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FRANCE: DORDOGNE

Welcome to a very special tour to this beautiful region of southwestern France. The French consider the Dordogne River to be the most beautiful river in France. You will soon understand why as we immerse ourselves in this timeless landscape. Sunlight mixes with shadows and history mingles with rural French culture. Row past châteaux, some…

FRANCE: RIVER LOT WEEKEND

We spend three days descending the Lot River, rowing through an ancient landscape of limestone cliffs, perched villages, walnut farms and vineyards. The Lot used to be used for transportation, and as with so many rivers, was supplanted by railways and roads. In the last few decades, navigation has returned to the rivers, with locks…

FRANCE: ST. MALO

A Short Break is a quick getaway for a few days of rowing in a stunning location, or it can be an add-on to a longer non-rowing vacation. Based at one location, it is flexible and very adaptable. Majestic on the Brittany shore of the English Channel, St. Malo offers a mélange of French elegance…

GERMANY: MOSEL RIVER

Fodor’s travel guides describe the Mosel as “one of the most hauntingly beautiful river valleys on Earth”. The river winds and loops through a gorgeous landscape of hills clad green with forests and vineyards. Delightfully pretty towns dot the banks and castles reach for the sky. The Mosel offers all the elements needed for the best…

IRELAND: GALWAY & LOUGH CORRIB WEEKEND

How much can you pack into one weekend? A lot if you are travel to the western reaches of Ireland and the counties Galway and Mayo. In just three days we move between city and country. First we enjoy time in charming and colourful Galway, where the pubs pulse with traditional music and friends sharing…

IRELAND: CORK & CARBERY ISLANDS

Ireland rowing tour in County Cork is a lovely sampler of some of the best that Ireland has to offer. We begin with a visit to Cork City and a row on the River Lee. Skibbereen, on the River Ilen, is the home of the famous and funny O’Donovan brothers, who won the first Olympic…

ITALY: ADRIATIC SEA & VENETIAN LAGOONS

Venice and the Vogalonga tend to get all the attention. Rightly so. Venice is a spectacular destination, and the Vogalgona is legendary, a bucket list event for rowers. But beyond Venice and the Vogalonga, there is a stunning destination to explore. It has the same magic, and more. Trieste is another famous and fascinating Italian…

MALDIVES

Scattered like strings of pearls in the Indian Ocean, the atolls which comprise the Maldives are some of the most beautiful in the world. Perfect beaches, thousands of uninhabited islands dotted with just coconut palms and intensely coloured coral reefs have made the Maldives a top destination. The crystal clear water is the focus of…

NEW ZEALAND: SOUTH ISLAND

New Zealand is iconic. It claims to be the earth’s youngest country (last inhabited) and appeals to travellers by offering a density of destinations and diversity within a compact area. Spectacular scenery has made it the dramatic setting for Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, King Kong (2005), The Chronicles of Narnia and Xena: Warrior Princess. With…

NEW ZEALAND: DUNEDIN IN OTAGO

The South Island of New Zealand packs a remarkable diversity of scenery into a fairly compact area. Perhaps most famous are the mountains and lakes of the western and southern sections of the island. But the Otago region offers superb scenery and a different set of attractions. Its historical heart is the vibrant city of…