The tax deadline approaches…you’ll be receiving a refund. The family deserves a special vacation all together! 
It’s time to plan…
Why not indulge yourself and rent a private yacht with crew over the Christmas holidays this year?
Should you opt for a Caribbean Bareboat Charter instead, you can enjoy the endless parties in the islands throughout the season.
During the holidays, the Caribbean islands come alive. They have colorful festivals and celebrations everywhere. These celebrations are a reflection of the culture of the local people. The locals do many things. For instance, they paint their homes in colorful tones. They also put up new fun window treatments. Another activity is to decorate multiple Christmas trees. They have multiple parades full of lively dancers and elaborate costumes.
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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradise on yacht ValJoLiRoJa
Can you think of three great reasons? Why do A-list celebrities, for instance, Johnny Depp, Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio and Gwyneth Paltrow choose yachting? Why do they opt for boats over land-based getaways?
Don’t rack your brain with choices. For instance, great food, amazing onboard amenities, gadgets, and watersports toys. We have to come clean. This is really a trick question.
There’s really only ONE reason Hollywood stars, producers, and their families relish yachting. It is a reason worthy of being repeated three times:
PRIVACY
It IS the number one reason most vacationers consider a Caribbean yacht charter in the winter. They also choose to escape to the Mediterranean in the summer by yacht.
Except for the professional crew, NO ONE gets on the yacht without the permission of the charterer and his guests.
You can rent a posh villa at a ski resort.
You can stay in a penthouse in a hotel around the world.
At some point, be it on the slopes or in a restaurant, you must deal with other people and crowds.
Crowded ski slope
The level of privacy enjoyed on a superyacht is unrivaled. There’s little need to plan meals ashore as charter chefs are among the very best gourmands in the culinary industry. Onboard amenities such as cinema rooms, hot tubs, and saunas, rival the finest shoreside spas.
Recreational watertoys such as waverunners and snorkel gear eliminate the need to visit stores and shops to rent sports equipment.
In short – yacht charters offer an all-inclusive environment that caters to travelers who place great emphasis on quality time with family and friends.
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Presenting TWIZZLE, a Royal Huisman sailboat with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. Take a closer look at this yacht. She is a superb example of twenty-first century living.
She combines a boutique-style home and powerful sailing vessel. She was built in the Netherlands, and she features sweeping, contemporary lines. Twizzle is also a functional integration of indoor and outdoor areas.
Twizzle is a high performance sailing yacht with the amenities of a motor yacht. She is fast, as she ran 16.5 knots in a 20 knot breeze on her first trip from the Netherlands to Monaco.
Exceptional in looks, functionality, and comfort, this sailing yacht is assuredly one of leading superyachts in the charter market for years to come.
Finally, this sailing yacht is available this summer in the Mediterranean from €203,000 to €224,000 per week, and this winter in the Caribbean at $245,000 to $273,000. Her rates are plus all expenses.
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You probably know the Bahamas is a prime destination for a luxury yacht charter vacation. But how many of the following details do you know about this island archipelago? Here are five little known facts about this tropical paradise:
The name, “Bahamas” is derived from the Spanish phrase, “Baha Mar” meaning “Shallow Sea.” This was the name given to the area by Spanish explorers. Indeed, the popularity of Bahamas yacht charters is in part due to the fact that the shallow waters with sandy bottoms are perfect for boating and watersport activities like riding waverunners, swimming with wild dolphins, and snorkeling.
Many people think of Nassau as, “the Bahamas.” With dozens of cruise ships, and thousands of tourists visiting Nassau, it’s no small wonder why. But did you know there are 700 islands in the Bahamian archipelago? The total area is 5359 square miles, including 1494 square miles of water – and more importantly – 2201 miles of coastline! This is the advantage of being onboard a luxury charter yacht, and escaping the crowded tourist areas in and around Nassau. Miles of beautiful, uninhabited beaches and moderate average temperature throughout the year help solidify the appeal to boaters to venture beyond Nassau to explore the nearby Exumas and Berry Islands, and beyond. There are literally hundreds of shallow coves where a Bahamas yacht charter vessel can drop anchor for a day of relaxation in the tropical sun. BONUS FACT: Nassau is such a popular tourist destination, many people think it is the name of an island. Nassau is actually a city on the island of New Providence…
Believe it or not, it HAS snowed in the Bahamas. On January 19th, 1977 a strong cold front that swept into Florida from the northeastern United States passed over the Bahamas. While mostly cold rain fell, local residents did report snowflakes falling from the skies. For a brief time, everyone packed away their swim trunks and waited for the warmer weather to return. The snowfall that day – 41 years ago – is the last time snow was recorded in the islands. The constant tradewinds bless these islands with warm weather – even in the winter months. Winter lows average a comfortable 70 degrees (Fahrenheit), and summer highs between 80–90. This is truly a climate where you can have fun nearly anytime of the day, and in any season.
Many tropical tourist destinations offer visitors a chance to swim and interact with dolphins – and some offer intrepid vacationers a chance to swim with sharks.
But pigs???? A favorite stop on most yacht charter itineraries in the Bahamas is a visit to Big Major Cay, home of the swimming pigs. How did the pigs get to the island? No one knows for sure. Big Major Cay is uninhabited and the pigs are not native to the island. Some Bahamians say the pigs were left by a group of sailors, while others claim the pigs swam to shore from a shipwreck. Wherever they came from, there are approximately 3 dozen pigs and piglets living on “Pig Beach.” The pigs are known to wade out in the clear shallow waters and swim up to visiting boaters – in hopes of receiving a snack. Charter guests often get into the water and swim with the pigs, then take the yacht’s tender ashore, to sit and pose for photos with the famous residents of Pig Beach.
