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Top 6 regions for a canal cruise in France

Top 6 regions for a canal cruise in France

By on Aug 26, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
France is at its best away from the main tourist trails, and a canal cruise is perfect for exploring some of France’s finest scenery, fascinating history and local culture. There are over 2700 miles of inland waterways in France and an integral part of this system is a 750-mile network of canals linking up the
6 places to visit in Holland apart from Amsterdam

6 places to visit in Holland apart from Amsterdam

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Europe, Netherlands, Regions, Western Europe
A lot of tourists start and finish their trip in Holland in Amsterdam and often overlook visiting other interesting places in the country. Lovers of culture come from far and wide to tour the renowned Dutch museums. The cities will charm you, just as they did the great artists, while other attractions such as Keukenhof
Top 6 places to visit while cruising on the Canal du Midi in the South of France

Top 6 places to visit while cruising on the Canal du Midi in the South of France

By on Jun 25, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The 330-year-old Canal du Midi Skirts the sun-drenched shore of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through the fabled ‘Cathar Country’. For those seeking an alternative destination in France, the historic, UNESCO World Heritage status Canal du Midi is perfect, with it’s with its fortified hilltop villages, walled cities, ever present towpath and little canal side
Top 6 canals to cruise in France

Top 6 canals to cruise in France

By on May 24, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
There are over 2700 miles of inland waterways in France and an integral part of this system is a 750-mile network of canals linking up the main rivers. The perfect way to discover the country is on a canal cruise. France is at its best away from the main tourist trails, and canals like the
Top 10 places to visit in Burgundy, France

Top 10 places to visit in Burgundy, France

By on May 22, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
Burgundy, in the heart of rural France, is famous for its elegant chateaux, celebrated wine and delicious food. The landscape is one of rolling hills covered in forests of oak, maple and pine and where spring, summer and autumn each leave a unique signature. Medieval towns are surrounded by unspoilt countryside and the wonderful markets