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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - January 2012 Newsletter

2012-01-16T13:18:00.004-04:00

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January 2012 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com

Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections
Go Barging This Year

Happy New Year!

2012 is off to a busy start for Paradise Connections... Busy Is Good! It means that we are helping people to fulfill their dream of a relaxing and interesting vacation cruising the waterways of Europe whether it be the French canals, a spring tulip cruise in Holland, or experiencing our other venues of Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, and Italy.

There are still some good early bird special offers available, along with other discounts.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season with new barge routes, special themed weeks such as art, cycling, wine, and walking, along with the addition of new vessels to our selected fleet of barges... We'll keep you posted!

Come and explore the European waterways this year 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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Barging Cruise Vacations Special Offers for 2012

Various discounts and early bird specials, plus info about special cruise weeks. At these prices, the barges are booking up quickly, so don't wait too long... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 6, 2012

French Hotel Barge Anjodi: Barging cruises in south of France

The French hotel barge ANJODI has a new summer 2012 route along the canal du midi in the south of France. Read about their various itineraries, along with "Biking Plus" for an independent cycling option. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 10, 2012

Hotel Barge Savoir Faire: Burgundy, France - Summer 2012

Everyone loves a discount... Chris announces his Summer 2012 special offer for family charters in the beautiful region of Burgundy. Also available for non-family charters, of course :) MORE INFO...

Posted: January 15, 2012

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune : 2012 Rates

CLAIR DE LUNE has sent us their 2012 rates. Clair de Lune is available for barging charters for up to 6 guests and cruises the canal du midi in the south of France. Also offers Wellness cruises for up to 4 guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 16, 2012

Free Gift for Our Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Guests

Book a 2012 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2012) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 17, 2012

French Hotel Barge, River Yacht Roi Soleil

News & photos from Roi Soleil. Cruise the south of France this season along the Canal du Midi or Provence. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 23, 2012

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - December 2011 Newsletter

2011-12-24T12:16:00.001-04:00

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December 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com

Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

Tomorrow is Christmas and the new year begins the following Sunday... Before you know it, it will be Spring and the beginning of the new barging season.

There are some good early bird special offers available, along with some other discounts.

We are excited by the addition of Panache to the barge charter fleet. Panache is a luxury 12-person barge which will charter Holland in the spring (Dutch tulip cruises) and then traverse France to their Alsace-Lorraine cruising location.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season with new barge routes, special themed weeks such as art, wine, walking... We'll keep you posted!

Come and explore the European waterways this year 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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Hotel Barges: Current special offers for Barging Cruises

Various discounts and early bird specials, plus info about special cruise weeks. At these prices, the barges are booking up quickly, so don't wait too long... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE - Early season rates 2012

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE (Burgundy) has announced new rates for early 2012... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 15, 2011

Welcome, Hotel Barge PANACHE, to our barging fleet

We would like to welcome the Hotel Barge Panache (ex-Marjorie II) to our fleet of select barges. Spring Dutch Tulip cruises in April & May followed by some interesting cruises on their way to Alsace-Lorraine region where they will be from mid June onwards. Special introductory offer: Value season rates through mid-August! MORE INFO...

Posted: November 14, 2011

Barge SAVOIR FAIRE: Dutch Tulip Cruises, by the cabin

The 6-cabin hotel barge Savoir Faire has opened up ALL remaining 2012 dates for their Dutch Tulip Cruises (Haarlem-Haarlem, Holland) as cabin cruises, or you can book a private charter if available, too! MORE INFO...

Posted: October 17, 2011

French Wine Tasting Appreciation Barge Cruises - Barging in France

This post is from July but still interesting... Explore the region of Burgundy, the heart of renowned wine growing areas such as Chablis, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, or you might choose to discover Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France through a region famous for its excellent Minervois and Corbières wines. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 23, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - June 2011 Newsletter

2011-06-30T15:04:00.000-04:00

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June 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

Paradise Connections is extending their iPod Shuffles giveaway for our clients who book a French barge cruise during the week of July 14, 2011 (Bastille Day).

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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Hotel Barges: Current special offers for Barging Cruises

Here's a list of current special offers (valid through June, 2011) for the 2011 Hotel Barging season. Also mentions a few interesting special events... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 2, 2011

iPod Shuffle Giveaway - French hotel barge cruises June 2011

QUICK, there's still time to take advantage of our iPod Shuffle Giveaway for our clients booking a French Hotel Barge cruise taking place in the month of June 2011.. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 18, 2011

French Barge EMMA has 2 cabins open for Bastille week 2011

One of our favorite French hotel barges, Emma, has two of their three cabins available for Bastille week, July 9-15, 2011 (Toulouse-Carcassonne, canal du midi)... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 20, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - May 2011 Newsletter

2011-05-22T11:29:00.002-04:00

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May 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

It is May... already! Time marches on (more like sprinting!).

Some of you will soon be aboard your chartered barge and are looking forward to a well-deserved vacation and a very fine time. For those of you who are still on the fence, don't wait too long, as the barges' calendars are filling in quite nicely... especially with some the special discounts being offered. Many barges already have confirmed bookings for 2012.

Paradise Connections is giving away iPod Shuffles for our clients who book a French barge cruise in June 2011, which is the month for the Fête de la Musique celebration.

