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G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, has launched its range of Expedition cruises with the purchase of the M/S Expedition. Newly refitted, the M/S Expedition will be plying the waters from April 2009 offering a new and comfortable experience in Expedition cruising which will thrill the adventurer in every traveller. To celebrate the new ship, G.A.P Adventures is also pleased to offer travellers 200 GBP off all new Expedition 2009 trips booked by December 15, 2008 for all departures from April to September 2009.

At 105 metres (345 ft) in length and with a top speed of 16 knots, the new M/S Expedition can accommodate up to 120 passengers, allowing for a unique way of exploring the Polar regions. Also, state-of-the-art stabilizers will ensure as smooth a ride as possible. Guests will have the choice of different categories of cabins ranging from triples to suites, each featuring outside facing portholes or windows. Besides special amenities such as a pub, a fitness centre and a sauna, the ship will boast multiple viewing areas - including a large 360-degree observation deck for wildlife spotting.

“G.A.P Adventures is proud to announce a new line-up of expeditions to some of the most mesmerizing corners of the world including Antarctica, the Azores, the Arctic and around the British Isles,” says Bruce Poon Tip, CEO of G.A.P Adventures. “As each voyage is equipped with a superb team of onboard experts in marine biology, history and geology, we can not only ensure exceptional value for money but also an insightful and unforgettable experience for all travellers.”
G.A.P Adventures’ new thrilling Expedition cruises include:

Explore the Azores
Embark on the M/S Expedition and voyage around this captivating and remote archipelago, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 1000 miles off the Portuguese coast. Travellers will witness first-hand the stunning azure seas and the unspoilt natural beauty of these volcanic islands, including Graciosa, Floral, and Faial and taste the world famous Verdelho wine on Pico Island. Also, this 10-day cruise offers a rare opportunity for wildlife viewing: sailing around the Azores is the best way to see seabirds, dolphins and whales up close!
Price: from 1460 GBP
For more information: http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/XVEANX

Arctic Highlights
Sailing from Spitsbergen to Iceland, travellers will follow the breathtaking edge of the ice and witness outstanding wildlife, including polar bears, walruses and reindeers. Navigating south towards Greenland, they will spot whales, orcas and white-beaked dolphins, and venture into Greenland’s untouched tundra aboard a zodiac. After visiting Scoresbysund, one of the largest fjord systems in the world, visitors will complete their journey in Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavik.

Price: from 2095 GBP
For more information: http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/XVAHNX

Wild Scotland
Embark the M/S expedition and begin your 13 day journey into the Scottish wilderness. Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Hebrides, the tranquility of uninhabited Treshnish and the natural beauty of North Rona, where you can spot colonies of great black-backed gulls, great skuas and puffins. Head on towards mystical Orkney and the Shetland archipelago before returning to the Scottish Highlands with their craggy cliffs bristling with birdlife.
Price: from 2295 GBP
For more information:
http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/XVWSNX

Britain and Ireland in Bloom
This 13 day expedition takes you through some of the most beautiful gardens and historic mansions in Great Britain and Ireland. Sailing past the Isle of Wight, visitors will reach the rocky island of St Michael’s Mount and then continue towards Ireland. After visiting historic Kilkenny, they will explore Garinsh Island, one of the most beautiful gardens of the country, the mysterious landscape of Connemara and the imposing Giant’s Causeway. Travellers will end their journey on Scottish shores and visit Iona, the legendary burial grounds of Scottish Kings.

Price: from 2295 GBP
For more information:
http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/XVBINX

Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears
A mystical two-week journey, drifting past medieval villages, majestic icebergs and along crystalline fjords. Departing from Edinburgh, travellers will first stop at Orkney then continue northwards to the remote Shetland Islands. Along the Norwegian coastline, visitors will take zodiac and land excursions to get a closer look at some of Scandinavia’s major highlights: medieval Trondheim, the steep fjords of Central Norway, and the cold waters of Andoya Island, famous for whale watching. Travellers will then visit Bear Island, a birdwatcher’s paradise, and head on to Svalbard, an archipelago of deep fjords and massive ice sheets, populated by polar bears, seals, reindeers and arctic foxes.
Price: from 2270 GBP
For more information: http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/XVNFNX

Visit www.gapadventures.com/new  to see all of G.A.P Adventures’ brand new expeditions. Note: Trips are listed before discount and do not include international airfare.

