1661. Stylish Skiing on Sale: Europe's Best Catered Chalets
December 01, 2017
Catered chalets are a great option for groups of friends looking for comfort and convenience in the mountains. With food ready when you wake up and when you get home, catered accommodation is perfect for laser-focused skiers who don’t want to miss a minute on the slopes. It is also fun for groups in...
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1662. Venture Off the Piste in La Plagne & Les Arcs
December 01, 2017
There’s no better way to relax and truly recharge than by heading out to the beauty of the mountains. When you’re trying to make the most of your winter holiday, enjoying the luxury of catered chalets is the way to go. As you won’t need to worry about cooking and cleaning, you’ll be free to enjoy th...
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1663. All Ski and Smiles: The Best Snowy Resorts for Families
December 01, 2017
For families, choosing the right ski resort is the most important part of planning a sporty winter holiday. To ensure that everyone is happy, there are lots of things to consider, ranging from accommodation to childcare. This can be a difficult and complicated task even for veteran holidaymakers. To...
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1664. Try This Traditional Cuisine on Your Scottish Cruise
November 30, 2017
If the only thing you think of when someone mentions Scottish food is deep-fried Mars bars and macaroni baked into a pie-crust, then you’ll be in for a shock on a Scottish cruise. On your journey down the Caledonian Canal, our on-board chef likes to celebrate the excellent local cuisine and – I prom...
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1665. The Italian Cruiser's Guide to Venetian Cuisine
November 30, 2017
Food is at the very heart of the Italian way of life, with gatherings of friends and family around a table being the way in which the people here have always socialised. In Italy, to understand the food is to understand the people themselves. The way in which the Italians enjoy food fits perfectly w...
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1666. Taste the True Burgundy on Your French Barge Cruise
November 30, 2017
It is impossible to visit France and not be enchanted by its wonderful cuisine. For the French, food is a way of life; meals are far more than just a time to eat, but a time to gather, exchange views and enjoy the pleasure of well prepared food together.
For this reason a meal in France can...
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1667. Barging France: the Cuisine of Bordeaux
November 30, 2017
Any trip through any region of France is likely to be a culinary adventure. It is a country in which the national cuisine is like a religion that everyone believes in and delicious home-cooked food can be found in even the humblest brasserie. But while France is generally thought of as the home of e...
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1668. French Cruising Secrets: the River Marne
November 30, 2017
The River Marne has inspired artists, such as Cézanne and Pissarro, for years, and continues to inspire all who encounter it today. A barge holiday in France is an ideal way to experience the Marne’s rich history, as well as learn more about the feats of engineering which helped make it an important...
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1669. For the Love of Locks: A History of the Waterways
November 30, 2017
As barge cruise aficionados know, the canal system is an intricate and carefully balanced feat of engineering. The keystone that supports these waterways is the lock. Whether run by a lockkeeper, actioned by barge owners, or controlled automatically by computers, locks enable a barge cruise to move ...
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1670. Barge Types: Know Your Spitzen From Your Klippers
November 30, 2017
For a newcomer to the barge holiday, all barges may look alike. However, there are numerous types of vessels with distinct differences in their histories as well as designs. These models evolved over 200 years, adapting to changing conditions and technology. In Europe, canals – the home of barges – ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
