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We have more than 45 luxury barges range from First Class (3 Star) to Deluxe (4 Star) and Ultra Deluxe (5 Star) vessels each with a unique ambience and a wide variety of amenities and accommodations. Luxury barge cruising is all-inclusive travel at its best. You’ll enjoy six nights onboard with all meals included - breakfast, delicious buffet luncheon, gourmet candle-light multi-course dinner, quality French wines with every lunch and dinner, and an open bar on most barges. Enjoy all your sightseeing excursions in a private vehicle with your own driver and tour guide; it’s all included in the price of your barge holiday.

Call our Barge Cruise Specialist, Pat Jeske at Barge Travelpoints — 800 549-2575 to learn more about the exciting world of luxury barge cruising in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland and Belgium.  Check out our web site for photos of every barge and day by day sample itineraries:  http://www.bargetravelpoints.com

Filed under: Canals of France, Dutch Barges, European Barge cruise, France, France Barges, Luxury river cruise, Scottish barge, barge, luxury barge on August 25th, 2011 | No Comments »

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 Barge Travelpoints represents more than 45 individual barge vessels in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Germany & Italy ranging from First Class/3 Star to Deluxe/4 Star and Ultra-Deluxe 5 Star barges.    With more than 12 years ‘hands-on’ experience, your inquiries are welcomed! 

HIRONDELLE,  8 Passengers/Deluxe

Cruise Region:  Upper Loire, France, between Rogny les Sept and Pont Le Guetin Features: Premier cruise itinerary; wine tasting & lunch in famous Sancerre, 16th century canal de Briare  Ideal for couples and small charter groups 

Special Sale Pricing for July dates: $3,750 per person/double occupancy. Normal pricing: $5,000per person

View:  http://www.bargetravelpoints.com/regions/france/loire/hirondelle.htm

MEANDERER,  6 Passengers/Deluxe

Cruise Region: Upper Loire, France between Montargis and Chatillon sur Loire on the canal de Briare

Features:  Visit magical chateaux, discover vineyards and galleries, a Meanderer voyage let you have the French dream vacation on your terms.  Privately owned and operated for the ultimate in a custom barge cruise.

Ideal for couples and small charter groups

Special Sale Pricing thru 21 August: $4,420 per person/double occupancy or $25,400/charter for 6.  Represents $1,000 per person savings off normal pricing

View:   http://www.bargetravelpoints.com/regions/france/loire/meanderer.htm

CAPRICE, 21 Passengers/First Class

Cruise Region:  Specialty Wine cruises from St. Leger to Lyon in September and October. Cruise on Canal du Centre from St. Leger to River Saône into Lyon.  

Features:   Multiple tastings at famous Burgundy vineyards: Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais.  Onboard wine lecture and special wine pairing dinners. 

Ideal for Individuals, couples and charter groups

Wine Cruise Price: $3,090 per person/double occupancy.  Charters available. Available dates: 24 September, 01 Oct, 08 Oct & 15 Oct

Call for Wine Special Day by Day Itinerary.  

View this link for the regular CAPRICE itinerary:   http://www.bargetravelpoints.com/regions/france/southernburgundy/caprice.htm 

These luxury barges highlight the extraordinary experience that awaits your clients.  Call for more details and to check specific availability.

Barge TravelPOINTS

Now part of Frosch Travel 

1750 14^th Street

Boulder, Colorado 80302

303. 444-2799   800.549 2575   303.442-2743 Fax

 www.BargeTravelpoints.com

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CAPRICE barge in Southern Burgundy France is having a fabulous sale for three dates this month and next:  28 May, 04 June, 11 June.  Regular price is $2890 per person.  Sale priced at $1734 per person/do.  Single supplement is $1290

The CAPRICE is a very nice 3 star/First Class barge that holds 21 passengers, cruising on the canal du Centre and the Saône river in Southern Burgundy.  Meeting point is in Dijon at the rail station on the first afternoon.  Passengers are returned to same after breakfast on the last morning.  This is a 6 night cruise, beginning on Saturday, ending the following Friday. 

 Exceptional last minute value. 

All meals are included: breakfast, bountiful buffet luncheon and candlelight multi-course dinner prepared by private onboard chef, with very good quality French regional wines served with both lunch and dinner,  all sightseeing included with private guide and driver, use of bicycles and round trip transfers to/from Dijon rail station.  7 crew members for 21 passengers.  The crew is a mostly British and they are bi-lingual French. 

A few photos attached here.  Check out this link on BargeTravelpoints.com  :   http://www.bargetravelpoints.com/regions/france/southernburgundy/caprice.htm

 Let me know if you have interest, I can be reached at 1-800-549-2575. The CAPRICE is one of the most economical barge on any canal in France and a great value. 

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Let the music and culture of Europe’s grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you. Experience life in the tiny villages, medieval bastions, and bustling cities along the majestic Danube, the peaceful Main, and the romantic Rhine as you travel from the elegant city of Vienna to the colorful canals of Amsterdam. Enjoy beautiful scenic views while cruising along these grand rivers through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley and the castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley. Those seeking history and architecture will encounter fascinating Roman ruins, medieval towns, and baroque castles.  Story lovers will delight in the myths and legends found along the way.  Let the music and culture of Europe’s grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you.

