I am delighted to announce that we will be launching a new site soon. The new design will enable you to find which boats are available in each region more easily, see our latest addition, special offers and subscribe to our newsletter.
For those of you who feel that you have 'done' France, we will also be offering a number of other european destinations, including Scotland, England, Poland, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belguim, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.
In the meantime, we are of course open for business as usual ie 7 days per week... with a reply time of 24 hours or under.
Visit our site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Discount Day coming soon!
We are having a Discount day on April 19th. All clients that contact and book a cruise on that day will receive a 5% discount from us at Hotels Afloat regardless of which cruise fleet is chosen!
Simply select your boat from our selection at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self.php
and email us with your dates and preferred region.
We will send you a list of offers by return.
For the 5% discount, simply email us on hotelsafloat@aol.com or call us on France +33 380 39 29 38 quoting Discount day.
The dollar/euro rate is so favourable at the moment that this really is the best time to book a cruise for this year, or even for 2011!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The season begins with.... RAIN!
The cruising season has now officially opened. If only I could organise the weather as efficiently as I can find my guests a cruise to suit them!
Since last week, the weather has been decided changeable with some great sunshine, ideal for outside cruising, but also some torrential rain. The Burgundy canal was closed to navigation at the beginning of the week due to high water levels.
I was relieved to enjoy two sunny days, but the rain is back with us again today. Sorry Mr Loren!
Still, to cheer us all up, I have some great offers this month should you be looking for a cruise here in France slightly later in the season.
With Le Boat, I can offer these great discounts:
20% off for any April cruise: It won't rain all month!!
In the Alsace, cruising from Hesse, and in Burgundy Franche Comte : 10% off in May and July, and 15% off in June
In the Midi: 10% off in June and July
In the Nivernais: 10% off in October: This is a great month to visit this rural region to see the fantastic autumnal colours
Email us now on hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on +33 380 39 29 38 for information.
Since last week, the weather has been decided changeable with some great sunshine, ideal for outside cruising, but also some torrential rain. The Burgundy canal was closed to navigation at the beginning of the week due to high water levels.
I was relieved to enjoy two sunny days, but the rain is back with us again today. Sorry Mr Loren!
Still, to cheer us all up, I have some great offers this month should you be looking for a cruise here in France slightly later in the season.
With Le Boat, I can offer these great discounts:
20% off for any April cruise: It won't rain all month!!
In the Alsace, cruising from Hesse, and in Burgundy Franche Comte : 10% off in May and July, and 15% off in June
In the Midi: 10% off in June and July
In the Nivernais: 10% off in October: This is a great month to visit this rural region to see the fantastic autumnal colours
Email us now on hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on +33 380 39 29 38 for information.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Paris and the annual website update
Hi!
It's that time of year again, when I am stuck to the pc morning, noon and night updating our website at
www.hotelsafloat.com
This year sees some exciting changes! Some new hotel barges, one of which offers a Chocolate and Wine cruise, while another is situated in unspoilt Brittany.
It's been a tough year for us all, but now that the worst of the financial crisis appears to be behind us, it's perhaps time to look forward and plan a much needed holiday to raise your spirits in 2010.
Our new prices reflect the current market. There are some small increases, but in general the rates are actually the same if not lower than for 2009. We are, of course, also offering early booking discounts of up to 20% to our clients.
If you fancy a cruise in France this year, why not drop me a line at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
and I will be happy to find you the ideal cruise, at a price that may well surprise you.
Not all the new rates are published yet, but after a fabulous 4 days in Paris with my daugher, I am now settling down and will not be moving again until the job is done!
It's that time of year again, when I am stuck to the pc morning, noon and night updating our website at
www.hotelsafloat.com
This year sees some exciting changes! Some new hotel barges, one of which offers a Chocolate and Wine cruise, while another is situated in unspoilt Brittany.
It's been a tough year for us all, but now that the worst of the financial crisis appears to be behind us, it's perhaps time to look forward and plan a much needed holiday to raise your spirits in 2010.
Our new prices reflect the current market. There are some small increases, but in general the rates are actually the same if not lower than for 2009. We are, of course, also offering early booking discounts of up to 20% to our clients.
If you fancy a cruise in France this year, why not drop me a line at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
and I will be happy to find you the ideal cruise, at a price that may well surprise you.
Not all the new rates are published yet, but after a fabulous 4 days in Paris with my daugher, I am now settling down and will not be moving again until the job is done!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
technology is a pain!
