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Travel Daily News
13-06-2025
- Travel Daily News
Cruising the Amazon in style: Peru's most exclusive river expeditions
Gliding along the headwaters of the Amazon in a boutique river ship feels nothing like traditional cruising. Why the Peruvian Amazon? Northern Peru holds the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, the point that officially becomes the mighty Amazon. This sector is remote yet surprisingly accessible: a 90-minute flight from Lima lands in Iquitos, the world's largest city unreachable by road. From the private port at Nauta, guests board vessels designed to navigate narrow black-water tributaries and shallow lagoons unreachable by larger ships farther downstream in Brazil. For those seeking luxury tours Peru, this region offers an exceptional gateway to the Amazon, combining exclusivity, comfort, and deep immersion into the jungle's rich biodiversity. Floating Suites That Redefine Comfort Top-tier expedition ships resemble waterfront lodges pulled gently by an invisible hand. Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera lead the field, each carrying no more than 40 passengers. Suites measure up to 26 square metres, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame dawn mist and moonlit riverbanks. King beds dressed in organic Peruvian Pima cotton, rain showers stocked with spa-grade products, and unobtrusive climate control ensure restful nights even during the humid green season. Delfin I raises exclusivity even higher, hosting just eight guests across four suites — two of which feature outdoor plunge pools where pink river dolphins occasionally glide past during afternoon tea. Service and Cuisine on Board Personalised attention begins before departure. Travellers receive a pre-voyage call from the ship's guest relations team to confirm dietary preferences, pillow choices, and special occasions. On board, a near one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio guarantees immediate service, yet staff maintain a quiet presence, so the rainforest soundscape remains undisturbed. Dining rivals top city restaurants. Menus by chefs such as Pedro Miguel Schiaffino elevate regional produce: paiche ceviche dressed with cocona fruit, yucca gnocchi in Brazil-nut pesto, and desserts built around aguaje ice cream. Wine cellars hold South American labels selected to pair with Amazonian flavours, while bartenders craft classics enlivened by jungle botanicals like sacha-citrus and camu-camu. Daily Excursions: Soft Adventure, Expertly Guided Each dawn launches a new programme tailored to river depth and wildlife patterns. Naturalist guides trained at Peru's best research institutes lead sunrise skiff rides beneath palm-fringed canopies where macaws glide overhead. Later in the morning, narrow creek paddles reveal sloths curled into Cecropia branches and scarlet-headed hoatzins flapping awkwardly across floating lilies. Afternoon walks along raised boardwalks trace medicinal plants used by local communities for generations. Because group sizes rarely exceed eight, guides can adjust pace and focus — pausing longer for photographers seeking the perfect anaconda coil or moving quietly past nesting herons to reduce disturbance. Night outings add another dimension: caiman eyes shine like amber beads in torchlight, and a billion stars crowd skies free of urban haze. Sustainability at the Core Operating in a fragile ecosystem requires rigorous stewardship. Leading vessels run on low-emission engines, treat greywater on board, and use advanced hull coatings that minimise drag and fuel use. Laundry services rely on biodegradable detergents, and kitchen teams source fish under strict quotas to protect breeding seasons. Partnerships with NGOs support manatee rescue programmes and fund ranger patrols in Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, helping to curb illegal logging. Guests hear briefings on these initiatives, turning holiday moments into informed support for conservation. Cultural Encounters with Respect The river is lifeline, highway, and pantry for countless Indigenous villages. Expedition itineraries include thoughtfully arranged visits that swap glass-bead souvenirs for genuine exchange. Community leaders demonstrate traditional fishing methods, artisans display basket-weaving using chambira palm fibres, and children perform ceremonial songs learned from elders. All commerce is conducted through a transparent cooperative model ensuring fair prices and ongoing benefit long after the ship sails on. Planning Your Exclusive Voyage Choose the Season Peru's Amazon sees high-water months between December and May, allowing skiffs to venture deeper into flooded forest. Low-water months from June to November reveal sandy river beaches and enable longer jungle walks. Wildlife viewing thrives year-round, though avid birders often favour the high-water period when migratory species arrive. Select the Right Vessel Couples seeking maximum seclusion gravitate toward Delfin I or the two-suite Zafiro Master Cabin, while multigenerational families appreciate Aqua Nera's connecting suites and plunge-pool sundeck. Review deck plans carefully: corner cabins often supply wraparound glazing for 90-degree panoramas. Book Early With capacity under 50 guests per ship, departures fill quickly — particularly holiday weeks and the July–August dry season. Six to nine months' lead time secures preferred sailings and allows for custom pre-cruise extensions such as Lima gourmet tours or Machu Picchu by luxury train. A Journey Beyond Ordinary An Amazon cruise through Peru offers refined comfort amid one of Earth's great wilderness regions. Floating spas administer massages scented with andiroba oil while the river drifts by, cocktail hours unfold on observation decks painted by sunset, and every dawn carries the potential for a first-ever wildlife sighting. For travellers seeking an experience defined by exclusivity, authenticity, and environmental care — all shaped by the hands of seasoned professionals — luxury tours Peru delivers the definitive answer. Photo by bilal findikci from Pexels
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stokes-backed travel platform Unravel takes off with £5m funding
An online travel content platform backed by a fund which counts the England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes among its investors will this week unveil a $7m (£5.4m) funding injection. Sky News understands that Unravel, which combines TikTok-style video content with an artificial intelligence-powered booking assistant to enhance users' experience, will announce the Series A round on Thursday. Led by Nauta, a European business-to-business software investor, it includes participation from Slingshot Ventures, which is partly financed by Kees Koolen, the former chairman and CEO of Unravel partners with travel influencers to identify distinctive overseas experiences, and says it facilitates transactions within banking apps, airline loyalty programmes and digital marketplaces. "The way people discover travel has changed," Vijay Anand, CEO and co-founder of Unravel, said. "They don't sift through endless search results--they get inspired by creators who are exploring the world and sharing their experiences. "Unravel bridges that gap, turning creator-shot videos into seamless, AI-powered booking experiences." Other investors in the round include Antler, Brook Bay Capital and The Players Fund, whose other backers include the Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, the British Olympic heptathlon champion. OIivier Bisserier, another senior former executive, is also investing in Unravel, according to the company. "The rise of TikTok has had a massive influence on the way people experience content on mobile," said Carles Ferrer, a general partner at Nauta. "That change has happened in parallel with banks, insurers and telcos adding travel to their list of perks or products offered to customers. "Unravel has combined both of these market changes, with the addition of an AI booking assistant, to produce an incredibly popular white-label solution for customers looking to add new revenue streams." The company said the new capital would be used to enhance its AI capabilities to optimize video-commerce conversions and expand its London-based workforce. Nauta's investment portfolio has included companies such as Brandwatch, Techspert and AppFollow.