Pat Jeske has been a Luxury River Cruise Expert and Barge Cruise Specialist with more than 12 years extensive knowledge and expertise in arranging European canal and river cruise holidays, offering comprehensive and first-hand knowledge of the finest vessels in the barging and river cruise industry. Give her a call to discuss all of the very interesting choices available for a European canal or river cruise.  Call Pat at 800 549-2575 or visit our web site www.bargetravelpoints.com

Filed under: European River Cruises, Luxury river cruise, luxury barge, river cruise on March 29th, 2011 | No Comments »

Did you know that staterooms on European  river cruise ships are large and luxuriously appointed?  Lovely staterooms offer modern conveniences and deluxe furnishings. all cabin are equipped with a TV, a safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, and all the amenities of a luxury hotel.  Some cabins even have Internet access.  Staterooms feature French balconies or large panoramic windows and offer a choice of two twin beds or one queen size bed, all with plush bedding. Each vessel also has a choice of  suites, as well.  You’ll enjoy supreme comfort, attentive service and fine dining while onboard one of these lovely river cruise ships. 

The culinary staff on board offers sophisticated menus comprised of high quality choice cut meats and seafood, the freshest produce, and delicious home-made soups.  You’ll be served fine European wine and beer with dinner, included in the price of your all-inclusive cruise.

Pat Jeske has been a Luxury River Cruise Expert and Barge Cruise Specialist with more than 12 years extensive knowledge and expertise in arranging European canal and river cruise holidays, offering comprehensive and first-hand knowledge of the finest vessels in the barging and river cruise industry. Give her a call to discuss all of the very interesting choices available for a European canal or river cruise.  Call Pat at 800 549-2575 or visit our web site www.bargetravelpoints.com

Filed under: European River Cruises, river cruise on March 29th, 2011 | No Comments »

in 2012 Viking River Cruises will have a new generation of European Cruising vessels that will appeal to a discriminating passenger that prefers a luxury vessels.  Viking is introducing 6 new river cruise vessels in 2012. The new luxury European River Cruise Vessels are The Viking Freyda, Viking Idun, Viking Njord and Viking Odin, Viking Embla and Viking Aegir, cruising the Danube, Rhine, Moselle Rivers of Europe.

Pat Jeske with Barge TravelPOINTS / FROSCH Travel has specialized in helping travelers experience European River Cruising for the past 14-years.  She has helped guide her clients with expert advice when selecting the best river vessel to meet their specific needs and budget.  Her in-depth knowledge about the different European River Cruise lines help differentiate between the vessels and services offered.  She has spend many years cruising the various vessels and can give first hand experience and advice about which ships and itinerary may be best suited for your cruise.  

Today, Viking River Cruises will debut six spectacular sister ships in Europe, with another six to be built by 2014.  These sleek vessels offer innovative design, sumptuous luxury and a variety of ways to personalize the river cruise experience.  These new European cruising vessels will have indoor/out door viewing area at the bow of the ship.  More full-size verandas and full-size rooms than on any other ship in Europe.  Energy-efficient hybrid engines that reduce vibration for a smooth quite ride.  Al fresco dining, courtesy of outdoor grills and plentiful seating.

Premium L’Occitane bath products for daily pampering.  Solar panels and organic herb garden.  Fine cuisine, exemplary service and immersive, culture-rich itineraries you have waited for.

For more information about these new vessels or other European River Cruises or Barges, contact Pat at 1-800-549-2575.  She can help you all your travel arrangements from airfare, pre/post hotel accommodations, transfers and selecting the right Barge or River cruise that will best meet your needs. 

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Enjoy a  comfortable barge cruise in the Alsace & Lorraine regions of  France.  The beautiful landscape of the Lorraine region, with its rolling hills and miles of navigable rivers and waterways, will keep your interest at its peak. Nancy, the cultural center of Lorraine, has a spectacular city center which contains some of the most splendid 18th century architecture outside Paris. In Alsace, Strasbourg’s city center features a gorgeous pink sandstone cathedral and the charming medieval riverside quarter called Petite France.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy the memorable Arzviller barge lift, known as the “bathtub lock” as it carries your vessel up the mountainside, bypassing 17 locks in the process. You can also visit the lovely fairytale town of Colmar, birthplace of Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. You’ll enjoy the regions specialties.   Sample some of the most famous of the delicacies from the area: choucroute, sauerkraut, and of course, quiche Lorraine.  

You’ll experience a fabulous barge cruise on 22 passenger barge LORRAINE.  Very moderately priced for your six nights onboard, all of your gourmet meals, excellent quality Alsatian region wines with both lunch and dinner and all of your daily sightseeing of the region with private guide.  Check out:  www.bargetravelpoints.com for much more information or call Pat at 800 549-2575.

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The LORRAINE is an elegant, modern 22 passenger barge equipped for spacious comfort while cruising the waterways of the Alsace & Lorraine regions of France.

From the flower-strewn sundeck with chairs and parasols to the cozy salon, you’ll find plenty of places aboard that are perfect for watching the passing scenery or curling up with a good book and relaxing. With large picture windows throughout the barge, you won’t miss a thing!  The Lorraine is a charming barge from which to experience the best this region has to offer.

Planning a European cruise holiday can be confusing and very time consuming.  You need to have a reliable and trustworthy partner in travel that can help you sort through all of the various  itineraries and options and the help you choose the best barge cruise company for you and your travel needs.

Pat Jeske, is a Luxury River Cruise and  Barge Cruise Expert with more than 12 years of extensive knowledge and expertise in arranging European canal and river cruise holidays, offering comprehensive and first-hand knowledge of the finest vessels in the barging and river cruise industry. Because of her wide-ranging personal barging experience, Pat has developed long-standing relationships with European barge partners/owners in France, Holland, England, Scotland, Ireland, & Germany. She  represents only the finest vessels in each category of luxury barging and river cruising: First Class, Deluxe and Ultra-Deluxe. She takes great pride in helping you select the right vessel for your personal cruise experience, whether it be for individual cruising, family or group charter, or specialty-themed cruising, such as a wine specialty cruise. Give her a call at 800-549-2575 or check out following website:  www.bargetravelpoints.com

Filed under: European Barge cruise, France Barges, barge, luxury barge on February 25th, 2011 | No Comments »