Last minute World Cup: an Amazon cruise to England’s first fixture

With fewer than 50 days to the World Cup in Brazil, England fans still have the chance to soak up the tournament’s unique atmosphere and see one of the world's natural wonders with an Amazon boat trip that arrives in town for England’s opening fixture.

Accommodation for the duration of the tour is a traditional Amazon riverboat, and itineraries are conveniently built around the tournament. They include a tour of the city, a stop at the lavish Opera House, and a visit to a colourful Manaus market on match day. Plus, the boat’s bar is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV so you can watch the drama on board if you haven’t got tickets.

A five-day World Cup Cruise with Rainforest Cruises, departing 11 June, starts from £1,299 per person and includes all meals, snacks and drinking water. www.rainforestcruises.com.

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Travel Indochina Charters New Asia River Cruises

Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has released a new 'Burma & India River Cruising' brochure featuring soon-to-launch river cruises and a collection of exclusive charters for 2014-16. Those casting their gaze to Asia's great rivers can discover life along the Irrawaddy and Ganges with deluxe cruises on board the brand new Irrawaddy Explorer and Ganges Voyager I, sailing in total elegance to places rarely seen by travellers. Launching in September 2014, the Irrawaddy Explorer will be the most luxurious river cruiser to set sail on Burma's Irrawaddy River. Inspired by Burma's rich British-colonial era, the vessel will offer five-star luxury with modern facilities, world-class cuisine and a high staff to passenger ratio for an intimate cruising experience. Its 28 stylish and spacious suites reveal floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto private balconies for panoramic views of the river, while other key features include a state-of-the-art fitness centre and stylish spa offering traditional Burmese massages.  For more information on Travel Indochina, please visit: www.travelindochina.co.uk or telephone: 01865 268 940. Have you subscribed to World of Cruising magazine yet? Follow this link now! www.rivercruiseurope.co.uk     http://timespentatsea.blogspot.co.uk

Watch the Arctic Awakening - Free flights & £250 off per person

Springtime is an incredible time of year to visit Norway.  At this time of year there are great contrasts along the Norwegian coast. You can travel from a Spring climate in Bergen and head into the Arctic Circle, where signs of Winter are slower to disappear and snow caps still decorate the mountain tops. Travel as far north as Kirkenes on the Russian border and you can still participate in winter excursions such as a ‘Husky Sledge Adventure’ or ‘Snowmobile Safari’.

Enjoy a trip into the Lyngenfjord. Flanked by the mighty, tall and steep peaks of the Lyngen Alps, the area offers natural contrasts with deep blue water, bubbling waterfalls and green banks in some areas, while elsewhere it shows its dramatic side with glaciers that reach from the steep banks to the fjord, rugged cliffs and deep canyons.

More info:  020 3582 6642 or visit  www.hurtigruten.co.uk.

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