Boating Holidays
A gourmet winter experience in Cumbria
A glorious foodie experience, sure to spread happiness whatever the winter weather, can be enjoyed on England’s most beautiful lake in February 2010, when the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ lay on fabulous marmalade cruises, in conjunction with mansion and historic gardens, Dalemain.
Sailing Turkey’s Gulf of Gulluk
Specialist operator Journey Anatolia has introduced bareboat and crewed catamaran charters from Bitez in the Gulf of Gulluk for 2010.
Hamilton Island reports best visitor numbers for six years
Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in Queensland, Australia enjoyed amazing visitor numbers in November 2009, recording the highest number of arrivals in six years.
Short breaks on tall ships in the Mediterranean
When Star Clippers’ three historically styled, fully-crewed tall ships return to Mediterranean waters in April 2010 the company will offer new short break cruises for clients looking for an unusual long weekend or 3 night break that combines the comfort of a private yacht with the exhilaration of travelling full sail.
Position yourself on a head-turning tall ship for the Monaco Grand Prix
Following the World Motor Sport Council’s agreement move the Monaco Grand Prix date forward by one week, tall ships operator Star Clippers has changed its 7 night Cote d’Azur sailing itinerary to give passengers the opportunity to be in Monaco for the Grand Prix on Sunday 16th May 2010.
Highland business stays afloat during recession
A long-established family firm whose winning combination of boats and location draws visitors back to the Highlands year after year is thriving despite the recession.
Early booking offers on 2010 UK boating holidays
A range of early booking offers – including 50% off the second consecutive week and 10% off 2010 breaks – are available on bookings made by 31 December 2009 on a choice of narrowboat holidays courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Norway’s Fjords voted “Top Iconic Destination”
National Geographic Traveler has crowned Norway’s fjords as the top iconic travel destination in its sixth annual ‘Places Rated’ Destination Stewardship survey in conjunction with National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations.
Celebrate Christmas on the water
Explore the canals and rivers of the UK this Christmas with a short break or a week-long stay on board a narrowboat – which sleep from two to 12 – courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Book now for the best deals on Scottish boating breaks
Book a 2010 Caley Cruisers boating holiday on Loch Ness/Caledonian Canal before 24th October, 2009, and secure the reservation at 2009 rates.
Island hopping the world’s most romantic destinations
New for 2010, the privately-owned luxury yacht Cookielicious is hosting Romantic Getaway Cruises over five separate weeks in four different and exotic locations.
Autumn sailing on the Norfolk Broads
For those who fancy trying their hand at sailing, one of the best places to do this is on the quiet and peaceful waters of the Norfolk Broads.
Sailing in the Greek Ionian Sea
Join a social flotilla cruising the Greek Ionian islands with Sunvil Sailing departing Sunday 22 June from London Gatwick priced at £459 for one week or £729 for a fortnight with optional tuition for beginners. The price includes return flights from Gatwick, transfers and live aboard accommodation.
Learn to sail in Greece with Sunvil
Sunvil Sailing run yachting holidays off Lefkas island in the Greek Ionian Sea with a choice of accommodation either on board the boat or shore-based in a hotel, villa or apartment.