1431. Buongiorno in Burgundy: Italian Architecture in the Heart of France
September 28, 2017
Our luxury Burgundian barge cruise on the beautiful La Belle Epoque gives you an opportunity to visit the historic Chateau d’Ancy-le-Franc. This slow-paced, all-inclusive barge cruise enables our passengers to fully immerse themselves in the culture and history of this stunning region.
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1432. Pedal Towards Your Next Adventure with European Waterways
September 28, 2017
Here at European Waterways, we pride ourselves on catering for all tastes and types of people. If relaxing in the spa pool while picking at a platter of French cheeses is your thing, then no problem. However if you’d prefer to go out and get active, exploring your surroundings from a different persp...
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1433. Cruise Through the Gardens of England
September 28, 2017
As May comes into full bloom, it can mean only one thing for those of us who are horticulturally inclined: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The highlight of every green-fingered gardener’s calendar, this incredible event showcases the most beautiful gardens and innovative displays, and for those who hav...
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1434. Magical Carcassonne on the Canal du Midi
September 28, 2017
Fans of river cruises will be well acquainted with the magnificent 150-mile long Canal du Midi, which is well known for the wonderful and varied countryside is meanders through. The canal connects the Garonne River just south of Toulouse with the Étang de Thau lagoons at Sete on the shores of the Me...
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1435. Bottles of Bubbly, Real Champagne from the Champagne Region
September 28, 2017
Champagne has to be the king of all wines, drunk across the globe to celebrate special occasions such as births and marriages, to launch ships and crown victorious sports champions. It’s also just one of the treats that will greet you as you board many of European Waterways luxurious river and canal...
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1436. Tyre Management: Get it Right
September 27, 2017
One of the most important aspects of a fleet manager's job is monitoring the cost efficiency of their vehicles' tyres. For a medium to large haulage company, the cost of maintaining the fleet's tyres represents a major source of expenditure. It's estimated that 42% of medium to large truck fleets (t...
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1437. Turning Lorry Drivers Green
September 27, 2017
In any industry, everyone from top management down should endeavour to engage in a regular programme of self-improvement or training in order to be at the top of their game. In the transport industry, particularly for a lorry driver, there are actually certain legislative requirements that need to b...
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1438. Lorry Drivers' Top Bugbears on the Road
September 27, 2017
Due to their presence on the roads, hardworking lorry drivers who travel the length and breadth of the country doing delivery work are often, and quite unfairly, at the receiving end of complaints from other motorists. But there are most definitely two sides to every penny and here, in the interest ...
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1439. Celebrating Lorry Drivers: The Norfolk Hero
September 27, 2017
The HGV drivers that make up the transport industry's massive workforce are known to be a staunch and solid group. These hardworking men and women are an integral cog in the UK's economical wheel, keeping the country moving in more ways than one. In fact, a recent story of heroism on the busy A47 mo...
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1440. UK Road Network Upgrades: What to Expect
September 27, 2017
This summer, the Government published a programme of planned upgrades to the UK road network which will cost £6.1 billion. As the Road Haulage Association has said, “the UK’s roads and motorways are a haulier’s workplace”. Projected improvements to the transport infrastructure that is a haulier’s of...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
