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A Tale of Two Rivers

Gillian Thornton makes a welcome return to Germany’s postcard-pretty villages and river views with Riviera Travel….

Taking centre stage

The Royal Shakespeare Company offers far more than just live theatre as Gillian Thornton found out on a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon…

40 Years of Riviera Travel

Gillian (right) with fellow STA contributor Jeannine Williamson

Who can resist an invitation to a birthday party in Paris? Gillian Thornton celebrates 40 years of Riviera Travel, the UK’s leading river cruise and tour operator….

Jordan and Petra with Riviera Travel

I have shaken the sand from my desert shoes and washed the salt from my Dead Sea sandals, but the memory of Jordan and its people will live with me forever. Go and see for yourself……

A luxury Med cruise from Athens to Venice with Silversea

Delos was the first of many fascinating destinations that my husband and I visited on a spring cruise holiday from Athens to Venice on board Silver Moon, one of the latest additions to Silversea’s fleet of small luxury ships….

6 Reasons Not To Miss Gozo

Gillian Thornton is captivated by Gozo, legendary island of Calypso and perfect for a relaxing Mediterranean break….

What’s so wonderful about Wales?

Despite a population of barely 3 million people, Wales packs an extraordinary mix of natural and cultural attractions into a small area. Gillian Thornton shares her favourite Welsh wonders….

6 Delicious Reasons to Visit Lyon

The gastronomic capital of France is a rewarding destination for over 50s travellers on city breaks & river cruises. Gillian Thornton picks her 6 top reasons to visit….

Five Must-See Sites in Rouen

Rouen offers new delights round every corner with its half-timbered medieval properties, grand public buildings, and historic monuments….

Iceland to London cruise with Silversea

There’s something strangely mesmerising about a pool of bubbling mud, the rhythmical gloop-gloop sound and the way the liquid earth shudders with each bursting bubble. …

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