Thursday, December 24, 2009

YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: December 2009 Paradise Connections

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & Hotel Barges on the European Waterways Blog

December 2009 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
(Newest posts at bottom of page)


HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Paradise Connections Yacht Charters


Sorry for not posting this month until now (Christmas Eve) but quite a bit has been happening.  READ MORE...

Posted: December 24, 2009

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Posted: December 1, 2009


Monday, November 02, 2009

YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: November 2009 Paradise Connections

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & Hotel Barges on the European Waterways Blog

November 2009 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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RECIPE : Charter Motor Yacht FLAME, Virgin Islands

We received this recipe from Barbara of the Charter Motoryacht FLAME, a 65-foot Feadship in the Virgin Islands. Shrimp and Lobster Risotto with White Truffle Oil (serves 6-8). Barb says, "This is one of our favorite recipes; even Wayne eats it!" READ MORE...

Posted: November 2, 2009


Our New Hotel Barges Charters / Barging Vacation Cruises Website Now Online

We are doing the happy dance! After a couple of years of good intentions of creating a standalone hotel barges charter website, we finally did it! BargeCharters.com has been uploaded.  HURRAY! READ MORE...

Posted: November 2, 2009


CHARTER YACHTS: SPECIAL OFFERS / DISCOUNTS

There's still some good deals mentioned last month to take advantage of. READ MORE...

Posted: November 2, 2009


HOTEL BARGES: SPECIAL OFFERS / DISCOUNTS

There are still some Early Booking discounts for the 2010 barging season. READ MORE...

Posted: November 2, 2009

Enjoy a sailing getaway with ParadiseConnections.com
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Posted: November 1, 2009


Friday, October 30, 2009

YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: October 2009 Paradise Connections

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & Hotel Barges on the European Waterways Blog

October 2009 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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REMINDER: Special Offers from September's Newsletter
Posted: October 3, 2009

Early Booking Discounts for 2010 Hotel Barges - ParadiseConnections.com REMINDER: Hotel Barges 2010 - Early Booking Special Offers

$250 OFF PER PERSON on all cabin and charter bookings for 2010 cruises, if confirmed with a deposit by 30 November 2009 READ MORE...

Posted: September 5, 2009

Welcome to new charter yacht, s/y ALALANTE


We would like to welcome the sailing yacht ALALANTE, a new 90-foot (27 meter) sloop, to the yacht charter fleet. Introductory winter rates. READ MORE...

Posted: October 2, 2009

We just had an earthquake in St Martin!


Bob & Sheila your charter yacht brokers (Paradise Connections) who live aboard their own sailboat and are currently at anchor in Simpson Bay Lagoon near Explorer Island (French side) of St Martin had an odd experience at lunchtime. READ MORE...

Posted: October 5, 2009

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Canal du Midi, France


We received an email this morning from Liz & René, owner-operators of the French hotel barge EMMA. Not too late to start planning next year's vacation. Others already have! READ MORE...

Posted: October 7, 2009

Halloween in the Virgin Islands & Foxy's Cat Fight
It's that time of year... Halloween will soon be upon us. And, of course (drumroll, please!) Foxy's Halloween Cat Fight! This popular & fun event is held every year at Foxy's, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands. READ MORE...

Posted: October 1, 2009

Christmas & New Years availability for Virgin Islands

We have updated our previous list of yachts to charter in the Virgin Islands for Christmas and New Years. Please contact us for other possibilities and Caribbean locations. READ MORE...

Posted: October 13, 2009

Congratulations, Ian & Polly !!!

We received a couple of wedding photos from Ian & Polly, crew of the charter catamaran ReAction. READ MORE...

Posted: October 15, 2009

Charter Yacht DULCINEA - Refit Update 2009

We received word from Dulcinea that they are out of the New England shipyard and they are making their way back home to the Caribbean. READ MORE...

Posted: October 16, 2009

OCEAN PEARL Mexico - Winter Special offer

The charter yacht OCEAN PEARL, a 115-foot Christensen motor yacht, has a Special Inclusive Offer for Mexico this winter 2009-10 season! READ MORE...

Posted: October 19, 2009

Megayacht THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Specials

Here's a few 4-day/3-night Thanskgiving weekend specials that you might find interesting... By the way, Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26th this year (2009). READ MORE...

Posted: October 19, 2009

Charter catamaran ALEXIS is leaving soon...

Thanksgiving 2009 special for 2-4 people in the Virgin Islands. READ MORE...


Posted: October 22, 2009

New Catamaran Joins Yacht Charter Fleet

VIVO, a 60-foot Fountaine-Pajot catamaran, has just entered the Caribbean charter yacht fleet. READ MORE...

Posted: October 27, 2009

Thanksgiving week 2009: Special Offers

Special offer on select catamarans for Thanksgiving week 2009: Pay for 6 nights and stay for 7. That's a great deal to be thankful for! READ MORE...