The national bird of the Bahamas is the Flamingo, specifically the West Indian Flamingo – one of the largest species of flamingos. BONUS FACT: Did you know flamingos are pink as a result of their diet that consists largely of creatures like krill/shrimp? Once sadly hunted for their orange and pink feathers for fashion reasons, they are now a protected species. The Bahamian island of Inagua has the second largest population of flamingos in the world.
The Bahamas national fish is the Atlantic Blue Marlin. This strikingly beautiful fish is one of the biggest fish in the world. Females, significantly larger than males, can reach 14 feet in length and weigh nearly 2000 pounds. Average sizes tend to be in the range of 11 feet and 200 to 400 lbs. The area around the island if Bimini is considered the Big Game Fishing Capital of the Bahamas. Today, most fishermen practice catch and release, to help sustain the big game fish population.
While not a fish or bird, it’s worth mentioning the national flower is the beautiful Yellow Elder, and the national tree is the Lignum Vitae (Tree of Life)
In conclusion, COME EXPLORE THE BAHAMAS! We know at least TEN more little known facts about the Bahamas. For instance, the picture-perfect lagoons, to underwater caves, to pirate’s havens. There’s so much to see and do in the Bahamas, and the best way to see it is on a private luxury yacht charter . Come enjoy one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the world – starting just 50 miles from the coast of Florida!
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Recently, we told our readers that Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg had put his spectacular Monaco yacht charter vessel up for sale. The Spielberg yacht SEVEN SEAS is scheduled to be replaced with an even larger vessel.
In a, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” kind of way, we thought this would be fun. We want to look at an interesting tie-in between Spielberg and the James Bond movie franchise. Obviously Spielberg loves yachts. James Bond movies correlate to fast, luxurious yachts. In fact, there are several yachts named in honor of Bond films and currently available for private yacht charter – yachts like OCTOPUSSY and CASINO ROYALE.
So, back to the tie-in between Spielberg and Bond.
Did you know that Steven Spielberg Was Twice Rejected to Direct a James Bond Film??!!!
Yep, it’s true.
Spielberg makes no secret of his affinity for the Bond film franchise. He desires to, and is a top choice, to direct a Bond movie.
It turns out that he had two opportunities to pitch longtime Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli. On both occasions, Broccoli said NO.
According to Broccoli’s daughter, Barbara (who took over the production reigns after her father’s death), a young, relatively unknown Spielberg made his first directorial pitch to her father early in his career. Broccoli was impressed by the young director’s passion, but felt he lack the experience to helm a major title like Bond.
Barbara said her father told Spielberg, “Kid, ya gotta get some more films under your belt.”
After Spielberg released one of his best-reviewed films, ‘Schindler’s List,’ he sent a letter to Broccoli asking again if he could direct a Bond movie. Barbara says her father once again turned down Spielberg, this time saying, “Now I can’t afford you!”
It’s safe to say things turned out ok for Mr. Spielberg. He’s directed over a dozen blockbuster films, and when not in use by Academy Award-winning director and his family, his yacht SEVEN SEAS is available for hire in the Mediterranean at a price of $1.2 million per week…
Interested in a yachting vacation this winter in the warm waters of the Caribbean? Contact us at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ and tell us your preferences! We look forward to planning The Superyacht Experience for you.
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The internet has made booking air fare and yacht charter vacations so simple that using travel agents to reserve anything trip-related seems pointless. NOT SO! Travel agents are very valuable to booking accurate travel, getting the best deals, and making sure that everything is “smooth sailing” and perfect for your trip.
Isn’t it more expensive to use a travel agent than to book travel myself?
Not necessarily. Travel agents are paid commissions from the vendors of each travel segment (i.e., flight, yacht charter, bareboat vacation, trip cancellation insurance, etc), so there is no additional charge to you for their personal attention to your trip planning.
Don’t some travel agents “mark up” the prices?
Yes, some charge a small fee for making arrangements for you (since some travel vendors, like airlines, have all but eliminated commissions for agents), but their personalized services to you are invaluable. They know of and find great deals for you (they receive updated specials daily — specials that are not updated to travel websites), and they know the answers to many questions that you have about plane configurations, how to request particular room or location amenities, and how to make the vacation exactly the one that you wanted. They know details about each trip segment that you might not know, and they remove all guesswork from your trip planning and scheduling.
My friends always use travel agents for trips. Is Pro Travel a good travel agency to use?
Absolutely! The Pro Travel Network is one of the largest travel agencies in North America, with full-service offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia. They provide services about every aspect of travel (from travel insurance to car service to renting private yachts for your motor yacht charter or sailing vacation).
The bottom line to using a professional Pro Travel Agent: WHAT IS YOUR TIME WORTH?
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Megayachts Get Larger Every Year
Currently there is more gross tonnage under construction since 2007. Builders report 14 projects are underway over 328 feet (100 meters), and a 44% increase in orders for yachts over 250 feet.
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Ferretti Yacht SEA STREAM brings Luxury Charter to Seychelles
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What to Pack for a Sailboat Vacation
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