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Individual, Ecological Holidays on the Barge ASLAUG
far from the hustle and bustle of mass-tourism

Arnild Barging, 24 Avenue de Bâle, F-68300 St-Louis, France. www.arnild-barging.com
Phone: +33 6 74 22 29 75 or +41 76 580 78 50
E-mail: mail@arnild-barging.com

Destinations: French, Belgian and Dutch canals and rivers.

"ASLAUG" is a new-built 24m Luxemotor, spacious and secure : 2m headroom overall, normal stairs, safety railings on the decks. The Danish captains, husband and wife Kurt Jensen and Bente Arnild, welcome up to 4 guests in 2 well-insulated cabins, each with its own bathroom. Integrate 4 relaxed days into your European holidays and be pampered on board this new "boutique" péniche: enjoy peaceful meandering on the canals, relax on the two sun decks, cycle or jog on the towpaths, observe the bird life, explore local markets and culture or go wine-tasting.
Short charter trips, half-board (4 days, 4 nights), see all options on the website.

Hotel Barge Saint Louis
www.saintlouisbarge.com
1146 Chemin de Noalhac
82290 Lacourt St Pierre, France
Tel: 0033 (0) 685 95 25 41
Email: saintlouisbarge@orange.fr

Destinations: Glorious rural south-west France, between Montauban and Bordeaux, visiting such places as Moissac, Agen, Auvillar, Nerac, Vianne, Clairac, Damazan and Le Mas D'Argenais.

Owners and wonderful hosts, Alasdair and Barbara Wyllie, welcome couples or groups of up to six guests for a cruise in this undiscovered corner of France. Expect to be thoroughly pampered in this exclusive experience, enjoying the best of food and wine and a special personal touch you will not find elsewhere. Excursions to a huge variety of places of interest, including medieval villages, ancient abbeys, vineyards and distillers of Armagnac. Inclusive of transfers, excursions, all food and all drinks. Contact the owners now for the holiday of a lifetime.

Johanna Charters offers a full seven-night barge cruise for the more adventurous at a bargain price! Experience the tranquil beauty of the French Ardennes, whilst the crew does the hard work! SELF-CATERING: Prepare your own tasty meals from superb local produce, or dine out on traditional French cuisine. www.johannacharters.com.


Ecuador-based Metropolitan Touring owns and operates the finest vessels for expedition cruises in the Galápagos Islands, as well as the Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. Come explore the wonders of Galápagos with us! www.metropolitan-touring.com.

IMAGINE BARGING LLC
www.imaginebarging.com
3465 Camino Valencia
Carlsbad Ca 92009 USA
Email: info@imaginebarging.com

Destinations: Our cruise commences on France's picturesque Burgundy Canal. Town visits may include Dijon, Dole (birthplace of Louis Pasteur), St. John de Losne, Chateauneuf, Puilly en Auxois, Vandanesse and Flavigny (where Chocolat was filmed) and the Ouche Valley.

Imagine barge owners, Lynne and Malcolm Widdison, share their passion for life and create fantastic memories with an intimate cruise of Burgundy. Relax watching the picturesque countryside or assist crew through the many locks. Cycle, walk or jog on the tow paths; explore villages, markets, and Cistercian Abbeys; taste wine, cheese, and local specialties. Aboard, 4 guests will enjoy enthusiastic service, inclusive of meals and wine, comfortable accommodation, dining on deck under the canopy, lounge chairs and a variety of inclusive tours. Extra for hot-air ballooning.

ROW Adventures offers European barging vacations to suit all budgets, and adventure cruises around Croatia, Greece, Turkey, British Columbia, Alaska, Egypt, the Galápagos Islands and Brazil. www.rowadventures.com.


Ecoventura is an Ecuador-based expedition cruise company committed to providing Galápagos Island guests with an authentic experience in small compatible groups. It offers value and sustainability on a fleet of three identical motor yachts, Eric, Flamingo and Letty and a 16-passenger dive live-aboard, Galapagos Sky. www.ecoventura.com.

