Experience the Romance of Northern Italy by Barge

Experience the Romance of Northern Italy by Barge

My husband Dave and I were on La Bella Vita, a converted flat-bottom iron barge. In its previous life, it hauled sand and gravel along the canals and Po Valley rivers. Today, it’s a luxury floating hotel with a stylish, modern Italian interior. This trip was the ultimate no-stress, slow-travel experience—a six-night adventure, experiencing the romance of ancient Italy around...