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Gourmet Golf Cruising at its Finest: California Golf & Travel
Calling all Golf enthusiasts! Golf Travel Journalist, Andrew Marshall shares his experiences from a week-long Golf Cruise aboard the Scottish Highlander along the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness... Read More
Canal du Midi Anjodi Hotel Barge Cruise with European Waterways
Thinking of travelling during the barge cruising off-peak season? Travel expert and writer, Judi Cohen, describes the joys of the Canal du Midi in October... Read More
Cruising down the Caledonian Canal in search of Scotland’s soul
Journalist, Patricia Cleveland-Peck talks about her cruise aboard the 12-passenger hotel barge, Spirit of Scotland - cruising the Caledonian Canal Read More
Slow Travel on the Canal du Midi
Cruising aboard 8-passenger hotel barge, Anjodi, along the Canal du Midi, Homefront Magazine's Caroline Tapp-McDougall reflects on her experience... Read More
Exploring Champagne with European Waterways
Sara Macefield cruises the sparkling Champagne region Read More
Cruising the Canal du Midi Aboard the Athos Luxury Barge
A leisurely Mediterranean exploration in the sunny south of France Read More
13 Things You’ll Love about a Barge Cruise in France
History and fine wine intertwine on this unique Paris to Champagne cruise Read More
5 Reasons To Go Barge Cruising In France
A slow boat through Burgundy is a fantastic way to travel, finds Chrysoula Manika Read More
Mastering the Art of French Fine Dining aboard a Barge Cruise
Foodie Delight in Champagne as Maria samples incredible cuisine and fine wine Read More
Cruising on the Canal du Midi – A Luxury Barge Cruise in Southern France
Chris Christensen explores the Canal du Midi aboard the luxury Enchante Hotel Barge Read More
Chef Dennis indulges in Burgundian Cuisine aboard La Belle Epoque
Chef Dennis indulges in a tranquil Burgundy cruise, sampling the finest cuisine along the way Read More
Renaissance cruises on the River Cher
Celebrating a 500 year Renaissance anniversary in the heart of the historical Loire Valley Read More
Luxury Barging on the Canal Du Midi
Kathryn enjoys a serene, delicious cruising experience on the historic Canal du Midi Read More
An Italian adventure aboard La Bella Vita
A home away from home aboard La Bella Vita as Maria explores the more unusual side to Venice, Mantua and the Po Valley Read More
La Bella Vita: A slow boat down the Italian waterways
Discovering the hidden gems of the Veneto region from the ample sun deck of La Bella Vita Read More
A Luxury Barge Cruise through Alsace & Lorraine
Irene immerses herself in the Franco-German culture of Eastern France aboard Panache Read More
European Waterways – Luxury in the Details
Take a trip to sunny Southern Burgundy, aboard the delightful hotel barge L'Impressionniste Read More
Cruising and a little Carousing up the Po
Experience the wonderful mixture of culture and nature that is the Veneto region and the Po Valley Read More
Stanzas to the Po
Romance, history and Renaissance architecture aboard La Bella Vita in the Veneto region and Po Valley Read More
The Renaissance: Gourmet Dining on a Loire Valley Barge Cruise
A fantastic rundown of the exquisite food served aboard a luxury hotel barge... delicious stuff! Read More
Barge Cruises in France – The Perfect Luxury Vacation
Maria weaves her way through the beautiful Champagne region aboard Panache Read More
La Renaissance: See France by Canal Barge
Isabelle plots Renaissance's regal route through Western Burgundy and the Upper Loire Read More
Stop and smell the tulips when you take a “slow boat” through Holland
Debbie Stone cruises through Holland aboard Luxury Hotel Barge Panache, flowers are in bloom and the barge is cruising serenely Read More
Spirit of Scotland: Life in the Highlands
Journalist Dave Monk marvels at the savage beauty of the Scottish Highlands from the warm interior of The Spirit of Scotland Read More
Floating the Loire River Canal on the Renaissance Barge
Jacqueline Harmon Butler is wined, dined and inspired aboard hotel barge Renaissance Read More
Barging In: Myths and Realities of Small Boat Cruising in Europe
Wallace Immen interviews Managing Director Derek Banks on what Luxury Hotel Barging is all about Read More
La Belle barge provides small-scale cruising with a very French flavour
Mike Grenby spent 6 days on the Burgundy canal, read about his Belle Epoque adventure here Read More
La Belle barge provides small-scale cruising with a very French flavour
Mike Grenby spent 6 days on the Burgundy canal, read about his Belle Epoque adventure here Read More
Slow Barge through the Loire Valley
Karen Pasquali Jones takes a tranquil cruise aboard Renaissance, through Burgundy and the Upper Loire Read More
6 Reasons You Should Go on a Canal Barge Cruise
Laura Lynch spent a week aboard the luxury hotel barge Finesse cruising the Canal du Midi. Read about her experience here Read More
Der gute Geist der Highlands
Auf einer 6-tägigen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der Luxus-Hotelbarge Spirit of Scotland besuchte O. Schmidt die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Schottlands. Read More
Cruising in Burgundy
David Powell spent a week on the luxury hotel barge L’Impressionniste cruising through Burgundy. Read about his experience here Read More
The Best River Cruise Ever!
