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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: February 2012 Paradise Connections

2012-02-06T19:10:00.001-04:00

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February 2012 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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FEBRUARY EVENTS !!!

February started off with Groundhog Day in which Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and thus proclaimed that we will have 6 more weeks of winter. You might think seriously about leaving your winter wonderland and come join us in the Caribbean.

How about a quick getaway for Valentine's with your significant other? What a great idea... They can't possibly say no to that!

If that's a bit too soon, Americans also have a 3-day weekend for Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, 2012.

All the best!
Sheila & Bob at Paradise Connections

Barging Cruise Vacations Special Offers for 2012

Various discounts and early bird specials, plus info about special cruise weeks. At these prices, the barges are booking up quickly, so don't wait too long... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 1, 2012

Catamaran Flying Ginny : Last Minute Special

We would like to welcome back Flying Ginny, plus they have a last-minute special offer for charters this spring... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 1, 2012

Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Cabin Week Open & Value Rates

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE has opened up June 3-9, 2012 as a cabin week and has one cabin available.... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 2, 2012

Catamaran FIREFLY : 40% off for Valentines Day

The charter yacht FIREFLY, a 62-foot Lagoon 620 catamaran, has a sweetheart of an offer for Valentine's week... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 2, 2012

Valentine's Day in the Virgin Islands

Trying to come up with the perfect Valentine's Day present? Or perhaps a romantic setting to "pop the question"? Then again, maybe you just need a quick getaway from winter and get your toes tan...... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 2, 2012

Charter Yacht FORTRUS : Florida, Nova Scotia, Northern Passage, Alaska

The charter yacht FORTRUS, a 112-foot Inance motoryacht, is new to the Florida charter fleet. But, what's really cool is that Fortrus is heading out to circumnavigate the globe... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 4, 2012

Catamaran WORLD'S END : Special offer

The 65-foot charter yacht WORLD'S END, a Galathea 65 catamaran by Fountain Pajot, is offering 7 nights for the price of 6 for charters taking place in February, March, and April.... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 5, 2012

Charter Yacht HARMONY - Mediterranean summer 2012

The charter yacht HARMONY, a 115-foot Crescent motoryacht, will be cruising the Mediterranean for summer 2012 and will consider both Western & Eastern Med! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 6, 2012

Cruise Turkey with Charter Yacht Harmony

Discover Turkey’s densely layered cityscapes, magnificent classical ruins, and “high energy” bazaars... Captain Jack McKay and his crew invite you aboard for an unforgettable Eastern Mediterranean cruise! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 6, 2012

Charter Yacht SUBLIME : Sail & Dive the VIs

Available for sailing and liveaboard scuba diving yacht charters in the Virgin Islands through the end of August 2012. Plus, they have a special offer for November & December 2012! Diving & instruction included! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 8, 2012

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All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: January 2012 Paradise Connections

2012-01-16T12:27:00.007-04:00

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January 2012 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Our new year is off to a busy start. We are not complaining as we believe that Busy Is Good! Many inquiries are turning into confirmed bookings, including some for the next holiday season already.

Best wishes for a healthy, prosperous, and enjoyable new year!
Sheila & Bob at Paradise Connections

Posted: January 6, 2012

Catamaran Dreaming On

Dreaming On guests' charter comments, charter reviews, charter testimonials. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 6, 2012

Charter Yacht ANTARES: More Crew Photos

New crew photos for the charter yacht ANTARES, a 48-foot Gulfstar motoryacht, that we welcomed to the Virgin Islands yacht charter fleet a couple of weeks ago. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 7, 2012

French Hotel Barge Anjodi: Barging cruises in south of France

The French hotel barge ANJODI has a new summer 2012 route along the canal du midi in the south of France. Read about their various itineraries, along with "Biking Plus" for an independent cycling option. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 10, 2012

Charter Yacht Three Moons

Shelly, owner-operator of the charter yacht Three Moons, sent us two beautiful rainbow photos. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 13, 2012

Hotel Barge Savoir Faire: Burgundy, France - Summer 2012

Everyone loves a discount... Chris announces his Summer 2012 special offer for family charters in the beautiful region of Burgundy. Also available for non-family charters, of course :) MORE INFO...

Posted: January 15, 2012

Charter Yacht Corus: Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Specializing in all-inclusive, crewed yacht charters for two in the US & British Virgin Islands all year round. Info about the yacht, plus Corus' guests charter comments, charter reviews, charter testimonials. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 15, 2012

Welcome back, Pentesilea... We missed you

We are very happy to welcome back Hans & Ruth to the yacht charter fleet aboard their new pride & joy, Pentesilea THREE. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 16, 2012

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune : 2012 Rates

CLAIR DE LUNE has sent us their 2012 rates. Clair de Lune is available for barging charters for up to 6 guests and cruises the canal du midi in the south of France. Also offers Wellness cruises for up to 4 guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 16, 2012

Free Gift for Our Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Guests

Book a 2012 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2012) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 17, 2012

Catamaran Solstice - Bahamas / Exumas

News from Liz & Geoff aboard Catamaran Solstice. Sailing & Diving vacations... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 17, 2012

Charter Yacht Runaway: Open for Easter 2012

Runaway's Easter charter unfortunately had to cancel but, good news for you, they are now available any time between March 27 and April 8, 2012 for your Easter vacation! MORE INFO...

Posted: January 18, 2012

Charter Yacht Catamaran Surprise - Open for Valentine's Day!

There's still time to book and take a quick hop over to the Bahamas for a romantic getaway with your "better half"... See their Valentine's special, MORE INFO...

Posted: January 20, 2012

Valentine's Day is coming...

Trying to come up with the perfect Valentine's Day present? Or perhaps a romantic setting to "pop the question"? Then again, maybe you just need a quick getaway from winter and get your toes tan... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 22, 2012

French Hotel Barge, River Yacht Roi Soleil

News & photos from Roi Soleil. Cruise the south of France this season along the Canal du Midi or Provence. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 23, 2012

Last Minute Opportunity for Super Bowl Charter

Looking for a different theme and venue for your Super Bowl party this year? Due to a cancellation, UNFORGETTABLE is ready to begin your charter TOMORROW! MORE INFO...

Posted: January 31, 2012

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: December 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-12-23T14:49:00.013-04:00

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December 2011 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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Today (December 23rd) is the first day of winter... where did the year go?

The holidays are now upon us with friends and families getting together and talking about their upcoming sailing vacation plans. We are available 24/7, like always, throughout the holidays as well. So, if you have a question or would like to start planning your yacht charter, don't hestitate to contact us.

If you are interested in a European barge charter, whether for an individual cabin or for a private, whole boat cruise, be sure to check out the current special offers (see below).

Look forward to assisting you!

Seasons Greetings from Sheila & Bob at Paradise Connections

Posted: December 1, 2011

STOP PRESS! LAST MINUTE SPECIAL OFFER

10 nights for price of 7. Book a charter aboard the catamaran Silver Moon to take place between January 16th and January 27th 2012 (11-night window) and receive up to 10 nights for the price of 7 nights... American Airlines has a good deal, too... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 28, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran Ocean Jedi: Introductory Special Offer

The charter yacht Ocean Jedi, a 58-foot Ballota catamaran, has a special introductory offer for the first ten charters booked by February 29, 2012 for the 2011-12 season (except Christmas, New Years, and Easter weeks)... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 5, 2011

News from the charter yacht McGregor

The charter yacht McGregor, a 58-foot Hatteras motoryacht, sent us some news to share with you... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 10, 2011

Catamaran Magic Inspiration: Special Offer

Magic Inspiration, a 46-foot catamaran, has a Christmas gift for you... Book a 2012 charter by December 31, 2011 and receive a $1200 discount off standard rates... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 15, 2011

RECIPE: Coq au Vin, from Jambalaya

Sylvie, from the charter yacht Jambalaya, shares a favorite family recipe which is quick and easy for family and friends over the holidays... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 16, 2011

m/y DIAMOND GIRL: January Special for Charter

Diamond Girl, a 103-foot motoryacht, has a special rate for charters of one week or longer in the Virgin Islands during the month of January 2012.... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 17, 2011

Catamaran SILVER MOON... Welcome aboard!

