RiverViews Newsletter October 2022

The Uniworld River Heritage Club E-Newsletter

ELLEN’S

Greetings to our River Heritage Club , and happy autumn! This time of year is one of my absolute favorites, and I had the great pleasure of kicking it off on the rivers of Europe when I joined some of you on our September Mystery Cruise. As always, it was a blast.

With this issue of RiverViews, I’m excited to share with you all a number of new developments. Read on to see what’s coming to Uniworld in 2023, including a new partnership with our sister brand, Adventure World Travel. Learn about some of the fabulous ways you can extend your river cruises on land, take a peek inside our kitchens and more.

I hope to see you onboard with us again soon. Until then…

Warmest regards,

ELLEN BETTRIDGE

CEO, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

UNIQUELY

OUR FAMILY OF LUXURY BRANDS

CUSTOMIZABLE

While Adventure World offers packages based on tried-and-true past guest experiences, every aspect of the trip is customizable to your desires. After you've booked, a destination expert will be in touch to tailor the trip of your dreams

INDEPENDENT

All the ease of a guided program, all the freedom of independent travel. Adventure World will take care of all the planning and booking for you, then provide you with an itinerary so you can head off worry-free on your own private journey.

To learn more, visit Uniworld.com/Adventure-World

RESPONSIBLE

One of our favorite aspects of Adventure World is how thoroughly they embody the #MakeTravelMatter ethos. Every experience they offer and every hotel they book with is held to rigorous standards for social and ecological responsibility.

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY WITH NEW CRUISE EXTENSIONS

One of the top travel trends of the year? Longer trips. Now when we head out into the world, it seems that we want more than anything else to stay a while and indulge our desire for exploration to its fullest before we return home. Uniworld wants to help you do just that, with our widest range of pre- and post-cruise extensions ever available in 2023. For more information on these and other offerings, visit Uniworld.com/Extensions.

ARCTIC BATH

After exploring the bustling cities and hidden gem villages of continental Europe, why not head north for a remote escape to Sweden? The Arctic Bath Hotel & Spa resides in a region sometimes referred to as Northern Europe’s last remaining wilderness.

HANDPICKED ECUADOR

Our journeys into South America are expanding, with a new customizable extension option to take your Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu Exploration further into the continent as you explore the fantastic natural scenery and cultural communities of Ecuador.

INTERLAKEN

Available as a pre- or post-cruise addition to our Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland itinerary, this luxury stay in the Bernese Alps will give you a charming experience in one of Switzerland’s best mountain getaway destinations.

THE RED SEA

Our Splendors of Egypt & the Nile cruise/tour was created for the adventurous mind and spirit, which makes our new extension option by the Red Sea perfect. The blissful Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh beckons from the shoreline of a crystal clear sea home to a spectacularly biodiverse coral reef.

RAIL EXTENSIONS

Our Rail Extensions combine the very best aspects of luxury travel by river, land and train. And now, you can mix and match the rail portion of these journeys with more of our river cruise itineraries! Call our reservations team at 800-257-2407 to discuss all the possibilities.

LET’S GO OUT INTO

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

While cultural, historic and culinary experiences are integral to any journey, we often find that some of our most jaw-dropping travel moments come in the form of a particularly good view. Outside of the big cities, Europe’s rivers are lined with natural wonders, and there’s no better way to immerse yourself in these spaces than with an active outing. Keep reading to see some of our favorites!

Wind your way up through the forest outside Bamberg on a uniquely elevated hiking path for spectacular views of the countryside.

Available on Zurich & the Rhine River Valley (New for 2023)

Set off on an invigorating bike ride through Bavaria to admire expansive vineyards, tree-lined slopes and castle-dotted hillsides. Available on Delightful Danube & Prague

Paddle a canoe through the Mainschleife Nature Reserve to experience the landscapes of Franconian wine country from a new angle. Available on Grand Central Europe (New for 2023)

Take in the UNESCO-designated beauty of Wachau Valley wine country with a scenic vineyard hike. Available on European Jewels

Hike with a local expert to the top of the path at Belogradchik Red Rock Valley, where you’ll take in incredible views of rock formations dating back over 200 million years.