Tim Hedgley cruised aboard hotel barge L’Impressionniste in Southern Burgundy in June 2017. Read about his experience Read More
Taking a Hotel Barge through Burgundy
Cruise through Burgundy aboard the elegant La Belle Epoque Read More
La Belle barge provides small-scale cruising with a very French flavour
There’s a lot of numbers, but no math needed for a six-day cruise along the Burgundy Canal on La Belle Epoque: one hotel barge, 17 meals, 22 wines and 19 cheeses, one hot tub, some mountain bikes and visits to at least a dozen interesting sites Read More
A Mouth-Watering Meander Along the Waterways of Burgundy
Hotel barging is completely different from other types of river cruising, be it the mainstream European vessels carrying up to 200 passengers or navigating a self-hire narrowboat or pleasure craft. Barges can access narrow waterways and canals inaccessible to larger vessels and, with just eight passengers being looked after by five crew members, it’s a really personal experience with the ambience of a house party afloat Read More
Barging through France with Panache
"I had been looking forward to this trip for a while. Not just because it would be my third visit to fascinating France, but also because of the mode of transportation I would be using to get around during my six days here — a barge. And not just any old commercial barge, but a luxury European Waterways barge with all the amenities of a 5-Star hotel." Read More
A Gourmet Lunch on Finesse
Imagine drifting through the sleepy French countryside as your personal chef prepares a gourmet feast for you and a few friends. Isn’t that a vision to savour?" Read More Read More
Burgundy by barge: It’s about the journey
Simon and Garfunkel’s “59th Street Bridge Song” and the lyrics, “Slow down, you move too fast,” pop into mind as I gaze across Burgundy’s pastoral landscape from the deck of my hotel barge Read More
Savoring the Slow Road: Cruising the Burgundy Canal by Barge
My husband and I chose a European Waterways cruise in Burgundy not only for the peaceful setting, but to explore the prestigious wine-growing region up close, immersing in its rich history and culture. Read More
Going with the Flow on the Rivers of Bordeaux
Most mornings I choose the bike option. I stoke up on breakfast then head out to the nearest village, wheel around, move on, smell the trees and get some air into my lungs. This trip might turn out to be the best antidote for city life ever Read More
Barging Through French Wine Country
European Waterways offers the perfect all-inclusive vacation for wine lovers wishing to explore wine regions in other parts of the world. Read More
Finding Balance on a Barge in France
Barging is a perfect adventure for a couple. Once the reservation is made, there are no more decisions to discuss. There is nothing to argue about, except perhaps who is having more fun Read More
Slow Travel of the Canal du Midi
On board, you can reach out and almost touch the passing scenery – the giant plane trees lining both sides of the canal, the vineyards, the fields dotted with red poppies, the stone farmhouses, the other barges and boats. Read More
Cruising France’s Canal du Midi aboard European Waterways’ Barge Anjodi
Was the trip about more than fine food and wine? Absolutely. Barge cruising is slow travel at its best, a chance to settle into the rhythms and textures of life along a French waterway from your very own floating boutique hotel. Read More
Tiptoe Through the Tulips on a Holland Cruise
Mix a handful of Americans, a couple of Brits, and a pinch of an Australian. Put them aboard a canal cruise flowing around Holland for several days, add some interesting excursions along the way, and feed them glorious food all day and night. What do you have? A fabulous cultural vacation in a European country with lots of sights, laughter, and good food. Read More
A Once in a Lifetime cruise on the Canal du Midi
Cruise the Canal du Midi in true style aboard the Anjodi Read More
Cruising The Burgundy Canal
For a cruise aboard La Belle Epoque is slow travel at its finest, a luxurious opportunity to explore the legendary landscape of Burgundy, France’s renowned wine region, as a staff of experts feeds your mind, body and soul. Read More
A Classic Burgundy Barge Cruise … well worth the weight gain
L’Impressionniste, converted into a 12 passenger luxury hotel barge in 1996, now cruises the Burgundy Canal from Escommes to Fleury sur Ouche. The cabins, with en-suite baths, range in size from 110 feet to 143 feet. Read More
Thames barging: signing on with the Magna Carta
Barge cruising is the absolute antithesis of today’s 5,000-passenger cruise ship experiences. Read More
Anjodi Cruise Review
Barge cruising is the absolute antithesis of today’s 5,000-passenger cruise ship experiences. Read More
More of Scotland
"For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More
Good Times aboard La Bella Vita
Experience the majesty of Italy as you cruise the magnificent waterways of the Veneto region and Po Valley Read More
A slow barge tour through Burgundy, France
"For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More
Champagne Charm aboard the Boutique Hotel Barge Panache
"For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More