Thursday, December 26, 2013

French Hotel Barge Prosperite : Cabin Weeks Open

The luxury crewed French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE, which offers barging cruises along the Canal de Bourgogne in the Burgundy region of France, has opened two weeks of their almost full 2014 calendar for cabin cruises.

We hope you can take advantage of this rare opportunity to cruise aboard this fine barge. There are also value season weeks available for private charters, plus a couple of other weeks.

INDIVIDUAL CABIN WEEKS
Currently available for 2014 individual cabin bookings:
  • May 11-17: 4 cabins open 
  • October 5-11: 2 cabins open, 2 booked
Rate: $6900/person, double occupancy 

VALUE SEASON, OPEN WEEKS FOR PRIVATE CHARTERS
Save up to $10,000
French Hotel Barge Prospérité still has 3 value season weeks open in the spring:
  • Departures beginning: March 31, April 6, April 13
and 2 value season weeks open in the autumn:
  • Departures beginning: October 19, October 26
Rate: $45,900 for up to 8 guests, value season


Prospérité accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 suites, which can be configured as doubles or twins, with sitting area and desk, each having their own private ensuite bathroom. The barge is fully air conditioned and also has central heating when necessary, hot tub on the sundeck, bicycles, air conditioned minivan for excursions...

 

Looking forward to your inquries


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book PROSPERITE 
View Prospérité's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Hotel Barge Magna Carta: Chelsea Flower Show 2014

The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta which cruises the Royal River Thames between London (Hampton Court) and Henley-on-Thames, still has space available for their Chelsea Flower Show cruise.

English Hotel Barge Magna Carta moored at Hampton Court - Barging Cruises in England

The six-night Chelsea Flower Show Cruise on Magna Carta will be departing on May 18, 2014. This cruise along the Royal River Thames will really appeal to the horticulturalists amongst you because, as well as a visit to the world-famous flower show, there will be tours of Kew Gardens with its glorious glasshouses, Savill Gardens in Windsor Great Park and Christ Church in Oxford.

There are TWO cabins still open. Would you like one or both?

Hampton Court
Kew Gardens
Savill Garden
The luxury, 8-passenger, all-inclusive, crewed English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA on the Royal River Thames has now started her 2014 season, and her cruise route brings you in touch with the very soul of England. The Magna Carta cruises from Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames past Royal Palaces, quaint riverside towns and villages.  It is the perfect way to admire olde worlde England and the natural beauty of Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.


The all-inclusive, crewed, luxury, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta is approximately 120 feet in length and has two decks. The lower deck boasts four full-width luxurious staterooms each averaging 200 square feet with private ensuite bathrooms. The staterooms may be configured as Kings or Twins according to your preference. Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, WI FI internet access and underfloor heating in each of the four full width suites. Each suite has exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities and colour TVs and DVD players. The upper deck comprises the main salon and dining areas with large picture windows and stylish furnishings. Outside you have the sundeck with comfortable seating and the spa pool/jacuzzi. There are eight bikes on board to take at your pleasure for rides along the tow paths.

The Magna Carta offers 6-night, all-inclusive private charters, as well as cabin cruises.

Check out our Regional Guide to learn more about the area where Magna Carta cruises.

Contact Paradise Connections for details.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAGNA CARTA
View Magna Carta's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Barge La Belle Epoque: 2014 Burgundy Walking Tour Barging Cruise

Once again, we are offering the annual guided walking tour cruises aboard the French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in Burgundy, France. Two weeks have been allocated for this cruise and one is already FULLY BOOKED. There are currently 4 of 6 cabins still available on the 2nd week for this highly popular barge cruise.

Barging & Walking in Burgundy, France - A wonderful combination

2014 DATES and AVAILABILITY:
  • October 5-11, 2014: Not available, completely booked
  • October 12-18, 2013: 1 cabin booked, 1 optioned, 4 open
    • $10,180/cabin ($5090/person) for a Junior Suite
    • $9,900/cabin ($4950/person) for a stateroom
With autumn colors transforming the countryside, this is the perfect time of year to explore Burgundy with its rolling landscape, quaint villages and ruined castles.

You can view the full itinerary for the Guided Walking Tour cruise on La Belle Epoque's brochure.


The difference with this theme cruise is that it is available for individuals or couples to book a cabin and join others on board. No need to charter the whole barge and no extra supplements to pay for the services of the professional walking guide.

If you are part of a couple and not as keen about walking as your "better half", pas de problème... There are other activities available if you wish, or you can just chill out on La Belle Epoque and watch the countryside glide by while listening to tunes on your iPod or reading a book in the jacuzzi!

