Experience a real River Adventure

1. in Kerala, India.

State of Kerala in southwestern India is known for its network of canals and rivers that runs through a lush coastal landscapes. Feel the calmness come when you slowly float past
water lilies in a kettuvallam,
a traditional houseboat with
thatched roofs from Kerala.

Your life journey:Make a four-hour trip in a private houseboat through the canals in Alappuzha, also known as the "Venice of the East", stay in the beautiful village of Kumarakom hotels. Find more information on enchanting-india.com

2. the Mississippi, United States.

When Priscilla Presley, smashed a bottle of skumpa against the side of the American Queen in april this year was the first time a wheel steamer plying on the road at Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina spread devastation in 2005. Now cruise tourists on the river again.

Your life journey: Wheel singer American Queen has a 222 rooms and is decorated in Victorian style. They organize old-fashioned afternoon tea in the best Södernstil and everything is designed to bring back the passengers at a time with different style and civility. Travel from Memphis to New Orleans.

3. Africa.

The spectacular 2,700 kilometres of Zambezi River curls through no fewer than six Central African countries before reaching the Indian Ocean. A number of wild Rapids, the huge Karibadammen and the magnificent Victoria Falls are some of the barriers on the river trip.

Your life journey:Cruiser Zambezi Queen offers luxury in 14 suites, each with its own balcony. The cruise runs along the Chobe-part of the Zambezi, which runs between Botswana's Chobe National Park and Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

4. the Nile, Egypt.

This summer opened Egypt's famous River of cruises along its entire stretch – for the first time in 15 years. At one end are the pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo and at other statues in the Temple of Abu Simbel, built 1 244 years before Christ.

Your life journey:Sanctuary Sun Boat III is a luxurious Palace similar boat with only 16 cabins. Luxurious glamour awaits guests who can rest out after tours of an Egyptologist. Read more at sanctuaryretreats.com.

5. Amazon, Peru, Brazil.

The world's largest river runs through dense rainforest across the Latin American continent. Extract a hammock and sleep as locals on the passenger färjans toppdäck from Manaus, or book a private tour to check in more luxury.

Your life journey:The recently-launched five-star M/V Aria offers a sophisticated way to explore the most inaccessible parts of the Peruvian section of the Amazon. The 16 air-conditioned suites have full-length Windows from floor to ceiling. Read more at aquaexpeditions.com