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Exodus Travels and Headwater have launched their first staycations to meet rising customer demand for 2021. The firms have added a range of guided and non-guided walking and cycling holidays across the UK. exodus.co.uk, headwater.com

Twenty-one itineraries on Europe’s rivers in 2021 and 2022 are now on sale with Titan Travel.

Destinations include the Dutch waterways, Rhine and Danube with trips tailored for both seasoned sailors and first-timers and flexible £49 per person deposits available. New ship MS

River Discovery II will debut this year, offering a premium and fully accessible experience on her Danube voyages.

Prices for the new range start at £1,299 per person, including Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service, services of a cruise director and tour manager and flights. titantravel.co.uk

Upscale boutique ocean line Azamara is planning to add a fourth ship to the fleet for deployment in Europe in 2022.

The new addition – which will be named at a later date – will undergo a bow to stern makeover to offer the brand’s Destination Immersion experiences alongside Journey, Quest and Pursuit.

azamara.co.uk

Newly refurbished trains are now running on the Heathrow Express rail line between London Paddington and the airport. The 12 Class 387 units offer more space for wheelchair users, extra toilets and 4G wi-fi. Prices start at £5.50 one-way. heathrow express.com