* Price quoted is for a Category 1 cabin. Other cabin types are available and can be viewed at www.gapadventures.com/expedition

Two-for-One Offers on the High Seas of Luxury

Hong Kong - Start the New Year with a holiday that takes travellers for a complete tour of the sites and sounds of the Mediterranean while relaxing in luxury and enjoying the highest standards of service aboard MSC¡¦s newest and largest ship, MSC Fantasia, or alternatively, on one of the long-standing favourites of many guests, MSC Poesia. Now MSC makes the opportunity even sweeter by offering a New Year ¡§Two-for-One¡¨ promotion, enabling international adventurers to see the best of the Mediterranean on several breathtaking routes, all at two for the price of one.

After its maiden voyage this December, the MSC Fantasia¡¦s grandeur is on display during the Western Mediterranean 11-night journey, departing and returning to Genoa, Italy. The itinerary includes some of the most exciting and intriguing ports of call in Europe. Explore the magical cities of Barcelona and Gibraltar, the historic town of Funchal, Portugual, then enjoy the beauty of Tenerife and Arrecife in the Canary Islands. Continue on to the quintessentially Spanish city of Malaga before docking in Civitavecchia, Italy for some incredible Italian fare before returning back to Genoa.

Departing Friday, January 16, or Tuesday January 27, 2009, there is no better way to celebrate the beginning of the New Year than to enjoy a journey on the high seas with the one you love ¡V both guests for the price of just one traveller.

On another luxury cruise ship, in the company¡¦s true Italian style, the MSC Poesia is poised to provide those intrigued by the heritage and history of Greece and Egypt with a stunning way to explore these cultures for 12 days and 11 blissful nights. Departing on January 20 from Genoa, Italy, guests will discover Ajaccio, the capital city of Corsica and Napoleon Bonaparte¡¦s home town. Messina will surprise with its lively culture, while the picturesque Isle of Rhodes is stunning in its beauty. Next, visit the famed site of Egyptian archaeology in Alexandria, followed by art and culture from over the ages in La Valletta. The beachside town of La Goulette ¡V the port of Tunis ¡V is a breathtaking site, and the Italian cities of Naples and the final port of call, Genoa, are once-in-a-lifetime experiences not to be missed.

MSC Cruises¡¦ sophisticated on-board activities and facilities offer everything a guest could desire for a relaxing holiday, including mini golf course, fitness centre, spa and massage facilities, sauna rooms, jogging areas, swimming pools, Jacuzzi, video games centre, theatre, salon, internet cafes, restaurants, disco, casino, shopping arcade, children¡¦s club and Wi-Fi facilities. And, the newest addition ¡V MSC Fantasia ¡V adds panache and exclusivity to the experience with the Yacht Club, an ultra-deluxe private section of the ship with personalised service and one-of-a-kind offerings that represent all that luxury travel should be.

¡¥Two-for-One¡¦ New Year Luxury Cruise
MSC Fantasia (12 days/11 nights)
Ports of Call: Genoa„³ Barcelona „³ Gibraltar „³ Funchal „³ Tenerife „³ Arrecife „³ Malaga „³ Civitavecchia „³ Genoa
Embarkation: Genoa
ľ Departs: 16/01/2009 (Fri) and 27/01/2009 (Tue)
Price: HKD8,572 up*

MSC Poesia (12 days/11 nights)
Ports of Call: Genoa „³ Ajaccio „³ Messina „³ Rhodes „³ Alexandria „³ La Valletta „³ La Goulette „³ Naples „³ Genoa
Embarkation: Genoa
ľ Departs: 20/01/2009 (Tue)
Price: HKD8,183 up*

* The above prices exclude air-ticket, tips, port charges, fuel surcharges, government taxes and all applicable taxes.
* The above prices are applicable for 2 persons travel together only.

Rail Europe, a distributor of European rail products in North America, announced the launch of Trenitalia’s new Milan to Rome high-speed rail link. The new line shaves an hour off the route, connecting Italy’s political and financial capitals in 3 hours and 30 minutes. The new route establishes Milan as Italy’s main point of connection with Europe’s high-speed larger rail network for the benefit of business and leisure travelers alike. Milan is currently served by Artesia trains from Paris, Cisalpino from Basel, Bern and Geneva, Riviera from Nice and Elipsos overnight trains from Barcelona.

