TRAVEL: Rivers & Castles - Links
Here are some links to sites on various types of travel in Europe.
No endorsement is indicated by these or any other link on this blog.
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U.K. CASTLES & OTHER HISTORIC BUILDINGS:
http://www.historic-uk.com
70+ castles. Search & reservations. Description of amenities.
http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk
180 listsings of restored buildings (some castles) available for those who will cater their own feasts.
http://www.celticcastles.com
45 U.K. castles. Clear descriptions.
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com
Castles & more.
http://www.castles.org/chatelaine
Scottish castles only, but easy to search.
http://www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk
320 places to stay in the U.K., including 1 castle.
Cheapest castle stay:
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/hostelpage s/233.html
Reserve well in advance. It is a Norman castle with a moat.
Costliest castle stay:
http://www.carnegieclub.co.uk
Lots of activities for those with money to burn.
Castle Cluster tour:
http://www.specialgrouptours.com
Several packages to choose from.
Old saying: A man's home is his castle.
New truth: The Lord is our refuge & strength. (Psalm 46)
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EUROPEAN RIVER TOURS (esp. the Danube):
Highly recommended:
http://www.tauck.com
Others:
http://www.deilmann-cruises.com
http://www.vikingrivers.com
http://www.amadeuswaterways.com
http://www.worldwaterways.com
No endorsement is indicated by these or any other link on this blog.
===
U.K. CASTLES & OTHER HISTORIC BUILDINGS:
http://www.historic-uk.com
70+ castles. Search & reservations. Description of amenities.
http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk
180 listsings of restored buildings (some castles) available for those who will cater their own feasts.
http://www.celticcastles.com
45 U.K. castles. Clear descriptions.
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com
Castles & more.
http://www.castles.org/chatelaine
Scottish castles only, but easy to search.
http://www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk
320 places to stay in the U.K., including 1 castle.
Cheapest castle stay:
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/hostelpage
Reserve well in advance. It is a Norman castle with a moat.
Costliest castle stay:
http://www.carnegieclub.co.uk
Lots of activities for those with money to burn.
Castle Cluster tour:
http://www.specialgrouptours.com
Several packages to choose from.
Old saying: A man's home is his castle.
New truth: The Lord is our refuge & strength. (Psalm 46)
=====
EUROPEAN RIVER TOURS (esp. the Danube):
Highly recommended:
http://www.tauck.com
Others:
http://www.deilmann-cruises.com
http://www.vikingrivers.com
http://www.amadeuswaterways.com
http://www.worldwaterways.com