The Portuguese city Porto is found on the Douro River where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Porto is universally known for the fortified wine port, which is produced in the Douro Valley region and shipped worldwide from the city. For the visitor, Portugal's second largest city, after Lisbon, is compact and eminently walkable and truly rewarding. ...

The German city of Düsseldorf is capital city of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It sits mainly on the right hand (eastern) bank of the River Rhine. The city is known for its Altbier (old town), vibrant nightlife, carnival and other major events such as the Kirmes fun fair, which attracts some four million thrill seekers for 10 days every summ...

VIVA Cruises is a premier operator of luxury cruising on the major rivers of Europe including the Danube, Elbe, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône and Seine. It also offers cruises on the Main-Danube Canal and Baltic Sea. VIVA TWO is the flagship in VIVA's eight strong river fleet and the second new ship, after VIVA ONE, to be launched within the year. The ship...

A narrowboat is one designed to fit the UK's integrated network of canal waterways and locks. These canals originally provided a nationwide transport network during the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th Centuries. The narrowboats that plied them were first horse drawn and then powered by steam and then diesel engines. With the coming of th...

The Longines Global Champions Tour and Champions League bring together the world's premier show jumpers in a multi-event global tour for the very top prize money. Over three days, the show jumping elite battle for individual titles that leads to the title of overall season Champion of Champions 2019 and the lion's share of the bonus prize fund. Run...

The south-west English county of Devon takes in sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, small country and coastal towns and villages and national parks. Many visitors look to the cities of Plymouth or Exeter, head for the English Riviera resorts of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham or opt for Exmoor. Equally well worth a visit is the area of the county within th...