Trenitalia’s ETR500 AV Red Arrow Train, which will service the new route and will be available for reservations on www.agent.raileurope.com in January, was designed by Italian automotive designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Giugiaro was recently named Automotive Designer of the Century for his achievements in designing for Audi, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Volkswagen and others. The Red Arrow reaches a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour, offering rail travelers in Italy an equivalent level of speed, service and convenience as other European countries.
Passengers can order from a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections from the restaurant car, as well as snacks and beverages from the bar car. TrenItalia’s InterCity Plus and Eurostar Italia trains, offer speedy connections between Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bologna and Naples and convenient access to many smaller Italian towns. Rail Europe offers a full range of TrenItalia tickets that can be tailored toward each traveler’s individual needs.

To book any of Rail Europe’s wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, call 888-382-7245 or visit Rail Europe’s website at the banner at the right.

Cadogan Holidays is delighted to announce the launch of its all-new summer 2009 portfolio. With a new company logo, new look, style, pricing guide and layout for the brochure, as well as a wealth of new content in terms of product offering, this launch signals exciting times for the luxury tour operator.

The Cadogan product team has been busy this year, visiting and carefully reviewing all of their hotels, cutting out mid-market product and adding hand-picked premium hotels, experiences and tours. The new Cadogan focus is on the best of the best; on offering properties with a “wow” factor in unique destinations.

The streamlining of the summer 2009 collection has meant that the Cadogan offering as a whole is now more exclusive than it has ever been - only 60% of the original product has remained and 85% of the featured properties are now five star. Furthermore, Cadogan has considerably developed its boutique hotel portfolio with the inclusion of a number of unique, stylish and off-the-beaten track accommodation options for the discerning traveller seeking a more intimate holiday experience.

Doug Mathieson, Head of Product at Cadogan, comments: “Fewer hotels means better contractual relationships with partners and in-resort support. This way, we are also looking after suppliers by providing more volume of business and in return, properties offer better value, more special offers and make sure that all Cadogan’s guests’ needs are looked after in-resort”.

Another significant change in the new brochure is Cadogan’s pricing guide. In order to be as transparent as possible, Cadogan has shied away from using indicative pricing and now quotes package rates including everything but flights. This new “unpackaged package” approach means that up to date flight prices will be available at the time of booking, providing more flexibility for clients.

“We don’t know of any other tour operators offering package prices without flights” says Doug, “I think this is the best way forward in the current climate, ensuring that the customer is given all possible options and that we are always in a position to offer them the best prices and even savings at the time of booking”.

Also new is a quick reference accommodation guide in the opening pages to help clients find the perfect destination for their needs, whether looking for the best hotel for their honeymoon, gourmet dining options, historic or caracter hotels, wellness & spa destinations, quiet retreats, or best properties for city or golfing breaks.

New properties for Cadogan featured in the Summer 09 brochure would be too many to list; however, Cadogan is delighted to announce its expansion into a number of exciting destinations:

• Italy is one of the largest expansion areas this summer with new featured properties in the Italian Lakes (Como, Maggiore and Orta), Liguria (Portofino), Tuscany, The Aeolian Islands (Vulcano) and a city programme including Rome, Florence and Venice.

• Equally amplified is the product in Turkey, which sees the addition of Kemer, Tekirova, Belek, Lara, Side and Antalia, all on the Turkish Riviera, as well as Dalaman and Ölü Deniz on the Aegean coastline.

• The Cadogan Croatia portfolio has also grown considerably for 2009, with the incorporation of the Dubrovnik Riviera (Cavtat) and Split and Hvar on the Dalmatia coast.

• New product in Portugal includes properties in the Estoril Coast, north of Lisbon.

• And new destinations in Greece include the Peloponnese on the mainland and the volcanic island of Santorini, in the Cyclades.

Each destination chapter of the brochure is introduced with expert tips and suggestions on what delicacies to try, what sites to explore or what day trips to take and are followed by a directory of “not to be missed” experiences, ranging from rafting, luxury cruises or jeep safaris, to guided mountain walks or escorted tours of ancient cities - all pre-bookable through the Cadogan Concierge. Before leading into the accommodation listings, Cadogan also details more comprehensive tours and inspiring itineraries for those with a desire to learn, explore, discover and experience more when they travel.

