Another Exciting Option for Lunch on Your Luxury Yacht Charter on the French Riviera

With so many flocking to the French Riviera this summer, everybody is looking for somewhere new and exciting to try out as a lunch destination. Of course, all the beach restaurants on the Riviera are highly popular during luxury yacht charters. Whether you are looking for somewhere for a light bite during your day charter, or you have boarded for a week or more and want to venture on to land for a meal, we can advise some of the best beach restaurants to visit.

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Juan-Les-Pins is an attractive town in the commune of Antibes, full of life and buzzing with energy. The town has a casual atmosphere, very relaxed and popular with the younger generations who like to party! So, if you want a taste of the high-life that Juan Les Pins has to offer, head to the Restaurant Plage Belles Rives, located just off Port Gallice. The hotel's beach restaurant is in a prime location to watch the yachts coming in and out of the port, with a great view of the Iles de Lérins just off Palm Beach in Cannes; the waters between are also a fantastic spot for trying out a yacht's water toys, so there's always that to watch for some amusement!

Dine on the water's edge with your feet in the sand at the Belles Rives Beach Restaurant. The chef's suggestion for a light lunch includes a seasonal salad, a lobster brochette and a glass of Côtes de Provence Rosé, or try some of the Riviera specialities such as beef tartare, a salad niçoise or seared tuna with a vegetable garnish. After your delightful meal, relax on the beach or pontoon on one of the sun loungers, where the staff will happily continue to serve you drinks and snacks.

Charter Yacht LIZZI - Lazzara 75 - 3 Cabins - Cannes - Mandelieu La Napoule - Antibes

If you're looking to visit Plage Belles Rives, head there on LIZZI, a Lazzara 75. Based in Port La Rague, just off Mandelieu La Napoule and Cannes, she is stylish and sexy, with a modern and classy interior. The use of bright whites and contrasting dark colours give her spacious and 'cool' décor. Out on deck, there is plenty of space for an al fresco breakfast in the sunshine, and sunbathing up front. LIZZI also has plenty of water toys, so you can join the fun in the bay between Juan and Cannes.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by admin

Charter A Luxury Yacht To The Maldives – A Surfers' Paradise

The beautiful and breathtaking Maldives are quickly establishing themselves as a world-class surfing destination. Consistent turquoise waves, golden tropical beaches, challenging coral reefs and relaxed attitudes have been seducing avid and professional surfers from across the globe. The Maldives are an ideal location for almost all surfing standards, with it possible to find a wave at most times of the seasons to suit the majority of beginners to the seriously advanced. Experience a memorable surfing holiday from on board your luxury yacht charter in the Maldives. Boatbookings has an excellent selection of luxury yachts that are perfectly suited for surfing and adrenalin-fuelled getaways.

The magnificent turquoise blues of the Indian Ocean produce a varying degree of wave formations; including long rolling barrels, pipelines and ankle snappers. The Maldives archipelago is divided into three different surf areas: South Atolls, Central Atolls and the Male Atolls. The primary difference between these Atolls is the consistency, swell size and the level of popularity.

The Maldives experience a similar surf season to that of Indonesia, receiving inviting swells in March until April and from June to November. The best time to experience surfing in the Maldives is during the dry season, from March until April when there is a generally consistent surf of up to 12ft. The biggest swells are likely to occur during June, July and August so make sure to arrive before May if you are after clean waves and glorious weather.

The best way to reach those secluded surf spots and to avoid the crowds is on board a luxury yacht charter. Boatbookings has an excellent selection of luxury yachts available that specialise in surfing holidays. Cruise overnight on a lavish charter yacht and wake up the following morning in some of the world`s most spectacular surf spots.

Indulge yourself in the surfing paradise that is the Maldives on board this Azimut 103S. She is the perfect luxury charter yacht, accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 spacious cabins.

If you would like to have an underwater experience of a life time from on board one of our luxury yacht charters, please feel free to contact us on [email protected], and we shall provide you with a tailor made itinerary and a selection of luxurious yachts.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

Luxury Shirts for Your Summer Yacht Charter (From Guest Blogger Fraser Strand)

When it comes to this time of year there are few better luxuries in life than setting out on the open water and soaking up the fabulous sailing conditions of your ocean of choice. Perhaps the balmy waters of Fiji where you can settle into a steady 10 knots along its reefs, or the comfortable heat of the Caribbean seas which offer tantalising glimpses of the exotic sea life underneath. Wherever you choose to set sail, it pays to pack well for the occasion and deck out your wardrobe with some suitably luxury apparel.

A good pair of boat shoes and some tanned chinos are a given, but recently I have found myself investing in a wide range of tailored shirts and I haven’t looked back. After a conversation with a good friend of mine (who always looks frustratingly well dressed), I decided to investigate the famous series of traditional tailors in London’s Piccadilly. I was amazed by the range of tailors and menswear boutiques available, each with sophisticated shop fronts that exude historical elegance and invite you in for measurements and luxury apparel. After a while browsing around, I was perhaps most taken with Budd Shirtmakers (pictured below) who welcomed me warmly and began sizing me up before I could think twice.

