DELRAY BEACH, FL, Jan. 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valentine's Day is the ultimate opportunity to
shower your sweetheart with well-deserved attention, affection, and
luxury. This year, upgrade from clichéd roses and chocolates to a
passionate voyage to Italy or France - two of the
most romantic countries in the world.
Uniworld Boutique River
Cruise Collection offers spectacular all-inclusive
boutique river cruises with all meals and unlimited beverages
onboard, all transfers, prepaid gratuities, and fully hosted
excursions in both countries. And by booking and depositing
by February 28, 2014, couples save up to $600 , making
this a value-packed gift that will enhance your love life for years
to come.
Revel in Italy's la dolce vita with Uniworld's
"Splendors
of Northern Italy, Venice, Florence & Rome" -
13 infatuating days exploring Italian magnificence on the
River Countess, recognized as the number
one "Top River Cruise Ship" in Travel + Leisure's 2013
World's Best Awards. Spend seven evenings in the hypnotic
water-bound city of Venice, indulging in the
city's fabled pleasures while discovering the hidden gems of
Northern Italy by day. Savor Italy's culinary
capital of Bologna, learn about Padua's great
center of learning, and explore Ferrara - "Italy's
best-kept secret" - as well as Ravenna's UNESCO
sheathed frescoes. Walk in the footsteps of literature's favorite
star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, in enchanting
Verona and perhaps even traverse their famous
balcony. After embarking the ship in Venice, take to the birthplace
of the Renaissance for two nights in Florence and
tour Rome's Eternal City for three.
Gourmets and oenophiles delight in Uniworld's new
"A Portrait of Majestic
France" with 15 days of unbridled appreciation
for the finer things in life. This journey pairs art, culture, and
gastronomy with a thorough exploration of picturesque French
landscapes and illustrious cities, including
Paris' "City of Light" and
Bordeaux, land of noble wines. Sail the
Seine, Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne rivers and
enjoy 22 included excursions while feasting on the
finest flavors from each region. Delight in an onboard dinner menu
designed by French Master Chef, Philippe
Etchebest, and prepare for an evening of sensuality with
an onboard Arcahon oyster tasting - the ultimate aphrodisiac.
Satisfy cultural cravings by breathing in the fragrance of
Monet's garden in Giverny and walk in Van
Gogh's footsteps in Auvers-sur-Oise. Share a tender
kiss under the glistening Eiffel Tower and
celebrate the joie de vivre in the country that declared
it an art form.
The undeniably romantic allure of France is also a focus for
Uniworld in 2014. The exquisite S.S. Catherine, Uniworld's
newest Super Ship and sister ship to the
award-winning S.S. Antoinette, will be
inaugurated in Lyon in March 2014 before setting
sail along the breathtaking Rhône and Saône rivers with two
spectacular itineraries: "Burgundy &
Provence" and "Grand France." The River Royale, currently sailing these
region, will move to her new home and Uniworld's newest
destination, the stunning Bordeaux region on
"Bordeaux, Vineyards
& Châteaux" and "A Portrait of Majestic
France" itineraries.
For more details, please visit uniworld.com or connect with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises at facebook.com/uniworldrivercruises or twitter.com/uniworldcruises.
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River
Cruise Collection, the world's only authentic boutique cruise
line™, is recognized among the "World's Best River Cruises" by
Travel + Leisure. Uniworld has also been recognized in
their "Top 20 River Ships," with seven ships ranking in the top 20,
along with the River Countess earning the highest score
of all cruise ships, both river and ocean. Uniworld has been named
in Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List for six
consecutive years and in their Platinum Circle for two years.
Uniworld was also ranked in their top three among the world's "Top
Ten" cruise lines, both ocean and river. Uniworld's staterooms and
dining are also ranked among the "Top Three in the World" by Zagat
Survey®, with Uniworld being the only river cruise line named in
the Zagat Survey® amongst the best of the best in the cruise
industry. The editors of Cruise Critic handpicked
Uniworld's S.S. Antoinette as the "Best River
Cruise Ship," and Cruise International awarded Uniworld for the
second year in a row, the "Best Luxury River Cruise Line." In
addition, Uniworld has the highest rankings by travelers on
Cruise Critic for both river and ocean cruise lines.
Uniworld features luxurious boutique ships with an average capacity
of 130 guests and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river
cruise industry, as well as included shore excursions, world-class
gourmet cuisine, and award-winning hospitality. Uniworld offers
over 500 departures sailing on more than 15 rivers in over 20
countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and
Cambodia.
Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association
About The TreadRight Foundation
Uniworld Boutique River
Cruises is part of a joint initiative with The TreadRight
Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to
encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and
in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than
US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To
find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org.