Hotel Barging Vacations Newsletter: August 2022

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Barge Spirit of Scotland cruising the Scottish Highlands

Barge Charter Cruises Special Offers and Discounts

We have updated the latest special offers and discounts for the remaining 2022 barge charter season. Book by September 19, 2022 See special offers.

Blog series about the Canal du Midi in the south of France

We have uploaded three new pages about the Canal du Midi in our Regions / Destinations section of the Barge Charters website. Or, you can read it on the blog:

Shannon Princess: Last Minute Cabins Available

This is a great opportunity for a couple (or single) wanting a barge curise in Ireland this summer. If this is of interest, please don't wait as Shannon Princess is fully booked for 2023.

Need a bit more incentive? These two weeks are offered at a 15% discount. Read more.

Culinary Cruises Aboard French Hotel Barge Enchanté

If you love fine food and are interested in all aspects of its preparation, a culinary cruise aboard the luxury French hotel barge Enchanté is for you. Each culinary-themed barge cruise includes cooking demonstrations in the open galley by the onboard chef, wine and food pairings for each meal, Mediterranean cuisine focussing on the freshest local produce, and presentations of all cheeses and wines.. Read more.

New : Christmas Market Barge Cruise

We are excited to present this new winter cruise in Alsace Lorraine aboard the Hotel Barge Panache. The Christmas Market cruise has three departures available in 2022 between Nov. 27-Dec 17. You may book one of these special weeks as either a cabin cruise or a private charter. Read more.

Rate increases for 2023 Barge Season

Effective Monday, 18 July 2022, prices for the 2023 season for barge cruises will be going up by approximately 6% on the following barges: Anjodi, Athos, Enchante, Finesse, L'Art de Vivre, La Bella Vita, La Belle Epoque, La Nouvelle Etoile, L'Impressionniste, Magna Carta, Panache, Renaissance, Rosa, Scottish Highlander, Shannon Princess, and Spirit of Scotland. Get started now to beat the deadline. Read more.

New Feature: Availability Calendars

We have added calendars for each barge we represesnt so you can check availability for your preferred dates. Of course, you can always contact us for assistance. We will be happy to discuss your plans and send you a selection of possibilities. Read more.

Blog series about Scotland

We have uploaded three new pages about Scotland in our Regions / Destinations section of the Barge Charters website. Or, you can read it on the blog:

Dessert pairing for 14-year old whisky

Scotch raspberry and dark chocolate chilli tart with a clotted cream ice cream. This is a dessert recipe from the Tomatin Distillery that is visited on the Whisky Trail cruise aboard both Scottish Hotel Barges Spirit of Scotland and Scottish Highlander... Read more.

Experience life from a different point of view

Come and explore the French canals or other 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. Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your adventure.