3371. Behind an International Classic - The Patek Phillipe Museum
September 29, 2016
If one object could symbolise all the attributes and characteristics of Switzerland, it would definitely be one of the classic watches created by the famous Patek Phillipe & Co. The world-famous design company of these highly sought-after collectibles was founded in 1839 and is located in the centre...
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3372. Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral: The Seat of the Reformation
September 29, 2016
St Pierre Cathedral embodies Geneva’s impressive culture and history. Over 850 years old, this architectural delight is not a landmark to be missed during your visit to the city. In the centre of the old town, a romantic walk over cobbled stones and past authentic buildings will lead you to the Cath...
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3373. National Lorry Week to Encourage Others to Climb Aboard
September 28, 2016
It is no secret that there is a shortage of HGV drivers in the haulage industry at the moment. Retirement beckons for 35,000 drivers in the next 5 years, while it’s predicted that only 17,000 people will be recruited for haulage work in that time. It is appropriate, then, that the Road Haulage Assoc...
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3374. Keeping Your Hands on the Wheel: Drivers and their Mobile Phones
September 28, 2016
I was surprised to read earlier this month that there has been a significant increase in the use of handheld mobile phones while driving on British roads. You would have thought by now that everybody, especially those of us involved in haulage work, would be aware of the dangers of taking your hands...
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3375. A French Canal Holiday: The Best French Châteaux to Visit
September 28, 2016
I love France! I love the food, the art, the history and everything about it. That’s why I go there at least once a year for a weekend break or on a French canal holiday (my favourite way of seeing the country).
France, like the UK is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and canals that provi...
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3376. Lalique Glass - See Where It Began in Alsace
September 28, 2016
If you’re a fan of the “Antiques Road Show” or “Bargain Hunt”, then you will know that Lalique glass regularly appears on these and other similar shows. But, apart from the fact that the glass is beautiful, often unique and can command high prices, what more do you know about it?
Well, if yo...
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3377. Wine Tours in The Loire Valley: The Wineries of Montrichard
September 28, 2016
Barge holidays offer the ideal platform from which to discover the wines of different regions in Europe. Wine tours on the water are relaxed and provide everyone on board with the opportunity to take it easy, immerse themselves in the culture and history of the region, while gently floating through...
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3378. Wine Tours in Saint-Émilion
September 28, 2016
A barging holiday in the Bordeaux region of France presents the perfect way to enjoy the area from a unique and very relaxed perspective. Combine the luxury elements of a floating hotel and the idyllic French countryside with one of the superb barge-based wine tours that introduce you to the vintage...
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3379. Exploring Gascony Wine on a Barge Holiday
September 28, 2016
Lying in the southwest of France and devoid of major cities, airports and busy roads, Gascony is a delightful corner of the country and the perfect place to get away from it all. The region’s main canal, the Canal des Deux Mers links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and passes through L’Occitaine, ...
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3380. Enjoying the Wines of Italy On Board La Bella Vita
September 28, 2016
Barge cruises in Italy not only offer you ‘La Bella Vita’, but also provide the opportunity to visit famous wine cellars too. Wine tours and barge cruises go hand in hand and provide the discerning traveller with luxury accommodation, a relaxed and laid back holiday, snippets of history and culture,...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
