EUROPEAN CANAL & RIVER BARGE VACATIONS TREMENDOUS VALUES FOR 2002
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Steady growth of the canal and river barge vacation industry left many would-be cruisers wishing they had planned in advance. Limited inventory and robust demand created a trend of waitlisted cruisers in 2000 and 2001. "Like many segments of the leisure travel industry, barge cruising has experienced solid recovery in the first quarter of 2002, but there are still plenty of cabins on some wonderful barges for the coming summer and fall" said Ann McDonnell, company spokesperson for The Barge Experts.

"We have been working very closely with barge owners on special offers. Many of these promotions have been featured on our website [www.bargexperts.com] where we have had a tremendous amount of activity from customers that don’t want to miss out on strong values of truly exceptional vacation experiences." "The range of the values spans from free upgrades to savings of over $1000 per booking." McDonnell continued: "The essence of a barge vacation comes down to exceptional food and wine; easy access to quaint villages and landscapes; intimate, relaxing and warm ambiance on board the barge. These are truly dream vacations NOW available at great values."

The Barge Experts specialize EXCLUSIVELY in European canal and river cruising aboard enchanting barges that were built to accommodate the standards of well traveled Americans. The Barge Experts continue to gain recognition from experienced vacationers as "best in class" vacation planners as well as wide acknowledgement of an extraordinary website.

The Barge Experts is a wholly owned subsidiary of privately held Elations Travel Group, LLC and in joint venture with Europe Express, one of America’s most respected travel concerns. The mission of Elations Travel Group, LLC is "To provide extraordinary service and perspective to our customers as they pursue renewal, expansion and celebration through travel."