The new crew of Silver Moon, a 44-foot Voyage catamaran, has been busy getting the yacht ready for the 2011-12 charter season... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 19, 2011

Charter Catamaran LADY BOU BOU - Welcome to the fleet

We would like to welcome the newly launched LADY BOU BOU, a 2011 Lagoon 620 catamaran designed by Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prevost, to the charter yacht fleet.... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 20, 2011

Charter Catamaran Safari: Special offer

SAFARI, a Lagoon 440 catamaran, has a special offer of a $1000 discount off their normal charter rates for full-week charters taking place between now and February 17, 2012... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 21, 2011

Charter Yacht XIUMA - Welcome to the fleet

We are pleased to welcome s/y XIUMA, a 55-foot Oyster, to the Caribbean yacht charter fleet. She is owner-operated by Virginia Lee (chef) and her partner Jonathan Wehrung (captain)... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 22, 2011

Charter Yacht Fidelity: 10% off... BOOK NOW

Fidelity has a special offer for 2012 charters IF you book by Dec. 31, 2011. So hurry, book now! MORE INFO...

Posted: December 25, 2011

Welcome ANTARES to the charter yacht fleet

We would like to welcome ANTARES, a 48-foot Gulfstar motoryacht, to the Virgin Islands yacht charter fleet. Low introductory price... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 26, 2011

Motor Yacht BANYAN - Bahamas/ Florida / Florida Keys

The charter yacht BANYAN, a 102-foot Palmer Johnson classic, is available for charter in Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 29, 2011

January 2012 Special Offer: Secret Spot in the Bahamas

The charter yacht Secret Spot, a 106-foot Lazzara motoryacht, has a special rate for week-long (or more) charters taking place in January 2012... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 30, 2011

EAGLES NEST: Special offer for the Caribbean 2012

The charter yacht EAGLES NEST, a 98-foot MCP motor yacht, is offering a special rate of $38,000/wk (plus all expenses) for Caribbean charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 31, 2011

Sail Dive Promenade - 2 yacht charter weeks left for this season

Kerry, a good friend & owner-operator of the popular 65-foot charter yacht PROMENADE, only has a few weeks available for charter this season:... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 25, 2011

Happy Holidays from Catamaran Marolanga

The charter yacht Marolanga, a 44-foot catamaran, told us this cute Thanksgiving/Christmas story...... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 24, 2011

Welcome, Hotel Barge PANACHE, to our barging fleet

We would like to welcome the Hotel Barge Panache (ex-Marjorie II) to our fleet of select barges. Spring Dutch Tulip cruises in April & May followed by some interesting cruises on their way to Alsace-Lorraine region where they will be from mid June onwards. Special introductory offer: Value season rates through mid-August! MORE INFO...

Posted: November 14, 2011

OTHER POSTS OF INTEREST - July through November 2011

Charter Comments: CORUS - MORE INFO...
Charter Comments: SANDCASTLE - MORE INFO...
CME Courses: 5-Night Cabin Cruises - MORE INFO...
Bequia Blues Festival, Jan. 26-29 - MORE INFO...
THREE MOONS: VI Pirate Itinerary - MORE INFO...
Welcome Catamaran DREAMING ON - MORE INFO...
PHAEDRUS retires from chartering - MORE INFO...

Posted: July - December, 2011

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Summer's Over... Time to Sail the Caribbean

2011-09-23T12:03:00.004-04:00

That's it! Summer is officially over. Today is the first day of Autumn.

We hope you had an excellent summer and now that the days are growing shorter and cooler your thoughts turn to a sailing vacation in the warm, blue water of the Caribbean.

If you are still considering a New Years yacht charter (approximately December 27 - January 3) there are not too many yachts left, so get off the fence :)

There is better availability for Christmas week with most charters ending on December 26 or 27 at the latest... If these dates don't fit your schedule, just ask and we'll try to work something out.

Want to do something different for Thanksgiving this year but afraid to miss the Bowl games? No worries... we have TV in the islands. You can catch the games at a beach bar or perhaps your yacht has satellite TV.

Maybe you want to spend your holidays at home and join us at a time more convenient for you. Give us a call or pop us an email and let us know what you're looking for... Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters.

One question we are frequently asked: Won't the kids get bored?

Here's a comment from charterers we had aboard Antillean this summer:

Sure feel lucky to have had Paradise Connections broker our trip!

Just a reminder that American Airlines is having a sale for flights to the Caribbean. You must purchase your flights by September 27, 2011 for travel through February 15, 2012. See our previous blog post: American Airlines Caribbean Sale.

We also represent luxury hotel barges for cruising the European Waterways. Charter the entire barge for a private cruise or book a cabin and share the barge with others. Our specialized website www.bargecharters.com is dedicated to European hotel barge trips for barging in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland/Belgium (Dutch tulip cruises), Germany/Luxembourg, and Italy.

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For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: June 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-06-30T10:27:00.002-04:00

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Well, here it is... June, already. Seems like New Years was just a couple of weeks ago :)

French Hotel Barge Emma

Be sure to contact us if you want a quick weekend getaway or a summer charter... We have some fine yachts available in the Caribbean and New England.

Looking for a sailing vacation over Christmas and/or New Years? Don't wait much longer, especially if you are a party of 8.

We still have space available for European barging cruises. There are already many bookings for next season! Book by the cabin, or charter the entire barge. Excellent vacation for families!

This newsletter is kind of short this month, but we have been busy booking last minute charters and also doing work on OUR boat. Watch out... once that mast is up we'll be sailing again soon.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Sheila & Bob

Dream Ketcher: Abacos Bahamas Dive & Sail Vacations

The charter yacht Dream Ketcher, a 41-foot Morgan Out Island ketch, is chartering in the Abaco islands of the Bahamas and offers onboard diving with budget and family-friendly pricing... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 2, 2011

Hotel Barges: Current special offers Barging Cruises

Reduced rates for last-minute bookings and to fill in the gaps in their calendars. At these prices, the barges are booking up quickly, so don't wait too long... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 2, 2011

Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival & Sailing Vacations

MUSIC LOVERS: Combine the Newport Folk Festival (July 30 & 31, 2011) with a Yacht Charter and perhaps the Newport Jazz Festival the following weekend, too! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 15, 2011

QUICK: iPod Shuffle Giveaway

QUICK, there's still time to take advantage of our iPod Shuffle Giveaway for our clients booking a French Hotel Barge cruise taking place in the month of June 2011... Perhaps for Bastille Week, too! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 18, 2011

Jet Blue adds US Virgin Islands flights

Great news! JetBlue airlines will begin flying to the U.S. Virgin Islands this winter, both St. Thomas and St. Croix... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 18, 2011

French Barge EMMA has 2 cabins open for Bastille week 2011

One of our favorite French hotel barges, Emma, has two of their three cabins available for Bastille week, July 9-15, 2011 (Toulouse-Carcassonne, canal du midi)... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 20, 2011

Client Comments: Yacht Charter FLAME June 2011

We recently had a 4-person, family yacht charter aboard the motor yacht FLAME with Wayne & Barbara this month (June 12-19, 2011) and we'd like to share the clients' comments... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 25, 2011

Charter Catamaran MAROLANGA this summer in the Virgin Islands

The catamaran MAROLANGA is available for yacht charters throughout the summer in the Virgin Islands (either the Spanish VIs or US/British VIs)... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 26, 2011

Charter Catamaran NAUTICAT OF FOWEY - Special Offer on Summer Charters

Bill and Ali, owner-operators of the charter yacht Nauticat of Fowey, announce that they will be staying in the Virgin Islands this summer and are available for charter through August 14 (2011), plus they have a super saver summer special... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 30, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: May 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-05-27T10:17:00.001-04:00

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We've received many wonderful comments regarding the new look we have recently implemented on our www.ParadiseConnections.com web site. We are constantly working on updating info, so please do not hesitate to ask questions. We are here to assist you.

Spring should have sprung by now wherever you may be, and so comes thoughts of summer... Before you know it, it will be Christmas again :) It's not to soon to book for the holidays!

Need a special gift for Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day? How about a well-deserved sailing vacation? You don't have to do the charter on the holiday, of course, give the gift for dates best suited to their/your schedule!

We still have space available for European barging cruises. Book by the cabin, or charter the entire barge. Excellent vacation for families!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Sheila & Bob

Charter Yacht Corus : Charter Comments

We recently had a 2-person charter aboard the charter yacht CORUS and here's comments from the client... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 3, 2011

Charter Yacht FREEDOM: 10% off... Book Now!