If you can't get a group together to charter a whole barge, you can still go barging by booking a cabin and sharing the cruise with others and make new friends. Give us your preferred dates and we'll send you a selection of barges. No reason you should miss out on a super vacation due to other people :)

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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Hotel Barges: Current special offers for Barging Cruises

Here's a list of current special offers (expires April 29, 2011) for the 2011 Hotel Barging season. Also mentions a few interesting special events... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 5, 2011

French Hotel Barge Saint Louis - WiFi equipped

More and more barges are becoming equipped with onboard WiFi access and the French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS has just joined the ranks. Plus there's still some open weeks for this season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 6, 2011

REMINDER: iPod Shuffle Giveaway

We'd like to remind you about our iPod Shuffle Giveaway for our clients booking a French Hotel Barge cruise during the month of June 2011... Some barges have some great deals for June... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 10, 2011

French Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Family Discounts, Kids Special Offer

James Waggott of the French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE announced that they are offering a family special valid for the remainder of the 2011 barging season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 19, 2011

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Super Summer Savings

Liz & René, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, has announced special offer discounts for Summer 2011 and also the 2012 season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 22, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - April 2011 Newsletter

2011-04-26T09:50:00.001-04:00

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April 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

April... such a wonderful time of the year... Springtime and the beginning of barging season!

Dutch Tulip Cruises: still a few spaces left. See below for details!

If you can't get a group together to charter a whole barge, you can still go barging by booking a cabin and sharing the cruise with others... Give us your dates & we'll send you a selection of barges. No reason you should miss out on a super vacation due to other people :)

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

Scroll down for more barging news!

Spring Dutch Tulip Cruises - Barging in Holland

We only have a few openings left for Dutch Tulip Cruises this spring. Not much time so book NOW! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 2, 2011

Take a Spring Break: Barging Cabin Cruises April/May 2011

Want to take a Spring Break but not sure what to do and where to go... Book a cabin on a shared barging cruise week. No need to get a group together and you'll get to meet some new people, too. We have listed Hotel Barges that currently have open cabins available for April & May 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 5, 2011

New Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise Week Scheduled

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE offered two Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruises in Burgundy France this season. We noticed yesterday that BOTH weeks are now fully booked and we were sad that we could no longer offer this barging trip to you. BUT DON'T DESPAIR!!! La Belle Epoque has opened up a new week in their schedule for another Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise in Burgundy, France. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 7, 2011

New French Canal for 2016 Paris-Cambrai France

Western Europe's biggest engineering project since the Channel Tunnel was given the green light on Tuesday when President Nicholas Sarkozy announced France's scheme to link Paris to Cambrai in northern France by a 66-mile long, 54m-wide canal. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 8, 2011

Hotel Barges: Current special offers Barging Cruises

Here's a list of current special offers (expires April 29, 2011) for the 2011 Hotel Barging season. Also mentions a few interesting special events... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 8, 2011

Fête de la Musique - June 21st - France

Tuesday, June 21st, is Fête de la Musique day in France, but the festivities normally start up a few days beforehand with free street concerts everywhere. Many of the French hotel barges are fully booked for the week but luckily there are still a few openings (June 19-25, 2011)... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 10, 2011

iPod Shuffle Giveaway - French hotel barge cruises June 2011

Fête de la Musique day (June 21st) is one of our favorite French holidays. Book your June 2011 French hotel barge cruise with Paradise Connections and get a FREE 2GB iPod Shuffle... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 10, 2011

French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE: Updates

We have updated our online brochure for the French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE. See sample menus & wine list, itineraries... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 13, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Shared Cruise Week Available

The French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA, a luxurious 4-guest barge cruising the Canal du Midi, has a couple who is looking for another couple to book the other cabin for October 1-7, 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 14, 2011

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Land & Sea Package, Surf & Turf

This summer, combine a 4-night cruise aboard the luxury crewed hotel barge EMMA on the Canal du Midi in the south of France and 3 nights in a luxurious Languedocian farmhouse nestling in the vineyards... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 22, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Cabin Cruise Weeks Update

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE, who cruises along the Canal de Bourgogne in southern Burgundy, has opened up a new cabin cruise week (shared charter)... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 23, 2011

Tulip photos - Dutch Tulip Barging Cruises - Book Now

Today's online Daily Mail (a UK Newspaper) has some wonderful photos in a story about the tulip fields of Holland. We have two weeks open in May. Book now! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 25, 2011

Grand Cru Wine Tour Barging Cruise, Burgundy France

Excellent gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day for LOVERS OF FINE WINES: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Cru Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 26, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - March 2011 Newsletter

2011-03-31T08:58:00.000-04:00

Summary of postings on our

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March 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

Along with the beginning of Spring this month, it is also St. Patrick's Day on March 17th so we are featuring the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess II. They have just created a new itinerary for bike touring. Doesn't a cycling tour combined with a barging cruise in Ireland sound perfect? Plus, if you book a 2011 Shannon Princess cruise before St Pat's Day, we'll send you a gift (see below)!

Dutch Tulip Cruises coming up quick! Book NOW...

