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TRAVEL ADVISORY
Off the Beaten Path
Story and photos courtesy of Family Features
80% of people
surveyed believe
vacation does
wonders for
mental health.
Sailing Europe's storied rivers, the
award-winning fleet ofidentical longships
showcase innovative engineering, streamlined
Scandinavian design and understated elegance.
River ships are also small enough-hosting
only 190 guests - to dock in the heart
ofpopular destinations, making it easy to explore.
The voyages range from eight to 23 days with itineraries
featuring Europe's Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône,
Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde
rivers.
Each Viking journey includes a shore excursion in every
port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program
that provides deep immersion in the destination through
performances ofmusic and art, cooking demonstrations,
informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
Enjoy shore excursions that provide historical tours and
visits to unique haunts where you can experience some of
the local culture, regional foods and everyday life.
On a Viking Longship, you can expect to relax in spacious
European river cruises
offer exploration and comfort
T
ravel for pure enjoyment is on the rise,
so this may be your year to plan the ultimate
dream vacation.
According to Sports and Leisure research, 80% of people
surveyed believe a vacation does wonders for mental health
and travel is a top spending priority in the coming year. The
survey indicated travelers want to immerse themselves in
unique experiences, including new cultures, foods and people.
For those who delight in exploring entire regions, one
downfall can be the burden of packing and unpacking at each
new destination. Taking your accommodations with you is a
practical alternative for curious travelers.
River voyages, for example, allow travelers to unpack once
and visit multiple destinations in one seamless journey, from
major European cities to quaint towns and villages. These
destination-focused journeys offer experienced travelers the
opportunity to explore science, history and cuisine with
culturally enriching itineraries on the world's great waterways.
If an intimate, relaxed journey is your ideal getaway, you
may want to consider the revolutionary Viking Longships.
These state-of-the-art river ships are engineered with guests'
comfort and exploration in mind.
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public areas, includingwide-open sundecks with everchanging
views. The ships feature spacious staterooms in a
variety ofcategories, including true two-room suites with
full-size verandas.
Additional ship highlights include al fresco dining on
an indoor-outdoor terrace and onboard amenities including
a restaurant, bar, lounge and library. Inclusive fares cover
your port taxes and fees, ground transfers, as well as beverages
and onboard lunch and dinner. 
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