YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: MARCH 2009 Paradise Connections

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MARCH 2009 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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FIRST of all, let's mention a few select special offers from last month that are still in effect and well worth remembering: Low European airfares and Special offers on European Barge vacations in France, Italy, England, and Scotland. Book before March 31, 2009. More info... Racing Charter: LELANTA is available for racing in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, April 16-21, 2009, AND Antigua Race Week, April 25-May 1, 2009. More info... View the races: We have some excellent spectator yachts to charter for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (April 16-21, 2009) and/or the Antigua Sailing Race Week (April 25-May 1, 2009). More info... FREE DAYS: COCONUT is offering one free charter day for the remainder of their Caribbean season... 8 days for the price of 7 !!! More info... MAGPIE is offering nights for the price of 7 or 7 nights with a 10% discount off the standard charter rate for new charters booked and taking place through April 30, 2009. More info... Also, ASHLANA, PACIFIC WAVE, TRUE NORTH... More info... A few other special offers of note: Catamaran ALDEBARAN & save up to $1300 on charters taking place before July 15, 2009. More info... Corus has reduced their rates to $4,800/wk for an all-inclusive charter for two guests (not each!). Diving too! More info... PACIFIC WAVE is offering a special discount... Save $2500 off their normal Winter 2008/9 rates. More info... Posted: March 1, 2009

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Charter Yacht Touch - Economic Stimulus Special Offer Here's a "touching" special offer good for charters through the end of 2009, excluding the holidays, of course. The motor yacht Touch, is reducing their rate by $20,000. What a great gesture to help stimulate the economy! More info... Posted: March 2, 2009

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Charter Yacht PACIFIC WAVE in the Caribbean A couple of weeks ago, the charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE sailed to St. Maarten for the sole purpose of meeting Paradise Connections and to show their boat to us. Right there it shows that Lynn & Mark are really super people! More info... Posted: March 3, 2009

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BVI Spring Regatta and Around Virgin Gorda Race Although each year, the basic format remains the same, the organizers of BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival work hard to fine tune the event. This year’s edition, March 30 – April 5, is no exception with two innovative additions that will add value for the participants. More info... Posted: March 4, 2009

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News from the charter yacht ALOHA MALOLO Eric & Evelyn from the 65-foot sailboat ALOHA MALOLO just wrote us with quite a bit of news... More info... Posted: March 5, 2009

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s/y FORTUNA -- Sail Antigua Race Week 2009 on board a real Maxi ! Experience the excitement of racing on board a Maxi sailing yacht in a world class regatta -- Antigua Sailing Week 2009 (2nd April to 3rd May 2009). FORTUNA is offering an Antigua Race Week Special "by the berth" (per person) price. More info... Posted: March 5, 2009

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ANDROMEDA LA DEA This beautiful charter yacht, the 154-foot Perini Navi ketch, ANDROMEDA LA DEA, will be available for charter in the Mediterranean this summer 2009. More info... Posted: March 6, 2009

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ROI SOLEIL - Special GALA evening in the South of France Guillaume & Tracey of the luxury barge, River Yacht ROI SOLEIL wrote to announce their special offer for new charters confirmed by April 31, 2009, "Champagne Aperitif with Live Music and Gala Dinner with Grand Crus". More info... Posted: March 6, 2009

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Trimaran PROMENADE, Sail Dive Charter Yacht - Recent News Here's an update on one of our favorite charter yachts in the Virgin Islands... PROMENADE, a 65-foot trimaran, which offers diving, fishing, relaxing, fun... More info... Posted: March 7, 2009

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All-Inclusive Crewed Yacht Charters / Sailing Vacations Something you don't need to worry about on an all-inclusive yacht charter, sailing vacation. More info... Posted: March 7, 2009

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Catamaran CATALYST: 3 weeks left this season A few of you may be surprised that people are booking yacht charter sailing vacations, but we're not. The charter catamaran CATALYST only has three weeks available for the rest of this season for sailing / diving vacations in the Virgin Islands. Snooze and you lose! Plus, check out Alan's ECONOMIC BAILOUT option for 2-person charters. More info... Posted: March 12, 2009

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PROMENADE summer 2009 Rich & Lisa Return We are happy to announce the return of Rich & Lisa aboard the 65-foot, BVI sail-dive trimaran, Promenade. Plus, discover Promenade's new "a la carte" captain-only charter option. Pick and choose what "extras" you desire. More info... Posted: March 11, 2009

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Dessert Recipe from the Caribbean Charter Yacht Makayabella in the Grenadines Sue and John from the 65-foot charter yacht, Makaybella, have sent us this superb dessert recipe and we'd like to share it with you. More info... Posted: March 12, 2009

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Dutch Tulip Cruise 2009 and more! Hotel Barge Savoir Faire Holland We received an email from Chris yesterday announcing cabin availability for a few choice weeks of the season. Dutch Tulip Cruise in Holland, Burgundy (Bourgogne) French Cruise, Champagne region of France... More info... Posted: March 13, 2009

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Charter Olga in San Blas Islands this summer 2009 Motoryacht OLGA returns to the SAN BLAS ISLANDS, September - November 2009. The San Blas Archipelago is the ideal destination for clients wishing to charter somewhere "different". More info... Posted: March 13, 2009

