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LUXURY JOURNEYS

LUXURY CRUISE

BY FITRI TRESNAWIDA

emories and experiences collected through our travel to connect with the local heritage. Forget what you have heard: newer refreshes our minds and help strengthen the important river cruise vessels offer more than upscale, modern hotel. bond with those we travel. One journey to consider Take a slower pace to travel across the scattered landmarks, win- Mis traveling with a themed river cruise that allows you eries, and dramatic castles within the range of your eyes sight. Riv-

RIVER CRUISE BUCKETLIST LUXURY RIVER CRUISE BRANDS

1. 5. Dauro 1. Crystal River Cruise 2. 6. 2. Scenic River Cruise 3. 7. Chobe 3. Aqua Expeditions 4. Mississipi 4. Uniworld Boutique Cruise

38 | ForbesLife Indonesia Quarter IV 2019 er cruises offer us the opportu- nity to get up close and personal with the quaint villages and smaller cities along the stun- ning natural way. As the ships are far smaller compared to the ocean cruise ships, there are fewer people on board, and therefore intimate experiences are easily more provided with a strong focus on art and culture. We can devote most of our days villages, you will discover the to exploring the shores and re- greatest wonders of the Pyra- embark near dusk to dine, sleep, mids at Giza to the tombs in the and move to your next location. of the Kings.

EXPLORE SMALLER CITIES RIVER CRUISE TO ALONG THE DANUBE AND DISCOVER INDONESIA RHINE : There is a unique feeling of The Danube and Rhine rivers traveling in your own country. which flow through 10 coun- Although very limited in the tries across Eastern and West- quality of the boat, cruising on ern Europe serve as the center- a tranquil river in Central Ka- piece for many river cruises. limantan surrounded by lush The Danube is a gateway to four tropical jungle while watching capitals, , Vienna, Bra- rehabilitated orangutans frol- tislava and Belgrade– while the icking in nature reserves is se- Rhine cruises feature Amster- lect for those who like to go off- , Cologne, Strasbourg and the-beaten-track. Basel. Taking a boat through River cruising may be less this rich countryside allows us well-known than ocean cruis- to experience picturesque me- ing, in the world of luxury trav- dieval villages. One notable 40 castles and fortress as well in and head to the site el, it has become more popular town is Pfalzgrafenstein lo- as churches and spire in rows of Kalna’s magnificent Hindu every year because it can of- cated in the middle of the wa- of steep valleys to admire along temples. But no river in history fer better quality off-shore pro- ter. A stop at the small town of the 100-kilometer route. has been as influential in shap- grams in remote places that are Rudesheim will enable guests ing our world civilization as the often untapped by the regular to hike. Location selection is TRAVEL TO INDIA ON THE Nile River, and there is no bet- route. With a beautiful mixture essential in river cruising since SACRED GANGES RIVER, ter way than to experience the of scenery, big city life, and pic- the destination will shape your THE MISSISSIPI IN USA OR rhythms of daily life along the turesque villages, see the best on-shore experiences. Take THE NILE OF EGYPT Nile River than to cruise from of a region, including UNESCO your kids for a day in Bratisla- The mighty is Luxor to Aswan. When you pass World Heritage sites without the va and join the offshore interac- the largest waterway in North along the ancient temples and packing and unpacking. tive scavenger hunt through its America that stretches from old-town streets. For the men, Minnesota to , run- try blending your Cognac at Ca- ning through 32 U.S. states of- Fitri Tresnawida is the Chief Travel Designer and Managing Director of dREAMSCAPE Luxury Travel mus, the largest and one of the fering experiences from visiting Network & Club and Discover Indonesia. The last remaining family-owned the home of the famous au- company has offices in Singapore and Indonesia and specializes in providing luxury and experiential producers in the region. Food thor Mark Twain’s to stepping journeys for Asian high-networth and ultra-high- lovers can join the ship’s chef into the birthplace Elvis Pres- networth travellers. With 13 years of hands on and a local culinary specialist ley of American blues music in and on the ground research as an Asia-based luxury travel operator, dREAMSCAPE is designed on a guided tour to a street mar- Memphis. If you are looking for to understand the minds and habits of Asian ket in cities such as Bordeaux, something more exotic, join for experienced and luxury travellers. or Belgrade. Alternative- a one-of-a-kind adventure in In- ly, sit back and enjoy more than dia by embarking a river cruise

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