The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque - Barging in France

La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind. This all-inclusive deluxe barge is 128 feet long, has two interior deck levels (fully air conditioned & heated), a crew of 5, and accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, each with private, ensuite bathrooms. The salon & dining room has beautiful wood panelling, with an always-open inclusive bar. The sundeck has steamer chairs, recliners, parasols, a large dining table, and a Jacuzzi spa pool. They have 12 touring bikes, plus a tandem! These, together with other luxury facilities, create a vessel perfect for a relaxing, luxurious cruise.

Burgundy is among the most popular hotel barging areas in Europe. It is renowned for its vineyards, Gothic churches, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque villages. This is a region of France in which gastronomic delights and the art of living have reigned supreme since Roman times.

Sounds good? Contact Paradise Connections and let's get started. As you can see, this is a very popular cruise and it books up quickly. Don't miss this opportunity!

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book LA BELLE EPOQUE 
View La Belle Epoque's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA: Downton Abbey, additional visit scheduled

The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta has added a visit to Highclere Castle, the setting for the renowned period drama series, "Downton Abbey" for the week of May 4, 2014.  This departure, along with April 13th and 20th 2014 means we now have 3 confirmed cruises which include this fascinating tour.


This extremely impressive Victorian castle, designed by Sir Charles Barry who was also the architect of the Houses of Parliament, sits on a 1000-acre estate and is the iconic home of the fictional Crawley family on the show. The "real" Downton Abbey has been owned by the Carnarvon family since 1679, where Lord and Lady Carnarvon still live today.

Located west of London in Berkshire, it is considered one of the finest Victorian homes still in existence, with sprawling grounds that are four times the size of New York City’s Central Park.

 

Cruising along the famous River Thames in England, passengers aboard hotel barge Magna Carta will also enjoy "royal" views and excursions to majestic castles, palaces and cathedrals. Magna Carta's itinerary also features a private tour of Dorney Court, a remarkable Tudor home on the banks of the Thames, where "Elizabeth", "The Other Boleyn Girl", and Agatha Christie's series "Poirot" were all filmed. We also visit Hampton Court Palace, one of the locations for the award winning film 'A Man for All Seasons'. The cruise concludes with a tour of Christ Church, one of the most prestigious colleges at the University of Oxford and one of the settings for Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". 

The Royal River Thames cruise route of the luxury, 8-passenger, all-inclusive, crewed English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA brings you in touch with the very soul of England. The Magna Carta cruises from Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames past Royal Palaces, quaint riverside towns and villages.  It is the perfect way to admire olde worlde England and the natural beauty of Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

To view Magna Carta's standard itinerary, please click here.

This is a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of Downton Abbey that allows them to walk the real-life setting made famous by their favorite television drama.




English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA - Experience England from a different point of view

The all-inclusive, crewed, luxury, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta accommodates up to 8 guests. She is approximately 120 feet in length and has two decks.

The lower deck boasts four full-width luxurious staterooms each averaging 200 square feet with private ensuite bathrooms. The staterooms may be configured as Kings or Twins according to your preference. Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, WI-FI internet access and underfloor heating in each of the four full width suites. Each suite has exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities and colour TVs and DVD players.

The upper deck comprises the main salon and dining areas with large picture windows and stylish furnishings. Outside you have the sundeck with comfortable seating and the spa pool/jacuzzi. There are eight bikes on board to take at your pleasure for rides along the tow paths.

The Magna Carta offers 6-night, all-inclusive private charters, as well as cabin cruises. Theme cruises such as golf, tennis, guided walking, family, flower shows, Henley regatta, antiques, etc, are available for private charters.

Check out our Regional Guide to learn more about the area where Magna Carta cruises.

Interested? Contact Paradise Connections and let's reserve your spot!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAGNA CARTA
View Magna Carta's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE: No single supplement for April 2014

The luxury hotel barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has waived the single supplement fee for their Burgundy cruises in April 2014.  This means that solo passengers can pay the straight "per person" rate for a cabin.


French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE - Barge cruises in Burdundy, France

The "floating house party" atmosphere on a hotel barge cabin cruise is ideally suited to single travellers, with all guests eating around the same table and joining in the excursions together, while an attentive crew is on hand to make sure no one is left out.

This all-inclusive deluxe barge is 128 feet long, has two levels, a crew of 6, and accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, each with private, ensuite bathrooms. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind with their air conditioning & central heating, and evidenced by the wood panelled saloon and dining room, The two sundecks have steamer chairs, recliners, parasols, a large dining table, plus a Jacuzzi spa pool.

