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Monday, February 8th, 2010
 For nearly four decades, Uniworld has taken guests to the world’s greatest destinations—Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. Since 2006, when Uniworld was purchased by Travel Corporation, parent company of many popular travel companies such as Trafalgar, Insight, Brendan, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels – the award-winning five-star luxury hotel collection – Uniworld has made major investments in its ships and its people. The ultimate goal of these investments—a first-class European River Cruise boutique, hotel-style experience. The winning combination of Uniworld’s sister companies’ expertise in tour planning and in first-class hotel management coupled with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created a new dimension in river cruising.
Uniworld’s company-owned boutique hotel-style ships
Boutique hotel designers often invest a lot of thought, time and resources into an interior decor reflective of a destination, as well as the amenities that assure an elegant, relaxed and intimate experience. This is apparent on each of Uniworld’s ten company-owned ships! Over the course of the last couple of years, Uniworld’s ships have been completely refurbished to the highest standard of comfort, so guests travel from one exciting destination to the next with access to stylish lounges, cozy libraries, panoramic restaurants offering sumptuous cuisine and inviting riverview staterooms.
Expect more personalized attention with Uniworld
Uniworld employs an all English, professionally trained staff, so there are no language barriers and no problems with understanding what is being said or going on. All announcements are made only in English. Unlike many companies offering river cruise programs in Europe and elsewhere, Uniworld is an American company focused on North American travelers, or at least English-speaking clientele (the trips are popular with Canadians and folks from Down Under as well).
Early Booking Discount – SAVE up to $600 per couple (Europe)
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) off select 2010 Europe river cruises.
SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Grand European Serenade (2010)
Grand European Explorer (2010)
Paris & Grand European Waterways (2010)
SAVE $500 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $500 per couple ($250 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2010)
European Serenade (2010)
Eastern Europe Explorer (2010)
European Jewels (2010)
Grand European Discovery (2010)
Paris & the Heart of Europe (2010)
Grand France (2010)
Grand Christmas & New Year’s Cruise (2010)
SAVE $400 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $400 per couple ($200 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Tulips & Windmills (2010)
SAVE $300 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $300 per couple ($150 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Castles Along the Rhine (2010)
Learn more about Uniworld River Cruises
Tags: europe river cruise, river cruise, River Cruises, uniworld, uniworld river cruise, Uniworld River Cruises 2010
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
National Geographic Traveler recently released their sixth annual “World’s Great Places: 133 Destinations” survey, and Portugal’s Douro Valley rated Seventh on the list. Further, in 2001, UNESCO rated the Douro River Valley as a World Heritage Site. What makes this region so special and worthy of various honors? Perhaps it is their wine heritage – Port – that dates back over 2,000 years. Or perhaps it’s a cultural landscape of exceptional beauty with rambling vineyards and charming native farms, quintas, clinging to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country – the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.
It’s both! And this is what you can expect to see and experience from your Uniworld River Cruise ship. Travel Europe’s most unspoiled UNESCO World Heritage river valley through Portugal and Spain. Before your cruise explore the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon, uncovering a treasure trove of old world architecture. Visit Coimbra, the “Birthplace of Kings;” Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges” with its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval city center; and Salamanca, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taste wonderful local wines from village vineyards, including the famed Port wine. Feast on a traditional meal at the Alpendurada Monastery; enjoy an authentic Spanish-style lunch complete with a flamenco show; and dine at the Vintage House Hotel, a magnificent18th-century wine quinta overlooking the Douro River. And all along the way, uncover a land of genuine beauty and breathtaking charm, as well as meet warmhearted, friendly people.
Uniworld’s Douro River Valley package with three nights in Lisbon is priced from $2,099 per person, exclusive of airfare; without Lisbon from $1,699 per person, exclusive of airfare. No matter which option you choose, you’ll enjoy a seven-night cruise in a river view stateroom, many with balconies, onboard the Douro Queen; all meals with fine wine, beer, and soft drinks served during dinner; exciting excursions led by English-speaking guides; and all transfers on arrival and departure days. And, for additional savings, double Uniworld’s Early Booking Discount with a savings of $600 per couple by paying in full by December 31, 2009.
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the premier river cruise company, was named to Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines; Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold List, their Readers’ Poll for Top 50 Small Ships, and their Readers’ Choice Awards for World’s Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines; and Cruise Critics Editor’s Pick 2009 for Best River Cruise Line, and Best New River Cruise Ship, River Beatrice. Uniworld features intimate, elegant boutique, hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests, an award-winning staff with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests, world-class cuisine, and expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions. The company offers over 500 departures on more than 30 itineraries sailing on 11 rivers in over 20 countries throughout Europe, Egypt and China.
Tags: douro river, douro river cruise, portgual river cruise, portugal river cruises, uniworld, uniworld cruise, uniworld douro river cruise, uniworld river cruise
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
 BOOK AND PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE up to $2,000 per couple on select 2010 river cruises.
