Panache Cruises Ambassadors, Tony and Barbara Hallwood cruised the Douro with AmaWaterways—and they're urging everyone to give it a try before Europe's best kept secret gets out.

Riviera Travel kindly invited me aboard their newest cruise ship on the Douro, MS Riviera Rose. Positioned as a premium-luxury offering, Riviera Travel is the perfect option for any keen cruiser who wants great food, fantastic service and destination immersion. Put simply, they offer a no-fuss, no-frills approach to river cruising—and I loved every second of it.

I just spent an absolutely wonderful 48 hours in Porto and couldn’t wait to share my favourite finds!