Reservations: 0845 615 6793
www.cadoganholidays.com

About Cadogan Holidays:

Established nearly 60 years ago and part of the prestigious Bland Group, established in 1810, Cadogan Holidays is one of the UK’s leading luxury tour operators offering tailor-made holidays across the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East and the Canary Islands. Cadogan Holidays offers a diverse selection of inspirational experiences, activities, itineraries and tours that help holidaymakers really get under the skin of the destinations they visit. Whether looking for chilled out luxury, a romantic escape, or island hopping, Cadogan will assist travellers in finding the ideal holiday experience in the best four and five-star hotels, riads, pousadas and quintas in over 30 destinations.

Cadogan Holidays has an intimate knowledge of every destination they visit, and carefully handpick the finest hotels. With a focus on providing the best service, Cadogan offers experienced travel advisors, who look after all the details so that the customer can relax from start to finish. Above all Cadogan offers flexibility and choice for the luxury traveller with expert advice. With Cadogan, customers can travel from any departure airport, for any duration and all scheduled flights include lounge access at the departure airport. Private transfers are automatically included to make clients’ arrivals and departures as smooth as possible.

Opening hours for agents are from Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 20:00, and Saturday, 09:00 – 17:30.

A 7-night cruise from Venice to Istanbul and back aboard the luxury mega-liner Costa Serena is selling through ecruising.travel from just AUD$3199pp twin-share, including return air from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Cairns*, a hotel night pre-cruise in Venice and onboard gratuities.

Costa Serena will sail from Venice for Bari in Italy, Katakolon (Greece,) Izmir and Istanbul in Turkey, Dubrovnik (Croatia) and back to Venice on May 24 and 31, September 20 and 27 and October 11 next year.

The 112,000 tonne liner that’s one of the two largest in the Costa fleet, has countless big-ship facilities including four pools – two of them with retractable glass roofs – five Jacuzzis, a jogging track, a 2100 square metre Spa and Wellness Centre, nightly showroom entertainment, late-release movies and a casino.

There are five restaurants to choose from and a range of indoor and outdoor bars and lounges.

For full details of these cruises that are selling through ecruising.travel at prices vastly below previously advertised,

phone 1300 369 848

 or check out www.ecruising.travel

* air taxes and fuel surcharges at time of booking are additional.

Guilt-Free Gastronomic Getaway

For a cookery course with a difference, self-catering accommodation specialists, Mallorca Farmhouses has introduced a series of Guilt-Free Gastronomic Getaways to Mallorca next spring and autumn.

With the solo traveller in mind, it is aimed at those wishing to know the secrets of cooking impressive dishes for little effort. Under the instruction of master chef Bruno Canillac, who is also responsible for organising Mallorca Farmhouses’ private chef service, the four Gastronomic Getaways will include instruction in cooking local and international dishes. Lasting three days, they will take place on 25 April, 29 April, 26 September and 30 September 2009.

Guests take part in the two, three-hour-long cooking workshops and also get to sample their creations at a group dinner. For a guilt-free conscience, activities such as walking, horse-riding, golf and cycling can be mixed in between courses for a small supplement.

The programme also includes an escorted trip to the local food market in Pollenca with tips on how to buy the freshest of fish, meat and vegetables and a visit to Can Vidalet Bodega with a wine tasting and tour of wines available exclusively to Mallorca Farmhouses. There will also be an organised lunch to a traditional Mallorcan restaurant to sample the local cuisine.

The courses are based at the luxurious La Rafal del Roser Vell, a magnificent new farmhouse enjoying a countryside ambience just outside of the old town of Pollenca. There are four bedrooms -each with an en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and heating, offering ample comfort, space and privacy. The farmhouse offers a private infinity pool, table tennis and is just a short drive to the beautiful sandy coves of Cala San Vicente and the long stretch of beach at Puerto Pollenca.

The Guilt-Free Gastronomic Getaway is priced at £715 per person in April or £745 per person in September (based on single-occupancy) and includes three nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis, cooking workshops and escorted food and wine tours.

