The History of the Burgundy Canal Planning a trip along the Canal de Bourgogne? Here’s a guide to the canal’s rich and complicated history… The History of the Burgundy Canal The history of the Burgundy Canal is long and complicated. Although the first act in support of its construction was the 1607 tax placed on …
Family Cruises Aboard English Hotel Barge Magna Carta Did you know, nearly half of all young families travel with their children? This means that kids and young adults are getting to experience international travel earlier in life than ever. English Hotel Barge Magna Carta – River Thames Cruises Magna Carta’s collection of themed barge vacations …
2 Special Offers for Solo Travellers Special Offer #1 No Single Supplement: La Bella Vita is waiving their single supplement fee for solo travellers wishing to experience the stunning Italian canals of Venice to Mantua. Valid dates: April 5-11, 2020 (value season) : $4050 April 19-25, 2020 (value season) : $4050 May 10-16, 2020 : …
It is Burn’s night (January 25th) will you be celebrating? Tipsy Laird Here’s a recipe for a delicious dessert — a Scottish version of the classic sherry trifle which is often served on special occasions like Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Ingredients Serves 6 8 sponge fingers 3 tbs of raspberry jam 6 digestive or …
Madeleines A Traditional Teatime Treat Celebrate National Cake Day with this recipe for spongey, golden Madeleines – a traditionally French afternoon treat that’s impossible to resist! I love Madeleines – even the store-bought ones! Did you know, Madeleine or petit Madeleine cakes originate from the Lorraine region in northeastern France? Traditionally shell-shaped, these buttery and …
NEW VIDEO Hotel Barge “Spirit of Scotland” We’ve just received a video of the Scottish Hotel Barge Spirit of Scotland. We have uploaded this to their online brochure for your viewing enjoyment. About Spirit Of Scotland Route: Caledonian Canal, between Banavie and Muirtown Up to 12 guests Private charters and Cabin cruises Itineraries: Standard classic, …
Special Opera Cruises La Bella Vita’s special Opera itinerary is for 7 nights and includes one hotel night in Verona before commencement of your cruise, a visit to the fascinating Arena Muse Opera, a wonderful museum devoted to the history of opera, followed by dinner in the delightful courtyard restaurant, and a performance of that …
Family Barge Cruises Aboard Hotel Barge Athos on the Canal du Midi Barging isn’t just for grown-ups — it can be great family fun. A family cruise on Athos has the makings of perfect peace. Remove yourself from the hustle and demands of the work & school, hand over the making of family meals to …
See The Sights of Holland With A Bespoke Barging Cruise This Spring Sunsets in Holland are magical A barge cruise is definitely the way to discover Holland. The Netherlands are famous, of course, for tulips, but as a land with a rich artistic and cultural history, it has a lot more besides. The western provinces …
Cruise Southern Burgundy With Finesse Autun in August – A Roman Festival The approach to Autun is striking. Its cathedral steeple, golden in the setting sun is quite the contrast to the surrounding green of the Morvan hills; it really wouldn’t look out of place in a Disney film or a Tolkien novel. The Gallic …