‘it Was More Than A Journey, It Was An Immersion’: Readers’ Favourite Slow Travel Adventures

A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands – our tipsters share their slow travel highlights

One of my most memorable travel experiences was drifting down the Rhône from Lyon to Avignon. Instead of rushing through France, I chose to embrace the slower pace of a river cruise, allowing the beauty of Provence to unfold gradually. As we glided past vineyards and lavender fields, I could almost taste the crisp rosé waiting for me in Tain-l’Hermitage, where I stopped to savour local wines and cheeses. The medieval villages along the way felt like stepping back in time. Each moment on deck, with the cicadas singing and the sun setting over the water, deepened my connection to the soul of France. It was more than a journey: it was an immersion in the heart of Provence.
Aimee Sandler