Check out new special offers... Hurry, barge calendars are filling up quickly with these prices :)

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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Hotel Barges: Current special offers Barging Cruises

Spring begins this month... Finally! The promise of better days should have you thinking about your vacation plans... We definitely recommend a barging cruise and hope you can take advantage of one (or more... you can have more than one vacation!) of these special offers... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2011

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS - Free Golf Day

Who says nothing is free... The Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS has a wonderful promotion for those who would enjoy a spot of golf during their barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2011

Two Weeks Until St Patrick's Day: SPECIAL OFFER

Book a 2011 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2011) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 3, 2011

French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE - 2011 season

We are very pleased to announce that the French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has undertaken a US$200,000 refurbishment project this winter... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 4, 2011

Irish Barge Shannon Princess - Bike Cycling Tours - New for 2011

More good news from the Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS II: they are now offering guided bike touring with personal cycling guide, along with their luxury minibus as backup vehicle... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 7, 2011

French Hotel Barge ROSA: Barging in France - Gascony

If you watched the very successful BBC television series, French Odyssey with Celebrity Chef Rick Stein, a few years ago, you have already seen the French Hotel Barge ROSA... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 8, 2011

Ireland Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise, Summer 2011

There are still a few cabins available for the Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise, June 26 through July 2, 2011, aboard Shannon Princess. This week is available for individual cabin bookings with no additional supplement for the tour guide... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 9, 2011

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE: Family Barging Cruise Special Offer

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. Family specials for June & July charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 12, 2011

Guided Walking Tours & Barging Cruise - Burgundy, France

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE is offering two Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruises in Burgundy France this season (2011)... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 13, 2011

French Hotel Barge ST LOUIS: Gascony, SW France

The French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS has a special 15% discount for their May 7-13, 2011 cruise on the Canal de Garonne... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 15, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Barging Cruises in Burgundy France

We have updated our online brochure for French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE and, Savoir Vivre is accepting cabin bookings this season, as well as private charters,.. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 21, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Dine at l'Abbaye de la Bussière

We just received this special offer from the French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE, who cruises the southern region of Burgundy, France... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 21, 2011

French Barge PROSPERITE now open for 4th July week

The luxury crewed French hotel barge PROSPERITE has had a cancellation and is now available for the week of July 4th (July 3-9, 2011),.. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 28, 2011

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - Cabin Bookings Available

The Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE currently has a few weeks open for individual cabin bookings where you share the barge with other guests... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 29, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - February 2011 Newsletter

2011-02-27T11:22:00.000-04:00

Summary of postings on our

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February 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Hotel Barging Cruises on the European Waterways with Paradise Connections

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Explore the European waterways aboard a quality, luxury, all inclusive, crewed boutique hotel barge.

Visit the French canals of the Loire Valley, Paris, Burgundy / Bourgogne, Alsace-Lorraine, Gascony, Provence, or the Canal du Midi in the south of France.

Or, enjoy a cruise along the Shannon River of Ireland, Scotland's Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness, or the River Thames in England. How about a Moselle River cruise and travel through Luxembourg and Germany? Can't miss the tulips of Holland! Another area to consider is Venice, Italy... What better way to explore Venice than by water!

Cruising on a fully crewed, all inclusive hotel barge is a fantastic way to relax and experience the beauty and culture of the country. Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

There are still some great special offers for Spring barging trips for either private charters or cabin bookings. The barges' calendars are filling up nicely so book now while you still have availability.

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

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2011 Barging Cruises: Current special offers

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 1, 2011

French Hotel Barge NYMPHEA - Loire Valley, France

Explore the spectacular Loire Valley in France while gliding along the River Cher aboard the barge Nymphea. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 8, 2011

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS - New rate structure

The Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS has modified their price structure and now offers rates for 6-person and 8-person charters, along with their previous rate for 10-guest charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 10, 2011

Free Gift for Our Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Guests

Book a 2011 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2011) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 10, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - 3-night Discovery cruise

The French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA has an opening for a 3-night/4-day Discovery Cruise, July 26-29, 2011, along the historic canal du midi in the south of France... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 15, 2011

Spring Dutch Tulip Cruises - Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE

Visit Holland this spring and see the tulips in bloom while enjoying a cruise through countryside of the Netherlands aboard Hotel Barge Savoir Faire... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 20, 2011

French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE: Cabin Week Cruises & Other News

The luxury crewed French Hotel Barge Prospérité has made changes for their Individual Cabin Cruise weeks for the 2011 season... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 26, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - January 2011 Newsletter

2011-01-28T10:55:00.002-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

January 2011 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from Paradise Connections

We have some great special offers for Spring barging trips for either private charters or cabin bookings.

Also, there are the two exceptional cabin cruise weeks offered by the French barge PROSPERITE, and the two special Grand Crus Wine Cruise weeks with AMARYLLIS in Burgundy.

Walking tours, family weeks, flower shows, and more!

Start planning your 2011 barge cruise now, especially if you are a large group or want to book prime weeks. Some barges have bookings for 2012 already! Experienced travellers recognize the value & quality of a barge charter.

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

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

Scroll down for more barging news!

