Newest French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE launched

The newest luxury French Hotel Barge Enchanté for barging cruises in the South of France is nearing completion! Felicitations!!!

Over the last nine months, Enchanté has been converted from a large Dutch barge carrying grain, into a luxurious floating hotel. During the conversion process, she even had a large mid section of the hull removed so that she will be able to fit into the smaller locks on the Canal du Midi. See our previous post with construction photos.

For the last few weeks, Enchanté has been on the long journey south from the boatyard in Amsterdam where she has been completely rebuilt, to her eventual home in the south of France. Enchanté is the latest barge to join the luxury barge charter fleet and she will begin cruising on the Canal du Midi in August 2009.

She is currently travelling down the River Rhone and aims to arrive at her final destination of Capestang in the Midi later this week, where the extensive programme of fitting out will be completed.

When finished, Enchanté will be a state-of-the-art hotel barge built to the highest standards of elegance and comfort, featuring exotic hardwoods and elegant furnishings.

There will be very comfortable accommodation for up to eight passengers in four double-bedded air-conditioned cabins, each with a lavish ensuite bathroom.

Enchanté's other facilities will include a spacious sundeck with comfortable loungers, al fresco dining area, hot tub, TV, DVD player and, of course, internet connection.

Be assured that Enchanté will present delicious gourmet meals expertly prepared by the on board chef and enhanced by excellent regional wines and an open bar.

Passengers on Enchanté will have a choice of two specially designed cruise itineraries that will highlight the most delightful parts of the Languedoc, Camargue and Midi regions of Southern France.

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The rates for a 6 night/7 day cruise are from US$5,890 per person based on double occupancy in a cabin, or US$45,000 for an 8 passenger charter. Rates include all meals, wines, open bar, excursions, admittance fees and transfers. Contact Paradise Connections for more details.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Enchanté
View Enchanté's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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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

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French Barge Cruises - Loire Valley, France - NYMPHEA

Looking for a different vacation this summer? How about a French barge cruise and explore the spectacular Loire Valley in France and its main tributary, the River Cher, which have carried cargo and passengers for over 2000 years.

The Valley of the Kings is a timeless region of spectacular beauty and grace and we are delighted to offer the all-inclusive luxury hotel barge NYMPHEA which navigates the heart of the Loire Valley.

The 6-passenger French hotel barge, Nymphea, is a classic Dutch design with shallow draft and is ideal for navigating the incredibly beautiful yet somewhat sandy reaches of the river Cher in the Loire valley, France.

Cruise Highlights:

• Cruise under the famed Château de Chenonceau
• Visit a Troglodyte cave dwelling and see the silkworm nursery
• Excursion to the Château d'Amboise
• Private wine tastings at Montrichard and the Domaine de Fonenay
• Visit to Château de Nitray and its rose garden
• Colorful street markets
• Excellent walking and bicycling
• Optional hot air ballooning

Visit the French hotel barge NYMPHEA's online brochure

Like most barges, Nymphea offers private barge charters as well as charters where you can book a cabin and share the barge cruise with other guests. Nymphea also has special rates for private, honeymoon charters for two.

• Standard itinerary
• Cycling / Biking Cruise Itinerary
• Golf

So, what are you waiting for? Contact us and we check availability for your dates!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book NYMPHEA
View Nymphea's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Paradise Clothing - Tropical & Summer fashions

Looking for some new togs for your vacation? Need some summer clothes? Or perhaps you live in the tropics and need to add to your wardrobe?

Check out Paradise Clothing Company:

( Click on image above to visit Paradise Clothing )

I was surprised and quite pleased with their prices, and that's quite something coming from me :)

This code (AFF10) saves you 10% on orders of $75 or more, which is not too difficult... Or, if you prefer, use the code AFFFS50 and get free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Check out their BARGAINS & CLOSEOUT section, too! You can't buy those Reef sandals for those prices here on St Martin.

They have Christmas stuff, too!

Happy shopping!

Cruise the River Thames England - MAGNA CARTA

Cruise the historic River Thames in England
2009 cruises at 2005 prices

The luxury, crewed hotel barge Magna Carta has rolled back their prices to 2005!

Take advantage of their low rates for 2009:

Cabin bookings (shared charter):

• The rate per person sharing a double cabin aboard Magna Carta will be $3,690 instead of $4,500
• Single person occupying a double cabin is $4,590 instead of $5,900.