Following in the sartorial tradition for over 100 years, like many shirtmakers in London, Budd is steeped in history from the ornate glass shop windows to the extensive classical range of materials, designs, and textures that adorn the interior. Surprisingly, they make all of their shirts by hand in their own cutting room above the shop (pictured below), which gives the whole experience a very genuine and timeless feeling. My personal request was to make a shirt with enough room to breathe as I’m sailing, but that didn’t make me look 5 stone overweight and they succeeded with flying colours.

After wearing my shirt a few times, I am converted. I love the feeling of a tailored fit and it looks so much better than before. In fact I have trip planned very soon during which I will be yachting near the South Pacific and can’t wait to christen my new attire on those sunny seas.

In addition to the bespoke “in-store” service, you can also get ready-made shirts from Budd via their new website along with bow ties, cufflinks, handkerchiefs and lots more men’s accessories to really deck out your boating gear on your next luxury yacht charter.

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Posted on June 25, 2013 by admin

Relax and Unwind With A Round Of Golf On The Paradise Island Of Tahiti – On Board Your Luxury Yacht Charter

The breathtaking and enchanting French Polynesian Island of Tahiti is home to two of the most innovative and luxurious golf courses in the world. There is no better place to relax and unwind on some of the most lavish and well kept golf courses, sip post game cocktails or admire the beauty of the South Pacific. Boatbookings has an excellent selection of yachts available for charter that are berthed in Tahiti and the rest of the neighbouring Windward Islands. Feel free to contact us on [email protected], and we shall provide you with a suitable yacht and itinerary to create the holiday of a lifetime!

The Oliver Bréaud International Golf Course located on the west side of Tahiti offers a breathtaking 18-hole fairway engulfed by rich tropical and colourful vegetation. Built in the 1970's, the Oliver Bréaud International Golf Course is a beautiful 6,900-year long, par 72 course. Golfers play on an exclusive course surrounded by an abundance of exotic grapefruit, breadfruit, coconut and lemon trees. The course is located on a grand estate that spans 50 hecatres of the island, known as 'Terre Eugenie,' a former area that was dedicated entirely to the cultivation of cotton and sugarcane. Today, this international golf course is often referred to as 'Tahiti's best kept secret.' During July, why not catch some of the professionals in action! The Tahiti International Open is one of the most celebrated events on the Australian PGA circuit and is defiantly a sporting event that should not be missed.

Alternatively why not play a round of golf at the Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course, located on the neighbouring tropical island of Moorea. Nicknmed the 'Green Pearl' in reference to the emerald green fairways and lush valleys of Moorea. This 18 hole course (par 70/6,632 yards long) is strategically located on the hillsides and borders of both the lakes and the beach. The perfect combination of various landscapes makes it challenging, attractive and unique to the islands of Tahiti. The Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course has been designed by American professional golfer, Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed the 'Golden Bear.' The signature hole on the back nine provides a magnificent view of the course, lagoons and Moorea's sister island of Tahiti.

Discover the beauty of Tahiti from on board the Sunreef 70 Power Catamaran, a luxury crewed catamaran accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 double cabins. This luxury crewed charter yacht is perfect for a sailing cruise around Tahiti and Bora Bora in the magnificent South Pacific.

Posted on June 25, 2013 by admin

Best Greece Sailing Vacations

One of the best locations for your sailing vacation this summer is without a doubt Greece. The close proximity of the islands, unrivaled natural beauty, and its fantastic sailing conditions makes it a magnet for charterers in the know. The Aegean and Ionian Seas around Greece boasts over six thousand islands and more than 16,000km of coastline to explore. The Ionian islands for example is just one of the island groups that provide the charterer with a plethora of magical bays and timeless coastal towns to explore.

SEE HERE FOR MORE ON SAILING IN THE IONIAN ISLANDS

Located just off the west coast of Greece and comprising of 6 main islands; Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaca and Paxi, they provide sailors with a stunning sailing destination.

Ionian Wind and Sailing Conditions. The wind and sailing conditions in the Ionian Sea are steady and predictable which makes it fun for sailors of all abilities. Winds normally start to build around midday but drop off towards sunset – perfect for sailing to your evening destination after a morning spent snorkelling and enjoying the pristine waters. From May to September the wind tends to blow from the Northwest at Force 2-5. In spring and autumn the wind is less strong and blows usually from the Southwest.

One yacht that we would highly recommend for charter here at Boatbookings is CALLISTO. A 77-foot Swan, lovingly restored by her owner and in pristine condition. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in three luxury cabins and what with her fantastic crew, both dynamic and discrete, charters will be sure to have a dream vacation.

Her magnificent interior is a blend of hand crafted teak and leather white upholstery that provide a relaxing, tranquil environment to retreat to after a days sailing and using the variety of water toys available on board. Through out the day guests can expect sumptuous meals created by the multiple award-winning chef on board, either inside or at the central cockpit table on deck. Charting CALLISTO around the Ionian islands will be a memory you will cherish for a lifetime.

Posted on June 21, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