2011 Barging Cruises: Current special offers

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 8, 2011

Special Offer: Dutch Tulip Cruises / Barging in Holland

The Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE has a special offer for the first two weeks of April 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 10, 2011

Hotel Barges: Special Offers for Spring 2011 Cruises

We love Europe in the springtime (and other seasons, too!)... Special rates for private charters and cabin cruises for April & May 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 13, 2011

French Barge PROSPERITE open for cabin bookings

The luxurious French Hotel Barge PROSPÉRITÉ had opened up two weeks for cabin bookings, rather than their standard full-boat, private barge charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 16, 2011

IRELAND: Winter & Spring Walking Weekends with Barge Shannon Princess

The Shannon Princess has a professional Walking Guide available for lake and riverside walks. Enjoy a weekend onboard SHANNON PRINCESS and be part of a personalized and charming experience. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 18, 2011

2011 Special Events Barging Tours & Cruises

Just a reminder of special events that some of our hotel barges are offering for the 2011 Barging Tours & Cruises season. Walks, Wine, Flowers, Regattas, ... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 21, 2011

Grand Crus Wine Tour Barging Cruise, Burgundy France

ATTENTION LOVERS OF FINE WINES: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 23, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA special offer

ALEGRIA has a special offer for the week April 16-22, 2011 for a barging cruise on the French canal du midi in the south of France between Poilhes (Béziers) to Trèbes (Carcassone)... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 28, 2011

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - December 2010 Newsletter

2010-12-19T22:34:00.003-04:00

Summary of postings on our

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December 2010 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Paradise Connections

Paradise Connections has decided to extend our iPod Shuffle promotion through January 7, 2011 to coincide with the various early bird specials that some of the barges are offering... see below.

Start planning your 2011 barge cruise now, especially if you are a large group or want to book prime weeks. Some barges have bookings for 2012 already! People recognize the value & quality of a barge charter.

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

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

Scroll down for more barging news!

2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2010

SPECIAL GIFT for New Barge Bookings from Paradise Connections

We have extended our promotion to run through January 7, 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2010

Cruise Venice Italy - La Bella Vita

Paradise Connections is pleased to announce a new addition to the fleet of hotel barges that we represent for 2011, La Bella Vita. What better way to explore Venice?

Available for cabin cruises or for private charters with up to 20 guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 2, 2010

News from the French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE

With 2010 coming to a close, Roger & Louisa are now at their land-based home for the winter, while Enchanté is moored in Argeliers. Enchanté had a brilliant 2010 season, the barge's first year of chartering, and 2011 is already looking like it will be a great year. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 3, 2010

French Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE: Comments on their recent Guided Walking Tour

We received a wonderful review of a client's Walking Cruise Experience (week of 10th October 2010) on board La Belle Epoque in Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 4, 2010

Celebrate New Years with Barge Scottish Highlander - Visit Loch Ness

Looking for somewhere different to welcome in the New Year? How about a 4-night Hogmanay cruise aboard the Hotel Barge SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER??? MORE INFO...

Posted: December 12, 2010

Hotel Barging Tours & Cruises Special Events for 2011

We'd like to remind you of some special events that are scheduled for the next barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 18, 2010

Great Gift for Wine Lovers & Connoisseurs

ATTENTION WINE LOVERS & CONNOISSEURS: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grands Crus of Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 19, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - November 2010 Newsletter

2010-11-22T18:29:00.000-04:00

Summary of postings on our

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November 2010 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Pamper yourself - Enjoy a barging vacation cruising the European waterways

Now is the time to book for next year, especially for large groups or during prime weeks. The barging calendar is off to a great start and charter weeks are filling in nicely for next season. People recognize the the value & quality of a barging cruise.

Speaking of booking soon... Paradise Connections is giving away 2GB iPod Shuffles for new 2011 barge bookings confirmed between November 10 and December 15, 2010. See details below!

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

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

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2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 1, 2010
Updated: November 15, 2010

Springtime Holland-Belgium-France Barge Cruise: Cabins available

SAVOIR FAIRE has cabin bookings available for their 2011 Springtime 3-Country Cruise. This cruise is rarely open to cabin bookings so this is the ideal opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime journey for a couple or with a few friends. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 2, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA crew go on vacation!

With another successful charter season completed, Liz & Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, are heading to Tunisia this weekend for a bit of well-deserved vacation time for themselves! Plus other news... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 3, 2010

NAUGHTY OR NICE???

Do you qualify for our Christmas gift? We are giving away 2GB iPod Shuffles for each member of your charter party for new bookings confirmed between now and December 15, 2010. See details. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 10, 2010

Meet Amaryllis & Fleur de Lys

We would like to welcome two French Hotel Barges into the fleet of crewed luxury hotel barges represented by Paradise Connections: AMARYLLIS and FLEUR DE LYS.

Learn more...

Posted: November 11, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE Early Bird Special for Spring 2011

The 12-passenger Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE is offering a special rate for a few of their Spring 2011 cruises, for bookings confirmed by January 3, 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 13, 2010

English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA's Special Event weeks announced

The luxury, crewed, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta has announced dates for a few of their special events weeks... Flower Show Cruises & Henley Regatta Cruise. See our new video slideshow, too. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 22, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - October 2010 Newsletter

2010-10-26T14:30:00.000-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

October 2010 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Pamper yourself - Enjoy a barging vacation cruising the European waterways

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

It's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups or during prime weeks. The barging calendar is off to a good start already and charter weeks are filling in nicely for next season. People recognize the the value & quality of a barging cruise.

A few barges have an early bird special for 2011 charters if you book before October 31, 2010. See below for details.

Visit our website to view:

Barges in France
Barges in England
Barges in Scotland
Barges in Ireland
Barges in Holland / Belgium (including spring Dutch Tulip Cruises)
Barges in Germany / Luxembourg
Barges in Italy

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BARGING CRUISES: Last Minute Discounts for October 2010

It's not too late for a barge cruise this season... Experience the colorful change of season and the fall harvest. Beautiful, relaxing, absolutely fabulous ! MORE INFO...