Available on Portraits of Eastern Europe

Splash through the Gardon River by kayak in southern France, rowing your way by an ancient Roman aqueduct as you go.

Available on May through September sailings of Burgundy & Provence

New for 2023

Innovation is always at the top of mind for Uniworld.

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OUR MASTERPIECE COLLECTION

JUST GOT BIGGER

The Uniworld team is constantly on the lookout for new ways to immerse our guests in every destination, and one of the unique ways we do that is through our ever-expanding Masterpiece Collection . These add-on excursions offer rare and limited-space local experiences, which we love being able to organize for guests who are looking to take their travels to the next level.

Here’s a sample of the new experiences waiting just around the corner…

You’ll find wasserschlösser peppered throughout Germany. Literally translated as “water castles,” these utterly charming landmarks range from grand castles to relatively simple homes, but all feature moats. The castle of Mespelbrunn is emblematic of the German water castle, rising straight out of the little lake that surrounds it, and you can visit it on our new for 2023 Zurich & the Rhine River Valley itinerary.

Also on our Zurich & the Rhine River Valley, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience that will immerse you in Switzerland’s renowned chocolate making tradition, with a local chocolatier who is passionate about chocolate that is as good for the planet as it is good to eat.

Recipes make some of the best souvenirs, don’t they? There is nothing like a delicious, homecooked recreation of a beloved dish for reminiscing in past travels. On our Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time itinerary, partake in a cooking class hosted by a Belgian chef to learn how to bring your favorite local flavors home with you.

While in Amsterdam on Tulips & Windmills, walk in the footsteps of one of the Netherlands' most famous artist, Rembrandt. As part of this experience, you’ll even have the chance to step inside his historic home, now a museum in his memory.

From the Kitchen of Bea Tollman

POT ROAST BRISKET & CHICKEN

As the holiday season approaches, many of us have plans to host gatherings or contribute to a potluck. For a dish that’s sure to impress, try this recipe from Uniword’s owner and guiding visionary, Bea Tollman.

INGREDIENTS

1 large piece of fresh brisket whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs) vegetable oil

3 shallots, halved

3 medium carrots, chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 stalk celery, chopped

3 bay leaves

4 ¼ cups beef or chicken stock salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Season the brisket well, then heat a little vegetable oil over a high heat in a large heavy saucepan. Place the brisket in the pan and brown it very well, all over. Add and cook the shallots, carrots, garlic and celery until also browned (cook separately if necessary), then add the bay leaves.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 265°F. Cover the brisket with stock, transfer to the oven, and cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is very tender. From time to time, scrape around the side of the pan to make sure all the dark parts become part of the gravy that is accumulating. If you think you need a few more carrots and onions or shallots, add them too. Keep adding stock to ensure the meat doesn’t dry out. The meat takes a long time: turn it over or leave as necessary so it browns on all sides. Turn the oven up to 350°F towards the end if the meat needs to get a little browner. If it gets too dark, cover with a lid or some foil.

3. Add a chicken for the last hour and a half. And potatoes if you wish, but remember that these will absorb a lot of the beautiful gravy you’ll need when you serve.

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“This dish is a really traditional family meal for us. My mother-in-law taught me how to make it, and I have, in turn, passed this on to my children. It is one of those comforting meals that serve many and that everyone enjoys. To create a rich gravy with plenty of flavor, a lot of scraping and deglazing is involved, and the success of it lies in the tenderness of the meat.”

- BEA TOLLMAN

Bring a piece of your Uniworld river cruise home

As the holidays near,

crew are looking forward to hosting onboard Christmas Markets for our guests, full of handmade items from the destinations, such as these sheepskin coolers.

KYWIE® is a 100% natural wine cooler designed to keep wine at an even temperature. Made of Texel and other local sheepskin, KYWIE® keeps your wine perfectly chilled for 4 hours or more, at home or on the go. In addition to being entirely natural and therefore sustainable, it also catches the eye with its uniqueness. Start shopping our onboard Christmas Market here

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