Great Vacation Idea Barge Holidays to see Europe

Barge holidays are one of the most unique ways to see Europe. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the rivers and canals that wind through the countryside and into some of the more exciting cities in this part of the world. There are many companies in England, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy, and Germany that offer these wonderful river and barge cruises. The style and size of the ships varies from larger, more typical barges to the shorter and narrower type known as “narrowboats”. For a river barge cruise you will likely find yourself on one of the larger barges while the narrowboats are used to cruise the canals. Many of these barges are old canal boats that were once used to transport goods from city to city and have been converted into cozy and comfortable or luxurious floating … [Read more...]