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The Whole Boating Experience
by Claire Lingston
http://www.boatsbyfax.com
Have you ever tried a holiday on the water? Just think,
there'd be none of that boring lying by the artificial pool
with lots of people you have nothing in common with.
There'd be none of the putting on lots of weight because
you haven't raised a finger all holiday and, let's face it,
the tan only lasts a few days once you're back at work.
There's always be something to talk about with your nearest
and dearest because every part of every day would bring new
sights and sounds.
If you're still interested and haven't yet been converted
why not try a boating holiday? There are lots of totally
different holidays that you can have on the water in
different countries and seas that could keep you satisfied
for years to come.
Canal boats? The UK has a wealth of clean canals cutting
right through the heart of the country. You can see the
beautiful countryside and even the busy cities from your
own little 'cocoon'. Canal boats are called 'narrow boats'
and they can be very, very long and also very, very narrow.
The canals themselves are only between three and four
metres wide and boats obviously have to be able to pass.
It's possible to hire well equipped boats that have all the
comforts that we expect from life in the twenty first
century. Some sleep up to ten people are works of art in
their own rights with pictures and plants festooned all
over their roofs. If, however, you would rather be on
rivers rather than canals there are different, wider boats
available for hire. Perhaps one of the most beautiful
natural waterways is the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia.
Here you will be able to experience a huge number of rivers
that cut through the countryside before dropping down to
the sea at Great Yarmouth. The area has been encouraging
holiday makers for many years and is well geared up for the
visitors wanting to sample the food and drink in the local
pubs. There are always lots of natural wild life to see
and, despite being quiet and peaceful, there's lots of life
going on all around for those who want to take a close look.
There is also a wealth of canals in Burgundy in France
which will perhaps be better for those who prefer a good
wine to English beer and you are more likely to have warmer
days and more sunshine. Again, the canals flow through
beautiful countryside and you can stop off and visit
villages and towns in the heart of this wine producing
region. For those who would like to visit vineyards and
sample plenty of the produce, this holiday must be a hit.
If you'd like a bit more action, both in terms of sights
and speed then you could try hiring a boat or yacht and
travel round various areas of the Mediterranean. If you
aren't used to handling a yacht you can choose to have
tuition during the first week and then be left to your own
devices during the second. Alternatively you could hire a
motor boat and 'do your own thing' from day 1. Such a
holiday would give you the chance to visit wherever you
please from Monte Carlo to Nice and from Cyprus to the
Greek Islands. Every day would be totally different and
would offer the exhilaration of speed and the unknown along
with the opportunity to weigh anchor and relax either on
board or swimming in your own private part of the sea and
each evening you can eat in a different town.
There are other parts of the world offering similar
holidays including the Caribbean. The world is literally
your oyster!
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