EVEN IF YOU'VE never contemplated going on a river cruise before, 2024 could be your year. With long-haul airfares at elevated levels and travel disruptions a constant threat, savvy travelers are booking long trips that navigate multiple rivers and maximize the transatlantic journey.
"It's been a huge trend in 2023 and will only expand in 2024," says Samuel Spencer, a travel advisor and the owner of Ocean & River Cruises, an agency in Calgary, Alberta. Spencer notes that four different river-cruise lines-Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Scenic, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises-now offer multi-week trips through France. While some of these longer itineraries pre-date the pandemic, several lines tell T+L that they have recently surged in popularity among Americans.
It's a seismic shift for travelers, who've begrudgingly become accustomed to playing Where's-MyLuggage, navigating crowded museums, and paying enormous premiums for high-quality hotels-particularly in Western Europe. Touring by river ship, which often feels more akin to staying in a luxury hotel than cruising on a ocean liner, can address most of these challenges-all while delivering tremendous value, usually at an allinclusive, up-front price.
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Second Course - Noma chef René Redezpi found fame ingredient-focused with fine dining. His new TV show goes even further.
This summer, chef René Redezpi and Travel + Leisure contributor Matt Goulding released their Apple TV+ docuseries, Omnivore. Each episode follows a single ingredient on its global journey, from harvesting to processing to cooking. T+L spoke to the Danish chef about the making of the series, and what's on his travel radar.
GBASS BOTS
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DRINKING IT ALL IN
The rich, volcanic soil of central Chile has nourished a food and wine legacy that bridges cultures, from Indigenous cooks to globe-trotting vintners.
APPETITE for LIFE
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RAPPY VALLEY
For more than two decades, wine expert Ray Isle has been visiting Napa to uncover the best of the region. Here's his short list.
How to Actually Enjoy Dining Out with Kids
A flexible mindset-and proper preparation can help parents and children make the most of a foodfocused trip.
Mealtime in Manila
Creative young chefs are making the Philippine capital Asia's new culinary hot spot.
Hands On
Single-malt whiskies and triple-cream cheeses are the stuff New York's Hudson Valley is made of.
ALL ASHORE
Juneau is one of Alaska's busiest cruise ports-and it has a booming food scene.
AMONG THE GROVES
Two Puerto Rican hoteliers have opened their latest spot in Tuscany― and put the country's famed olive oil front and center.