Posted: October 1, 2010

2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation (private charters, not cabin cruises) before October 31, 2010 and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 1, 2010

Hotel Barge Prosperite: New rates for smaller groups

The French Hotel Barge Prosperite which cruises the Burgundy Canal between Dijon and Vandenesse-en-Auxois, has a new rate schedule for the 2011 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 14, 2010

French Barge ROI SOLEIL

Roi Soleil is offering a 5% early bird discount on 2011 charters if booked before December 31, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 26, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - September 2010 Newsletter

2010-09-30T18:28:00.001-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

September 2010 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

Pamper yourself and enjoy a vacation on the European waterways

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

It's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups or during prime weeks. The barging calendar is off to a good start already and charter weeks are filling in nicely for next season. People recognize the the value & quality of a barging cruise.

Book your 2010 or 2011 barge trip by September 15, 2010 and receive a useful thank you gift for your barging vacation from Paradise Connections.

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French Barge EMMA - 2 Cabins Open - Special Offer

The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a $500/person 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. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 4, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour - 2 cabins left for Oct 10, 2010

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has two junior suites (one twin, and one which can be configured as twins or double) still available for their special Guided Walking Tour week of October 10-16, 2010, between Pouillenay and Tonnerre in Burgundy France. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 5, 2010

Last Minute Discount: Golf Barging Cruise in England

Save $2000/cabin !!! The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA that cruises the River Thames in England, is offering a golfing week (September 12-18, 2010) on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 6, 2010

BARGING CRUISES: Last Minute Discounts for 2010 season

It's not too late for a barge cruise... Experience the colorful change of season and the fall harvest. Beautiful, relaxing, absolutely wonderful ! MORE INFO...

Posted: September 6, 2010

Last Day for iPod Shuffle

It's September 15th already and this means it is the last day of our iPod Shuffle special gift offer. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 15, 2010

Last Minute Madness - Barging in Ireland

The Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess II is offering a special last minute discount for their October 10-16, 2010 cruise along the Shannon River. Three cabins available. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 20, 2010

Hotel Barges Special Discount Offers 2011

Early-Bird Specials for 2011 Barge Charters (private charters, not cabin cruises). Book before October 31, 2010 to benefit these special discounted charter rates for your barging vacation next season. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 21, 2010

Still time for Fall Foliage Hotel Barge Cruise

Today is the first day of Autumn. Why not view the fall foliage from the comfort of a hotel barge cruise along the scenic waterways of Europe? Find the time to go barging in France, Belgium, Holland, Ireland, Scotland, or England this fall. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 22, 2010

Guest Comments for French Hotel Barge Renaissance

Here are some recent charter comments / client feedback for the French Hotel Barge Renaissance. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 29, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - August 2010 Newsletter

2010-08-21T10:31:00.002-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

August 2010 - Paradise Connections : www.BargeCharters.com
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Beat the summer heat and pamper yourself with a vacation on the water.

Helping the lockkeeper with the gates

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation! Whether it is a cabin for two aboard a shared barging cruise, or a private charter for family or a group of like-minded friends.

Many barges currently have special offers to fill in the remaining open spaces for their 2010 barging season. Contact us ASAP so we can get you aboard one of our quality hotel barges.

It's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups or during prime weeks. Most barges already have reservations for 2011. Check out our Early Bird Specials below!

Book your 2010 or 2011 barge trip by September 15, 2010 and receive a useful gift for your barging vacation from Paradise Connections.

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Super savings for 2010 Barging Cruises

Here are some special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 and 2011 barging seasons... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 1, 2010

Early Bird Specials for 2011

Save 10% on select private barge cruises for 2011 if booked by August 31, 2010... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 2, 2010

2011 Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruises in Burgundy France

Two Walking Tour Cruises have been scheduled for French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque's 2011 barging season in Burgundy, France... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 3, 2010

Golf Barging Cruise in England - MAGNA CARTA, River Thames

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA that cruises the River Thames in England, has ONE cabin available on their golfing week (September 12-18, 2010). This week is offered on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 4, 2010

FREE GIFT with New Barging Cruise Bookings

This year is zipping by quickly, but surely it's not Christmas already!?

Confirm your new 2010 or 2011 barge cruise booking between now and September 15, 2010 and get a FREE iPod Shuffle... or two... or three... or four... or more... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 7, 2010

Barging & Guided Walking Tour Cruise, Ireland Summer 2011

Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess II has scheduled a dedicated Guided Walking Tour barging cruise June 26 to July 2, 2011. This week is available for individual cabin bookings and on offer at regular 2011 cruise rates with no additional supplement for the tour guide... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 8, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour - 2 cabins left for Oct 10, 2010

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has two junior suites still available for their special Guided Walking Tour week of October 10-16, 2010. Value season rates PLUS $1000/cabin discount. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 19, 2010

RECIPE: Merlot & Onion Marmalade

Here's a tasty recipe from the Irish Hotel Barge / River Cruiser, SHANNON PRINCESS II. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 21, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - July 2010 Newsletter

2010-07-25T12:50:00.003-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

July 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

Beat the summer heat and pamper yourself with a vacation on the water.

Benefit from special offers for the 2010 barging season. There are still some openings for cabin bookings and full-boat charters. Contact us ASAP so we can get you aboard one of our quality hotel barges.

It's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups and during prime weeks. Most barges already have reservations for 2011.