The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque - Barging in France

Let's repeat: Save $1800. For solo travellers wishing to join family, friends, or other passengers, with a cabin all to themselves, no single supplement will apply on any of the 6-night cruises, departing 30 March and 6, 13, 20 and 27 April 2014. Cannot be combined with other special offers.

Also, PANACHE has a similar offer for single travellers for their April 2014 cabin cruises in Holland.

There is currently space available on both barges. Sounds good? Contact Paradise Connections and let's get started.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book LA BELLE EPOQUE 
View La Belle Epoque's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

Monday, December 09, 2013

Dutch Tulip Barge Cruises: Single travellers save in April 2014

The luxury hotel barge PANACHE has waived the single supplement fee for their Dutch Tulip cruises in April 2014.  This means that solo passengers can pay the straight "per person" rate for a cabin.


Hotel Barge PANACHE - Barge cruises in Holland and France

The "floating house party" atmosphere on a hotel barge cabin cruise is ideally suited to single travellers, with all guests eating around the same table and joining in the excursions together, while an attentive crew is on hand to make sure no one is left out.

Holland is an ideal destination for a cruise in the Spring, with the striking colours of the tulip fields displayed at their best. A visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Medieval town of Gouda and the Royal Delft Pottery are highlights included in our shore excursion programme.

The 129-foot Panache is a 12-passenger luxury hotel barge of classic Dutch design, fully air conditioned with spacious public areas and six en-suite suites, with your choice of twin or double bed configuration. Bathrooms have twin sinks and oversize showers with massage jets. She is traditionally furnished in an old ship style with brass and mahogany, creating a comfortable and charming ambience. The salon and dining room have large panoramic windows for viewing the passing countryside, as well as comfortable sofas, music, books, piano, and an always open inclusive bar. The sun deck is spacious and has a heated spa pool; a perfect place to watch the sun set after dinner.

Let's repeat: Save up to $2000. For solo travellers wishing to join family, friends, or other passengers, with a cabin all to themselves, no single supplement will apply on any of the 6-night cruises, departing 6, 13, 20 and 27 April 2014. Cannot be combined with other special offers.

Also, LA BELLE EPOQUE has a similar offer for single travellers for their April 2014 cabin cruises in Burgundy.

There is currently space available on both barges. Book now!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Panache 
View Panache's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

Thursday, December 05, 2013

BARGE CHARTER VACATION CRUISES: 2014 SPECIAL OFFERS

 SPECIAL OFFERS FOR 2014 - BOOK YOUR BARGE VACATION NOW

Contact Paradise Connections now, for current availability and pricing. We hope you can take advantage of these special dates for your barging cruise vacation.

The 2014 season is booking up fast. We are surprised and quite happy that next year looks so good. If you haven't booked your barge trip for next year, don't wait too long as availability for some weeks are very limited. By the way, Nymphea will be chartering in the Loire next season as their canal has re-opened. 



English Luxury Hotel Barge Magna Carta
Barging Cruises along the Royal River Thames  - Barging in England




 French Hotel Barge Prosperité - Barging in France - Cruising in Burgundy



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com
 


Tuesday, November 26, 2013

NEWS: Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Canal du Midi

Extended Cruise Route and Extra Crew Member Aboard Enchanté

Click map to enlarge
In 2014, French Hotel Barge Enchanté will be cruising between Sallèles d’Aude and Trèbes on the Canal du Midi.  This new extended route, successfully tried in September this year, will increase the cruising time and give guests more time to relax and walk or cycle along the towpath. See their new itinerary HERE in our online brochure.

Enchanté will also have FIVE crew aboard next season, offering an even higher level of their famous personal service to guests.


French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Luxury cruises on the canal du midi for up to 8 guests

Enchanté has a crew of five, is 100 feet in length, has two decks, is fully air conditioned and has central heat as well. She provides luxurious accommodation in her lower level for up to eight guests in four equal (approx. 200sq ft) en-suite twin or double suites each with superbly appointed bathrooms with showers.

The barge is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere.  Enchanté's upper deck has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable, along with a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef.

Outdoors, there is a spacious sun deck with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and comfortable sun loungers. Each guest cabin on Enchanté has a mobile phone for their personal use while on board. When the guests arrive there's about 5 euros credit and they can top up anytime. Other amenities include a guest computer with internet connection, DVD/TV, and bicycles.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Enchanté 
View Enchanté's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com