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Seychelles Honeymoon 10 Reasons why we LOVE it

Seychelles Honeymoon 10 Reasons why we LOVE it

by Billy Lyle | 11 April 2017 | Honeymoon, Seychelles

The dilemma that most couples face when choosing a Honeymoon destination is that it needs to appeal to both the bride and the groom. The Seychelles Islands offers variety, loads of activities, incredible beauty and a selection of accommodation options; that makes it...

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Instagram post 2183007546364050816_3140310010 Day 5 – Sadly our Awesome River Cruise sails to an end in Strasbourg. Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in north eastern France. It is famous for its beautiful historical centre - the Grande Île - which was the first city centre to be classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today, Strasbourg is the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending both German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Local Alsatian specialties are numerous and can be enjoyed in many of the traditional restaurants, well known for its sauerkraut (choucroute in French). Other specialties include Flammeküche or flams (tartes flambées in French), Baeckeoffe which is a beef and pork stew cooked, with potatoes and carrots. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can highly recommend a Croisi River Cruise, it’s a great way to explore Europe, using a boat a base to explore the many Awesome cities and towns along the its many waterways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2182292085879977518_3140310010 Sailing out of the Mossel into the Rhine River past Deustches Eck
Instagram post 2182278860224469413_3140310010 Day 4 – Koblenz was a truly Awesome city to explore. We boarded ‘Douce France’ at lunchtime and set sail to Strasbourg passed the impressive statue of William the Great - ‘Deutsches Eck’ from the Mossel River back into the Rhine River. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The culinary delight continued with Eggs Russian style, followed by Cod Fillet with Aniseed Sauce, accompanied by Mushroom Risotto and Vegetable Tagliatelle. For dessert we were served a Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Sauce. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After lunch we enjoyed the stunning views along the river and a few cold Meteor beers as we sailed towards Strasbourg. This is an unbelievably beautiful section of the Rhine River. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Gala Dinner was magnificent, a delicious Cauliflower Soup, followed by a delightful Smoked Salmon. The beef was sublime, and the dinner was finished off with an excellent Baked Alaska. Chef Numa had excelled again, it was a wonderful evening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This section of the cruise from Koblenz to Strasbourg is 297 Kilometres so we would be sailing through the night and docking in Strasbourg at noon the next day. River Cruising is an excellent way to explore Europe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2181998734655970260_3140310010 Day 4 – After breakfast we enjoy a guided tour of Koblenz. Koblenz is an ancient city in central Germany, and a gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge. A city on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers where a monumental statue of William the Great -‘Deutsches Eck’ - marks the spot. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A cable car connects to the hilltop Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which hosts museums and cultural events. South along the river is the neo-Gothic Stolzenfels Castle with its glorious gardens. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2181931358732189120_3140310010 Day 3 – Leaving Cologne we set sail for Koblenz at lunchtime. Passing Bonn our cruise continues along the Rhine. The cuisine continues to impress. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lunch we are served a Duck Terrine as a starter followed by a delicious Duck Confit served with Sautéed Potatoes and Zucchini. For dessert we enjoyed a Crème Brulee. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dinner onboard was a Beef Consommé followed a Traditional French Beef Stew, ‘Pot-au Feu’ which as served with a selection of mustards and finished off with a delicious Lemon Pie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After dinner we have Koblenz to explore, a night on the town it is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2181479653733400371_3140310010 Day 3 – After breakfast we had the morning to explore Cologne and I joined a walking tour organised by Croisi Europe to explore this Awesome city. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cologne is a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany. Renowned for its High Gothic architecture set amid the reconstructed old town. The twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, ‘Kölner Dom’ is known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. It’s an exquisite Cathedral and if you have the time it’s worth climbing the stairs, 509 stairs to the top of the south tower. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities. Interesting Eau de Cologne, meaning "Water from Cologne", is a perfume originating from Cologne and not from France, which I thought. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2180894033281672129_3140310010 Day 2 – After a visit to the Kroller Muller Museum, we boarded Douce France and enjoyed a buffet lunch while we set sail for Cologne. The 196-kilometre journey would mean we would sail all afternoon and through the night. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dinner was delicious, we started with a Leek Quiche, followed by Pork Fillet Mignon served with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Duchess Potatoes and Indonesian style vegetables. The meal was finished off with a King Alphonese XIII Cherry delight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am really beginning to thoroughly enjoy this trip. The French inspired cuisine, excellent wines and attentive staff were making the river cruise very pleasant indeed. I like the idea of having the ship as a base and being able to enjoy the scenery and explore the towns and cities at the scheduled stops along the route. Tomorrow we explore Cologne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience
Instagram post 2180846609167100896_3140310010 I found this display at the Kröller-Müller Museum very moving. The Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang has developed an oeuvre in which he explores our relationships with the universe. He is well known for his ‘fireworks projects’ in which he sets off rockets and gunpowder sensationally and often on a large scale. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The monumental installation inopportune: Stage Two consists of nine replica tigers pierced by dozens of arrows and a set decoration in the shape of a mountain with a tree. The tigers are suspended in the space in their death throws. The pain of the mortally wounded tigers is almost tangible. The artist comments on the mass extermination of animal species and on the ambivalent role of humankind in this. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Guo-Qiang says: “With our current weapons, killing any animal is effortless. With this work I want to show that the biological and psychological conflicts that people are confronted with are largely determined by their context, by the time and place.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us help you organise an Awesome European River Cruise. For more information about River Cruising contact us here or: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not Just Travel Awesome Travel Experience

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