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation!

Here's a few items of note from previous postings...

Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France October 10, 2010
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12, 2010

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Super savings for 2010 Barging Cruises

Here are some special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 and 2011 barging seasons... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 1, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA - October 2010 special offer

The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a $500/person 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 Carcassone. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 6, 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. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 8, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruises

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... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 9, 2010

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS Special offers

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

Reduced rates on cabin bookings for weeks of 15 & 22 Aug 2010, and 25% off private charter for October 3, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 25, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - June 2010 Newsletter

2010-06-26T09:50:00.003-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

June 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

It's not too late to book a barging trip. The calendars are filling up, but there are still openings that we can find for you aboard one of our quality hotel barges. So contact us ASAP.

Also, it's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups and during prime weeks :)

A barging cruise aboard an all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barge is a wonderful vacation!

Here's a few items of note from previous postings...

Guided walking tour: Ireland June 20
Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France October 10
Bastille Day celebration week: Special Offer 11-17 July 2010 aboard Savoir Faire
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12

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Summer 2010 Barging Cruises - Super Savings

Here are some special offers on summer hotel barges...

Don't wait... calendars are filling up quickly! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 3, 2010

Euro to US Dollar exchange rate

We hope that our American clients will be taking advantage of the lower Euro/US Dollar exchange rate and book their 2010 barging vacations soon. This is a great time to visit Europe as your hard-earned dollars will stretch farther. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 8, 2010

French Hotel Barge Emma - News for 2011

We recently had word from Liz & Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, that prices for 2011 remain the same as 2010 and that they have added a new cruise route to their schedule. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 15, 2010

SAVE BIG with Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE

The 12- passenger French Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE has a fantastic special offer for the remainder of the 2010 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 17, 2010

Barging & Golfing in England on the River Thames

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA which cruises the River Thames in England, is offering a golfing week (September 12-18, 2010) on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter. Two cabins left! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 18, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - New Burgundy route for 2011

Chris, captain and owner of the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE, wrote to let us know that they have put the finishing touches on their new Burgundy cruise route for the 2011 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 19, 2010

French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Aquitaine SW France

We have just uploaded our new online brochure for the 6-passenger, French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS, which cruises the Canal de Garonne in southwest France. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 20, 2010

This makes it all worthwhile...

We had a couple of quick messages from one of our clients while she is chartering the Shannon Princess in Ireland this week. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 24, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - 2011

The 12-passenger Hotel Barge Savoir Faire has an early bird special: 10% discount for 2011 cruises, if booked by August 31, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 25, 2010

Antiques Fair Barging Cruise in Provence France

The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE is offering a special ANTIQUES themed barging cruise in Provence France the week of August 8-14, 2010. The pretty riverside town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in the south of France has received worldwide recognition for its antique fairs. $1000/cabin discount off standard rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 26, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - May 2010 Newsletter

2010-05-28T17:18:00.001-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

May 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

The Barging Season is on... Haven't booked your European barge cruise yet? The various calendars are filling up nicely, but we will be able to help you... Contact us ASAP. It's not too early to book for next year, especially for large groups and during prime weeks :)

A barging cruise on one of our all-inclusive, luxury boutique hotel barges is a wonderful vacation!

Here's a few items of note from previous postings...

Guided walking tour: Ireland June 20
Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France October 10
Bastille Day celebration week: Special Offer 11-17 July 2010 aboard Savoir Faire
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12

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Hotel Barge Emma - Cabin available

How do you fancy a quick getaway and go barging in France along the canal du midi? Two cabins available May 22-28, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 2, 2010

Barging in England - Magna Carta

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA has a special offer of a discount of $1000/cabin off their standard rates for the remaining 2010 departures. This discount applies to both individual cabin bookings and private barge charters. This includes their special GOLF cabin cruise week in September. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 4, 2010

Special Offers: Summer 2010 Barging Cruises

Here are some special offers on summer hotel barges... Don't wait. Summer calendars are filling up. Book your barging cruise with Paradise Connections NOW! MORE INFO...

Posted: May 6, 2010

French Hotel Barge L'IMPRESSIONNISTE

Captain James has sent us a photo of the newly refurbished salon of the French Hotel Barge l'IMPRESSIONNISTE.

L'Impressionniste also has a special offer for summer 2010 bookings for barging vacation cruises on the French canals of Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 14, 2010

French Hotel Barges: a few more specials for 2010

Here are a few more special offers and discounts on French Hotel Barges for the 2010 season: Alouette (canal du midi), Napoleon (Provence), and Hirondelle (Burgundy). MORE INFO...

Posted: May 21, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA : The Dream Team

Liz, owner of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, sent us an email with their latest booking calendar and comments from recent guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 23, 2010

French Hotel Barge ROSA - Special offer Sept-Oct 2010

The French Hotel Barge ROSA which will begin chartering in Southwest France in August 2010 after their refurbishment, is offering a 25% discount for full-boat, 8-passenger, charters in September and October 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 27, 2010

French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Special offer June 2010

The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE has a special offer for their 2010 June 6th and June 20th cruises. MORE INFO...

Posted: May 28, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - April 2010 Newsletter

2010-04-26T08:32:00.001-04:00

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April 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
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No April Fool's here, or poisson d'avril as the French say...

A barging cruise on one of our all-inclusive, luxury hotel barges is a wonderful vacation!