The charter yacht FREEDOM, a 120-foot Broward motor yacht, is offering a 10% discount for ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) charters taking place between now and September 2011, if booked within the next 10 days... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 3, 2011

Charter Yacht Fidelity: Summer Discounts for 2012

The charter yacht Fidelity, a 46-foot Jeanneau sloop, is announcing two summer discounts...
Plus they now have air conditioning... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 4, 2011

Hotel Barges: Current special offers for Barging Cruises

We have some interesting special offers for the 2011 barging season, including discounts on private, full-boat charters, and also individual cabin bookings... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 5, 2011

Catamaran SAFARI - Summer Specials Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

The charter yacht SAFARI, a 44-foot Lagoon 440 catamaran, will be chartering throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands. They have a special offer for July-October yacht charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 5, 2011

French Hotel Barge Saint Louis - WiFi equipped

More and more barges are becoming equipped with onboard WiFi access and the French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS has just joined the ranks. Plus there's still some open weeks for this season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 6, 2011

Catamaran Marolonga : New Video & Summer Sailing News

Paradise Connections has created a new YouTube video / slideshow for one of our favorite charter yachts, the catamaran Marolanga. We would also like to remind you of their lower summer rates and summer specials... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 6, 2011

REMINDER: iPod Shuffle Giveaway

We'd like to remind you about our iPod Shuffle Giveaway for our clients booking a French Hotel Barge cruise during the month of June 2011... Some barges have some great deals for June... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 10, 2011

Charter Yacht Sayang: Super Summer Special

Paul and Ratna, owner-operators of the charter yacht Sayang, are offering a super summer special: book a a full week's charter aboard beautiful Sayang and receive an 8th night free... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 14, 2011

Charter Yacht HONIARA - Lower rates

When everything else is going up (we just had a 21% increase in gasoline here in St Croix), the crewed charter yacht Honiara is LOWERING their rates... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 18, 2011

Charter Yacht FLAME : Antique Car Enthusiast

We know that Wayne has a thing for antique cars so when Bob spotted this photo on a blog, we immediately thought of Wayne and sent it to him... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 19, 2011

French Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Family Discounts, Kids Special Offer

James Waggott of the French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE announced that they are offering a family special valid for the remainder of the 2011 barging season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 19, 2011

Charter Yacht MIRACLE in Bahamas this summer 2011

The charter yacht MIRACLE, a 115-foot Monte Fino motor yacht, is on its way to the Bahamas for the summer season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 21, 2011

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Super Summer Savings

Liz & René, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, has announced special offer discounts for Summer 2011 and also the 2012 season... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 22, 2011

Charter Catamaran NAUTICAT OF FOWEY Recipe

The charter yacht NAUTICAT OF FOWEY, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, has a recipe to share:

LEEK, MUSHROOM AND FETA FILO ROLLS

Nauticat of Fowey is currently in the Virgin Islands. They would like to stay in the BVIs through July and then head down to the Grenadines, but it depends on booking requests... So, if you are interested in a yacht charter this summer, inquire about their location as they are a bit flexible... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 26, 2011

Christmas is coming... Book your yacht charter now

Yes, we realize this is Memorial Day weekend which means it is still not even Summer yet, but if you are interested in a yacht charter for either Christmas or New Years, please contact us as soon as possible... MORE INFO...

Posted: May 27, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: April 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-04-30T10:58:00.002-04:00

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We've been busy freshening up our www.ParadiseConnections.com web site. We hope you like our new look and still find it easy to navigate, if not even more so!

It is such an ego boost and feeling of accomplishment when our clients tell us that they think we have the best yacht charter web site out there, let alone our quality of service...

Thank you so much. We do our best and always strive to do even better...

Hope to hear from you soon,
Sheila & Bob

Spring Dutch Tulip Cruises - Barging in Holland

We only have a few openings left for Dutch Tulip Cruises this spring. Not much time so book NOW! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 2, 2011

Diving & Sailing Vacations in Belize & Panama

The charter yacht TRUE NORTH, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran, will head to the Western Caribbean for the Summer of 2011. From mid-May through the end of July 2011, TRUE NORTH is available for charters in Belize... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 3, 2011

RECIPE: 2-minute Caribbean Pie, by Charter Yacht HONIARA

Charter yacht Honiara, a 45-foot Beneteau sloop, tell us that about half way to Anegada they spotted a humpback whale that was quite amazing. Unfortunately, they weren't able to get a picture of it... just the splash... No whale picture, but they did send us a wonderful recipe... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 3, 2011

Charter Yacht VERNA BREEZE - Meet the Feline Crew

We received a crew profile for the other half of the Verna Breeze crew: Petey and Zorro. Also, check out the photo of the lobster they caught on a recent charter. Bet it made the cats happy... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 4, 2011

Take a Spring Break: Barging Cabin Cruises April/May 2011

Want to take a Spring Break but not sure what to do and where to go... Book a cabin on a shared barging cruise week. No need to get a group together and you'll get to meet some new people, too. We have listed Hotel Barges that currently have open cabins available for April & May 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 5, 2011

Charter Yacht STORM PETREL: Whale photo

Phil and Laura, owner-operators of one of our favorite charter yachts Storm Petrel told us about recent whale encounters they've had... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 6, 2011

New Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise Week Scheduled

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE offered two Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruises in Burgundy France this season. We noticed yesterday that BOTH weeks are now fully booked and we were sad that we could no longer offer this barging trip to you. BUT DON'T DESPAIR!!! La Belle Epoque has opened up a new week in their schedule for another Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise in Burgundy, France. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 7, 2011

Charter Yacht Phaedrus takes a short break & will be back!

Charles and Leslie of the charter yacht PHAEDRUS, a 51-foot Morgan sloop, are taking a couple of weeks off stateside and then will return until the end of their spring season. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 7, 2011

New French Canal for 2016 Paris-Cambrai France

Western Europe's biggest engineering project since the Channel Tunnel was given the green light on Tuesday when President Nicholas Sarkozy announced France's scheme to link Paris to Cambrai in northern France by a 66-mile long, 54m-wide canal. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 8, 2011

Charter Yacht THREE MOONS: Sailing the Spanish Virgin Islands

Today we have guest bloggers: Randy & Shelly owner-operators of the charter yacht THREE MOONS, one of our favorites! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 8, 2011

Hotel Barges: Current special offers Barging Cruises

Here's a list of current special offers (expires April 29, 2011) for the 2011 Hotel Barging season. Also mentions a few interesting special events... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 8, 2011

Charter Catamaran NEMO for Easter

The charter yacht NEMO, a 47-foot Nautitech catamaran, is available for EASTER WEEK 2011 in the Virgin Islands and has a special offer... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 9, 2011

Fête de la Musique - June 21st - France

Tuesday, June 21st, is Fête de la Musique day in France, but the festivities normally start up a few days beforehand with free street concerts everywhere. Many of the French hotel barges are fully booked for the week but luckily there are still a few openings (June 19-25, 2011)... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 10, 2011

iPod Shuffle Giveaway - French hotel barge cruises June 2011

Fête de la Musique day (June 21st) is one of our favorite French holidays. Book your June 2011 French hotel barge cruise with Paradise Connections and get a FREE 2GB iPod Shuffle... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 10, 2011

Farewell to Charter Yacht ISLANDER

The Charter Yacht ISLANDER, a 50-foot Irwin ketch, has been sold and is leaving charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 11, 2011

EASTER SPECIAL - Catamaran charter in the Grenadines

The charter yacht NAUTICAT OF FOWEY, a Leopard 47 catamaran, has a special offer for an Easter yacht charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 11, 2011

Catamaran Good Medicine: Enjoying Peter Island in the BVIs

Today we have Bob & Sueno from the charter yacht GOOD MEDICINE, a 46-foot Fontaine Pajot catamaran, as guest bloggers... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 12, 2011

French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE: Updates

We have updated our online brochure for the French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE. See sample menus & wine list, itineraries... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 13, 2011

Catamaran AMARYLLIS: Sad, but good news...