Posted: October 28, 2009

RUNAWAY to the Virgin Islands - Special offer

Runaway is offering a 20% discount on yacht charters taking place between November 18 and December 18, 2009. Imagine yourself having Thanksgiving in the Caribbean and watching the football bowl games on Runaway's new 52-inch LED TV with Bose Surround Sound... You can also look at this as an early Christmas present! READ MORE...

Posted: October 29, 2009

Another beautiful day in the Caribbean

Here's a photo we just took from our nomadic office in St Martin. READ MORE...

Posted: October 29, 2009

Charter PROMENADE - Thanksgiving, New Years, Winter Discounts

Richard and Lisa are back aboard the ever-popular charter yacht Promenade and they have decided that they want to fill up the last few remaining weeks available on their winter 2009/10 calendar, so they are offering an incredible deal to entice you aboard! READ MORE...

Posted: October 30, 2009

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Posted: October 1, 2009


Wednesday, September 30, 2009

YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: September 2009 Paradise Connections

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & Hotel Barges on the European Waterways Blog

September 2009 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

French Hotel Barge EMMA canal du midi south of France barging cruises vacations - contact ParadiseConnections.com French Hotel Barge EMMA

Autumn barging cruises along the canal du midi in the south of France. The French Hotel Barge EMMA has a few openings in September & October 2009. $450/person discount for remaining spaces for 2009 season. READ MORE...

Re-Posted: September, 2009

French Hotel Barge Athos canal du midi south of France - Book with ParadiseConnections.com TENNIS ANYONE??? French Hotel Barge ATHOS

For the week of July 25th 2010, ATHOS will have a couple aboard who are really keen to find Tennis Doubles Partners. So, if you're a tennis enthusiast, this might be an interesting vacation week for you. READ MORE...

Re-Posted: September 1, 2009

Charter Schooner Bonnie Lynn for Maine sailing vacations with ParadiseConnections.com Still Time to Charter Schooner BONNIE LYNN in Maine

The popular (and well-deserved at that) Schooner BONNIE LYNN is available for charters in Maine through the end of September 2009. READ MORE...

Posted: September 1, 2009

French canal barge cruise vacations with ParadiseConections.com Barge cruises - Autumn sale for 2009 barging vacations

European Waterways Fall Sale - Take a barge vacation this autumn and SAVE if you book before 30th September 2009. Cruise the French canals, or perhaps visit Ireland, Loch Ness in Scotland, or the Royal Thames in England. READ MORE...

Re-Posted: September 1, 2009

US AIRWAYS nonstop Boston-USVI ATTENTION TO OUR CLIENTS IN THE BOSTON AREA... Great news!

US Airways launches non-stop service from Boston to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands this winter. READ MORE...

Posted: September 3, 2009

Charter Yacht ASHLANA with ParadiseConnections.com Charter Yacht ASHLANA - New England

The beautiful charter yacht Ashlana, has a couple of end of summer specials for charters in New England. READ MORE...

Posted: September 3, 2009

Early Booking Discounts for 2010 Hotel Barges - ParadiseConnections.com Hotel Barges 2010 - Early Booking Special Offers

$250 OFF PER PERSON on all cabin and charter bookings for 2010 cruises, if confirmed with a deposit by 30 November 2009 READ MORE...

Posted: September 5, 2009

Enjoy a sailing getaway with ParadiseConnections.com Take advantage of cheap airfares & come sailing!

American Airlines is having a sale for flights to the Caribbean. Don't you deserve a little fun & relaxation? READ MORE...

Posted: September 8, 2009

Charter Catamaran Entrepreneurship with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters Charter Catamaran ENTREPRENEURSHIP in the Virgin Islands

The charter catamaran ENTREPRENEURSHIP (also known as E-SHIP) has a special Early Booking Discount for the upcoming Winter 2009/10 season. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 9, 2009

Book your holiday sailing vacation NOW with ParadiseConnections.com Virgin Islands Yacht Charters for Christmas & New Years

Now that Labor Day has passed, we expect to be receiving our standard flurry of post-summer inquiries for holiday charters. There are still some good boats available for this coming 2009/2010 holiday season... READ MORE...

Posted: September 9, 2009

Charter Yacht BLITHE SPIRIT - ParadiseConnections.com Charter Yacht BLITHE SPIRIT - Tuna Recipe

Dominique and Michel, owner-operators of charter yacht Blithe Spirit, sent us a couple of photos recently with a tuna they caught on their way down island, along with a recipe. READ MORE...

Posted: September 10, 2009

Charter Motor Yacht VICTORIAN ROSE in New England with ParadiseConnections.com Victorian Rose : End of Season & Relocation Specials

The motor yacht VICTORIAN ROSE has a couple of interesting end of season specials to offer! READ MORE...

