Sail into Spring

February is over and March shows no sign of heating up, the winter blues set in.. Wave goodbye to cold temperatures and charter a yacht with Boatbookings for an unforgettable Spring experience. Broker Alice provides an insight into the best places to sail in March, April and May to escape the April Showers.

Where to go when…

March

The BVI

Undoubtedly, the best destination for sailing in March is the British Virgin Islands. The trade winds are reliable and the islands are more tranquil than during the Christmas holidays. These islands profit from excellent sailing conditions, a dry climate, reliable trade winds and an excellent island hopping- bar culture. Visit the baths on Virgin Gorda, the new Willy T’s, the wreck of the Rhone. If you are feeling adventures head across to Anegada for some unforgettable conch fritters!

Guadeloupe

Get a taste of the outdoors in Guadeloupe. Whether you’re into remote beaches, exotic hikes in rainforests or scuba-diving amongst turtles on and coral gardens, this is the sailing destination for you. Tip- for those into French diving heroes, there is a statue of Jaques Cousteau located just off from Pigeon island (Bouillante, Basse Terre).

April

A favourite month of the year in the Caribbean. This month homes in some unforgettable regattas, idyllic trade wind conditions and consistently warm temperatures.

Antigua Race Week

Head over to Antigua at the end of April to take part in one of the most competitive sailing regattas on the globe. Not only is the sailing amazing, there is a mixture of great Caribbean BBQ’s and social events taking place during the week. The infamous Lay Day takes place on a neighbouring beach and is a must-do activity!

May

St Vincent and the Grenadines

As the rain and wind season begins in the Leewards head down to the Grenadines at the heart of the Windward Caribbean Islands to catch the last of the Caribbean sun and winds. The Grenadines are a quieter alternative than the Leeward islands and are home to some of the lushest vegetation across the Caribbean.

Turkey

An up and coming charter destination, Turkey hosts some of the best wind and climate conditions for a charter in the Mediterranean. Unspoilt beaches, historical ruins, a unique cultural experience, secluded bays and excellent marina facilities make Turkey one of the best destinations to visit.

Get in contact with the Boatbookings team today to start to plan your Spring Yacht Charter!

Grenada – Welcome to the Spice of the Caribbean!

Grenada is one of the most beautiful and lush Islands in the West Indies.  She is an unspoiled gem of the Caribbean known as the Spice Isle for the nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, ginger, vanilla, turmeric and many more other spices that grow abundantly on this endlessly green and serene island. The island is a tranquil oasis that has thankfully avoided much of the over-development that has taken place throughout much of the Caribbean.grenada Continue reading

The 2015 Caribbean Beach Club and Restaurant Guide

Do you want to live the highlife and experience some of the most sought after beach clubs in the world? In last week’s Caribbean Beach Club Guide, we looked at the top 10 beaches to explore when cruising the southern parts of the Bahamas. This week’s episode focuses on two of the most exclusive beach clubs and restaurants in the world, which have welcomed royalty, special dignitaries and celebrities alike. While filming ‘And God Created Women’ starring Brigitte Bardot in 1955, the director asked a fishermen if they could cook for the cast. This event sparked the birth of Club 55 in St Tropez and the revolution of the beach club into the phenomenon that we know today.

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Luxury Crewed Yacht FREEDOM – Available to Charter in Grenada

Freedom1FREEDOM is a brand new Lagoon 52 luxury sailing catamaran and a result of close collaboration between the architects at Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost, the Italian Nauta Design agency and the Lagoon design department. They have yet again succeeded in creating that which embodies everything charterers could want from a catamaran – luxurious on board living, comfort, safety, user friendliness and performance under sail.

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The soft shades, fluent lines and luxurious materials give both the interior and exterior of this fabulous yacht a generous and open feel. FREEDOM boasts a fantastic aft deck with plenty of space for al fresco dining and provides a wonderful platform from which to use the yachts many water toys. Inside, her calm exterior offers a tranquil space to relax after an invigorating days sailing.

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FREEDOM accommodates up to 6 guests in three queen guest cabins and is available to charter in beautiful Grenada and the Caribbean Windward Islands.

She is a firm favourite here at Boatbookings and comes highly recommended with Charter Broker Adam says that “the owner barred no expense in the production of this yacht. It provides guests the finest of luxuries through out and the captain on board is one of the very best around.