'Grand Danube and Prague' and 'Highlights of Eastern Europe'
  
• Key destinations include: Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Arles, Venice, Rome, Istanbul, Moscow, Shanghai, Beijing and Egypt

They say: "All the river cruises featured in the second edition of this 2013 brochure are escorted from the moment you leave your house in the UK. Being elegant, romantic and comfortable vessels, there's no better way to discover the scenery and cultural treasures of Europe, Egypt and Asia than by boat on the river. These river cruises offer excellent value for money as they are on a full board basis, with onboard accommodation, meals (often including wine) and trips all included in the price. All tours include direct scheduled flights or upgraded Eurostar tickets to meet the boat and the services of the Titan tour manager too. Look out for our new exclusive Titan charters of the four star Filia Rheni II vessel for a new standard in river cruise luxury."

• New tours for the 2013 season include: 'The Grand Rhine Journey with Lake Lucerne', 'Danube Symphony – A Musical Journey on the MS Mozart' and 'The Enchanting River Douro Vineyards,. Palaces and Cathedrals'
  
• Many of the holidays featured are 'Cruise and Tour' combining time on the river with resort stays for the best of both worlds
  
• Key destinations include: Rhine, Douro, Danube, Rhone, Seine, Oise, Elbe, Po Volga, Neva, Nile and Yangtze rivers