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Sleep on a Luxury Boat in France

Where: France

If you're sick of staying in French hotels that are bolted to the ground (we like to call them, simply, buildings), then it's time to get into a stylish French boat hotel. The Times UK this week raved about a night on the Napoleon, a luxury hotel boat in France. A 129 foot long converted barge, it sleeps 12 people, and comes with all the luxuries you'd want like heated towel rails in the ensuite bathrooms, a sundeck whirlpool bath and even fresh flowers for each "room".

The reviewer was also rather smitten with the "handsome young crew" who served up champagne and fancy snacks as guests checked in. Private excursions or day sightseeing tours can also be included. If you don't mind your hotel room chugging along at about 5 miles per hour, this might be the holiday for you. Trips are usually on the Rhone through Provence. But luxury hotel boats come at a price--almost $5500 per person for a five day trip, based on two people sharing a double room.

[Photo: ClydeHouse]

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· Boat du Rhone [Times UK]