Should guests wish to extend their stay, and be joined by family for friends, they can choose from a selection of properties that are available for flexidate bookings of three nights or longer. These include the popular Burgues and Sa Casita in the north of the island or Es Serral and Finca Es Fasser, which can be found in the south.

For further information and reservations please contact Mallorca Farmhouses on 0845 800 8080 or visit www.mallorca.co.uk

The BBC’s Natural World recently focused on the wealth of natural history amongst the Cork Oak forests of Portugal’s Alentejo region that produce much of the world’s supply of cork, and in turn support a flourishing eco-system. Join Naturetrek on an 8-day two-centre holiday of botanical and birdwatching explorations from the windswept cliffs, dunes and heaths of the west coast to the marshes and saltpans of the south, and from the Cork Oak forests of the Monchique Hills to the open grass plains and parkland of the Alentejo, departing London 4th and 11th April 2009.

From the initial base in Mertola, with its Roman ruins and spectacular Moorish castle, explore both the flower-studded plains around Casto Verde for avian specialities such as Stone Curlew and numerous Montagu’s Harriers, and then rugged savannah country towards the Spanish border where Black Vulture and Black-bellied Sandgrouse range. Oscillated Lizards, Europe’s largest lizard, are common in the plains around Mertola, and the rivers teem with terrapins and water snakes.

Further highlights include a journey to the spectacular Pulo do Lobo gorge and waterfall, in the Guadiana valley, where Black Stork, Lesser Kestrel and Bonelli’s Eagle breed. The holiday’s second centre overlooks the quiet mountain village of Monchique, a short drive from the highest point in the Algarve.

 
Here, local Cork Oak forests are host to a wealth of woodland birds including Azure-winged Magpies and a range of colourful butterflies, including Swallowtails and Southern Festoons. Down on the Algarve coast, dunes, heathland, pine woodland and valley farmland provides excellent botanising while local birds include Bee-eaters, Short-toed Eagles,

Nightingales and Red-rumped Swallows. From this base various sites are visited along the coast including the dramatic Cape St Vincent, the southernmost extremity of Europe, and nearby Sagres Point allows the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary limestone flora, resident Blue Rock Thrushes and Thekla Larks.

The tour costs £1,095 p/p including scheduled flights, pre-paid taxes, 3-nights accommodation in a traditional Pensao in Mertola and 4-nights in a family-run inn Monchique, all meals and wine together with expert guiding.

Naturetrek
01962 733051
info@naturetrek.co.uk
www.naturetrek.co.uk

Less than half-price deals in Cape Verde – saving up to £545 per person – is the post-Christmas deal from specialist operator, Holiday Options.

The above reduction applies to seven-night holidays, departing Birmingham on 2, 9 and 16 January, with the revised twin share price of £499 per person including return flights, transfers and all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star Hotel Crioula on the island of Sal.

The same holiday, but leaving Gatwick on 5 and 12 January, now costs £599 per person (a reduction of £416), or £599 per person (saving £445) for Manchester departures on 6 or 13 January.

Deals also apply throughout February. 0844 477 0452, www.holidayoptions.co.uk

New for 2009, Hotel L’Avenida, Mallorca’s chic eight-bedroom boutique hotel in the heart of Soller on the island’s North West coast, is introducing a ‘Flavours of Mallorca’ cookery and foodie weekend throughout February, March and October 2009.

The cookery weekends, based at the converted, century old Modernist style private mansion in the heart of the town, will be run by local chef Benet Vicens, who is the owner of the popular restaurant Bens d’Avall, in the neighbouring town of Deia. During the three-day course, Benet will introduce guests to a wide range of Mallorcan produce, showing them how to use ingredients such as locally caught seafood and lamb from the surrounding Tramuntana Mountains, in a variety of contemporary and innovative dishes.

Over the last few years Bens d’Avall has acquired a reputation for its modern take on traditional Mallorcan dishes and Benet has won much praise across the island for his commitment to protecting local produce, such as the three types of local Mallorcan tomatoes that he helped to cultivate in conjunction with the Botanic Gardens of Soller, in order to save them from extinction and maintain their distinct flavour for the island’s cuisine.