Burgundy summers are synonymous with fresh fruit and veg, chilled rose wine with lunch on the terrace and electrical storms!
Here at Hotels Afloat, the latter has struck again, for the second time this season.
The first strike, at the beginning of the summer, blew the modem so despite having invested in a satelite system for internet access thus cutting the risk of losing the phone lines as in 2008, we were cut off from cyber space for 5 days. Thank goodness for iphones!
Last week, the phone didnt ring all day. Nor did the fax line, but with so much to do on the email front I didnt take much notice until I tried to make an international call. The noise on the line was rather akin to those first broadcasts from the moon: rather fitting I suppose given the recent anniversary! My partner suggested that perhaps the line was drowned.... after torrential rain the manhole covers were all brimming. 6 days later, it's blazing hot, dry as a desert, and still no line. France Telecom, bless them, can finally send me an engineer tomorrow, just 8 days after I registered the break down.
SO, if you have tried to call us over the last week, I can only offer my sincere apologies and a word of advice. Never, but never, have a breakdown of any nature during the summer holidays in France.
Hotels Afloat is alive and kicking, and will be kicking a technicians' b..t tomorrow if he cant get the line working again.
In the meantime, If you want to take advantage of our early booking discounts for next year, please send me an email at hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on +33 614 250 200 and I will call you straight back.
Speak soon!
Here at Hotels Afloat, the latter has struck again, for the second time this season.
The first strike, at the beginning of the summer, blew the modem so despite having invested in a satelite system for internet access thus cutting the risk of losing the phone lines as in 2008, we were cut off from cyber space for 5 days. Thank goodness for iphones!
Last week, the phone didnt ring all day. Nor did the fax line, but with so much to do on the email front I didnt take much notice until I tried to make an international call. The noise on the line was rather akin to those first broadcasts from the moon: rather fitting I suppose given the recent anniversary! My partner suggested that perhaps the line was drowned.... after torrential rain the manhole covers were all brimming. 6 days later, it's blazing hot, dry as a desert, and still no line. France Telecom, bless them, can finally send me an engineer tomorrow, just 8 days after I registered the break down.
SO, if you have tried to call us over the last week, I can only offer my sincere apologies and a word of advice. Never, but never, have a breakdown of any nature during the summer holidays in France.
Hotels Afloat is alive and kicking, and will be kicking a technicians' b..t tomorrow if he cant get the line working again.
In the meantime, If you want to take advantage of our early booking discounts for next year, please send me an email at hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on +33 614 250 200 and I will call you straight back.
Speak soon!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Internet by Satelite!
This morning I felt like a child on Christmas morning, knowing that a wonderful gift was surely awaiting me. Yesterday, the 21st century finally arrived at Hotels Afloat in the form of internet via Satelite. Normally it would be difficult to leave a warm, cosy bed at 8am when it's snowing outside and nobody actually needs me up just yet, but today I was up like a shot anxious to play with my new toy.
Our office will never be the same again: No more excuse for numerous cups of tea while waiting for the narrow band internet to connect, or the pages of any site to change. Even the chocolate and fruit consumption is likely to drop! But no complaints I assure you. We are just so grateful for this system which will enable us to keep up with the rest of the world, and of course to give an even better service.
You may be laughing, but if you had spent the last three weeks typing on an iphone due to a useless service provider, you would understand how such a thing can make one so blissfully happy!
I can't beleive that it's February already! The last month has just whizzed by with plenty of clients looking for bargains. But don't worry: They are not all over yet. We are currently offering discounts on self drive cruises to be taken in April and May on the Le Boat fleets, and are still offering up to 300 euros discount on the larger Locaboat penichettes for cruises in the south of France, one of the most popular destination.
So, if you are still wondering whether you can afford a boating holiday this year, send us an email at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
outlining your requirements and we will do our best to find you a bargain!
Our office will never be the same again: No more excuse for numerous cups of tea while waiting for the narrow band internet to connect, or the pages of any site to change. Even the chocolate and fruit consumption is likely to drop! But no complaints I assure you. We are just so grateful for this system which will enable us to keep up with the rest of the world, and of course to give an even better service.
You may be laughing, but if you had spent the last three weeks typing on an iphone due to a useless service provider, you would understand how such a thing can make one so blissfully happy!
I can't beleive that it's February already! The last month has just whizzed by with plenty of clients looking for bargains. But don't worry: They are not all over yet. We are currently offering discounts on self drive cruises to be taken in April and May on the Le Boat fleets, and are still offering up to 300 euros discount on the larger Locaboat penichettes for cruises in the south of France, one of the most popular destination.