Sky News
02-04-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Stokes-backed travel platform Unravel takes off with £5m funding
An online travel content platform backed by a fund which counts the England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes among its investors will this week unveil a $7m (£5.4m) funding injection. Sky News understands that Unravel, which combines TikTok-style video content with an artificial intelligence-powered booking assistant to enhance users' experience, will announce the Series A round on Thursday. Led by Nauta, a European business-to-business software investor, it includes participation from Slingshot Ventures, which is partly financed by Kees Koolen, the former chairman and CEO of Unravel partners with travel influencers to identify distinctive overseas experiences, and says it facilitates transactions within banking apps, airline loyalty programmes and digital marketplaces. "The way people discover travel has changed," Vijay Anand, CEO and co-founder of Unravel, said. "They don't sift through endless search results--they get inspired by creators who are exploring the world and sharing their experiences. "Unravel bridges that gap, turning creator-shot videos into seamless, AI-powered booking experiences." Other investors in the round include Antler, Brook Bay Capital and The Players Fund, whose other backers include the Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, the British Olympic heptathlon champion. OIivier Bisserier, another senior former executive, is also investing in Unravel, according to the company. "The rise of TikTok has had a massive influence on the way people experience content on mobile," said Carles Ferrer, a general partner at Nauta. "That change has happened in parallel with banks, insurers and telcos adding travel to their list of perks or products offered to customers. "Unravel has combined both of these market changes, with the addition of an AI booking assistant, to produce an incredibly popular white-label solution for customers looking to add new revenue streams." The company said the new capital would be used to enhance its AI capabilities to optimize video-commerce conversions and expand its London-based workforce. Nauta's investment portfolio has included companies such as Brandwatch, Techspert and AppFollow.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump taps classified docs co-defendant Walt Nauta for Naval Academy Board
President Trump tapped Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and his co-defendant in Special Counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case, for a seat on the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors on Friday. 'Our GREAT United States Naval Academy needs a new Board of Visitors. I am pleased to announce that an incredible group of Patriots will serve on the Board— Walt Nauta, Sean Spicer, 'Doc Ronnie' Jackson, and Derek Van Orden,' the president wrote in a Friday post on Truth Social. 'Together they will ensure continued Greatness for the Academy,' he added. Nauta previously served as Trump's body man and accompanied the leader during numerous visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate where Trump was accused of storing classified documents. Nauta was indicted for allegedly violating the Espionage Act and related offenses. Smith's case against the president was thrown out in July 2024 while charges against Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira were dismissed by the 11th Circuit appeals court last month. Trump promised to ultimately pardon the co-defendants upon re-election if they were convicted of crimes related to documents at the Florida resort according to court filings. Stanley Woodward, who represented Trump's former aides in the classified documents case, was appointed to the White House legal team in January. Nauta's newest appointment from the president comes almost a month after Trump fired the Board of Visitors for four military service academies, citing 'woke ideology.' The entity's main objective is to oversee student life on the campus of military institutions. Spicer was re-appointed to his post at the Naval Academy after the Biden administration encouraged him to resign in 2021. He will now serve alongside Nauta, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), former United States Navy officer, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) who is a former Navy SEAL. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
08-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump taps classified docs co-defendant Walt Nauta for Naval Academy Board
President Trump tapped Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and his co-defendant in Special Counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case, for a seat on the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors on Friday. 'Our GREAT United States Naval Academy needs a new Board of Visitors. I am pleased to announce that an incredible group of Patriots will serve on the Board— Walt Nauta, Sean Spicer, 'Doc Ronnie' Jackson, and Derek Van Orden,' the president wrote in a Friday post on Truth Social. 'Together they will ensure continued Greatness for the Academy,' he added. Nauta previously served as Trump's body man and accompanied the leader during numerous visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate where Trump was accused of storing classified documents. Nauta was indicted for allegedly violating the Espionage Act and related offenses. Smith's case against the president was thrown out in July 2024 while charges against Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira were dismissed by the 11th Circuit appeals court last month. Trump promised to ultimately pardon the co-defendants upon re-election if they were convicted of crimes related to documents at the Florida resort according to court filings. Stanley Woodward, who represented Trump's former aides in the classified documents case, was appointed to the White House legal team in January. Nauta's newest appointment from the president comes almost a month after Trump fired the Board of Visitors for four military service academies, citing 'woke ideology.' The entity's main objective is to oversee student life on the campus of military institutions. Spicer was re-appointed to his post at the Naval Academy after the Biden administration encouraged him to resign in 2021. He will now serve alongside Nauta, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), former United States Navy officer, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) who is a former Navy SEAL.
