Showing posts with label Barging in Ireland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barging in Ireland. Show all posts

Sunday, February 26, 2023

January-February 2023 Barging Vacations Newsletter

 Summary of postings on our


  Let's Go Barging in 2023 !
 

French Hotel Barge Renaissance cruising the Loire & Burgundy


 

Two New Special Offers Added for Summer 2023

There have been a couple of late cancellations on private barge charters for cruises in Champagne (France) & Scotland. The Champagne region was sold out many months ago, and Scotland is extremely full, so these are rare late opportunities to cruise in these popular regions. Read more.


Hotel Barge Panache - 10% Discount on Alsace Barge Cruise 

Hotel Barge Panache will take you on a journey through the meandering canals of the Alsace region of France. Panache is currentlly offering a 10% discount for the following weeks. One of the highlights is a trip to Strasbourg Cathedral, widely considered to be one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. Read more.




We have posted new special offers for 2023 European barge cruises. Save 10-20% on selected cruises in France, Holland, England, Scotland, and Italy. 
 
There are also great savings for solo travellers on weeks with no single supplements. Read more.


Update: Spring 2023 Dutch Barge Cruises

Spring is just around the corner and that's Dutch Barge Cruise season. We still have availability for the following weeks on Panache and Aurora for 2023 barge charters in the Netherlands. Special offers, too. Read more.


Visit the Château de Bazoches - Canal du Nivernais, France

This grand Burgundian château dates back to the 12th century, when it was first built on the site of an old Roman outpost looking over the Morvan hills. Largely preserved from the 17th century, its elegant interiors reflect the tastes of King Louis XIV's refined courtiers. However, its most famous owner was far from an aestheticist. Read more.


Happy New Year!
 
Let's Go Barging in 2023



 
Relax, Explore & Enjoy Life
 
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. 

Inquire

 


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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Autumn 2022 Barging Vacations Newsletter

 

 Summary of postings on our



  Let's Go Barging in 2023 !
 
 
Barge Spirit of Scotland cruising the Scottish Highlands


 

Black Friday 2022 - Save 25%

In recognition of Black Friday, the French Hotel Barge Enchante is offering a 25% discount on a private, 6-night cruise on the Canal du Midi in the south of France. Book by Friday, December 2, 2022  Read more.


Barge Charter Cruises Special Offers and Discounts

We have updated our Special Offers & Discounts page with the latest deals available for the coming 2023 Barging Cruise season. Book by January 4, 2023.  See special offers.


Save 20% on Aurora's 3-country cruise

The luxury, 8-passenger Hotel Barge Aurora is offering a 20% discount for new cabin bookings on their 14-night, 3-country barging cruise next May. Enjoy a cruise from Amsterdam in The Netherlands, through Belgium, to Paris, France. This itinerary offers an exciting mix of three cultures with river and canal cruising for a diverse barging experience. Read more.


NEW : Garden-themed barge cruises

Dedicated garden cruises include visits to some of the best gardens, estates, and parklands in Europe. You will learn about the history of each garden from the expert guides, as well as the cultivation and preservation of a variety of plants and flowers from the professional gardeners. Read more.


Culinary Cruises Aboard French Hotel Barge Enchanté

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.


Shannon Princess Shares Autumn Fruit Recipe

When summer in Ireland comes to an end there is a slight drop in temperature and the evenings get a little shorter but what comes next is an amazing transformation and the beginning of a new season. There is also a change in the types of food available. In autumn, an abundance of fruits and nuts begin to appear on trees and shrubs across the country. Read more.

 
Relax & enjoy 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. 

Inquire

 


Read our most CURRENT Newsletter

Read THE PREVIOUS Newsletter

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



 

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Summer 2022 Barging Vacations Newsletter

 

 Summary of postings on our



  Let's Go Barging !
 
 
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. 

Inquire

We still have some special offers for 2022



Read our most CURRENT Newsletter

Read THE PREVIOUS Newsletter

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