From 12th February 2009, the cookery courses will operate every weekend in February, March and October, with guests arriving on a Thursday and beginning their stay with an informal evening of tapas and local wine tasting at L’Avenida.

After breakfast on the Friday, guests will visit the Macia Batle Bodega at Santa Maria, located in the heart of Mallorca’s traditional wine growing region, for a wine tasting tour before returning to L’Avenida for a light lunch.

On Friday afternoon, Benet will show participants how to make a delicious range of dishes such as a ‘Carpaccio of Soller prawns served with basil and Soller lemon ice cream’, a local fish dish served with fine herb vinaigrette, ‘Lamb with a roasted pepper ‘Tumbet’ and camomile salsa’, plus a choice of desserts. These will then be served to the cookery course participants at a gala dinner in the hotel that evening.

On Saturday morning Benet will accompany guests on a visit to the bustling fruit and vegetable market in Soller in order to select local ingredients for a further practical demonstration of dishes, which will be prepared and served as lunch at Benet’s own country house, with its spectacular views over the surrounding olive groves and countryside. The afternoon is then at leisure to explore the local area, relax by the pool in the courtyard garden at the hotel, or have a pampering aromatherapy massage in the hotel’s spa treatment room.

On the Sunday morning, guests will enjoy a final breakfast at L’Avenida before being presented with a hamper of local Mallorcan produce and an information pack including all the recipes that they have learnt over the weekend.

The ‘Flavours of Mallorca’ cookery weekend costs €1485 per person (approx £1,240 per person) and includes three night’s accommodation based on two people sharing a double room, continental breakfast, all tuition, food and wine relating to the demonstrations (excluding mini bar consumption), gala dinner on Friday night, return airport transfers, transfers to the bodega and the bodega tour. For the cookery weekends to take place, a minimum of six and maximum of 16 people are required. Spa treatments cost from €40 per person.
For further details or to book ‘Flavours of Mallorca’ cookery weekend, call Hotel L’Avenida on 0034 971 634 075 or visit the website www.avenida-hotel.com

Go Barging Launches New Brochure

Go Barging are pleased to announce the launch of their new brochure, featuring a fleet of seventeen luxury hotel barges cruising along the magical canals, rivers and lagoons of France, Scotland, England, Ireland, Italy, Holland and Belgium.

For 2009, there are two new additions to the luxury barge fleet - the 8 passenger Enchanté and the 12 passenger Napoléon, cruising in Provence, Camargue and on the ever popular Canal du Midi - both barges providing accommodation and service of a very high standard.

Go Barging’s fully-crewed luxury vessels accommodate between just four and twelve passengers and guests may choose to charter a whole boat with family and friends, or join a small group of like-minded passengers on an individual basis. The average crew ratio is one crew member for every two passengers and includes Captain, Chef, Deckhand/Tour Guide and one or two Housekeepers, thus ensuring an excellent level of service that compares favourably to that found aboard classic luxury yachts and within country house hotels.

Every six-night cruise includes all meals, open bar, regional wines, daily escorted excursions, local transfers and use of barge facilities such as bicycles to explore the towpaths, a sundeck to laze on, or a spa pool to relax in. All this, combined with a few hours’ sedate cruising each day through some of Europe’s finest scenery, creates an ambience extraordinaire.

There is also a wide range of themed cruises on offer for clients who like to combine a cruise with other activities such as golf, walking, cycling, theatre, opera, wine appreciation, or particular European special events and festivals. Even exclusive Honeymoon Charters are available on barges in Venice, Scotland and the Loire Valley, where just 2 people can charter the entire vessel and enjoy the full services of the crew and tailor-made itineraries.

Rates for six-night/seven-day cruises start from £1,550 per person, whilst whole boat charter rates are from £7,000. The price includes en suite accommodation, champagne welcome, three gourmet meals a day with fine wines; open bar, use of all facilities on board, shore excursions, admittance fees and local transfers.

As well as the new brochure, the Go Barging website www.gobarging.com also gives full details of all cruises, barges and itineraries. Visitors to the website can also subscribe to the online newsletter, The Lock-Keeper, for regular news of the barges and special events during the year.

The year 2009 will mark Go Barging’s 35th consecutive year of providing high quality barging holidays to a discerning clientele in search of a truly unique experience. Read the Jetsetters Magazine feature about gobarging in France.