The Best Beaches in the World on your Luxury Yacht Charter, Part I

Welcome to a series of blogs that will concentrate on exploring the world’s best beaches
on your luxury yacht charter. The top beaches for 2013 were carefully selected by travellers on Trip Advisor and range from South Wales to South America. They voted Rabbit Beach on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa as this years favourite, providing visitors with Caribbean coloured waters, white sand and a unique setting. We all have our favourite hangout spots, so what does Rabbit Beach offer that others do not?

Lampedusa is the largest island in the Italian Pelagie chain and belongs to the Sicilian province of Agrigento, which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione The island is found at the most southernmost part of Italy and is actually closer to Tunisia (70 miles) than it is to Sicily (109 miles). Historically, Lampedusa was used as a landing point and maritime base for the Greeks and the Romans on their conquests. Today, you will find agriculture, fishing and tourism as the islands main industries. Thanks to its geographical position, Lampedusa has hot dry summers and very little rain, with average temperatures of around 26 degrees between June and September.

Chartering a luxury yacht around Sicily towards Lampedusa would be the ultimate way to explore the region in style. We would recommend the custom catamaran BLACK SWAN, which was formally known as RAFOLY. BLACK SWAN accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 modern staterooms, which feature great design features and furnishings. Her outdoor spaces are of the highest order, with a 6 person Jacuzzi on the flybridge, as well as outdoor bar and al fresco dining areas. She has an extensive list of water toys, including wake boards, seabobs and donuts. If you prefer to take things a little slower, make the most of the on board snorkeling and fishing gear, or simply swim in the crystal clear waters. If you fancy trying a new holiday destination, the area around Sicily will not disappoint and will leave you with unforgettable memories!

At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their

destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

LA MASCARADE – Your Luxury Yacht Charter to Explore the Mediterranean!

LA MASCARADE, a fantastic Feadship 98, is available for your charter around the French and Italian Riviera. Whether you want to see the sights of St Tropez, moor in Monaco or cruise around Corsica, LA MASCARADE will take you there! Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she is available to charter from 45,000 € per week.

LA MASCARADE has smooth exterior lines and comes with an air of elegance. All 4 of the double cabins are en suite, and you are sure to get a great night’s sleep! The interior is bright and spacious, with whitewashed oak and light furnishings. The large windows in the main saloon ensure that it is light and airy when you step inside. But you don’t want to spend all your time inside! The sun deck and flybridge offer great opportunities for any sun worshippers – there is plenty of space for relaxing and space to seat 12 for a spot of al fresco dining.

At Boatbookings, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely
knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Discovering the United Arab Emirates on your luxury yacht!

Now what better way to explore the fascinating federation of States that make up the United Arab Emirates than in your very own luxury yacht? Away from the heat and the dusty sand bowls, you can choose to port at your leisure. You can dip in and out, choosing the best there is to offer and then retreat to the clear blue waters and cool breezes that you will find in over 700 km of beautiful coast. You will be able to sample its fine dining, nightlife, overflowing malls as well as experience its traditional culture as much or as little as you want.

The United Arab Emirates is made up of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain and they all provide fascinating destinations to charter a yacht. They offer a distinctive blend of traditional and modern. Their traditional Muslim culture and thousands of years of sailing heritage has combined with the modern technology of today to produce one of the most unique environments on earth. You can go from the Dubai fountains and Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world) to the Bastakia Quarter and the Jumeirah Mosque – enough to suit everyone tastes.

Why not choose PEARL – a superb Sunseeker Manhattan 50 that accommodates up to six people and is beautifully appointed. Her crew of two will look to your every need and their local knowledge will ensure you have the best possible charter.

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Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Dubai International Boat Show 2013.

Even with forecasts for the worlds economy looking increasingly gloomy, the yachting industry is going from strength to strength. With the countdown to the 2013 International boat show in Dubai almost over, excitement is reaching a fever pitch! This year sees the largest number of countries in the history of the show with more than 750 companies and brands and tens of thousands of visitors and buyers expected to attend. There are no fewer than 30 new exhibitors across all sectors and 19 of the world’s most luxurious super yachts will be showcased, representing an impressive 40 per cent increase from last year – no surprise as 60% are owned by residents in the middle east!

H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Director General of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing said: “The Dubai International Boat Show has secured its position as the region’s leading leisure marine event. This year’s impressive line-up of global and regional launches and the large increase in international participation, serves as a true barometer of the stability and strength of the regional maritime industry. As the catalyst for the Middle East leisure marine sector, the show stimulates greater demand and encourages foreign trade and investment, highlighting Dubai’s position as a global marine gateway.”

The remnants of the United Arab Emirate’s illustrious seafaring heritage can be seen in the popularity and success of the Dubai International Boat Show. Just some of the

prize names that will be show cased in Dubai include Palmer Johnson, Lürssen, Sanlorenzo, Benetti and Sunseeker.

With many examples of yachts from this roll call of boat building royalty available to charter at Boatbookings, we have much to offer clients all around the world! At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of theway to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Visit L’Écrin Plage, Cannes, During Your Luxury Charter Vacation!

Cannes, home to the famous film festival, always proves to be a popular choice for yacht charters. With its sun, sea and sparkle (yes, the tarmac by the Palais des Festivals is in fact sparkly!) it’s obvious why people love it so. If you walk down the Croisette, the stretch between the two ports, on a hot summer’s day, Cannes is alive with people, whether they’re looking for beach restaurants or designer shops.

If you head down to Port Pierre Canto, you will come across L’Écrin, with their beach for relaxing and sipping cocktails, and restaurant for indulging in fine dining. Whether you want to grab a drink at their lounge bar, or try some of the fresh Mediterranean cuisine, stop off at L’Ecrin during your charter and enjoy yourself at one of Cannes’ most popular beach restaurants!

A great boat to get you to L’Écrin is SUR L’ONDE II, an impressive Baia Atlantica 78. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she will take you around the French Riviera at a maximum of 48 knots! And if you get a bit tired of cruising, why not get picked up by helicopter? If you’re not sunbathing at the front of the yacht, you can fly your friends out to visit you at sea.

Are you interested in chartering on the French Riviera? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on February 22, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