Bruce & Laura, owner-operators of the charter catamaran Amaryllis, are leaving the crewed charter fleet... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 14, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - Shared Cruise Week Available

The French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA, a luxurious 4-guest barge cruising the Canal du Midi, has a couple who is looking for another couple to book the other cabin for October 1-7, 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 14, 2011

Charter Yacht MATELOT - June in Croatia - Save 20%

The charter yacht MATELOT, a Bruce Farr Southern Wind 80, is offering a 20% discount for June 2011 yacht charters in Croatia. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 14, 2011

Charter Yacht Olga - Special All-Inclusive Rate This Summer

Charter Yacht OLGA, a luxury 121-foot Crescent motor yacht, is offering ALL-INCLUSIVE crewed Caribbean charters this summer in the Virgin Islands... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 19, 2011

Motor Yacht EL JEFE - All inclusive crewed Caribbean yacht charters

The charter yacht EL JEFE, a 115-foot (35.05m) Derektor Tri-Deck motoryacht, is offering ALL-INCLUSIVE charters in St. Martin and the BVIs at affordable rates... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 21, 2011

Charter Yacht OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED - Updated Brochure

The charter yacht OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED (or OCEANS 7²), a 104-foot Trehard sloop, has updated their online brochures. Check out new photos of their refurbished interior, updated crew profiles, new sample menu, etc... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 21, 2011

Charter Yacht Freedom: ALL INCLUSIVE Virgin Islands motor yacht

The charter yacht FREEDOM, a 120-foot Broward motor yacht, offers ALL INCLUSIVE yacht charters year round in the Virgin Islands. Diving, too... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 21, 2011

Charter Yacht FLAME - ALL INCLUSIVE Virgin Islands Motor Yacht

The charter yacht FLAME is one of our favorite charter yachts in the Virgin Islands. Wayne & Barbara, owner-operators of Flame, have been chartering for 20-some years and they still enjoy sharing their boat and the islands with their guests... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 21, 2011

French Hotel Barge EMMA - Land & Sea Package, Surf & Turf

This summer, combine a 4-night cruise aboard the luxury crewed hotel barge EMMA on the Canal du Midi in the south of France and 3 nights in a luxurious Languedocian farmhouse nestling in the vineyards... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 22, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Cabin Cruise Weeks Update

The French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE, who cruises along the Canal de Bourgogne in southern Burgundy, has opened up a new cabin cruise week (shared charter)... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 23, 2011

TransAtlantic Crossing Charter: Yacht ANAHITA May-June 2011

The charter yacht ANAHITA, a 62-foot Dynamique sloop, is offering two spots on their transAtlantic repositioning charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 25, 2011

Tulip photos - Dutch Tulip Barging Cruises - Book Now

Today's online Daily Mail (a UK Newspaper) has some wonderful photos in a story about the tulip fields of Holland. We have two weeks open in May. Book now! MORE INFO...

Posted: April 25, 2011

Grand Cru Wine Tour Barging Cruise, Burgundy France

Excellent gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day for LOVERS OF FINE WINES: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Cru Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: April 26, 2011

Charter Yacht MIRA: New Chef

The charter yacht MIRA, a 70-foot Norlin/Sweden sloop, is pleased to introduce their delightful new chef, Athene Macrae... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 29, 2011

Charter Yacht GALILEO: New England summer 2011

The charter yacht GALILEO, a 123-foot Palmer Johnson ketch, is returning to New England this summer and is actively available for charters from July 1st through the end of September, basing in Newport but willing to relocate... MORE INFO...

Posted: April 30, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: March 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-03-31T23:40:00.000-04:00

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March 2011 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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Weary of Winter?

Today (March 8th) in St. Croix, USVI - Those are Bob's tan toes!

Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your sailing vacation getaway!

Posted: March 1, 2011

Hotel Barges: Current special offers Barging Cruises

Spring begins this month... Finally! The promise of better days should have you thinking about your vacation plans... We definitely recommend a barging cruise and hope you can take advantage of one (or more... you can have more than one vacation!) of these special offers... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2011

Charter Motor Yacht MISS KULANI in the South Pacific

M/Y MISS KULANI would like to welcome you to Paradise and explore the South Pacific islands on this exquisite 75-foot Marlow Explorer motoryacht... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2011

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS - Free Golf Day

Who says nothing is free... The Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS has a wonderful promotion for those who would enjoy a spot of golf during their barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 1, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Easter & Summer Specials

A yacht charter in the Virgin Islands aboard the catamaran MAROLANGA is always special, but now even more so as Gus and Marcella have a couple of special offers they would like to propose... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 7, 2011

Two Weeks Until St Patrick's Day: SPECIAL OFFER

Book a 2011 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2011) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 3, 2011

French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE - 2011 season

We are very pleased to announce that the French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has undertaken a US$200,000 refurbishment project this winter... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 4, 2011

Irish Barge Shannon Princess - Bike Cycling Tours - New for 2011

More good news from the Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS II: they are now offering guided bike touring with personal cycling guide, along with their luxury minibus as backup vehicle... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 7, 2011

Charter Motor Yacht ANALISA - Special offer

The charter yacht ANALISA, a 60-foot Hatteras motoryacht, has an "Escape the Snow and Cold" special offer... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 8, 2011

French Hotel Barge ROSA: Barging in France - Gascony

If you watched the very successful BBC television series, French Odyssey with Celebrity Chef Rick Stein, a few years ago, you have already seen the French Hotel Barge ROSA... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 8, 2011

Ireland Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise, Summer 2011

There are still a few cabins available for the Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruise, June 26 through July 2, 2011, aboard Shannon Princess. This week is available for individual cabin bookings with no additional supplement for the tour guide... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 9, 2011

Welcome Charter Yacht Malaika to the Caribbean sailing fleet

While Malaika might be a newbie to the fleet, the experienced Captain is well known to us... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 10, 2011

Catamaran SOLSTICE - Charter Comments - Bahamas

A big Thumbs UP from our Solstice charterers. his family are repeat clients of Paradise Connections. They enjoy sailing & diving and wanted to go to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 10, 2011

Last minute special for March BVI catamaran charters

10% Discount on Catamaran Charter Yachts TRUE NORTH and MATAU for March 2011 crewed Caribbean yacht charters in the British Virgin Islands... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 10, 2011

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE: Family Barging Cruise Special Offer

For many years now, the Captain and crew of the Savoir Faire have enjoyed a steady increase in family charters aboard this splendid vessel and exceptional reviews. Family specials for June & July charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 12, 2011

Guided Walking Tours & Barging Cruise - Burgundy, France

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE is offering two Guided Walking Tour & Barging Cruises in Burgundy France this season (2011)... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 13, 2011

French Hotel Barge ST LOUIS: Gascony, SW France

The French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS has a special 15% discount for their May 7-13, 2011 cruise on the Canal de Garonne... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 15, 2011

Whale Sighting in the Virgin Islands

Sorry, not that type of whale... Fly the Whale is a New York-based company that now provides amphibious seaplane service in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Antigua... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 16, 2011

TransAtlantic Crossing Charter: Yacht ANAHITA April/May 2011

The charter yacht ANAHITA, a 62-foot Dynamique sloop, is offering two spots on their transAtlantic repositioning charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 17, 2011

Charter Yacht Phaedrus: Whale sighting & photo

We asked some of our charter yacht friends in the Virgin Islands if they've had any whale sightings this season. We received this from Charles, Leslie, and Lila aboard Phaedrus... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 20, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Barging Cruises in Burgundy France

We have updated our online brochure for French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE and, Savoir Vivre is accepting cabin bookings this season, as well as private charters,.. MORE INFO...

Posted: March 21, 2011

French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE: Dine at l'Abbaye de la Bussière

We just received this special offer from the French Hotel Barge SAVOIR VIVRE, who cruises the southern region of Burgundy, France... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 21, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Sailing vacations in the Virgin Islands

We received some dolphin photos yesterday from Gus & Marcella of the catamaran MAROLANGA which charters year-round in the Virgin Islands (Spanish Virgins, too!)... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 23, 2011

French Barge PROSPERITE now open for 4th July week

The luxury crewed French hotel barge PROSPERITE has had a cancellation and is now available for the week of July 4th (July 3-9, 2011)... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 28, 2011

Charter Yacht Oceans Seven Squared - SAVE 10% Easter, too!

