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Once you have booked your narrowboat holiday you might be wondering what to take with you?  Well first find out what is included in the boat hire.  Most hire companies include bedding – duvets and sheets, but not towels.  So you will need bath and hand towels.  All the pots pans crockery and utencils are always included in your hire, so no need to bring these things.  It is more the little extras that will make your holiday go that much better, that you need to think about.

If you think about the items you might need when travelling along the canal.  Binoculars, for seeing wildlife close up or spotting other craft coming towards you on the canal.  Passing the binoculars around the family gets them involved too.  A camera is a good item to pack. Although most of us now carry a mobile phone will camera included, a digital camera on its own still gives better landscape pictures, in my opinion. Having mentioned the mobile phone, obviously bring it along as well. Texting people back home and sending interesting photos as you travel along the canal can be fun. Fishing rods are not usually included in your boat hire but may be rented from the narrowboat company.  Better still, why not bring your own. There are plenty of shops along most canal systems that sell fishing equipment.  Two rods for the family to use whether it is raining or bright sunshine, will keep the family busy! 

If it does rain or in the evening when you are tied up alongside then playing cards or dominoes are  great family games to play. So pack some cards and dominoes.  Other compact board games could also be brought along with you.  The kids will want to bring more hi tech games as well, so make sure they have actually got them packed! Almost every boat hire company will have a TV on board their narrowboat, so bringing the Wii Fi plus games is also an option. For very young kids, colouring books and plenty of drawing materials will keep them occupied.

A range of outdoor clothes will help your enjoyment. It is very unpleasent putting on wet clothes the next day if you have not brought a few to change into.  So a good waterproof jacket should be packed.  Some boat hirers include a waterproof jacket for the helmsman (helmswoman) but not for all the crew.  Wellies for wet tow paths is also a good idea. Trainers for dry weather.  Avoid flip flops as they are a menace on boats! Umbrellas for rainy days and for sunny days are useful. 

If you have not booked your narrowboat for travelling along the canals this year, why not find out just how little it will cost.  For a short break or a longer holiday, follow this link for more information.

Cruising the Worcester and Birmingham Canal on a canal boat hire from Brook Line Narrowboats is an ideal way to relax.  The narrowboats for hire are well equipped with all modern facilities.  Brook Line Narrowboats is a family owned company who offer tuition to anyone who has not handled a canal boat before. They are based just north of the city of Worcester, surrounded by the green countryside.

Once aboard your narrowboat you have a choice of where to cruise. If you have 3 nights only for your break you could decide to travel from Droitwich to the cathedral city of Worcester and back. This will allow you to see a mixture of wonderful views of open fields and farmland as well as several interesting buildings in the city. The benefit for those who have not been on a narrowboat before is that several miles are covered before the need to tackle your first lock. Dropping down through the Worcestershire countryside you are soon in the historic, cathedral city of Worcester with all its land based attractions.

If you would like to hire a narrowboat and cruise the canal this summer, why not follow this link to find out hoThis impressive cathedral stands proudly above the River Severn and can trace its history right back to the 12th century! If you visit, its well worth taking part in the cathedral tour which runs twice a day from Monday to Saturday during the summer. The trained cathedral guide will talk you through the most important aspects of the cathedral, such as its architecture, monuments, and stained glass windows, and will also explain why it is that the current tower is the third one in the cathedral`s history!
If you would like to hire a narrowboat to cruise on the canals this summer, why not follow this link to find out how little it will cost?

Most people who usually holiday abroad will stay in Britain this summer. Instead of flying off to Europe why not go on a boating holiday? Why not boat hire this summer?  Treat the family to two weeks on a boat.  Believe me it will bring you all closer together. It will have two main effects.  You will feel younger, because you will end up doing things you probably did when you were younger and your kids will respond by seeing you as you used to be, and identify with your actions!  The kids will realise you are OK!  The whole experience is more than just a holiday, its a family getting back to supporting each other and appreciating each others point of view.  It is really benefical! OK Iam being a bit heavy with the benefits of a boating holiday, but everything I have said is true!

Boating holidays whether on a canal boat, cabin cruiser or sailing boat brings out the team work in people.  The crew support each other through difficult times.  Everyone pulls together.  This means when the chips are down everyone tries their best to overcome the problem and works for the benefit of the team.  On board a boat this means all the crew work to ensure they get to their destination as easily as possible. Working as a team means everyone can enjoy the passage to the maximum.  The adults take pleasure in seeing the youngsters working together and learning new skills.  Everyone enjoys themselves! The process of travelling from A to B is pleasant.

If you would like to spend this summer with your family on a boating holiday, click this link to find a suitable venue.

A recent survey of holiday destinations showed that the Norfolk Broads were in the top 10 this year!  With less families going on holiday abroad in 2009, the Norfolk Broads is a great place to spend time with all the family.  The value of the pound compared to the euro means that more people will be holidaying here in Britain.  Good news for local tourist companies!  Well if you are used to spending £2000 upwards on a holiday for you and the kids, why not spend less than £1000 on a boating holiday on the Broads?  If you hire a boat for 4 people for a week this summer, many boat hirers can offer you a deal for less than half what you usually spend.  And it will probably be more fun!

Everyone loves being in, on or near the water in summer.  Messing about with a boat of any size is very enjoyable, whatever your age.  Off the boat, in surrounding countryside, towns and villages, there is plenty on offer to keep all the family occupied.  Historical buildings, art galleries and museums for the old and young, with interactive entertainment nowadays.  Throughout the Norfolk Broads there are loads of opportunities for all the family to do things that they have never done before!

On or off the hire boat, you can be as busy or lazy as you choose.  If it is a relaxing time with your head stuck in a good book, then this is the place to be.  Surrounded by water and wildlife you are able to drift off in your imagination to wherever you want to be, if you choose.  Why not look into booking a boating holiday for your family, this summer? You will be surprised at the price, especially if you are used to package holidays abroad.  Follow this link to find out how much this type of holiday will cost.

If you are also interested in renting accommodation around the Norfolk Broads, then why not check out this source of affordable holiday lets: – “http://www.richardsonsholidayvillages.co.uk”  in beach resorts around Norfolk.

A canal cruise this summer could be exactly the type of holiday you and your family need.  With the recession still well and truely with us, less people are flying off to foreign destinations this year.  More people are choosing to holiday at home.  So instead of looking and hoping for that last minute package holiday, why not think differently and choose a boating holiday?  Of course, many of you are used to spending time on a narrowboat during the summer. 

Some readers may be considering a canal boat hire for the first time and are wanting to find out more about what is on offer.  Well the answer is lots!  There is lots to do on a canal cruise.  You would be surprised just how much there is to see and do as you potter along at 4 mph.  Not only is there the surrounding countryside to admire but also the whole process of travelling through the locks and canal.  You and the family will be kept busy, if that is what you want.

Of course, if you just want to sit and catch up with the next chapter in your new book, then you can do that too.  Sit and watch the world go by.  Breath that fresh country air, listen to the ducks and other wildlife busy going about their daily routine.  Plenty to do.  So why not book your canal cruise today and begin planning how you are going to spend your time on your floating holiday home!