Posted: September 12, 2009

Charter catamaran MATAU this winter in the Caribbean with ParadiseConnections.com Charter Catamaran MATAU has "New Crew"

We have received an email from Virginia Wagner and Jamie Stark, former crew of catamaran True North, that they are now crewing aboard the 74-foot Privilege catamaran, MATAU. Great news! READ MORE...

Posted: September 13, 2009

Cruise Burgundy France aboard the French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE with ParadiseConnections.com French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE - Burgundy Canal, France

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE announced today that they are offering an Early Booking Discount for 2010 charters booked before November 30, 2009. READ MORE...

Posted: September 14, 2009

Charter Yacht HIGHLAND BREEZE for sailing & racing charters with ParadiseConnections.com Charter HIGHLAND BREEZE in the Caribbean this winter

The 112-foot Swan, HIGHLAND BREEZE, will be returning to charter the Caribbean for the winter 2009/10 season with no delivery fees.

HIGHLAND BREEZE is currently available for the St. Barths Bucket, Antigua Sailing Week, and the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. READ MORE...

Posted: September 14, 2009

Charter catamaran TRUE NORTH in the Caribbean with ParadiseConnections.com New Crew on charter catamaran TRUE NORTH - Diving continues to be offered

Meet the experienced team of Whitey and Max, who are thrilled to be the new captain and chef on TRUE NORTH, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran. Whitey and Max have many years and miles of chartering throughout the Caribbean. In addition to all the water sports, you can expect to get in some great scuba diving. READ MORE...

Posted: September 15, 2009

New to charter fleet - Catamaran BELLA PRINCIPESSA - Contact ParadiseConnections.com New Catamaran in Yacht Charter Fleet - Bella Principessa

We are pleased to announce a new yacht to the charter fleet, Bella Principessa, a 2009 Privilege 615 catamaran. Fully air conditioned, accommodates 6 guests, large owner stateroom, diving included for certified divers. READ MORE...

Posted: September 16, 2009

Luxury Crewed French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Book with ParadiseConnections.com Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Shared Charter May 2010

The French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA has a couple who is willing to share their charter with another couple, May 15-21, 2010, Canal du Midi in the south of France. READ MORE...

Posted: September 16, 2009

Charter catamaran AMARYLLIS with ParadiseConnections.com News from charter catamaran AMARYLLIS

We've received an email from Bruce and Laura, owner-operators of the charter catamaran AMARYLLIS, a 45-foot Privilege. READ MORE...

Posted: September 17, 2009

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA, canal du midi FRANCE - Book with ParadiseConnections.com French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - availability 2009

The luxury, crewed French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA, has two open weeks left for the 2009 season with 15% off their standard rates. READ MORE...

Posted: September 17, 2009

French Hotel Barge ROI SOLEIL South of France Barging Vacation Cruises with ParadiseConnections.com French Hotel Barge ROI SOLEIL

Guillaume & Tracey of the Barge ROI SOLEIL wrote to us this morning to let us know that they have a special offer of an Early Booking Discount! READ MORE...

Posted: September 18, 2009

Charter Yacht ICARUS with ParadiseConnections.com New yacht in the charter fleet - s/y ICARUS

The charter yacht ICARUS is a beautiful 88-foot (27m) performance sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jongert in 2007. READ MORE...

Posted: September 18, 2009

LIARA, New Sailboat in Charter Yacht Fleet

Superb accommodation and entertainment for up to seven guests is provided with exclusivity, style and comfort. READ MORE...

Posted: September 23, 2009

Charter Yacht COCONUT
COCONUT - Special offer for Christmas charter 2009


Book 10 days on COCONUT over Christmas and / or New Years and get 11th day free! READ MORE...

Posted: September 26, 2009

Charter motoryacht AERIE
AERIE : Special offer for Christmas 2009 in the Virgin Islands


Treat yourself to a Christmas gift of a weeks' charter aboard AERIE and enjoy the Virgin Islands at an exceptional price that is lower than their standard rates for this premium week. READ MORE...

Posted: September 27, 2009

Reminder of special offers on yacht charters


There are several time-sensitive special offers that we would like to remind you about. READ MORE...

Posted: September 28, 2009

Jimmy Buffett photo credit Pamela Jones
Jimmy Buffett Concert in St Barths


It appears not to be just a rumour anymore, as Jimmy Buffett is now on the schedule for a quayside concert during the celebration of Le Select's 60th Anniversary. READ MORE...

Posted: September 29, 2009

Charter Yacht KALIKOBASS II : Special offer, Winter 2010


Confirm your winter 2009/10 Caribbean charter on KALIKOBASS II by October 31, 2009 for special pricing! READ MORE...

Posted: September 29, 2009

French Hotel Barge ATHOS - 2010 cabin weeks


The French Hotel Barge ATHOS which cruises the canal du midi in the south of France, has opened up another week in 2010 devoted to individual cabin cruises. READ MORE...

Posted: September 30, 2009



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