We enjoyed our years on the French canals and love being able to share the opportunity for you to experience the European waterways yourselves.

Here's a few items of note from previous postings...

Cheap airfares for Europe (April - midMay 2010 flights)
Guided walking tour: Ireland June 20
Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France October 10
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12
There's still time to book a Dutch Tulip Cruise
Holland to Paris 2-week cruises (or one-week leg) - cabins available
Alegria: cabin available May 22-28, 2010. Canal du Midi, France
Mobile phone info for travellers to France

Stay tuned for more barging news!

French mobile phones for travellers in France

Yesterday, I needed information about acquiring a mobile phone while travelling in France for a group of people chartering a Burgundy hotel barge. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 31, 2010

Special offer - Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA, is offering a $2000 discount per cabin for select spring weeks on the Royal River Thames, England. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 1, 2010

Special offer - French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE

The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE, is currently offering a $1000 discount per cabin for 2010 cruises along the Canal du Midi and Camargue/ Provence routes. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 1, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE: Bastille Day Special Offer

Celebrate BASTILLE DAY aboard the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE and save almost $17,000. Savoir Faire will be in Sens on the river Yonne for this festive week. The French really know how to put on a firework show, so get ready to party! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 2, 2010

New Hotel Barge for Italy - LA BELLA VITA

La Bella Vita is a 20-passenger vessel that is being newly refitted in 2010 to high standards to offer comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation. The Italian Hotel Barge LA BELLA VITA will commence cruises between Venice and Mantua beginning September 5, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 3, 2010

Happy Easter from BargeCharters.com

Did the Easter Bunny put a barging vacation in your Easter basket? If so, Lucky YOU! If not, still LUCKY YOU as we can help sort that out for you. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 4, 2010

HOTEL BARGES - Special offers on select cruises

Here are our latest special offers for barging cruises / vacations for April, May, and June 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 13, 2010

Still time if you're quick! Dutch Tulip & Amsterdam-Paris cruises

The Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE sent us client comments from their recent 12-guest Holland Tulip Cruise. We would like to share these with you because there is still time to join Savoir Faire for their last Dutch Tulip Cruise of the season which begins NEXT Sunday. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 18, 2010

The show must go on! Even during volcanic eruptions

We received an email from Chris of the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE this morning. We would like to give Chris and his crew a GOLD STAR! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 25, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - March 2010 Newsletter

2010-03-31T10:03:00.003-04:00

Summary of postings on our

All About Hotel Barges Charters Blog

March 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

Once again, we've had a busy month with barging inquiries. We love being kept busy! Plus, March is Sheila's birthday month, so booking a barge would be a wonderful birthday present :)

We hope that you'll be enjoying the European waterways this season.

A few items of note...

There are some excellent discounts being offered for Spring barging cruises if booked before March 31, 2010
Liz sent us a cool photo of EMMA in a snow storm
Walking tours: Ireland June 20, and Burgundy October 10
Magna Carta (England) has opened up a cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts September 12
There's still time to book a Dutch Tulip Cruise
Cabins available on the Holland to Paris 2-week cruises

Stay tuned for more barging news!

Special Offers for Spring 2010 Hotel Barging Cruises

We hope you'll be able to take advantage of these specials for barging in France, Scotland, England, Ireland, Holland to Paris, and Dutch Tulip Cruises. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Winter Wonderland

Liz, from the French Hotel Barge EMMA which cruises the canal du midi in the south of France, wrote to us Monday and sent us this beautiful and snowy photo. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 10, 2010

Barge MAGNA CARTA Golf cruise for individual cabin cruise

English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA who cruises the River Thames in England, is offering a golf week (September 12-18, 2010) on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter. We hope you will be able to take advantage of this special opportunity.

Book before March 31, 2010 and receive a $1000/cabin discount. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 12, 2010

Road trip for Emma's crew... We're on the road to Morocco

Liz and Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge Emma, are helping to sponsor a jeep in the Rally of the Gazelles. Rene has been busy getting the Land Rover 4x4 prepared for the desert and today they are on their way... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 13, 2010

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Cabin available for May 2010

The luxury French hotel barge ALEGRIA has a cabin available for the week of May 22-28, 2010 for a canal du midi cruise in the south of France. Our clients who have already booked this week are a delightful Australian couple and are willing to share ALEGRIA with you. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 16, 2010

Dutch Barging Tulip Cruise - Keukenhof Gardens Holland

Today is the first day of Spring and barging season is almost upon us!

Chris from the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE reminds us that they still have a couple of openings for the Dutch Tulip Cruise weeks, and the Holland to France barging trip, too. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 20, 2010

LA BELLE EPOQUE, Burgundy France

We have updated the itineraries for the French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE, which cruises on the Canal du Bourgogne between Pouillenay and Tonnerre in the Burgundy region of France. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 21, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA has had a Spring Clean

Back in February, Liz and Rene took EMMA to the boatyard for inspection, and also her pre-season Spring clean. Nice photo. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 25, 2010

Recipe from Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS

Here's a recipe for Guinness Cake. A bit late for St. Patrick's Day but still yummy nonetheless... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 26, 2010

French Hotel Barge Savoir Vivre

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE announced that they have opened the week of September 19-25, 2010 for individual cabin bookings. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 27, 2010

French Hotel Barge Enchanté

We asked Roger and Louisa, owner-operators of the new French hotel barge ENCHANTE, what special theme charters they offer. While Enchanté has sample itineraries for standard, antiques, and golfing cruises, Louisa says that they focus on providing a tailored holiday according to their charter group. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 28, 2010

Cheap air fares to Europe April - mid-May 2010

There are some cheap round trip airfares to Europe for April through mid-May (2010) that would be great to combine with one of the special offers that we have previously mentioned for April and May barging charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 30, 2010

Posted: March 31, 2010

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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - February 2010 Newsletter

2010-02-25T11:01:00.003-04:00

Summary of postings on our

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February 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
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February has also been a busy month for booking barges! The popular Burgundy Walking Tour cruise on La Belle Epoque is fully booked, but they have added another week for those of you who missed out (see below).

