Be amazed by a UK Canal Holiday.

The fastest way to slow down ...

...That's our claim so why not join the many others who are choosing to holiday in the UK. If you are fed up with long queues and delays, if you come home from your holiday thinking you need another then a canal boat holiday is perfect for you. You will be amazed at what Britain has to offer and there could be no better way to explore than on a canal boat holiday.

A narrowboat holiday will take you to a different part of Britain everyday and what could be better than waking up in a new location every day. On your canal boat holiday you choose your own itinerary – stop when you want to stop and go when you want to go. The difficulty will be where to stop do you choose a quiet canal side village or a city full of culture.

Do you visit an ancient castle or monument or a state of the art science museum? Places you would normally rush by or even not notice are there to be discovered so take time and enjoy some of Britains secret places far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Take the time to actually stand still look and listen and you will be amazed what you see and hear. Watch the bees collecting pollen from the host of flowers at the edge of the tow-path or listen for the beautiful sound of early morning bird song.

Are you concerned about your carbon footprint? Then this type of holiday is for you as a canal holiday is possibly one with the lightest of carbon footprints. It has been estimated that this type of holiday can be 20 times better for the planet than spending two hours flying to an overseas holiday.

The leisurely pace of a narrow boat means that the amount of carbon given off is minimal and of course you have left your car behind.

There are also many conservation projects along the canals as old buildings are being restored to their former glory. A towpath is home to a huge variety of birds and animals and many rare species thrive in the safe haven that the canal bank provides. An abundance of flora and fauna can be seen and a narrowboat holiday will give you the opportunity to view these.

On your narrowboat holiday you have the time so swap the treadmill for a week or two for a far more relaxed way of life. Do some of those things that you are always intending to do – read a novel, watch that DVD or spend some precious hours playing games with the kids. Why not take your bikes and swap your narrowboat for a gentle ride along the canal bank or spend a couple of hours in the shade doing a spot of fishing.

The pace of a canalboat holiday means you will return home feeling relaxed and free of the stress of world and feeling like you have actually had a holiday. BUT be warned you will want to book your next narrowboat holiday as soon as you get home.