2011 ESCORTED TOUR ITINERARIES LAUNCHED - SEE eBon Voyage June LATEST HOTEL BARGE SPECIALS 2010 has been a roller coaster year for the hotel barges, with some heavily booked and others struggling. Consequently, the special offers come in regularly, but most are for whole boat charters, or very short term (ie for the next few weeks), so we don't circulate them. However, if you want a bit of luxury and a bargain price, try one of these fully escorted, autumn barge cruises.  Prices are all-inclusive of meals, table wine,  onshore excursions, entrance fees and use of bicycles. EMMA - 2 to 8 October - charter for 4 people 14,000 Euros, for 6 people 15,000 Euros - LESS 700 Euros.  Emma is a charming 3 cabin barge cruising the Canal du Midi. LUCIOLE - 8 to 14 August and 15 to 21 August and 24 to 30 October - cabin for 2 people 4,400 Euros - LESS 240 Euros.  The Luciole is our favourite barge, sleeping 14 passengers and cruising the beautiful Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy, PLUS transfers from Paris are included. CAPRICE - 2 to 8 and 9 to 15 October - cabin for 2 people 4,200 Euros - LESS 1000 Euros.  The Caprice is a comfortable 21 passenger barge with an very good crew, cruising in Burgundy between Dijon and St Legere.   Plus ONE SINGLE CABIN @ 2100 Euros - NO single supplement! LORRAINE - 9 to 15 and 16 to 22 October - cabin for 2 people 3,980 Euros - LESS 980 Euros.  The Lorraine is one of just two barges cruising in Alsace, between Strasbourg and Xouaxange and sleeps 22 people.  ETOILE - 19 to 25 September - cabin for 2 people US$6,800 (US dollars) - LESS US$300.  The Etoile is a luxury 8 passenger barge, cruising the Camargue region between Avignon and Montpellier. EUROPEAN WATERWAYS has 25% discounts for whole barge charters on several 8 and 12 passenger barges for selected dates until the end of the season and significant reductions on individual cabins for selected departures in June and July.  There are too many to list so please get back to us with your approx. dates and number of people, if they are of interest, but these two are worth noting - BELLE EPOQUE - 12 to 20 September - cabin for 2 people 7,900 Euros - LESS 500 Euros.  La Belle Epoque is a stylish 12 passenger barge, cruising the beautiful Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy. MAGNA CARTA - all cruises until the end of the season - cabin for 2 people 6,000 Euros, or  5000 Euros (Oct & Nov) - LESS 500 Euros.  The Magna Carta is a spacious 8 passenger barge, cruising the Thames between Henley and Hampton Court.  Transfers from central London are included. We'll be waiting for your call, on 0800 147 856, or 472 7856 if you are in Dunedin. Dreams can come true ........ Contact us for details MAPS REMINDER They’re moving out steadily, but we still have a few IGN road maps of France for sale. $10 each inc p & p within NZ. (Offer available in New Zealand only.) Scale = 1:125 000/ 1cm to 1.25 kms. Brand-new, clear and easy to read, with inset plans of main towns & a key in English, French & German. contact us for available titles newsletter%20current%20%20issue.htmlmailto:bestour@xtra.co.nz?subject=Barge%20specialsmailto:bestour@xtra.co.nz?subject=mapsshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2
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