A Day in the life of an Intern, Part IV

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This blog continues the series describing one day, and in my case a rather special one, in the life of an intern at Boatbookings.  On 7th May I was lucky enough to be invited, along with Charter Director, Mimi and Charter Broker Cordy, on a day’s viewing of  4 luxury sailing yachts.

image-8The day starting at about 12 o’clock after being picked up from the new port in Cannes in a gorgeous tender. Although both Mimi and Cordy were dropped at ALPINA, a lovely 3 cabin Swan 82, I carried on, and was dropped off at WALLY ONE. WALLY ONE is the original WALLY, the very first to be built and an absolute gem. Constructed in 1991, she was designed well before her time and having been refitted in 2009 she can compete with the best around, as well as having that added class and style as the first in a line of celebrated yachts.

Once on deck she has far more space than it might seem from pictures. The smooth teak deck is perfect for relaxing, with an assortment of comfortable cushions and bean bags. As I was introduced to the Captain, Nounou, an energetic and smiling man who placed a drink in my hand, he promptly whisked me off for a tour of his yacht. Below deck, the dining room and salon with its nice blend of woods has space to relax, watch a film or entertain guests. Further on, the cabin arrangement also stands out; in 4 cabins, there are 11 berths which make WALLY ONE a fantastic yacht for a family holiday.

The early afternoon was spent getting to know the yacht and its Captain while tucking into the delicious meat and cheese platters, the salmon canapés and an assortment of salads, which all went well with a glass of rosé. They were so good in fact that we did not even realise that these would be followed by a main course, which consisted of a fantastic tortellini and feta dish. Soon after, along with the other yachts SHAMLOR, ALPINA and WORLDS END, we set off sailing around les Iles des Lérins for a magical finish to the day.

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Boatbookings.com provide a truly unique Internship Program; there is no better place to learn about one of the world’s most luxurious sectors than in the south of France.
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Boatbookings.com now has greatly improved yacht images!

Today, the yachts on Boatbookings.com got a makeover! Head over to the website to see our new photo layout, which shows off the boats in all their glory. This layout makes it even easier to navigate the photographs and gets all the yachts at their best angle; we know it's the photos that you want to see, so the photos you shall get.

RHINO, Riva Domino 86 looks fantastic.MOSAFA, Azimut 86S, in all her glory!

We think that RHINO, a Riva Domino 86, and MOFASA, Azimut 86S, both look particularly good in this new format, and it really shows off just how fantastic all these yachts we have to offer you are.

At Boatbookings.com we can help you! We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are all extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and yachts; they will leave no stone unturned in order to bring together your charter of a lifetime.

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A Different Destination: New York!

The Statue of Liberty on your New York Yacht CharterLooking for something new? Why not charter in New York! The best way to see the sights of New York is of course by boat, as you travel along the river you can see everything that New York has to offer, from the Empire State Building to Liberty Island. Beat the queues and the crowds when you rent your own boat in New York – no need to tangle with the tourists. Experience your summertime charter in the Big Apple!

Whether you want a couple of hours, a day or an evening on the Hudson River, at Boatbookings.com we can help you! We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will leave no stone unturned to bring together your charter of a lifetime.

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Three New Luxury Catamarans for Charter in the BVI – ALETHEIA, FLOW and ALEGRIA

As the summer draws closer and closer with every day that passes, so Christmas nears too. Similar to every year, one of the most popular destinations worldwide for Christmas and New Year charters is the British Virgin Islands. The yacht of choice out of Tortola and the British Virgin Islands is a crewed catamaran, and this year we have three beautiful new Fountaine Pajots to offer.

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The first of the three new stunning crewed catamarans is ALETHEIAALETHEIA, a Fountaine Pajot 70. She accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 gorgeous cabins. On board, there is ample space for charter guests to enjoy, and on deck and on the flybridge, yet more space can be enjoyed. She has a fabulous crew of 3, including Captain Donald, who is a PADI Diving Instructor. This means that charter guests of ALETHEIA will be given the opportunity, should they want, to go diving straight off the yacht.

More information about ALETHEIA can be found here.

ALETHEIA has two smaller sister boats, 'twins' if you like, as they are of the same size. The first of the two is FLOW, that is also new to the charter market, and available in the British FLOWVirgin Islands. FLOW is a 59 foot crewed catamaran, that also accommodates for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She too has brilliant outdoor space, that offers guests a chance to dine al fresco every day. As with her two sister catamarans, FLOW has on board a small plethora of water toys, that can always be made use of.

Please click here for more information about FLOW.

The third of these brand new Fountaine Pajots is ALEGRIA, also 59 foot catamaran, with 2 crew members. She is identical to FLOW, both on the exterior and interior, meaning both of them are fantastic options for your charter.

If you're considering a charter out of Tortola, but would like ALEGRIAto have a look at a full itinerary, why not consider looking at our full 7 day itinerary, that can be found here.

Check out our website, www.boatbookings.com, and start searching for your luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean for this winter. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.

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The Winner of the Cannes Film festival: La Vie d’Adele (Blue is the Warmest Colour). Our Yacht Winner – Black and White!

La Vie d'AdeleThe winner of the 66th Cannes Film Festival is La Vie d’Adele (Blue is the Warmest Colour). The most coveted prize in film after the Oscars went to this three hour emotional tale of love and sexuality by Abdellatif Kechiche that centers on a 15 year old girl (Adele Exarchopoulos) and her lover (Lea Seydoux) and is the first time in the festivals history that the Palm d”Or has gone to a French film in two consecutive years. It is also notable that this steamy lesbian epic has won the highest award on the day when hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched in Paris on Sunday to protest France's recent legalization of same-sex marriage. (See more on this film here)

The other notable winners in the 66em Festival de Cannes were:Inside Llewyn Davis

Grand Prix: Inside Llewyn Davis, Joel and Ethan Coen, U.S.
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Prix du Jury: Like Father, Like Son, Hirokazu Koreeda, Japan.
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Prix de la Mise en Scène (Best Director): Amat Escalante, Heli, Mexico
Prix du Scénario (Best Screenplay): Jia Zhangke, A Touch of Sin, China.
Prix d’interprétation masculine (Best Actor): Bruce Dern, Nebraska, U.S.
Prix d’interprétation feminine (Best Actress): Bérénice Bejo, The Past, France. (See more here).
However, it is obviously the yachts that are most important here.  Our team here at Boatbookings choose a yacht for every film, yet what were our winners? Which yacht got our Palm d'Or?
CALLISTO      BLACK AND WHITE Luxury Yacht      WILD THYME
After some intense debate, we narrowed the field down to just three yachts. WILD THYME, BLACK AND WHITE and CALLISTO. Chosen for their gorgeous lines, high performance and supreme luxury, they would provide any guests with a charter of a lifetime, yet which one would edge the other out to win Boatbookings Palm d'Or?
And the winner for Best Yacht in the Cannes Film Festival is…..
BLACK AND WHITE as it was ended up sweeping away the field and taking the prize as our favorite yacht from this series of Black and Whiteblogs marking each day of the Cannes Film festival. Her gorgeous lines, immaculate and luxurious interior, fantastic outdoor spaces for sunbathing or al fresco dining and superb crew propelled her to victory. (Click on here to find out why she was our favourite!)
At www.boatbookings.com, we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yachting holiday. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you bring together the yacht, the crew and all the other aspects that make your charter special.
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