FAMILY COMES FIRST ABOARD THE SAVOIR FAIRE
Everyone loves a discount... Chris announces his Summer 2012 special offer for family charters:
Hotel Barge Savoir Faire - Barging in France
Cruise the French canals of Burgundy
For many years now, the Captain and crew of the Savoir Faire have enjoyed a steady increase in family charters aboard this splendid vessel and exceptional reviews. Savoir Faire is a spacious barge with many public areas large enough for the whole family to get together, or you can easily find a quiet spot to get away by yourself to relax, read, or just enjoy the peace and beauty of the countryside as we gently glide past historical villages and delightful views.
Savoir Faire's family cruises are designed with your family in mind. In addition to their marvellous itinerary, they have a multitude of offerings for children of all ages. Each day has been created to ensure that there's never a dull moment. This is one vacation that your children and grandchildren will remember forever.
For 2012, Savoir Faire is offering a spectacular opportunity to enjoy the very best of family barging.
2012 SUMMER FAMILY CHARTER DATES:
- July 15-21
- July 22-28
- August 5-11
- August 12-18
- August 19-25
Of course, these weeks are open to non-family cruises as well at standard rates.
Savoir Faire will be cruising in the Burgundy region between St Florentin and Ancy-le-Franc. View the
itinerary page in
Savoir Faire's brochure.
FAMILY CHARTER SPECIAL RATE:
- $35,000 for up to 12 guests (Normally $50,600 or $54,000, depending on season)
- Two guests must be under 12 years old to qualify for this special offer
In addition to regularly-scheduled sightseeing, walking and biking on the towpaths and relaxing on board this spacious barge, the Savoir Faire offers a multitude of additional activities for families, such as:
- SAVOIR FAIRE'S SIZZLING PIZZA SESSION
What fun! Learn how to make that perfect dough, choose your own toppings, into the oven and presto! - a pizza all of your own for lunch.
- COOKIE COMPETITION
Learn how to cook the best cookies ever. Create a new recipe with the chef and wow all your friends and family with your very own invention.
- POPCORN & MOVIE NIGHT
Snuggle up in front of a great movie with a big bowl of popcorn. Our lounge is perfect for this. A big screen, cozy chairs. A real snug family evening in.
- ZIP-LINING & PICNIC
A marvellous experience high above. Explore the treetops and let the monkey out. This is something all your friends will want to know about. Relax afterwards with one of Sophie's Summer Picnics - a basket full of surprises!
(Please note that there is an additional charge for zip-lining)
- BBQ NIGHT
If the weather's bright, let's do it right. Give the chef a hand to prepare your favorite BBQ meal. Let's dine alfresco, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunset.
- PIRATE TREASURE HUNT
A pirate afternoon making pirate hats, colour in or draw pirate ships, bake pirate-themed biscuits, followed by our Treasure Hunt for children and adults alike. Search out the clues on your map and discover the hidden treasure.
- FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
Form your team and answer questions on general knowledge, music, sports, etc. A prize awarded to the winning team.
- GLASS PAINTING
Ruth is a qualified signwriter and her hobby is glass painting. She loves to teach people to paint designs on wine glasses. What a great souvenir from your vacation. Water-based glass paints are very safe for children to use and, if baked in the oven, are permanent. T-shirt painting could also be an option for children.
- NAPKIN FOLDING
Interested in making that next meal with your friends a little different? Take a napkin and our stewardesses will show you how to fold them into simple, yet impressive, designs.
- PETANQUE & PASTIS (or fruit juice) with the crew
Learn how to master this marvellous game, so beloved by the French and a mystery to others :)
- COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Your chef demonstrates how to make a regional speciality with your help and answers any questions. The finished dish is then eaten as part of lunch or dinner.
The Hotel Barge Savoir Faire is fully air conditioned and heated. with accommodations for up to 12 guests in 6 well-appointed staterooms. Each stateroom can be configured with two twin beds or with one queen bed, and has ensuite private bathrooms. Each guest stateroom has a DVD player with an LCD screen and 2 sets of wireless headphones. The salon, dining area, and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with antiques and paintings collected over the years.
