Days Of Wine And Dozes

Penny Watson sips a crisp white wine as she cruises by vineyards and fairytale castles along the Moselle River.

Continental Drift

Forget the overland tour, Europe by water is a must. By Mike Heard.

Maritime Museums

The Danube has been an important waterway for goods traffic ever since Roman times. The town of Grein lies at what was once the most dangerous spot on the Danube. Navigators risked life and limb tackling a number of fearsome whirlpools caused by underwater rocks. The biggest barge, the Kelheimer (roofed for grain transport), was up to 40 metres long and six metres wide, and was drawn by teams of horses on either side of the river. The Danube Shipping Museum is housed in Grein Castle.

Adventure Honeymoons

Today's newlyweds can be found in the remote jungles of Borneo, the mountains of Nepal and the beaches of Cuba

Barge Into France And Save

AUSTRALIAN dollars will be accepted on a one for one exchange rate against the US dollar price of barge holidays in France. The offer from Outdoor Travel is valid for the remainder of the 1998 season, which ends on November 7. That means for a $US1,990 high season holiday you'll pay $1,990 (f

The Fat Cat That Scored The Cream

Ultimate sporting sedan or plush, wallowing power-everything barge? The supercharged Jaguar attempts a difficult balancing act. Bill McKinnon lapped it up. The aristocratic "club lounge on wheels" image of Jaguar's XJ series sedans and the graceful, feline body still spark irresis

Have Fun Afloat On Australia Day

TO celebrate Australia Day, The Sun-Herald, Cunard and Captain Cook Cruises are giving readers the chance to win a luxurious 4-day family cruise on the liner QE2 from Auckland to Sydney. As well, 25 runners-up will win a cruise on the Captain Cook II to participate in the Flags Afloat para