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| ‘Interest in Hotel Barge Cruising is On the Rise Again,’ Says European Waterways. (Pictured: European Waterways' La Belle Epoque Hotel Barge) |
By Anthony Diaz (Anthony@herman-almontepr.com)
With travelers’ confidence in the 2021 season continuing to grow, European Waterways is
offering an additional incentive of 10% off on cabins and private charters for
early-bird bookings on select luxury hotel barge cruises in France, the U.K,
and Italy, valid when booked by October 31, 2020. Classic cruise itineraries
encompass a wide range of private and often exclusive excursions that include
wine tasting, dining with Barons and Countesses, and visits to aristocratic
estates and castles – a true immersion into the history, culture and cuisine of
the region. For guests who are “testing the waters,” European Waterways
also announced their latest “Book With Confidence” policy updates that ensures
passengers who book by December 31, 2020 can reschedule their 2021 cruise at
any time up to 30 days prior to departure if government regulations prevent
travel.
“Our clients are definitely beginning to feel more confident about traveling
again in 2021,” said Derek Banks, managing director of European Waterways.
“Almost everyone who couldn’t cruise this year has rescheduled their European
vacation for next year, while new-booking trends are holding steady.”
Early Bird Specials
As an example of available savings on 2021 cruises, 10% off cabin rates aboard
luxury hotel barge Anjodi
start at $4,275 per person, a saving of $475 off the $4,750 rate, based on
double occupancy. Private 8-passenger charters start at $31,950, a saving
of $3,550 off the $35,500 rate. Cruising France’s historic Canal du Midi
– an “engineering marvel” and UNESCO World Heritage site – Anjodi features
private wine tasting at the Château Pech-Celeyran and a tour of Carcassonne,
the world’s most complete medieval fortified city.
Another of European Waterways’ luxury hotel barges offering 10% off on selected
2021 cruises is the 12-passenger La
Belle Epoque. It cruises Northern Burgundy and features a
private champagne tasting at the Alexandre Bonnet Champagne house. The
stylish 8-passenger Finesse
in Southern Burgundy includes lunch at the Puligny & Chassagne Montrachet
vineyards; and the 20-passenger La
Bella Vita in Italy includes dinner with a Countess at the 17th
century Villa Ca’Zen.
“Hotel barge cruising is an excellent way to experience the historic, unspoiled
and less crowded regions of Europe, all while traveling in utmost
comfort and enjoying daily gourmet meals and fine wines,” said Banks.
European Waterways offers a “Book with Confidence” policy that provides guests
with greater flexibility in rescheduling their cruises. It also observes
strict “Safe Cruising Protocols” for guests’ safety and comfort throughout
their cruise. For more information, visit www.europeanwaterways.com.
About European
Waterways
Hotel Barging is a boutique, unique experience which offers an immersive,
all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” that focuses upon the culture,
history, fine wine and gourmet cuisine of the region. With a six- to 20-person
capacity and 1:2 crew ratio, European Waterways are able to provide an
impeccable level of on board service and can transport their guests on the
intimate inland waterways that are inaccessible to larger vessels. This
fascinating network of smaller canals allows for flexibility, spontaneity and
ample opportunity to hop off and explore the beautiful surroundings via
bicycle, or on foot. In addition to this there are daily, chauffeured
excursions “off the beaten track” to a wide variety of enthralling locations,
from exquisite wine tastings to private tours of stately homes. With over 40
years’ experience and a fleet that spans nine countries it is the largest
luxury hotel barging company in Europe. For more information, call
1-877-879-8808 in the U.S. and 1-877-574-3404 in Canada, or visit
www.europeanwaterways.com.
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