This week we’re paying a well-deserved homage to good old-fashioned attention to detail, and how sticking to classic nautical style on a yacht can be so very effective. BURKUT is a beautiful 54 metre yacht built in 2009 by Italian shipyard Baglietto who are well known for their sporty influence; here though they have mixed their clean fluid lines with a spacious tri-deck design for a world-class super yacht design. Both her interior and exterior have been designed with clean nautical living in mind, but each room has a touch of individuality whether it be a splash of colour, custom artwork or key furniture piece.
Step Aboard FORTUNA in Stunning Sardinia!
Make your summer yacht charter Sardinia the best yet with a trip to La Maddalena Archipelago, set in between Southern Corsica and Northern Sardinia. This magical national park is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of Sardinia. The several beaches and coves of the archipelago are famous for their crystal clear waters. Cala Corsara is considered one of the bests; it is located in the isle of Spargi and famous for its fine white beach and clear blue sea. The Spiaggia Rosa (the pink beach), on the isle of Budelli, is the most delightful of the beaches, boasting pretty pink sand made from tiny broken shells and marine life.
5 Top Things to Do While in New England this summer!
With summer vacations fast approaching, now is the perfect time to consider a New England yacht charter. This is a perfect place to cruise with family and friends, enjoying what sumer has to offer in New England. So, we’ve come up with some of our top five things to do when in New England – obviously there are plenty, but we can’t give all the secrets away, can we?!
The Breakers – Newport, RI
A symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in the turn of the century, The Breakers is the grandest of Newports summer “cottages”. Built in 1983 as the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbuilt II, The Breakers sits on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. An international team of craftsmen and artisans were brought together to build this 70 room palazzo in its Italian Renaissance style, inspired by the 16th century palaces of Genoa and Turin.
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Where is the Biggest Lagoon in the World?
Most people will say Tahiti, or maybe Fiji… but actually it is the 24,000 square kilometre coral reef lagoon surrounding New Caledonia.
The next question is, “Where is New Caledonia?”, and most people might guess somewhere near Canada…..or even Scotland! This is what makes it one of the best kept sailing secrets in the South Pacific.
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Super Yacht of the Week: ALLURES
Try something different this year with the high-performance luxury sailing catamaran ALLURES. At 36 metres with a massive beam of nearly 14 metres, she rivals yachts more than double her length. Built by Composite Works in France, this catamaran offers second-to-none safety features without compromising on performance, stability and comfort. ALLURES is available this year in the Balearics, the South of France, Italy or even further east by special request.