For the remainder of the 2011 winter Caribbean season, Charter Yacht OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED, a 104-foot Trehard/Fauroux sloop, is offering a special 10% discount off all charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 29, 2011

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - Cabin Bookings Available

The Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE currently has a few weeks open for individual cabin bookings where you share the barge with other guests... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 29, 2011

Charter Yacht SPIIP - Sailing Vacations in the South Pacific, French Polynesia

The Charter Yacht SPIIP, an 86-foot CNB sloop, will be chartering in the South Pacific beginning in mid-June 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: March 30, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: February 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-02-27T11:24:00.000-04:00

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February 2011 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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Winter getting you down?

Which would you prefer...

Snow shovel??? Sand Shovel???

Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your quick winter getaway break!

Posted: February 1, 2011

Winter getaways... Caribbean Sailing Vacations - Yacht Charters

If you are looking for a quick getaway or perhaps you now have the motivation to start planning your summer sailing vacation, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 1, 2011

2011 Barging Cruises: Current special offers

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 1, 2011

Charter Yacht HONIARA - Promotion

The charter yacht Honiara offers a $300 discount off their regular rates for any new 7-day minimum charter between Feb. 22 and ending by June 15 2011, confirmed not later than March 18, 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 2, 2011

RECIPE: BBQ Sauce for Chicken Wings, etc from THREE MOONS

Shelly, owner-operator & chef extraordinaire of the 72-foot charter yacht Three Moons, is sharing their favorite BBQ sauce recipe for the first time online! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 4, 2011

Florida & ICW Crewed Catamaran Charter Yacht DOUBLE EXPOSURE

Enjoy a voyage of discovery and a journey along the historic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 7, 2011

French Hotel Barge NYMPHEA - Loire Valley, France

Explore the spectacular Loire Valley in France while gliding along the River Cher aboard the barge Nymphea. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 8, 2011

Charter Yacht Aloha Malolo: Diving, Fishing, Family, Sailing Vacations

Paradise Connections love having charterers aboard Aloha Malolo as we can rest assured that Eric, Evelin, and Salty Dog will take good care of them and they will have an excellent sailing vacation... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 8, 2011

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS - New rate structure

The Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS has modified their price structure and now offers rates for 6-person and 8-person charters, along with their previous rate for 10-guest charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 10, 2011

Free Gift for Our Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Guests

Book a 2011 cruise aboard the Irish hotel barge SHANNON PRINCESS by St Patrick's Day (March 17, 2011) with Paradise Connections and we will send you a gift that you can enjoy during your barging cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 10, 2011

Charter Yacht WHISPER - St Barths Bucket 2011

The charter yacht WHISPER, a beautiful 116-foot Hood-Fontaine designed Holland Jachtbouw sloop, is available as a spectator yacht for the St Barths' Bucket Regatta... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 10, 2011

Watch the Caribbean Sailing Regattas in style

Charter yacht VOLTERRA, an 80-foot classic Palmer Johnson sloop, provides an excellent platform for watching the Caribbean Spring Regattas... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 11, 2011

Charter Pacific Northwest / British Columbia Canada

The 114-foot (34.7m) motor vessel PACIFIC YELLOWFIN is available for crewed charter in the Pacific Northwest. Cruise beautiful British Columbia, Canada... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 13, 2011

Motoryacht EL JEFE - All inclusive crewed Caribbean yacht charters

The charter yacht EL JEFE, a 115-foot (35.05m) Derektor Tri-Deck motoryacht, is offering ALL-INCLUSIVE charters at affordable rates! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 14, 2011

Charter Catamaran NEMO for Easter

The charter yacht NEMO, a 47-foot Nautitech catamaran, is offering an 8-nights-for-the-price-of-7 yacht charter for EASTER WEEK 2011 in the Virgin Islands... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 15, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA - 3-night Discovery cruise

The French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA has an opening for a 3-night/4-day Discovery Cruise, July 26-29, 2011, along the historic canal du midi in the south of France... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 15, 2011

Charter Yacht PACIFIC WAVE offers cool extras in the BVIs

The charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE, a 72-foot sloop, has decided to stay in the British Virgin Islands through the end of July. They have extended their reduced rate and have some additional FREE extras... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 16, 2011

Charter Yacht SANDCASTLE Honeymoon Special

The charter yacht SANDCASTLE, a 72-foot Irwin ketch, has a special offer for honeymoon charters in the British Virgin Islands... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 17, 2011

Charter Yacht PHAEDRUS - FREE Day!

The Charter Yacht PHAEDRUS is offering EIGHT NIGHTS for the price of SEVEN... Such a deal! MORE INFO...

Posted: February 17, 2011

Charter Yacht SAYANG Romantic Getaway for Two

The charter yacht SAYANG, a 55-foot Jeanneau sloop, is offering a romantic getaway for two in the Caribbean's beautiful Virgin Islands. MORE INFO...

Posted: February 17, 2011

Schooner BONNIE LYNN - Seamanship program & other news

The Schooner BONNIE LYNN is looking great and is ready for a busy summer New England charter season with term charters, daysails, 2&3-day Seamanship courses... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 19, 2011

Spring Dutch Tulip Cruises - Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE

Visit Holland this spring and see the tulips in bloom while enjoying a cruise through countryside of the Netherlands aboard Hotel Barge Savoir Faire... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 20, 2011

Motor Yacht CARYALI's Locations & Availability

The charter yacht CARYALI, an 86-foot Nordhavn motoryacht, is flexible with their chartering locations depending upon current bookings... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 22, 2011

CME: Catamaran Cabin Cruises for Continuing Medical Education Courses

Get your Continuing Medical Education credits while sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in the beautiful Virgin Islands! The catamaran Good Medicine has opened another 5-night, By-The-Cabin CME cruise... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 22, 2011

Charter Yacht OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED: Caribbean Winter Special

For the remainder of the winter Caribbean season, OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED is offering a special 10% discount off all charters... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 23, 2011

Charter Yacht FIDELITY - New Crew Introductory Special Offer

The charter yacht Fidelity, a 46-foot Jeanneau sloop, has a special offer to introduce the new crew... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 24, 2011

Catamaran WONDERFUL - Summer 2011 Eastern Mediterranean Charters

The charter yacht Wonderful, a 73-foot Yapluka catamaran, will be chartering in the Eastern Mediterranean this summer 2011 season... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 25, 2011

French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE: Cabin Week Cruises & Other News

The luxury crewed French Hotel Barge Prospérité has made changes for their Individual Cabin Cruise weeks for the 2011 season... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 26, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Easter & Summer Specials

A yacht charter in the Virgin Islands aboard the catamaran Marolanga is always special, but now even more so as Gus and Marcella have a couple of special offers they would like to propose... MORE INFO...

Posted: February 27, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: January 2011 Paradise Connections

2011-01-31T10:09:00.002-04:00

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January 2011 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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We wish everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous, and otherwise excellent 2011

Posted: January 1, 2011

New Year, New Look

We have freshened up our blogs for a new, cleaner look, plus the opportunity for added functionality.

Posted: January 1, 2011

2011 Barging Cruises: Current special offers

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 8, 2011

Special Offer: Dutch Tulip Cruises / Barging in Holland

The Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE has a special offer for the first two weeks of April 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 10, 2011

RECIPE: Chocolate Coma Cake

Start the New Year right with this decadent, award-winning dessert from one of our favorite charter yachts, Three Moons! I love the way Shelley decorated this cake... Beautiful! MORE INFO...

Posted: January 11, 2011

Chilly where you are? Come sailing in the Caribbean

Every state in the USA has snow except for Florida (1/11/11). We don't have any snow currently in the Virgin Islands! So, if you're tired of making snow angels, come on down and make sand angels on the beach :) MORE INFO...