So, if you are still wondering whether you can afford a boating holiday this year, send us an email at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
outlining your requirements and we will do our best to find you a bargain!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Rhone cruises and preparing for the Salon Nautique at Paris
Hi and sorry for not having been around for a while. If you could see the piles of work on my desk would you appreciate why!
The post cruise comments are still coming in, and I have been working on a few new projects too concerning my site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
Although the credit crunch is likely to hit tourism, I am quietly confident that 2009 will be a success even so, especially having recently selected a new product to add to our range.
River ship cruises in Europe are becoming an increasingly popular way of viewing a great deal in a short space of time. Ten days ago I had the pleasure of an inspection trip aboard the Princesse de Provence, a ship for over 100 guests, which as her name suggests cruises between Provence and Burgundy. I have to admit that I was overwhelmed by the standards aboard. My assistant and I had adjacent cabins, with a maid between us! We were equally assigned a waiter who was attentive to our every need including our allergies to sea food and lemons. Having the same waiter throughout your stay aboard means not having to re-explain your needs each time you sit down to eat! The food aboard was sumptious, refined and plentiful, and the wine cellar very good too. This level of service was not reserved for us: All guests benefit from this personal service which remains discreet at all times.
The Princesse de Provence offers a range of shore excursions, but guests are equally at liberty to make unaccompanied visits, or of course to stay aboard if they so wish. Spoilt for choice, I am sure that a 7 day cruise would insure time to relax and to visit the towns and villages too, without being in need of a second holiday to recover!
This ship will soon be featured on our site. Should you wish to receive information, please do not hesitate to email me at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
The temptation was to overstay but of course, I had to get back to the office as soon as feasible and here I am looking at the report and website work that I must surely attack tomorrow!
My partner has just created a company, Bouba Meca Boat, so I have been teaching him some basis computer techiques so that he can deal with his own emails etc! For a mechanic, the keyboard seems to be a complete jungle but the logic of Excel is proving far more interesting.
I am now planning my stay at the Salon Nautique at Paris (THE Boat shown) in December. If any of you would like to meet me there, drop me a line in advance so that I can come fully prepared with any information that you may required, whether you wish to hire a self drive boat, join a river cruise or even buy a boat!
On the home front, the latest news is that my partner and I are now officially engaged, but don't worry, I wont be changing my name as James is far easier to spell and to find on the www!
The post cruise comments are still coming in, and I have been working on a few new projects too concerning my site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
Although the credit crunch is likely to hit tourism, I am quietly confident that 2009 will be a success even so, especially having recently selected a new product to add to our range.
River ship cruises in Europe are becoming an increasingly popular way of viewing a great deal in a short space of time. Ten days ago I had the pleasure of an inspection trip aboard the Princesse de Provence, a ship for over 100 guests, which as her name suggests cruises between Provence and Burgundy. I have to admit that I was overwhelmed by the standards aboard. My assistant and I had adjacent cabins, with a maid between us! We were equally assigned a waiter who was attentive to our every need including our allergies to sea food and lemons. Having the same waiter throughout your stay aboard means not having to re-explain your needs each time you sit down to eat! The food aboard was sumptious, refined and plentiful, and the wine cellar very good too. This level of service was not reserved for us: All guests benefit from this personal service which remains discreet at all times.
The Princesse de Provence offers a range of shore excursions, but guests are equally at liberty to make unaccompanied visits, or of course to stay aboard if they so wish. Spoilt for choice, I am sure that a 7 day cruise would insure time to relax and to visit the towns and villages too, without being in need of a second holiday to recover!
This ship will soon be featured on our site. Should you wish to receive information, please do not hesitate to email me at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
The temptation was to overstay but of course, I had to get back to the office as soon as feasible and here I am looking at the report and website work that I must surely attack tomorrow!
My partner has just created a company, Bouba Meca Boat, so I have been teaching him some basis computer techiques so that he can deal with his own emails etc! For a mechanic, the keyboard seems to be a complete jungle but the logic of Excel is proving far more interesting.
I am now planning my stay at the Salon Nautique at Paris (THE Boat shown) in December. If any of you would like to meet me there, drop me a line in advance so that I can come fully prepared with any information that you may required, whether you wish to hire a self drive boat, join a river cruise or even buy a boat!
On the home front, the latest news is that my partner and I are now officially engaged, but don't worry, I wont be changing my name as James is far easier to spell and to find on the www!
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