Cruising Over The Crunch: EBH Announce Exciting 2009 Season 18 Dec 2008
European Boating Holidays� Announce Fixed Euro To Pound Exchange Rate For 2009 Bookings

European Boating Holidays (EBH)

This week, EBH will freeze the Euro to Pound exchange rate in order to pass significant savings onto customers for 2009 holidays. With brochure prices currently in Euros, EBH will offer existing and new travellers a fixed rate of �1.30 to �1 for holidays booked to any destination by the end of January 2009.

�We are determined that our existing and new clients are able to continue enjoying boating holidays across Europe in the New Year despite the economic downturn. This fixed exchange rate, will save a family of four more than �225* for a week in April onboard a P�nichette 1020FB in Ireland or France,� says Matthieu Glasson, Sales and Marketing Manager at EBH.

EBH can be contacted on 0845 450 5229 or enquiries made online at www.locaboat.com or www.cardinalboating.com.

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Notes to Editors: * Based on today�s rate of �1, 09 to �1

About EBH With Locaboat and Cardinal EBH has 450 boats, traditional or modern, for 2 to 12 people, with no need for a boat licence, spread across 28 bases through France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Holland and Ireland. Whether you�re a couple, family or group of friends the differing models are designed to suit any sailor. During your cruise, an abundance of activities are available, from discovering gastronomic delights, historical sites, biking along the tow paths, fishing for catch of the day or simply relaxing on deck with a glass of the regions finest wine.

Example Pricing based on fixed exchange rate: (�1.30 to �1) Prices for the 4th May bank holiday weekend onboard a Locaboat Penichette in France, Italy or Holland, start at �184 per person based on four sharing.

Prices for the 25th May Bank Holiday weekend onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P1400FB) in Ireland start at �1182 - so �148 per person based on 8 people sharing.

Prices for a week in April onboard a Cardinal Europa in Germany start at �1292, so �646 per couple based on two couples sharing.

Prices for a week in June onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P935R) in Ireland start at �759, so �253 per person based on 2/3 sharing.

Prices for a week in June onboard a Locaboat Penichette (P935R) start at �985, so �328 per person based on 3 sharing.

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