        ElderTreks www.eldertreks.com
        597 Markham Street
        Toronto, Ontario M6G 2L7 Canada
        Tel: toll free (800) 741-7956 or (416) 588-5000
        Fax: (416) 588-9839
        Email: info@eldertreks.com

Destinations: 15 small ship cruises to the Arctic, Alaska, Antarctica, Greenland, Galapagos Is., French Polynesia (freighter), Newfoundland, Queen Charlotte Is., and Baja/Sea of Cortez.

ElderTreks is the world's first small group (maximum of 16 travelers) adventure travel company for travelers 50 and over. In 2012, it celebrated 25 years of creative vacationing to many unusual locations. Choose an adventure based on destination, activity level (from easy to challenging), duration, or activities, such as walking, trekking, rafting, expeditionary cruising or sailing. Trip extensions and custom-designed trips available.

In June 2011, ElderTreks was named one of Entrepreneur magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies. Their annual list showcases companies deemed to be the most innovative and inspiring in their respective fields.

EUROPEAN WATERWAYS
www.GoBarging.com
35 Wharf Road, Wraysbury, Middx,
TW19 5JQ, ENGLAND, UK
Tel: 44 (0) 1784 482439
Toll free USA: 1 800 394 8630 Canada: 1-888-342-1917
Fax: 44 (0) 1784 483072; Email: Sales@GoBarging.com

Cruise Tour Destinations: Scotland, Ireland, England, Germany,
France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, and Italy.

Unique travel experiences aboard gourmet-catered, comfortable floating hotels. Seventeen beautifully presented 4-12 passenger hotel barges cruise in nine European countries at a calm majestic pace, allowing passengers to truly experience a country’s character from within. Barges feature restaurant, bar, saloon, sauna and spa pool/Jacuzzi, bicycles and cabins with ensuite facilities, a knowledgeable English-speaking crew, great food and quality guided excursions. Travel individually or charter a whole barge. Prices from $3,100 per person with charters starting at $13,000. Check our colorful Barging in Burgundy and Barging in Scotland feature articles.

Shannon Princess Cruise Office
www.shannonprincess.com
Brittas, Glasson, Athlone
Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Email: shannonprincess@eircom.net
Tel: 00353 87 2514809

Destinations: The River Shannon in southwest Ireland, including the hills and valleys of Tipperary and Clare, Clonmacnoise, Lough Derg and Killaloe.

MV Shannon Princess is a beautiful boutique hotel barge cruising the fabled River Shannon that carves a dramatic route through the heart of hidden Ireland. It is owned and operated by Irish husband and wife team Ruairi and Olivia Gibbons, and staffed with a handpicked professional crew. Onboard the 10-passenger barge, you will enjoy contemporary luxury and traditional hospitality, friendly service, gorgeous food and wines, and a slice of local life and knowledge. Slip through countryside little changed for centuries, passing crumbling ivy-covered ruins, medieval garrisons and sleepy market villages.

Featured in Chris Santella's book, Once In A Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences.

SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
www.sticanada.com
4603 Main Street
Vancouver, BC, V5V 3R6, Canada
Tel: Toll free (800) 665 0998 or (604) 291 1332
Fax: (604) 291 1378
Email: sti@intergate.ca

Destinations: In 2013, there is a Grand Eastern Mediterranean tour and cruise, a Russian Waterways cruise and a South American cruise and tour, as well as a number of creative land tours and annual World War II history tours.

We are a “special focus” tour company, emphasizing theme experiences in a relaxing educational framework. One well-established specialty is small-scale river cruising where we explore a country’s history, living culture and natural setting using our carefully-selected vessels as an all-inclusive home-base. Personalized service and value for money are our credo. Ninety percent are mature cruisers; 30% are repeat clients. Please join us!

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