Posted: January 11, 2011

Hotel Barges: Special Offers for Spring 2011 Cruises

We love Europe in the springtime (and other seasons, too!)... Special rates for private charters and cabin cruises for April & May 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 13, 2011

French Barge PROSPERITE open for cabin bookings

The luxurious French Hotel Barge PROSPÉRITÉ had opened up two weeks for cabin bookings, rather than their standard full-boat, private barge charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 16, 2011

Charter Yacht WINDSTAR 10% discount for February & March 2011

s/v WindStar is new to the Caribbean yacht charter fleet this season and is offering a 10% discount as an introductory promotion for February and March 2011 charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 18, 2011

IRELAND: Winter & Spring Walking Weekends with Barge Shannon Princess

The Shannon Princess has a professional Walking Guide available for lake and riverside walks. Enjoy a weekend onboard SHANNON PRINCESS and be part of a personalized and charming experience. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 18, 2011

SPECIAL OFFER: Feb & March 2011

The charter yacht CARYALI, an 86-foot motoryacht, is offering a special price for Caribbean charters this February & March 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 19, 2011

Charter Yacht MAKAYABELLA Updates

John & Susan, owner-operators of the charter yacht Makayabella, sent us some news this week... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 20, 2011

2011 Special Events Barging Tours & Cruises

Just a reminder of special events that some of our hotel barges are offering for the 2011 Barging Tours & Cruises season. Walks, Wine, Flowers, Regattas, ... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 21, 2011

Be SAFARI's Valentine and save $1000 in February

Looking for an interesting venue for Valentine's Day? Or perhaps a romantic setting to "pop the question"? Then again, maybe you need a quick getaway from winter and get your toes tan... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 21, 2011

Welcoming Catamaran NAUTICAT to the charter yacht fleet

The charter yacht NAUTICAT OF FOWEY, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran new to the yacht charter fleet, will be offering sailing vacations in St Vincent and the Grenadines... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 22, 2011

Grand Crus Wine Tour Barging Cruise, Burgundy France

ATTENTION LOVERS OF FINE WINES: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 23, 2011

Charter Motor Yacht KALEEN: New Winter Rates

The charter yacht KALEEN, a 110-foot Broward motoryacht that accommodates up to 8 guests, has reduced their winter 2011 rate MORE INFO...

Posted: January 25, 2011

French Hotel Barge ALEGRIA special offer

ALEGRIA has a special offer for the week April 16-22, 2011 for a barging cruise on the French canal du midi in the south of France between Poilhes (Béziers) to Trèbes (Carcassone)... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 28, 2011

Daytona NASCAR Charter Yacht Package

Experience 10 days and nights of high octane NASCAR fun in Daytona Beach for the Annual Speed Weeks culminating in the most prestigious of all NASCAR races, the Daytona 500.... on board the 123-foot Oceanco M/Y CAPRICE.,. MORE INFO...

Posted: January 28, 2011

Charter Motoryacht KAPALUA in the Grenadines - Special offer

Kapalua, a stunning 115-foot Crescent motoryacht, awaits you in the Grenadines with a special offer for this winter... MORE INFO...

Posted: January 30, 2011

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: December 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-12-27T12:36:00.001-04:00

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December 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

December already... Christmas again? Remember how it seemed to take years for the holidays to come around when you were a kid?

We still have some excellent yachts open for Christmas & New Years and many have dropped their holiday premium... Save 10-15%

Just a reminder that Paradise Connections is giving away 2GB iPod Shuffles for new barge and yacht bookings. See details below!

The Barging season is over for this year (with a few exceptions) but their calendars are already filling up nicely for next season... Don't delay!

During the holiday season, friends & families get together and plan their next vacation. Don't hesitate to give us a call or drop us a line!

Posted: December 1, 2010

Holiday Yacht Charters: Christmas & New Years in the Caribbean

If you are thinking about a sailing vacation in the Caribbean for the holidays, you don't have much time! Follow the link and you will find 35-some sailboats (monohulls & multihulls) and motor yachts that we have selected for you. Pamper yourself this Christmas! You deserve it... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2010

2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2010

SPECIAL GIFT with New Yacht Charter & Barge Bookings

Just a reminder... Christmas is coming and Paradise Connections would like to send you a gift! We'll send each person in your charter party (whether a honeymoon couple or a family group of 10, for example) a handy gift to enjoy on your vacation... MORE INFO for yacht charters... and MORE INFO for barge charters...

Posted: December 1, 2010

Sail & Diving Charters with Promenade: Special charters

The charter yacht Promenade, a spacious 65-foot trimaran that accommodates up to 10 guests, has a few special offers and events which are definitely worthy of a reminder... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 1, 2010

CLIENT COMMENTS for Paradise Connections

Happy honeymoon clients with nice things to say about us... of course :) MORE INFO...

Posted: December 2, 2010

CRUISE VENICE ITALY - LA BELLA VITA

Paradise Connections is pleased to announce a new addition to the fleet of hotel barges that we represent for 2011, La Bella Vita. What better way to explore Venice?

Available for cabin cruises or for private charters with up to 20 guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 2, 2010

American Airlines Sale: Come Sailing!

Notice that it is valid for dates between January 4 and March 9, 2011 which is a good time to come sailing. Most people are fed up with the winter by then and want to warm up their bones and tan their toes! Expires on December 13, 2010 so start planning... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 3, 2010

News from the French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE

With 2010 coming to a close, Roger & Louisa are now at their land-based home for the winter, while Enchanté is moored near the Barge Athos in Argeliers. Enchanté had a brilliant 2010 season, the barge's first year of chartering, and 2011 is already looking like it will be a great year. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 3, 2010

French Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE: Comments on their recent Guided Walking Tour

We received a wonderful review of a client's Walking Cruise Experience (week of 10th October 2010) on board La Belle Epoque in Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 4, 2010

Bahamas Catamaran : Crewed charter yacht SURPRISE

Corky & Sue Clark of the Catamaran Surprise are offering special winter 2010/11 pricing for sailing charters in the Exuma Cays, located to the east of Nassau in the Bahamas. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 5, 2010

News from Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS

Bruce & Laura, have been busy spiffing up AMARYLLIS, their 45-foot Privilege catamaran, for the new charter season. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 5, 2010

Perfect Christmas Gift for Mom - Sailing Vacation!

Racking your brain for a Christmas gift for your wife or mother??? What better gift for a busy Mom than a fully-crewed yacht charter vacation in the Caribbean? MORE INFO...

Posted: December 6, 2010

Motoryacht ANALISA $1000 discount

The charter yacht ANALISA, a 60-foot Hatteras motor yacht, has a promotion for new January/February 2011 4-person charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 7, 2010

Charter Yacht Opus: save $500

The charter yacht OPUS, a 50-foot trimaran in the Virgin Islands, is offering a $500 discount on new bookings for charters taking place from now through April 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 8, 2010

RECIPE: Caribbean Pumpkin Soup

Here's are recipe from Caro, the chef aboard the catamaran Toucan Play. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 9, 2010

Charter Yacht PROMENADE New rates for smaller groups

Kerry, owner-operator of PROMENADE, the 65-foot trimaran, has decided to set up a new rate schedule for smaller charter groups. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 10, 2010

Charter Yacht Fidelity: Wireless Internet

Owen & Mary have recently sold Fidelity, a 46-foot Jeanneau sloop, but they will remain aboard as crew and give the same excellent service as in the past. Announcing onboard wireless internet... MORE INFO...

Posted: December 11, 2010

Charter Yacht Drumbeat Includes Diving For Everyone

We spoke with Vince from Drumbeat this morning and Vince, Linda & Kirk would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Drumbeat is one of our favorite charter yachts. Great for families, group of friends, and honeymooners too! MORE INFO...

Posted: December 12, 2010

Celebrate New Years with Barge Scottish Highlander - Visit Loch Ness

Looking for somewhere different to welcome in the New Year? How about a 4-night Hogmanay cruise aboard the Hotel Barge SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER??? MORE INFO...

Posted: December 12, 2010

Charter Yacht AURORA - Sail the Grenadines

AURORA, a 67-foot Ron Holland-designed sloop, is leaving the British Virgin Islands and will be in St. Barths through the holidays. After dropping off their charter guests in St. Maarten, they are heading south to the Grenadines. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 17, 2010

Charter Yacht Fortuna: Special offer for winter 2010-11

The charter yacht Fortuna, an 82-foot sailboat which accommodates up to 10 guests, is offering a 20% discount for Caribbean winter 2010/11 bookings made before January 30, 2011. This includes the upcoming holiday weeks, too! MORE INFO...

Posted: December 17, 2010

Charter Yacht ISABEL: New to the fleet

We would like to welcome ISABEL, a 75-foot Ted Fontaine-designed Friendship NZ sloop, into the yacht charter fleet. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 18, 2010

Hotel Barging Tours & Cruises Special Events for 2011

We'd like to remind you of some special events that are scheduled for the next barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 18, 2010

Bahamas charter catamaran DIAMOND GIRL lowers winter rate

The charter yacht DIAMOND GIRL II, a 62-foot Sunreef catamaran, has lowered their rate for the 2010-11 winter season... How about that for a Christmas present?!! MORE INFO...