Full boat bookings (private charter):

• $28,000 for an 8-person charter instead of $33,000.

What a great way to visit "Merry old England"

• Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your barging vacation!
• View Magna Carta's online brochure
• Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

Special conditions may apply...

Special Offer : Barge Scottish Highlander

Highlands of Scotland

The fully crewed, hotel barge Scottish Highlander cruises the Caledonian canal between Fort William and Inverness, through the Great Glen and along legendary Loch Ness

Full-boat charter promotion: Pay the full 8-passenger price (low season: $27,200 & high season: $31,000) and receive a 25% discount

• Scottish Highlander

Cabin booking promotion: US$1,000 discount per cabin on all August, September & October 2009

• Scottish Highlander

Special conditions may apply...

• Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your barging vacation!
• Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

Say "Hello" to Nessie for us !!!

Discount Cruise - River Shannon, Ireland

Cruise the River Shannon in Ireland
aboard the Shannon Princess

US$1,000 discount per cabin on all on 10th May & 7th June 2009 departures and whole barge charter bookings for up to 10 passengers for available May & June departures aboard Shannon Princess in Ireland.

Contact Paradise Connections & start planning your vacation!
View the Shannon Princess online brochure
Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

Special Offer: Barging in Venice Italy LA DOLCE VITA

Inquire: CURRENTLY NOT CHARTERING - see LA BELLA VITA

ITALY: Venice and the Islands for Whole Boat Charters

Private, full-boat charter promotion: US$500 discount per person on all May & June 2009 departures aboard

• the hotel barge, La Dolce Vita, Venice Italy

Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your barging vacation!
Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

Inquire: CURRENTLY NOT CHARTERING - see LA BELLA VITA  

 

Complimentary Return TGV Journeys for Burgundy & Provence

Complimentary first class return train tickets for the TGV (high-speed train) between Paris and local station.

This offer applies to hotel barges:

• Napoleon in Provence
• Hirondelle in Burgundy

Contact Paradise Connections to book your French barge vacation holiday

Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

French Hotel Barges, Canal du Midi - Special Offers

SPECIAL OFFERS (EXPIRED) FOR FRENCH HOTEL BARGES CRUISING THE CANAL DU MIDI IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

Full-boat charter promotion: Pay the full 8-passenger price and receive a 25% discount

• Special offer has expired

Cabin booking AND Full-boat charter promotions for AUGUST 2009: 10% discount on all cabin bookings for 1-2 people and charter bookings for 6-8 people in Southern France for August 2009

• Special offer has expired

Free Hotel Nights: 2 complimentary nights, based on double occupancy of a room on a bed and breakfast basis, at the Hotel De La Cite in Carcassonne, subject to availability when you charter

• Special offer has expired

These French barging holiday vacations are ALL INCLUSIVE, which means:

• 6 nights' accommodation on board in an air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Return transfer to and from local meeting/drop off point.
• Daily excursions by chauffeured barge minivan and inclusive entry fees to Castles, Exclusive Vineyards, Markets and local Historical and cultural places of interest.
• The services of an experienced Captain / Host, Chef, Housekeeper(s) Driver/Tour Guide
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner aboard. All lunch and evening meals aboard are a gastronomic adventure with local produce.
• Local lunch ashore, once per week on most barges. Depending on the route, this may well be in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
• An excellent selection of fine regional and international wines and spirits plus all day Open Bar, tea and coffee.
• Use of barge facilities such as bicycles, boules, barge library and on certain vessels a spa pool.

CONDITIONS:

• Normal Terms & Conditions apply.
• Some cruises may require a minimum of 4 passengers booked to guarantee the cruise. The above offers apply to new bookings only.
• US$1,000 & US$800 discounts are based on two people sharing a twin/double cabin. 50% of the discount can be applied for single occupancy of a cabin or single cabin.
• Full-boat Charter Promotion Offer is valid for all 2009 departures except September. Deposits for these special offers must be received by 31st May 2009
• Credit card payments on all promotions carry a 2% surcharge (no charge for debit cards).
• LIMITED CAPACITY HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO THESE PROMOTIONS SO EARLY RESERVATION IS RECOMMENDED.

Interested? Good !!!

• Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your barging vacation!
• Visit the barging section of our website: www.paradiseconnections.com/barges

Looking forward to hearing from you soon...