SAVE $2,000 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $2,000 per couple ($1,000 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2010)
European Serenade (2010)
Eastern Europe Explorer (2010)
Grand European Serenade (2010)
European Jewels (2010)
Grand European Discovery (2010)
Grand European Explorer (2010)
Paris & the Heart of Europe (2010)
Paris & Grand European Waterways (2010)
Grand Christmas & New Year’s Cruise (2010)
SAVE $2,000 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $2,000 per couple ($1,000 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 1 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Grand France (2010)
SAVE $1,200 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $1,200 per couple ($600 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1, and 2 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Tulips & Windmills (2010)
SAVE $1,200 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $1,200 per couple ($600 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Grand European Serenade (2010)
Grand European Explorer (2010)
Paris & Grand European Waterways (2010)
SAVE $1,000 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $1,000 per couple ($500 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 2, and 3 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2010)
European Serenade (2010)
Eastern Europe Explorer (2010)
European Jewels (2010)
Grand European Discovery (2010)
Paris & the Heart of Europe (2010)
Grand Christmas & New Year’s Cruise (2010)
SAVE $900 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $900 per couple ($450 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 1 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Castles Along the Rhine (2010)
Paris & Normandy (2010)
Parisian Winter Holiday (2010)
SAVE $900 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $900 per couple ($450 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1, and 2 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Enchanting Danube (2010)
Danube Discovery (2010)
Rhine Discovery (2010)
Paris & European River Romance (2010)
Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)
Danube Holiday Markets (2010)
Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)
European Holiday Markets (2010)
Springtime Along the Rhine (2010)
SAVE $800 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $800 per couple ($400 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Tulips & Windmills (2010)
SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on all categories.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Burgundy & Provence (2010)
Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (2010)
SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Enchanting Danube (2010)
Danube Discovery (2010)
Rhine Discovery (2010)
Paris & European River Romance (2010)
Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)
Danube Holiday Markets (2010)
Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)
European Holiday Markets (2010)
Springtime Along the Rhine (2010)
SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on category 2, and 3 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Castles Along the Rhine (2010)
Paris & Normandy (2010)
Parisian Winter Holiday (2010)
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Monday, February 16th, 2009
 Uniworld has a green policy which aims to reduce C02 energy consumption and waste throughout its international operations and offices.
In 2008, Uniworld conducted an energy audit of its offices and has implemented a range of measures which seek to reduce its overall carbon footprint, usage, and also increase the recycling of consumable products. New initiatives have seen the additional installation of efficient lighting, introduction of an IT energy-saving policy, incentive staff car pooling schemes, at desk recycling, environmentally-friendly procurement, and a staff environmental education and involvement program.
Uniworld also strives to help its local communities and has introduced a staff volunteer program whereby each staff member volunteers for a local charity of their choice two days a year , as well as the company supporting a range of charities throughout the year. Uniworld reviews its environmental performance on an ongoing basis and is committed to continuous improvement across energy and waste management, as well as contributing positively to fostering sustainable tourism in communities around the world.
Uniworld has partnered with Sustainable Travel International™, allowing passengers the option to calculate the carbon footprint of your travel and contribute towards projects that will reduce the C02 emissions in the atmosphere on your behalf. This voluntary scheme invites you to pay a contribution based on the amount of carbon likely to be generated from your travel. You can choose to offset your air travel, coach travel or the energy consumed staying in your hotel accommodation.
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Uniworld River cruises for 2009 just announced a wonderful special offer.
For bookings made between January 15 & February 27, 2009, Uniworld is offering travel companions a FREE AIR TICKET on International Travel for all Europe, Russia and Egypt River Cruises departing in 2009.
To take advantage of this great offer, simply book and deposit on or before February 27, 2009. AND if you book before January 31, 2009 you can combine this with Uniworld’s early booking discount with another savings of up to $600 per couple.
Add in the all inclusive features of a river cruise, and there is every reason to enjoy a trip of a lifetime on one of Uniworld’s wonderful itineraries.
* 2 for 1 economy air promotion requires first traveler to pay Uniworld’s 2009 published brochure air rate on travel from select U.S. Gateway Cities. Companion traveler pays government taxes and fees up to $200 – $200 deposit must be made at time of booking on or before February 27, 2009. Full payment of air is due on or before February 27, 2009. Once air is paid-in-full, it is non refundable. 2 for 1 air promotion is for new bookings and is based on double occupancy only. Air promotion is not combinable with Pay-In-Full Savings. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply and Uniworld reserves the right to withdraw or change this offer at any time. Amenities and inclusions may vary on Uniworld’s non-company owned ships. For complete details, general information, and Terms and Conditions applicable to all Uniworld trips, please visit www.rivercruisetours.com or call 1-888-942-3301
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
 In 2009, Uniworld will introduce 2 state-of-the-art new river cruise ships. River Beatrice will begin sailing the Danube in March, 2009, and the River Tosca will set sail in the Nile in April. Uniworld will also be investing in their current ships. Plans include adding balcony cabins to the River Princess and River Empress, and WiFi to all ships as well.
Tags: europe river cruise, river cruise, uniworld, uniworld river cruise, wifi river cruise
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
 Uniworld offers the highest level of comfort, quality & service in river cruising with an unparalleled variety of vacation choices. For more than 30 years, Uniworld Grand River Cruises has provided travelers with spectacular, unforgettable vacation experiences on some of the world’s greatest waterways. River cruises offer a great value: All meals w/ complimentary wine at dinner; shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides; all transfers on arrival & departure days. Uniworld was voted to Travel & Leisure’s Best Awards for 10 Small Cruise Ships, as well as being named to Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List & their Reader’s Choice Awards. Read a first hand account of a client who just sailed on Uniworld’s Grand European Serenade.
Great post…blogged exclusively via IPhone while on the river cruise! After reading, I am ready to book!
Tags: europe, europe river cruise, River Cruises, uniworld, uniworld cruise
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For nearly four decades, Uniworld has taken guests to the world’s greatest destinations—Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. Since 2006, when Uniworld was purchased by Travel Corporation, parent company of many popular travel companies such as Trafalgar, Insight, Brendan, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels – the award-winning five-star luxury hotel collection – Uniworld has made major investments in its ships and its people. The ultimate goal of these investments—a first-class European River Cruise boutique, hotel-style experience. The winning combination of Uniworld’s sister companies’ expertise in tour planning and in first-class hotel management coupled with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created a new dimension in river cruising.
