A Barge Cruise Sounds Interesting! What’s It Like? What to Expect On Your Luxury Barge Cruise Part of the joys of luxury hotel barge cruising is the journey itself and, of course, which barge to travel aboard. While luxury hotel barges enjoy their own unique character and charm, there are a number of qualities that […]

La Bella Vita’s Italian River Cruise Visit Palazzo Ducale in Mantua A highlight of  LA BELLA VITA‘s Italian river cruise is a visit to the Lombardy city of Mantua. It is known by Italians as “La Bella Addormentata” (Sleeping Beauty). Surrounded by artificial lakes created to fortify the city in the Middle Ages, the city

Discover Byron’s Po at Villa Ca’Zen River cruising is one of the most immersive and relaxing ways to explore a destination, and the tranquil waterways of Europe offer a plethora of opportunities to enjoy this much-loved mode of slow travel. In Italy, the Po River flows 650km through the north of the country and provides

The Waterways of Northern Italy: History, Culture & Geology A river cruise in Italy aboard LA BELLA VITA offers a wonderful way to get to know this diverse and fascinating area personally. One of the unique features of a river cruise in Italy is that you get first-hand experience and a real feel for the

Questions & Answers Barge Cruises for Solo Travelers Are you a single traveler and considering a solo cruise? A barging voyage is ideal for you. Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or cruising for the first time on your own, solo cruising gives you the best of both worlds – the delightful company of like-minded

Romance and Riesling Aboard La Nouvelle Etoile in the Mosel Valley The Mosel River snakes its way through eastern Germany, carving out a deep valley through forests and vineyards. For barge enthusiasts aboard La Nouvelle Etoile, this cruise gives the opportunity to explore two of the region’s most famous attractions: its castles and its wines.

Anjodi’s Special Provence & Camargue Cruise Following in the Footsteps of Van Gogh French hotel barge ANJODI is offering a unique Mediterranean cruise in the south of France which will include visits to the historic cities of Avignon & Arles. This special Provence-Camargue Itinerary between Avignon to Marseillan, France will take place the week of

Experience the Tastes of Gascony Aboard French Hotel Barge Rosa Gascony has some of the most delicious gastronomic traditions in France. Let the French Hotel Barge Rosa introduce you to the region’s food and wine in the most wonderful way. Rosa cruises the areas of Gascony and Bordeaux How better to spend a relaxed, romantic

Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess SOLD OUT FOR 2020  Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess We have had several inquiries recently for the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess but unfortunately, they are sold out for the 2020 barging season.  In fact, they were completely booked up before Christmas. Book Now For 2021 Why is Shannon Princess

Dining Delights Aboard La Belle Epoque Recipes:  Balsamic Vinaigrette – Hot Goat’s Cheese Salad – Beef Bourguignon Chef Arnis from French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque cruising the Burgundy of France, will entice you with his signature recipes. Enjoy fine cuisine aboard French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque Food and wine is a huge part