Taking a canal cruising vacation is an excellent way to see the English, Scottish and Welsh countryside, to escape the cities and the beaten tracks and meet with real people going about their lives. You get to brush up against authentic heritage - culture that lives and breathes - and beautiful picture-postcard countryside, villages and cities. But not from behind the window of a tourbus - on a canal boat you're fully immersed in the natural world. Canals have changed little since they played such a large part in the Industrial Revolution, and you'll get a real sense of this history as you cruise. Best of all, a canal holiday is an opportunity to travel slowly, to appreciate the fine details of life, enjoy new friendships, sample real English Ales in historic canal pubs and take some slow, deep breaths for a change. See all about Canal Heritage and Culture in Canal Junction. If you're on a longer touring holiday, a spell of canal cruising is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of airports and the frenetic pace of European cities, giving you the opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries for the next flight. But you might be surprised - it could well be the highlight of the whole trip.   Exploring British Canals Canal Vacations promotes the wonderful leisure opportunities on UK canals. We don't offer boats or vacations of our own! Our sister site Canal Junction has links to recommended Barge Hire Firms Plan Now via Canal Junction!