Canal Boat Holidays in Cheshire are among the best ways to bring in the new year, according to a list selected by a major newspaper.

The Times claims that a Narrowboat cruise in the region could make the perfect place for a party to see off the end of 2009.

Cheshire's canals could be the perfect place for a boat holiday and the environment offers lots to explore, it claims.

It has both canals and rivers that those on Narrowboat holidays can spend their time visiting, highlighting the benefits of Barge hire.

Those taking a Canal Boat Holiday in Cheshire earlier in the year could attend IllumiNESS, which is taking part at the Ness Botanic Gardens and promises a beautiful spectacle.

Solar-powered lights and bio-fuel generators will turn the gardens into a spectacular wonderland for a total of nine nights in the run-up to Christmas.

Those on a Canal Boat Holiday in Cheshire can also visit a Christmas market on the site to buy a few gifts.