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Planning a wedding on the open seas, lake shores or rivers near home? Check out these charter yachts, riverboats and sailboats we’re currently crushing on. If your wedding style is all about showing off your favorite city skyline, a mega-yacht rental in Miami might be right up your alley. Or, maybe you’re more likely the type to take your closest friends and family on a cruise in celebration of your marriage, culminating in one epic dinner party night that doubles as your reception. Keeping style, luxury and good design in mind, we’re bringing you the best boats and floating wedding venues across the world. Whether your destination wedding options include Istanbul, an African safari or Croatia, or keeping it close-to-home in Chicago, New York or Savannah, we’ve got you covered. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream this is not… unless said boat is a hand-crafted, luxury, vessel with bespoke details beyond your wildest dreams. Then ok. Row on. Much like the rise of slow-living, river cruises embody curated travel of the meandering kind. Where the journey itself is as memorable and meaningful as the destinations where you dock. We’re bringing you a curated list of the 20 most luxurious, intimate river cruises exploring canals and waterways of the world in new, innovative ways. Cruises complete with adventures in “space-ships,” six-star amenities and the chance to set your senses (and your Instagram feed) on fire. Reporter: Katie Bush | Cruise: Steam Ship Sudan

From sauna boats to waterfront chapels to safari cruises, we’re covering all the venues that float. We’ve wandered the coast of Indonesia, tiny Australian islands and the Netherlands too. Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a place to grab a sunset cocktail, we’ve got a little something that’s guaranteed to help you get your float on.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: Satellite Island

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been under the impression that cruises are a mish mosh of banquet buffets, tired performances, stuffy casino rooms and crusty old suites with drop-down beds. But guess what, friends? We are here to inform you that cruises have gotten a serious makeover in the past few years and those tired old tactics have been traded in for foodie extravaganzas and the poshest sleeping arrangements imaginable.   Hop aboard as we journey through the world’s top cruise lines that offer an experience millennials can actually get behind. From music festivals on the open seas to exclusive luxury 4-person yachts, we’ve got a little bit of everything your grandma’s cruise is missing. Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Photo: True Lane

If you and your girlfriends are aiming to bounce out of a routine of brunches, lunches, and wine nights, we here at the Venue Report hear you. From the coasts of America to bustling international cities to the mountains, jungles, and deserts around the world, our roundup offers every sort of adventure for any kind of group. So it’s time you called up your nearest and dearest to put dates in the calendar and get ready to jetset. By: Jake Kilroy | Venue: The Palmwood

If you and your girlfriends can’t quite agree on what kind of adventure you’re after, South Africa’s the answer. Choose from treehouses on the river, luxury retreats in the bushveld, or party palaces in the big city, this country is game for epic exploration and lavish lounging. It’s totally your call, and you have a good number of fun getaways to choose from. By: Jake Kilroy

New Year’s Eve is one of our favorite holidays here at the Venue Report. Why? Because it’s celebrated by nearly every culture around the world. In Iceland, people burn big community bonfires to get rid of the past year’s bad juju. In South Africa, people parade through the streets in costume. In Newfoundland, people share poetry over a gunfire salute.  And in Miami, well, in Miami people party like rage machines. We’ve covered all your New Year’s celebration possibilities, from California glamping to luxury hotel stays in the Maldives, from African safari adventures to late-night parties in Los Angeles. If you can't make it this year, save these for your dream gatherings and getaways for next year! So, here’s to a brilliant 2016, filled with more opportunities to travel, gather and explore! Written By Alyssa Brown

"Sailing down the Chobe is like being part of an epic movie with nature as the star", reports one of the guests who experienced the magic of this boutique boat and floating venue. The journey to the Zambezi Queen, moored serenely on the banks of the Chobe River in Namibia, evokes a bit of Jules Verne’s epic travel tome “Around the World in 80 Days.” Technological innovation including the advent of steam travel allowed dashing English gent Phineas Fogg, the unheard of ability to possibly circumnavigate the globe in a scant 80 days. Can you imagine asking for 80 days of PTO for a little rest and relaxation? In our day and age, of course, we can reach the other side of the world in mere hours. While utterly miraculous as far as rendering the world a more intimate place, it removed a bit of the undercurrent of courage many of our predecessors needed in order to simply embark on their journey. The valor needed to carve swarthy paths through uncharted waters is left mostly to the professional adventurers and daredevils while we nourish our spirits with their awesome exploits on YouTube. And for the most part, that’s just fine with us. You have to want to go. Africa needs to call to some base part of you that cannot be sated anywhere else. The journey to the Zambezi Queen, requires multiple plane changes, automobiles and potentially a small boat. Yet, therein the journey lies the magic. Every moment spent in travel is worth it’s weight in gold upon arrival to your final destination. Unlike a land-based lodge, the Zambezi Queen allows for an entire stretch of river to be explored from a vantage point making for incredible game viewing. And rightly so, as the banks of the Chobe National Park boast one of the densest populations of elephant on the African continent – currently estimated at approximately 120 000. The Park is also home to a large number of buffalo, leopards, lions along with a variety of antelope and abundant birdlife. OH MY. The jewel of the Chobe River shines bright in the afternoon sun. The bright white exterior catching and reflecting the sunlight much like the great expanse of a white sand beach. Imagine floating down sparkling, sunlit African waters, docking on the serene beaches of the most beautiful countries along the coast, and then ending the day in your luxurious 5-star suite. Throw in world class dining, spa-side cocktails, a candlelit massage, and you can only be on the Zambezi Queen. The experience of stepping out onto your suite’s private balcony as the Chobe River rushes directly below your feet is unmatched anywhere else in the world. HOW WILL MY GUESTS GET HERE?: The nearest access point for the Zambezi Queen is Kasane. There are flights from Johannesburg to Kasane daily.