And I am delighted to announce a new tour for 2013. I will lead Botanica’s ‘Gardens, Gourmet and Golf’ cruise, down the Rhine and Danube Rivers, on board the new MS AmaVerde, which will leave Amsterdam on 27^th April 2013, eventually arriving at Budapest, visiting gardens along the way.  I will be giving lectures (not on golf!) during the cruise, and of course, accompanying you into the gardens, markets and town squares of Dusseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Linz, Melk, Vienna - and all stops in between! The April 2013 cruise, on board the newest and most opulent river ship in Europe (the MS AmaVerde was christened in May 2011 by Botanica’s founder and co-owner, Judy Vanrenan), features flexible sightseeing options which include gardens, gourmet and golf or the opportunity to explore on your own: wandering through medieval villages, shopping or taking one of the ships bikes, to ride along the picturesque river banks. For a brochure and bookings call 1300 305 202 or go to www.botanica.travel