Posted: December 18, 2010

Great Gift for Wine Lovers & Connoisseurs

ATTENTION WINE LOVERS & CONNOISSEURS: The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grands Crus of Burgundy. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 19, 2010

Catamaran Solstice & Winter Solstice

We received an email this morning from the charter catamaran Solstice in the Bahamas. They are looking forward to the lunar eclipse. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 20, 2010

Christmas news from Sandcastle in the Virgin Islands

Charter Yacht Sandcastle, a 72-foot Irwin ketch owned & operated by Rik & Ann, sent us a bit of news along with their holiday greetings. MORE INFO...

Posted: December 25, 2010

Need quick getaway? Marolanga cabin charter Jan 8-15, 2011

Wow, we've been seeing the news about all of the snow and winter storms that's happening up north...
DO YOU NEED A QUICK GETAWAY? MORE INFO...

Posted: December 27, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: November 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-11-23T19:29:00.004-04:00

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November 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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November is the beginning of the Caribbean Yacht Charter season. If you haven't booked your yacht for this season's sailing vacation, do so quickly while there is still a selection of good yachts with open dates.

We still have some excellent yachts open for Christmas & New Years!

Speaking of Christmas... Will you be naughty or nice? Paradise Connections is giving away 2GB iPod Shuffles for new barge and yacht bookings. See details below!

The Barging season is over for this year (with a few exceptions) but the barges' calendars are already filling up nicely for next season... Again, don't delay!

Don't feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year and the first snowfall is getting you down? Sounds like you need a quick getaway. Drop us a line and we'll set you up!

Posted: November 1, 2010

Holiday Caribbean Yacht Charters: Christmas & New Years

We have selected a range of crewed charter yachts that are available for Christmas and/or New Years. Follow the link and you will find 35-some sailboats (monohulls & multihulls) and motor yachts that we have selected for you. This should be enough to get you going but if nothing here quite suits your fancy, let us know and we'll see what we can do for you :)

Pamper yourself this Christmas! You deserve it... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 1, 2010

2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation now and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 1, 2010
Updated: November 15, 2010

Charter Yacht PACIFIC WAVE - Guest comments

We had a 2-person charter aboard Pacific Wave in the Grenadines this summer and we'd like to share their comments with you... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 2, 2010

Charter Yacht Pacific Wave & Hurricane Tomas

We know that the charter yacht Pacific Wave likes to hang out in St Lucia so we contacted Lynn & Mark to see how they fared with Hurricane Tomas. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 2, 2010

Springtime Holland-Belgium-France Barge Cruise: Cabins available

SAVOIR FAIRE has cabin bookings available for their 2011 Springtime 3-Country Cruise. This cruise is rarely open to cabin bookings so this is the ideal opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime journey for a couple or with a few friends. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 2, 2010

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Cruises on catamaran Good Medicine !

Docs, get your Continuing Medical Education credits while sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in the Virgin Islands! MORE INFO...

Posted: November 3, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA crew go on vacation!

With another successful charter season completed, Liz & Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, are heading to Tunisia this weekend for a bit of well-deserved vacation time for themselves! Plus other news... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 3, 2010

Charter Yacht Antillean : Hurricane Tomas & Ready to Charter!

We were worried about one of our favorite charter yachts, Antillean, and we were happy to hear that Antillean, John, Heidi, and little Smee are fine and ready to welcome you aboard this season for a sailing vacation in the Virgin Islands. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 4, 2010

CME: 5-Night Cabin Cruises for Continuing Medical Education Courses

NEW! By-The-Cabin, 5-night CME cruises aboard the catamaran Good Medicine. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 7, 2010

Charter Yacht SAYANG, Paul & Ratna's Summer Adventures

Paul & Ratna are now back in the Virgin Islands aboard their charter yacht Sayang after spending the summer in Asia. Here's their "What I Did On Summer Vacation" report. We have made a slide show of the many photos they sent us... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 8, 2010

RECIPE: Tasting Trio... Treats from Charter Yacht Sayang

This summer in Malaysia, Ratna worked on new recipes. Here's one of her new creations... MORE INFO...

Posted: November 8, 2010

News from Charter Catamaran MAROLANGA

This summer we hoped to get over to Puerto Rico and visit Gus & Marcella, owner-operators of the charter catamaran, Marolanga, but alas, it wasn't meant to be... Perhaps it was a good thing as we might have been put to work! MORE INFO...

Posted: November 9, 2010

NAUGHTY OR NICE???

Do you qualify for our Christmas gift? We are giving away 2GB iPod Shuffles for each member of your charter party for new bookings confirmed between now and December 15, 2010. See details:
MORE INFO YACHTS... & MORE INFO BARGING...

Posted: November 10, 2010

Meet Amaryllis & Fleur de Lys

We would like to welcome two French Hotel Barges into the fleet of crewed luxury hotel barges represented by Paradise Connections: AMARYLLIS and FLEUR DE LYS.

Learn more...

Posted: November 11, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE Early Bird Special for Spring 2011

The 12-passenger Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE is offering a special rate for a few of their Spring 2011 cruises, for bookings confirmed by January 3, 2011. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 13, 2010

Charter Yacht Flame - Cruise the Virgin Islands

The motoryacht FLAME is one of our favorite charter yachts in the Virgin Islands. Wayne & Barbara, owner-operators of Flame, have been chartering for 20-plus years and they still enjoy sharing their boat and the islands with their guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 15, 2010

Honeymoons Aboard Charter Yacht Verna Breeze

Chris & Kelly, owner-operators of the charter yacht VERNA BREEZE, dropped us a line this morning to tell us about their honeymoon special. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 16, 2010

Motoryacht TIVOLI: Has Lowered Rates for this winter season

The charter yacht TIVOLI, a 90-foot motor yacht, has lowered their rates for the 2010-11 winter season... including the holiday. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 21, 2010

English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA's Special Event weeks announced

The luxury, crewed, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta has announced dates for a few of their special events weeks... Flower Show Cruises & Henley Regatta Cruise. See our new video slideshow, too. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 22, 2010

News from Charter Yacht McGregor

This morning we received a newsletter from Tim & Julie, owner-operators of the Motoryacht McGregor. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 22, 2010

2011 BVI Wreck Week - Promenade cabin week special event!

The charter yacht Promenade, a spacious 65-foot trimaran that accommodates up to 10 guests, announced that they will be participating in BVI Wreck Week which is taking place May 28 - June 4, 2011. This week is open to cabin bookings. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 23, 2010

Large, Luxury Sailing Yachts for the Holidays

Are you looking for a large, luxurious sailing yacht to charter for the holidays? Consider Volterra, Clevelander, and Whisper... 7-night holiday charters OK! MORE INFO...

Posted: November 24, 2010

KALIKOBASS II - New Owner, New Look, New Name... OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED

OCEANS SEVEN SQUARED or OCEANS 7², ex-KALIKOBASS II, has received an updated interior and other upgrades. She will depart this week from Gibraltar and will arrive in the Caribbean in December. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 24, 2010

Charter Yacht Catamaran Solitude - Special Offer

The charter yacht Solitude, a 46-foot Fontaine Pajot catamaran, has a special offer for charter taking place between now and December 15, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: November 24, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: October 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-10-31T10:11:00.000-04:00

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October 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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The majority of our readers will be feeling the crisp autumn nip in the air foretelling that winter is quickly approaching.

Kids are back in school, there's baseball's World Series this month, American football season is up and running... but, don't worry about missing a bowl game as we do have TV down here :)

And, bien sûr, there's Halloween at the end of the month! Fancy an excuse to don a pirate costume while sailing in the Caribbean?

Here's a few more red-letter days of note for this month:

October 5: Do Something Nice Day
October 11: Thanksgiving Day for our Canadian friends... Enjoy!
October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day... Should be closer to Halloween or Thanksgiving in my opinion, but maybe it will help get one in the holiday spirit
October 28: National Plush Animal Lovers Day... This is definitely for me :)

Beat the post-summer blahs and work on getting those toes tan again. Start planning your winter sailing vacation now while there is still a decent selection of yachts. We have listed a selection of yachts still available for the holidays (see below). Christmas, New Year's, Spring Break, and Easter always fill up fast so, as my mom used to say, "Get a move on".

