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We regret to inform members that Tour NADFAS Travel Affi liates Swan Hellenic and Voyages of Discovery ceased trading in early January. However, those looking for a small ship or river cruise may fi nd just what they are looking for with Tour NADFAS Travel Affi liates Hebridean Island Cruises (see page 67), Voyages to Antiquity (below) and Tauck. Tauck is a family business with over 90 years’ experience, and an ethos for excellence.Its selection of river cruises includes the popular ‘French Waterways’ trip which travels to Paris, Lyon and the Rhône wine region, and the best-selling ten-day ‘Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam’ voyage. In each case, the itinerary includes exciting events such as private dinners in castles or cookery demonstrations, while on-board facilities include large suites, a fi tness room and plunge pool.Among its other tours, Tauck also offers several small-ship cruises, their intimate size providing guests with a more personal level of service. New for 2017 is the ‘Ancient Mariners’ cruise through Venice, Croatia and Greece. For something further afi eld, see page 55 for details of cruises around the Galápagos. Further details are at www.tauck.co.uk or see the advert on page 56 & 57.Above: The luxurious MS EspritGiles Waterfi eld portrait: with thanks to Dulwich Picture Gallery.Tauck launches small-ship cruise through Venice, Croatia and Greece for 2017Want to learn more?Want to discover more?NADFAS ReviewAdvertisers Travel pages 2, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 37, 43, 45, 49, 56, 57, 67, 68 Museums & galleries 14, 21Historic properties 4, 19, 31Education/courses 4Don't forget to take a look at the insert from Tour NADFAS Travel Affi liate Voyages to AntiquityTour NADFAS Travel Affi liate Voyages to Antiquity has been voted Best Specialist Cruise Line (Ocean) in the British Travel Awards 2016. Voted by consumers, it marks a high point for the company.Managing Director Jos Dewing took on the company less than two years ago. In that time, he has seen guests return again and again thanks to the uncrowded and relaxed ambience of its ship Aegean Odyssey, the strong focus on ancient civilisations and the commitment to guest satisfaction. “It is a truly special moment for us as a company that is only seven years old to receive the accolade and honour of Best Specialist Cruise Line in the most prestigious awards in this industry,” he commented. As the Review went to press, Voyages to Antiquity announced it had also won the UK Cruise Critic 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Awards: Best for Shore Excursions in the small ship category (up to 1,200 passengers). This award is voted for by consumers who post regular reviews. Find out more about Voyages to Antiquity cruises at www.voyagestoantiquity.com or see the insert with this issue. It currently has six cruises with Seville on the itinerary, a destination explored on page 50.Voyages to Antiquity adds to its accoladesNATIONAL NEWS www.nadfas.org.uk NADFAS REVIEW / SPRING 2017 7