
2 September 2026
Burgundy by Barge: Vineyards, Villages and the Canal de Bourgogne
Explore Burgundy by hotel barge, with Beaune, Clos de Vougeot, Romanée-Conti, Dijon and the slow pleasures of the Canal de Bourgogne.
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2 September 2026
Explore Burgundy by hotel barge, with Beaune, Clos de Vougeot, Romanée-Conti, Dijon and the slow pleasures of the Canal de Bourgogne.
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2 September 2026
Compare Burgundy, the Canal du Midi, Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux and Provence to find the right region for your French barge cruise.
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2 September 2026
Follow a typical day on a luxury French hotel barge, from breakfast and towpath cruising to private excursions, regional dinners and turndown.
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2 September 2026
Compare French hotel barges and river cruises by size, pace, destinations, dining, excursions and price before choosing your trip.
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Plan a first walk on the South West Coast Path, with rewarding day sections in Devon and Cornwall, realistic difficulty advice and practical transport tips.
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26 August 2026
Discover Tenerife’s Anaga Mountains, from laurel forest and dramatic viewpoints to villages including Taganana, Chinamada and Las Carboneras.
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Discover a calmer Cornwall with the best months to visit, practical ways to enjoy St Ives and rewarding alternatives from Padstow to the Lizard.
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20 August 2026
Discover what to expect aboard the White Pass railway from Skagway, how to choose an excursion and whether this Gold Rush route deserves your time and budget.
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19 August 2026
Plan a visit to Teide National Park with practical advice on altitude, permits, cable-car weather and the best ways to experience Tenerife’s volcanic interior.
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Plan a first visit to Dartmoor with accessible tors, villages, archaeology, weather advice and a realistic one-day route through the national park.
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