Follow the Danube between Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany this August with Avalon Waterways and you can upgrade to a Panorama Suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding windows for the price of a deluxe room. Or save £1,400 per couple on Autumn departures – or pay no single supplement on selected dates August-October 2021. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy Avalon Waterways’ warm hospitality on board with gratuities and daily excursions included.

Are you intrigued by British history and its impact on our landscapes, language and outlook today? Promenades Travel specialises in expert-led, small-group short breaks that explore the places where history was made – the battlefields, the castles, the cathedrals – during key periods such as the Romans in Britain, the Wars of the Roses and the Jacobite Rebellions. It’s a great way for singles, couples and friends to expand their understanding of a subject, with other halves who don’t share the same passion for the past are also made welcome with alternative options.

A-ROSA River Cruises has over 18 years experience sailing the rivers of Europe, and its blend of spacious cabins, delicious dining, and high-quality drinks, included throughout the day, makes for a particularly relaxing holiday, whether you decide to join your ship by rail or air. It makes for an ideal trip with the grandchildren too: under 15s can travel with you for free in the school holidays. And the wi-fi to keep them connected is free too!

Designed exclusively for adults, Warner Leisure Hotels stays are the gateway to the greenest parts of England and North Wales. Each one of their short breaks at a hand-picked collection of 14 country estates and coastal villages offers three-course dining, live shows and music, pools and activities, plus the promise that you’ll be in safe hands. There’s something for all tastes and budgets, and great Silver Traveller savings too! 3-night breaks from £219pp.

The ultra-luxury discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse offers unrivalled experiences in Antarctica, with options to explore by submarine, helicopter or even paddleboard. And right now, as well as up to 20% off the fare and complimentary door-to-door transfers, there’s more. Book any 2022/3 sailing by 31 Oct 2021 and receive a £1,000 per couple Suite Upgrade Credit. And on selected Jan, Feb or March 2022 Antarctica voyages, there’s a complimentary one-way Business Class BA flight upgrade, and up to 75% off for single travellers.

In celebration of the Tokyo Olympics, award-winning Japan specialist Wendy Wu Tours has announced two world-beating offers: free return flights worth up to £800pp when you book any group tour of Japan or, if you are travelling solo, you can enjoy a room of your own at no extra cost on all tours to Japan, saving up to £1,940 while you enjoy the comfort, companionship and confidence of travelling on their fully inclusive escorted tours. Winning opportunities indeed!

Iceland has the green light to visit, making its amazing natural wonders even more appealing, as you can hear on this podcast as Silver Travel’s Jennie Carr talks to Aurora Zone, looks at UK staycation options with Original Cottages and learns how to discover the UK’s hidden treasures on a small-group, very personal tour with Jules Verne. It’s all part of our tie-up with Boom Radio which promises a fresh mix of music and conversation for the over 55s from familiar presenters such as David Hamilton and Graham Dene.