I love the Italian style which can range from traditional with warm woodwork to very minimalist modem. The Benetti shipyard has been building motor yachts for many years, creating very usable, livable yachts with great flow to the spaces. Here are some examples that I've seen this week. Even the engine room on 'Diamonds Are […]
Perfect weather year round, almost constant Trade Winds, gorgeous water colors, lush islands, peaceful anchorages, plentiful coral reefs, soft white sand on the beaches – all spell out the conditions for a yachting paradise-the Grenadines. Baraka, a 47’ Nautitech catamaran was refit in 2011 and offers 3 queen cabins with ensuite head and shower for […]
100 superyachts — ranging from 25 to 90 meters — will go on display along Port Hercules harbor during the Monaco Yacht Show Next week. Counting down to the Monaco Yacht Show – the only yacht show worldwide which is exclusively devoted to superyachts for sale or charter of at least 25m (82 Feet) in […]
Croatia lies along the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, a place where East meets West. The dramatic rocky coastline and steep mountains have kept Croatia closed to travelers (except for sailors) for centuries although the country is now enjoying a growing reputation as a spectacular destination to visit. The combination of pristine […]
Last season local charter yacht chefs in the BVI all contributed their favorite recipe to create a new cook book named aptly Dining on Deck. This book is full of scrumptious recipes that are served to charter guests on-board during their sailing holiday. Yacht chartering has come a long way from the days of “Salad […]
Turkey might be less well known to Americans, but Europeans have been enjoying the combination of natural beauty, winding coastline with great natural harbors and charming artisan culture while venturing on a luxury yacht charter. Turkey sits at the trading crossroads between Asia, Africa and Europe and has absorbed parts of many cultures. With one […]
It is Carnival time here on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Also known as the Emancipation festival, Carnival is the celebration for the freedom of the islands’ African slaves which occurred on 1 August 1834. (To this day it is celebrated by a three day public holiday on the first Monday, […]
It’s hard to choose amongst so many special places but we love 8 fabulous destinations in the Mediterranean. For those of you looking for a vacation where you can relax and unwind, or better yet, find romance in the midst of the most breathtaking of islands, we have found the top Mediterranean destinations for you […]
My first time to South Beach (or SoBe) everyone said that you must check out Nikki Beach – an elite restaurant, beach club and nightclub. Now I have been to St Barths, a chic and sophisticated scene, where Nikki Beach is the party playground for the VIP crowd and I would have to say that, […]
Last week my colleague and I had the pleasure of being invited on board the 105ft sailing catamaran, NECKER BELLE, for a sail and lunch in the waters of the Caribbean sea. It was a great day to be out on the water, a warm breezy day and the Caribbean sun was shining albeit a […]