Thursday, July 29, 2010

Barging: New Improved Early Bird Specials for 2011

STOP PRESS!

Special offer on Hotel Barges, now even better... Charter a Hotel Barge Cruise for the 2011 season by August 31, 2010 and receive a TEN PERCENT discount off the US Dollar price!
  • Early Bird Special for 2011 season for private charter full barge bookings (deposit by August 31, 2010):
See our AUGUST UPDATE

Contact Paradise Connections, your barging specialists, to take advantage of these special offers for:

Barging in France, Barging in Scotland, Barging in Ireland, Barging in England, Guided Walking Tour Cruises, and Golfing, too!



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


Sunday, July 25, 2010

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS Special offers

Looking for a quick getaway to the Emerald Isle? Look no further, Shannon Princess is here!

SHANNON PRINCESS, Irish Hotel Barge - River Cruiser on the Shannon River, Ireland

Shannon Princess has a last-minute special offer of a [EXPIRED] discount for:
  • August 15-21, 2010
  • August 22-28, 2010

They also have [EXPIRED] for a full-boat (up to 10 guests) private charter for the week of October 3-9, 2010

(click map for larger image)
Cruise the Shannon River between Killaloe and Athlone

We had a couple aboard Shannon Princess for their recent Guided Walking Tour trip in June:
"...having the best time imaginable!  I will write more about the experience when we get home, but I can't imagine ever topping this!"
For other 2010 special offers on European barges see our PREVIOUS POST



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

Monday, July 19, 2010

Hotel Barges Cruises: barging discounts for 2010 & 2011

See our AUGUST UPDATE for special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 season... Plus early bird specials for 2011 barging cruises.

Cruising along a canal is a cool summer vacation. Have a barging trip by booking an individual cabin or take a private charter and have the whole barge for your group. Some barges offer special themes such as cycling, golfing, wine tasting, etc, even though it might not be mentioned as a special itinerary... Just ask!

Book your barging cruise with Paradise Connections NOW!
Contact Paradise Connections, your barging specialists, to take advantage of these special offers for:
Barging in France, Barging in Scotland, Barging in Ireland, Barging in England, Guided Walking Tour Cruises, and Golfing, too!



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


Sunday, July 18, 2010

Luxury Crewed French Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Italy, Germany

For a selection of luxury crewed hotel barges we represent, please visit our web site, view our blog, read our monthly barging newsletter, or contact us!

A barging cruise is a wonderful vacation for singles, couples, family, friends, and corporate trips too!

Come and explore the European waterways aboard a quality, luxury, all inclusive, crewed boutique hotel barge.

Visit our website to view barges in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland / Belgium, Italy, Germany / Luxembourg



Thursday, July 15, 2010

Beat the heat... Go Barging!

Pictured below is the luxury crewed French hotel barge Renaissance... Just one of the few quality barges we represent in the Burgundy area...


Beautiful Burgundy

There are still barges with a few openings for the season in Burgundy, as do our other barges in various regions of France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany. Visit our website: BargeCharters.com

 BEAT THE HEAT OF SUMMER AND GET OUT ON THE WATER
Enjoy a Barging Cruise

We miss the French canals and we hope to sail back across the pond next spring... Try it and you'll understand.



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


Friday, July 09, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruises LA BELLE EPOQUE

The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque has scheduled two Walking Cruises for the 2011 barging season. These are guided walking tours for cabin-cruise bookings and there is not an additional supplement for these special themed weeks.

Join French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque for their Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruise in Burgundy France

La Belle Epoque cruises the Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy France where there are many scenic pathways to explore. These relaxed walking cruises are now so popular with both walkers and the less energetic, that two departures will be offered during the 2011 season:
  • October 16-22, 2011
  • October 23-29, 2011
Book before August 31, 2010 and receive an Early Bird Discount!

We still have TWO cabins available for THIS year's Walking Cruise : October 10-16, 2010

Take a look at the walking itinerary and consider seeing this very pretty part of France at its finest in October.

And if a walking cruise isn't exactly what you are looking for, La Belle Epoque has plenty more theme cruises to choose from.



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
 


Thursday, July 08, 2010

French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Cabin week

The French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS is offering a new cabin cruise week, August 14-20, 2010.

French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Barging cruises Canal de Garonne, Southwest France

The price for this special week for two people sharing a cabin is 5,900 Euros per cabin (approximately $7460).

Saint Louis cruises the beautiful calm waterways of Southwest France, including the historic lands of Aquitaine and Gascony along the Canal de Garonne. Saint Louis accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 spacious staterooms which can be configured with either queen or twin beds.



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


Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Luxury Crewed French Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Italy, Germany

For a selection of luxury crewed hotel barges we represent, please visit our web site, view our blog, read our monthly barging newsletter, or contact us!

A barging cruise is a wonderful vacation for singles, couples, family, friends, and corporate trips too!

Come and explore the European waterways aboard a quality, luxury, all inclusive, crewed boutique hotel barge.

Visit our website to view barges in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland / Belgium, Italy, Germany / Luxembourg



Tuesday, July 06, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA - October 2010 special offer

The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a [EXPIRED] discount for the week of October 2-8, 2010. The route for this week is the canal du midi in the south of France, Beziers to Carcassonne.


French Hotel Barge EMMA - Barging in France: Canal du Midi


Recent guests dubbed the crew of EMMA "The Dream Team for warmth and hospitality".

Meet the crew: EMMA's "Dream Team"

EMMA is fully air conditioned and also has central heating, if needed. There are three guest cabins; one has a double bed, while the other two can be configured as either doubles or twins. Beautiful handmade Irish quilts from Oonagh Morisson add that extra touch of luxury. Each guest cabin has its own private, ensuite bathroom with sink, toilet and a normal sized shower with sliding doors.  And, of course, EMMA has bicycles and a minivan to chauffeur you to various excursions.

Learn more about Barge Emma by reading her online brochure, then contact Paradise Connections to book your barging trip!



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