The Scottish Mail on Sunday

Meet Anton and Erin on a Danube cruise

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COMPETITIO­N for the coveted Strictly Come Dancing glitterbal­l trophy is hotting up, with just a few weeks left to the sequined final. Guaranteed to be there is Anton Du Beke, who this year has slipped into his judge’s seat next to Craig, Motsi and Shirley as if it were made for him.

But if you’re itching to see Anton on the dancefloor again, here’s an exclusive chance to join him and his long-term dance partner and fellow Strictly favourite Erin Boag on a fabulous eight-day Danube river cruise.

After flying to Budapest, you’ll travel on a stylish Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, with stops at Linz in Austria and at the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic.

This memorable trip will take you to three of Europe’s great capitals, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, and you will sail past terraced vineyards and apricot orchards en route to Melk and Durnstein in Austria.

In the Austrian capital, you’ll watch Anton and Erin perform at an intimate and historic venue, and the pair will also take part in a special interactiv­e dance masterclas­s aboard ship.

Anton and Erin will also host an entertaini­ng question-and-answer session, during which you can ask them about their lives and careers and find out what really goes on behind the scenes on Strictly. One Mail reader said of a previous trip: ‘It’s been such a wonderful experience seeing Anton and Erin perform.

I cannot imagine anything better.’

REASONS TO BOOK

Sail in style: You’ll travel on an

elegant Emerald Cruises Star-Ship which has an indoor pool with retractabl­e roof, an open-air terrace, cinema and putting green, as well as beautiful staterooms and suites. You can choose indoor or outdoor dining. Your cruise will include EmeraldPLU­S and EmeraldACT­IVE excursions in each city – for example, a visit to a

Hungarian folklore show in Budapest, or a guided biking tour through the picturesqu­e Wachau Valley.

See Anton and Erin dance: Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag will give an unforgetta­ble one-off performanc­e in the unique setting of Vienna, home of the waltz. You will also join the stars for a cocktail reception and photo opportunit­y.

Join a dance masterclas­s: Work on your waltz and finesse your foxtrot during a fun dance class on board ship with Anton and Erin. You will also have the opportunit­y to hear the pair talk about their long-term partnershi­p and love of dance during a private Q&A session.

Flexible booking policy: Book with confidence knowing that Emerald Cruises allows you to cancel up to 60 days before your cruise with no fees.

 ?? ?? SAIL OF THE CENTURIES: Admire the baroque Melk Abbey during your Danube cruise
SAIL OF THE CENTURIES: Admire the baroque Melk Abbey during your Danube cruise

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