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Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Slow Journey Through Green Galicia
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Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Slow Journey Through Green Galicia

The Camino de Santiago is the most storied walk on earth, a thousand-year pilgrimage across the green hills of Galicia to the tomb of an apostle. Here...

July 10, 202617 min read
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Walking the Cotswold Way: A Slow Journey Through England's Honey-Stone Villages

Walking the Cotswold Way: A Slow Journey Through England's Honey-Stone Villages

The Cotswold Way runs 102 miles through the golden villages of the English countryside, from Chipping Campden to Bath. Here is the wool-trade history ...

July 7, 202614 min read
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Wine, History, and the Douro Valley: Our 2027 Portugal and Spain River Cruise

Wine, History, and the Douro Valley: Our 2027 Portugal and Spain River Cruise

Join Cindi Sanden and Denise Karnes for a 7-night Douro River cruise through Portugal and Spain aboard AmaWaterways' AmaVida. Wine tastings, Porto, UN...

April 20, 202611 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Slovenia & Croatia: Julian Alps, Seven Lakes Valley & Plitvice Lakes

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Slovenia & Croatia: Julian Alps, Seven Lakes Valley & Plitvice Lakes

Discover why Slovenia's Julian Alps and Croatia's Plitvice Lakes have become Europe's most coveted hiking destinations. From hut-to-hut treks through ...

January 14, 202628 min read
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Why We Love AmaWaterways: River Cruising That Redefines Luxury and Connection

Why We Love AmaWaterways: River Cruising That Redefines Luxury and Connection

Elegant ships, meaningful experiences, and unmatched care—discover why Awaken Travels chooses AmaWaterways for our clients and how we turn every riv...

October 29, 20254 min read
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Star Clippers Adriatic Grand Voyage: From Athens to Dubrovnik

Star Clippers Adriatic Grand Voyage: From Athens to Dubrovnik

Journey from Athens to Dubrovnik aboard a Star Clippers tall ship. Discover Santorini, Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, Corfu, and Croatia’s walled citi...

September 16, 20255 min read
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Sailing the Northern Cyclades: A Star Clippers Greek Isles Voyage

Sailing the Northern Cyclades: A Star Clippers Greek Isles Voyage

Sail through the Northern Cyclades with Star Clippers and discover sacred islands, sun-drenched villages, and ancient wonders from the deck of an auth...

September 13, 20255 min read
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A Tall Ship Journey Through Italy’s Amalfi Coast & Sicily

A Tall Ship Journey Through Italy’s Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Discover Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Sicily aboard Star Clippers’ Royal Clipper—where cliffside villages, volcanic eruptions, and hidden isles come...

September 7, 20254 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to River Cruising: 2025 Edition for the Discerning Traveler

The Ultimate Guide to River Cruising: 2025 Edition for the Discerning Traveler

Discover the world of river cruising in 2025: luxury lines, destinations, pricing, and insider advice from Awaken Travels. A complete resource for dis...

September 5, 20259 min read
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Star Clippers Italy & Greece Cruises: Tall Ship Sailing in the Mediterranean

Star Clippers Italy & Greece Cruises: Tall Ship Sailing in the Mediterranean

Step back into the golden age of sail with Star Clippers. Discover Italy and Greece aboard authentic tall ships, visiting Amalfi, Sicily, Santorini, a...

September 4, 20257 min read
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