We've also been busy adding information to our new Hotel Barging website www.BargeCharters.com We've been working on the REGIONS area of the website. We've started with Holland/Netherlands as the Dutch Tulip Cruises begin at the end of March.

We hope that you'll be enjoying the European waterways this season.

Dutch Tulip Cruises - Barging cruises in Holland

Leave the winter blues behind and prepare to celebrate Spring with an explosion of color with a Dutch Tulip Cruise aboard the Hotel Barges Savoir Faire or La Nouvelle Etoile. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 30, 2010

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Special Cabin Offer

A super deal... ALEGRIA is offering: 1) shared cruises by individual cabins if booked before 28 Feb 2010, and 2) at a reduced rate. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 4, 2010

French Hotel Barge ROSA to cruise Southwest France

We are very pleased to be adding the French Hotel Barge ROSA to our collection of barges.

Rosa, a 1907 Dutch Tjalk Clipper Barge, will be re-launched in southwest France in August 2010 after being completely refitted to high specifications. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 6, 2010

Posted: February 20, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour / Barging Cruise - Oct. 2010

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has added another special Guided Walking Tour week to their calendar. Open to individual cabin bookings and NO special supplement for the Guide. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 21, 2010

French Barging Cruise : Antiques in Provence France

The French hotel barge Enchanté offers a new theme cruise (Antiques) for this Spring 2010 in Provence, and August too! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 22, 2010

NEW: Guided Walking Tour Cruise in Ireland

The Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS is offering a Guided Walking Tour cruise this season. One has been scheduled for the week of June 20-26, 2010. There is no additional supplement for this week's special cruise. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 24, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE: Queen's Day April 30, 2010

This morning we received a very interesting email from Chris of the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE concerning the Dutch holiday, Queen's Day. Also current availability for Dutch Tulip Cruises MORE INFO...

Posted: February 25, 2010

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Posted: February 1, 2010

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Sheila & Bob
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Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises & Vacations - Winter 2010 Newsletter

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January/February 2010 - Paradise Connections : BargeCharters.com
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Welcome to our new exclusive Hotel Barging Cruises & Vacations Newsletter. We are booking so many Hotel Barges that we have decided to create a barge-only digest of the posts on our Hotel Barging Blog.

As usual, we have had a busy January. We get many inquiries after the holidays when our clients family and friends get together over the holiday season and start to plan their next vacation. February is off to a good start as well. Busy is GOOD... Let's keep it up! It's good for us and it is very good for YOU :)

We hope that you'll be enjoying the European waterways this season.

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE : Congratulations!

Chris & Fran are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, plus news about their 2010 barging vacation season in Holland and France. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 2, 2010

Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander

Scottish Highlander sent us a photo from the recent cold snap that hit Britain. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 8, 2010

Paris Marathon 2010

The French Hotel Barge RENAISSANCE, is offering a special Paris Marathon cruise with also a special price... TEN nights for the price of SIX. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 9, 2010

Hotel Barge LA NOUVELLE ETOILE - Special cruise

Due to scheduled maintenance on a lock, the hotel barge LA NOUVELLE ETOILE offers a apecial cruise at a special rate for the week of April 4, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 11, 2010

Guided Walking Tour Cruise Week in Burgundy France

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has one cabin available (and maybe a second) for their Guided Walking Tour cruise, the week of October 24-30, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 13, 2010

3-Country Barging Cruise (May 2010) Booking Up

Chris of the Hotel Barge Savoir Faire wrote to us to tell us that their 13-night, 3-country (Holland-Belgium-France) barging cruise is booking up! MORE INFO...

Posted: January 14, 2010

News from French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE

We recently received an email (with photos!) from Roger & Louisa Gronow, owner-operators of the new French Hotel Barge Enchante. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 18, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA - 2010 Season

We received New Years Wishes from our friends Liz and René, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA who charter barge cruises in the south of France (canal du midi, Provence & Camargue). MORE INFO...

Posted: January 19, 2010

Large Group Hotel Barge Charters - French Canals, Dutch Tulip Cruise, etc

No problem! We have barges that can accommodate 12-14, or you may choose to do a "tandem" charter with more than one barge. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 21, 2010

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA Canal du Midi, France

Confirm your 2010 hotel barge charter for Alegria before February 28 2010 and receive 20% off their standard rate. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 26, 2010

Posted: January 30, 2010

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Special Cabin Offer

A super deal... ALEGRIA is offering: 1) shared cruises by individual cabins if booked before 28 Feb 2010, and 2) at a reduced rate. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 4, 2010

Posted: February 6, 2010

Posted: February 20, 2010

Posted: February 21, 2010

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Don't hestitate to contact us if you have any questions :)

Posted: February 1, 2010

All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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