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American Airlines Super Fares reminder Just wanted to remind everyone that American Airlines is having a promotion on flights: Caribbean, Mexico And Central America Flight Deals. An example: New York (JFK) to St. Martin (SXM) starting at $96. More info... Posted: March 15, 2009

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Megayacht MARCH MADNESS Specials (winter 2009) Making “March Madness” with Special Deals for megayachts in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter Yacht ASHLANA plans The beautiful ASHLANA, a Little Harbor 53, is presently in the Virgin Islands and ready for a few more charters in the Caribbean this winter. ASHLANA will consider Spring charters during April & May 2009 in the Bahamas or anywhere en-route to her summer charter base in New England. More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter yacht COCONUT in Caribbean, Central America, then West Coast USA COCONUT, currently in St. Maarten, will be available for charters en-route to her summer base on the West Coast / California. For example, Captain Daniel Wise would consider charters this Spring in Venezuela, Panama or the San Blas Islands. More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter yacht BANDERA New England & Maine this summer 2009BANDERA is available for summer 2009 charters in southern New England. She will be based in in Long Island for June, July & August and will consider charters in Maine from late August through September – the perfect time for Maine cruising! More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter yacht FORTUNA - Racing & Transatlantic passages FORTUNA is still available for a charter for Antigua Race Week and also has a few berths still available for the transatlantic crossing this spring (Caribbean-Mediterranean), along with your "standard" crewed charter option. Also the 2009 ARC in November. More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter Gunboat Catamaran SAFARI in the Mediterranean Summer 2009 SAFARI the 62-foot Gunboat catamaran is currently in St Maarten and Captain Lucky Mike is standing by for charters! Safari will be available for charter this summer in the Mediterranean. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of you Gunboat enthusiasts to sail aboard a Gunboat catamaran! More info... Posted: March 16, 2009

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Charter Yacht THREE MOONS goes green & not just on St. Patrick's Day! Shelly & Randy, owner-operators of the 65-foot Irwin charter yacht Three Moons, wrote to us today (St. Patrick's Day) in keeping with the green theme. More info... Posted: March 17, 2009

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Charter yacht MATELOT in the Eastern Med this summer... Lower rates The sailing yacht MATELOT is available for Summer 2009 charters in Croatia / East Mediterranean at less than their Summer 2008 rates! More info... Posted: March 18, 2009

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Sailing Yacht ELEONORA - Last-Minute Caribbean Charters This is your last chance to book the classic styled, charter yacht ELEONORA in the Caribbean before she starts her journey back to the Mediterranean! More info... Posted: March 18, 2009

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New England Catamaran Charter, Summer 2009 Entrepreneurship (or E-Ship), presently in the Virgin Islands will be available this summer in New England. Based in the Newport Area, she will consider charters along the New England coast. More info... Posted: March 23, 2009

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Charter Comments - Kids loved charter Here's one from 8-year old Jack... "Sail boats are better than cruise ships" More info... Posted: March 23, 2009

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ASHLANA, End of Season Special Discount Offer ASHLANA is offering an end of the winter season special before heading North for the summer to New England by way of the Bahamas. Any charters confirmed and taking place between now and April 15, 2009 in the Virgin Islands, will receive this super discount rate. More info... Posted: March 24, 2009

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Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS - Jimmy Buffett sighting We just received an email from the charter catamaran AMARYLLIS. We recently had a very happy charter aboard Amaryllis and we'll be posting their comments soon, but in the meantime, here's some news from this excellent charter yacht. More info... Posted: March 24, 2009

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Charter SECRET LIFE for 2009 Cannes Film Festival The 147-foot (45m) motor yacht, SECRET LIFE, is available for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Hurry, as the deadline for marina berths is coming up soon. More info... Posted: March 25, 2009

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News from French Hotel Barge EMMA - Canal du Midi, France A couple of days ago, we received an email from our friends Liz & Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, who cruise the Canal du Midi, plus the Camargue & Provence areas of southern France. More info... Posted: March 28, 2009

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French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA : Cruise the Canal du Midi in Southern France This weekend we have created a new online brochure for the French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA who cruises the Canal du Midi in the south of France. More info... Posted: March 29, 2009

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Motor Yacht Charter NOVA SCOTIA DESTINATION FOX HARB’R TOO (FHToo) offers special privileges to charter guests for the Fox Harb'r Resort in Nova Scotia! More info... Posted: March 30, 2009

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Charter MAKAYABELLA in the Grenadines - News We have received this bit of news from the charter yacht MAKAYABELLA, a 65-foot sloop based in the Grenadines, owned and operated by John & Susan. More info... Posted: March 30, 2009

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Crystal Clear - Special offer thru May 31 2009 Charly, owner-operator of the 54-foot CT ketch, has a couple of special offers to help you realize your dream sailing vacation. More info... Posted: March 30, 2009

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New flights to Martinique from San Juan - American Airlines Martinique has become more accessible to US travelers thanks to newly-expanded service from American Eagle Airlines. Beginning May 1, 2009, American Eagle will offer daily service between its hub in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique. More info... Posted: March 31, 2009

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CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES Read Last Month's Newsletter :) Posted: March 1, 2009

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All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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