Discounts to beat the credit crunch!

Spring is here at last and we are enjoying sunny weather at last after the grey months of winter.
With Spring comes are Mad March Specials! We are currently offering discounts of 10% on Burgundy and Midi cruises not to mention an incredible 25% off certain one way cruises in April and 20% in May throughout France. Simply email us for details at
www.hotelsafloat.com
quoting March Specials.
Due to demand, we are contining to offer hotel barge charters at up to 25% off on certain boats and dates, so whether you fancy visiting Burgundy or the south of France, we are sure to have a bargain just waiting to be snapped up!
And don't forget our incredible offer on the Easyvie in the Aquitaine. 6 passengers can now cruise for 6 days for an incredible 7000 euros ( reduced from 10000 euros)

I know that the crunch is hitting you all, BUT now is perhaps the best time to take a cruise as these discounts are very unlikely to be repeated.
Go on, treat yourselves.
Call me on +33 380 39 29 38 to discuss your holiday plans.
Speak soon!!

The Bordeaux region of France

Not many people know that Bordeaux and the Aquitaine once belonged to the English! No wonder then that we Brits love the region. Living in Burgundy, I miss the hills of Yorkshire, where I lived for a number of years before moving to France 13 years ago. If I could move within France, it would be to the Aquitaine region. Not only is it absolutely stunning, steeped in history and with some wonderful weather ( and NO winter fog unlike Burgundy!) the region also has some wonderful wines to offer.
This region has always been popular with tourists too, and until the current economic crisis hit we enjoyed a regular flow of enquiries for cruises in the region. That is still the case, but unfortunately there are now fewer boats in the area. This year has seen the Mirabelle placed on the market. Once a beautiful boat, she needed updating and running costs alone have influenced the owners decision to sell. So, what can I do now for those large groups that contact us? Well, here at Hotels Afloat we have the solution: Easyvie and Saint Louis can now be hired in tandem, accomodating up to 12, and ideal for 10. A half board charter programme is available enabling our guests to enjoy breakfasts and quality lunches on board, while evening meals can be taken in the local bistos, restaurants, canal side cafés etc! There is plenty of choice whether you prefer casual or upper class dining!
So, if you fancy visiting this piece of old England in France, why not give me a call on +33 380 39 29 38 or email me on hotelsafloat@nordnet.fr
We are currently offering a huge discount on the Easyvie, so if you are a smaller group of 4-6, we will be happy to offer you the cruise of a life time at a once in a lifetime price!

25% discount!

I cannot believe that I am writing this, but today I have been notified off an incredible 25% discount. Take a cruise on the hotel barge Saroche on the historic Burgundy canal, in June, July or August this year and save 25% on the published rates. A full board cruise for 6 is now just an incredible 19500 USD aboard this beautiful boat.
Take a look now at Saroche in the Luxury Cruises section of our site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
and then let me know when you would like to cruise. Your dream holiday is just an email away!
hotelsafloat@nordnet.fr


It's pouring with rain today here in Burgundy, but I am hopeful that spring will be back again by the weekend! With just three weeks until the opening of the self drive boating season, we could do with some better weather!

Spring arrives in Burgundy, if only for a day!

Hello,

yes, on Saturday we had our first day of really spring like weather here in Burgundy! After a long, cold winter, it was such a pleasure to get out into the garden, plant some bulbs and then sit back with a cup of tea, and later a glass of wine while absorbing the sunshine and listening to the birds sing. As you can see, Chataigne is rather french and would like to join us with a beer!

Since I began taking Chataigne to her classes on a Sunday morning in October last year, we have seen snow, rain, sleet and temperatures as low as -10°C! Imagine trying to make your dog sit or even worse, lie down, under such circumstances.

Not an easy task, but yesterday Chataigne was so full of the joys of spring that she seemed to have become temporarily deaf! Assis, couchée and au pied were apparently foreign words to her!LOL It was initially frustrating, but then became so funny that even the dog handler was laughing. At one point instead of sitting up, chataigne slithered round on her belly to face the opposite way. I can only assume that the Saturday's sunshine had melted her brain. Today the gloom has returned. No rain but damp air and none too warm either. She is of course back to her normal self but still laughing at me I think!

Well, it's Monday so I'm back to work, and have some good news for those of you thinking of a self drive cruise in the Spring. With the Le Boat fleet, we are offering up to 25% off some one way cruises in March and April, and then 20% in May. If you can't join us in the spring, we can still save you 15% when cruising aboard a Consort, Caprice, Countess, Valentre or Calypso! To benefit, simply reserve your cruise by 31st march.

Give me a call or email us at hotelsafloat@nordnet.fr or hotelsafloat@aol.com

Luciole hotel barge prices reduced!

More good news for those of you looking for a bargain! Hotel barge Luciole have reduced their prices for all cruises up to August 29th!
The Luciole cruises on the beautiful Nivernais canal and is available on a charter basis or cabin basis. She can accomodate up to 14 guests: There are three double cabins, three twin cabins and 2 singles.
The published rates for 2009 were 3450 - 3750 USD per person on a cabin basis. These rates have been slashed to just 2950 USD per person.
Charter rates have also been dramatically reduced:
10 guests can now charter for beween 30000 and 36000 USD, while 12 guests will pay from 32000 to 40000 USD, depending upon dates.
Should you be a group of 14, prices are from 36000 USD to 42000 USD.
These prices represent savings of between 6000 USD and 8000 USD!
Luciole is featured on our main site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
so you can step aboard now to take a peek!

With a number of prime dates still available, please contact us with your requirements to see just how much money you can save.