TAUCK AWARDED - 'World's Best River Cruise'

 

Tauck voted # 1 as "World's Best River Cruise" 2011.

16th Annual Travel + Leisure "World's Best Awards"

Tauck which operates four custom built riverboats throughout Europe has been awarded as the "World's Best River Cruise" for 2011 by Travel + Leisure Magazine. So much effort has gone into maintaining Tauck's premium standard, and with over 85 years in the business Tauck's relationships with their worldwide partners ensures that their travellers get the best value for their travel dollar. Tauck's first river cruise was in 1992, almost ten years before riverboats became one of the 'hottest' ways to travel.

Life on board Tauck's riverboats are often referred to as a 'private-club'. It's comfortable, relaxed, warm and inviting. Tauck's intimate, yet spacious design holds no more that 118 guests while other boats hold 160. That means more room for you. In addition there are 14 suites (300 sq.ft) and 7 junior suites on every ship – four times more than most other European riverboats and 85% of cabins have floor-to ceiling windows with French balconies.

Imagine paying for a river cruise and having nothing else to pay for. No additional costs to Tour Directors while onboard, no options are sold to you, no sales pitches are made while you're enjoying your cruise and no fuels surcharges come onto your final bill. Refreshing? This is all part of the 'Tauck Difference' compared to other river cruise specialists. And this is why Tauck guests keep coming back time and time again. Their testimonials say it all.

It's the quality of what's included that defines the word "value". Have a look at what is included in the price of your river cruise:

• All private Tauck shore excursions – led by Tauck Directors, local experts and guides, and featuring Tauck Exclusives
• All gratuities to the Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Directors, ship staff, drivers, local guides and local experts
• Special insider sightseeing and exclusive Tauck experiences guided by our Tauck Directors and local guides
• Included meals ashore at local restaurant and special venues
• Local artists and cultural performances
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• Hotel accommodations handpicked for your location
• Most meals, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner onboard the riverboat, beer with lunch and dinner onboard
• Welcome and farewell cocktail parties, special evenings of local entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more
• Port charges, all taxes, luggage handling and more; no hidden surcharges
• Sumptuous new bedding, with comfort top mattresses, 400-thread count linen, hypoallergenic duvets and pillows
• Walk in closets, marble baths with full size tubs in suites, L'Occitane toiletries
• Complimentary bikes on shore excursions

Tauck's land excursions are second to none and for 2012, and with professional guides who are familiar with the local customs and traditions and often fluent in several languages, Tauck has special culinary departures for your delight.

So if you're interested in treating your taste buds to a new level of nirvana, and to trace the footsteps of the locals, come on board with one of our partners named "World's Best Culinary Tour Specialist" by Conde Nast Traveler, and experience authentic French cuisine and village life: April 25, June 28, August 17 & October 20. Priced from $4,636 8-day French Waterways & Vineyards is a magnificent way to see France!

To obtain further information about Tauck or to make a booking, please contact Travel the World on 1300 950 622 or visit www.traveltheworld.com.au. To order your 2012 Tauck River Cruise Brochure, go to

http://www.traveltheworld.com.au/Tours/Brochures.html