Plus, there are some last-minute specials for October barge vacations, as well as some barges have Early Bird Charter Specials for the 2011 barging cruise season... Check it out!

Posted: October 1, 2010

BARGING CRUISES: Last Minute Discounts for October 2010

It's not too late for a barge cruise this season... Experience the colorful change of season and the fall harvest. Beautiful, relaxing, absolutely fabulous ! MORE INFO...

Posted: October 1, 2010

PROMENADE Shared Charter Week February 2011

The Sail / Dive Charter Yacht Promenade has scheduled a cabin cruise week (6 or 10 nights, your choice) for 2011.

Kerry plans to only offer one of these charter-by-the-cabin weeks for 2011. They are very popular so don't delay... Only TWO cabins left... MORE INFO...

Posted: October 1, 2010

2011 Barging Cruises: Early Bird Special Discounts

Book your 2011 barging vacation (private charters, not cabin cruises) before October 31, 2010 and benefit from the following special discounted charter rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 1, 2010

Charter Yacht Pacific Wave: Getting ready for new 2011 charter season

Lynn & Mark, from the 72-foot sloop Pacific Wave, sent us a note this week to let us know that Pacific Wave and her crew are ‘fighting fit’ and raring to go for the new season. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 2, 2010

Charter Yacht Promenade: Special Offer 2011 April June July

Charters during these specified months are truly, all inclusive! Which, as normal for Promenade, includes the yacht, crew, day & night air conditioning, all meals and beverages aboard (including ship's bar), all watersports and amenities the yacht offers, and BVI cruising fees and taxes, but with this special offer it ALSO INCLUDES diving & crew gratuity. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 11, 2010

Hotel Barge Prosperite: New rates for smaller groups

The French Hotel Barge Prosperite which cruises the Burgundy Canal between Dijon and Vandenesse-en-Auxois, has a new rate schedule for the 2011 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 14, 2010

Charter Yacht ISLANDER ready for upcoming charter season

We received an email from Charlie & Patty, owner-operators of Islander this week. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 15, 2010

Verna Breeze: Back After Successful First Season of Yacht Charters

Kelly & Chris, owner-operators of Verna Breeze, have just returned to the islands after five weeks stateside. They are currently "on the hard" at the boatyard in Virgin Gorda getting Verna Breeze all prepped for the upcoming charter season. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 17, 2010

Posted: October 18, 2010

News & Recipe from Charter Yacht Three Moons

Randy & Shelly Tucker, owner-operators of the 72-foot charter yacht Three Moons, will be celebrating Thanksgiving at their home in Tennessee this year. Shelly says that she's going to go "outside of the box" and introduce family and friends to mofongo, which she kindly gives us her recipe. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 23, 2010

Storm Petrel returning soon to the Virgin Islands

Storm Petrel will soon leave their summer chartering location in New England and return to the Virgin Islands for their winter yacht charter season. We are looking forward to catching up with Phil & Laura. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 25, 2010

French Barge ROI SOLEIL

Roi Soleil is offering a 5% early bird discount on 2011 charters if booked before December 31, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 26, 2010

Welcome Charter Yacht CLEVELANDER

We would like to welcome Clevelander to the yacht charter fleet. Clevelander offers stylish modern comfort on a sleek 82-foot German Frers-designed hull for exhilirating sailing. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 26, 2010

Charter Catamaran Entrepreneurship: Bahamas this spring

The charter yacht Entrepreneurship, a 50-foot Catana catamaran, is now accepting bookings for the Bahamas for mid-February through June 2011 charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 26, 2010

WANDERBIRD: Maine to New York City Repositioning Cruise

There is only ONE cabin available for the November 8-15, 2010 Cruise of Coastal New England from Belfast, Maine to New York City. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 27, 2010

WANDERBIRD returns to Cuelbra this winter

Wanderbird will be returning to the Caribbean this winter based in Cuelbra in the lesser-known Spanish Virgin Islands... MORE INFO...

Posted: October 27, 2010

WANDERBIRD: Early Booking Discount

WANDERBIRD is offering a 10% early booking discount for this winter's Caribbean cruises if you book before November 30, 2010 MORE INFO...

Posted: October 27, 2010

Catamaran GOOD MEDICINE : Last minute discount

The crewed charter yacht GOOD MEDICINE, a 46-foot Fontaine Pajot catamaran which accommodates 6 to 8 guests, offers a 10% discount on all charters commencing within 60 days! MORE INFO...

Posted: October 27, 2010

Charter Yacht CariAly

Charter yacht CARYALI, an 86-foot Nordhavn motor yacht, offers luxury accommodations for up to eight guests in four staterooms (ideal for six adults + two children). Her professional crew of four, led by Captain Adam Steel, offer exceptional service. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 28, 2010

Posted: October 29, 2010

Three Moons is a treat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!! No trick here...

Treat yourself to a crewed charter yacht sailing vacation aboard Three Moons with Galley wench Shelly and Captain Randy. MORE INFO...

Posted: October 31, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: September 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-09-30T18:30:00.000-04:00

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September 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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Sometimes we have a horse swim by our aquatic office
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Summer is not officially over until the beginning of Autumn on September 23, 2010, but once Labor Day has passed and all the kids are back in school, that's really it. All done... Finished...

Beat the post-summer blahs and start planning your winter sailing vacation.

Planning a yacht charter for Christmas or New Years, or perhaps Spring Break? Better start soon. These dates always fill up fast.

Plus, there are some good last-minute specials for autumn 2010 barging cruises.

Contact Paradise Connections now while there are still some good choices.

We are currently anchored in Christiansted, St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Thanks to all of you who expressed concern about Hurricane Earl. Fortunately this storm was not a problem for us (hurray!).

Posted: September 6, 2010

PROMENADE Cabin Week February 2011

We are happy to announce that the Sail / Dive Charter Yacht Promenade has scheduled a cabin cruise week (6 or 10 nights, your choice) for 2011.

Kerry plans to only offer one of these charter-by-the-cabin weeks for 2011. They are very popular so don't delay... Only TWO cabins left... MORE INFO...

Posted: September 1, 2010

Catamaran REACTION announces new crew

The charter yacht REACTION, a 55-foot Lagoon catamaran, has announced the new crew. Trev and Shari have been together for twenty years and met while studying Law in college. They have cruised, raced, instructed, dived and worked together as a charter couple... MORE INFO...

Posted: September 2, 2010

Catamaran MATAU lowers winter 2010-11 rates

The charter yacht Catamaran Matau has announced that they are lowering their rates for the coming 2010-11 Winter season. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 3, 2010

French Barge EMMA - 2 Cabins Open - Special Offer

The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a $500/person discount for the week of October 2-8, 2010. The route for this week is the canal du midi in the south of France, Beziers to Carcassonne. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 4, 2010

Catamaran TRUE NORTH : Belize & Panama Charters for summer 2011

Looking for somewhere a bit different but not too far away? TRUE NORTH will be located in Belize and Panama next summer. The experienced crew know this area well from past years when they chartered their own yacht there. Don't miss this opportunity to book this fabulous yacht in a beautiful & unique location. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 4, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour - 2 cabins left for Oct 10, 2010

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has two junior suites (one twin, and one which can be configured as twins or double) still available for their special Guided Walking Tour week of October 10-16, 2010, between Pouillenay and Tonnerre in Burgundy France. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 5, 2010

Last Minute Discount: Golf Barging Cruise in England

Save $2000/cabin !!! The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA that cruises the River Thames in England, is offering a golfing week (September 12-18, 2010) on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 6, 2010

BARGING CRUISES: Last Minute Discounts for 2010 season

It's not too late for a barge cruise... Experience the colorful change of season and the fall harvest. Beautiful, relaxing, absolutely wonderful ! MORE INFO...

Posted: September 6, 2010

Charter Motor Yacht ANALISA for the holidays

Peter and Ruth of the motoryacht Analisa, has a special offer for this upcoming holiday season. Book 10 nights on Analisa over Christmas and New Years and pay NO holiday surcharge. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 10, 2010

Last Day for iPod Shuffle

It's September 15th already and this means it is the last day of our iPod Shuffle special gift offer. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 15, 2010

Charter Schooner BONNIE LYNN - Fall Foliage

Currently in Maine, BONNIE LYNN is available from now through October or early November 2010 anywhere in New England. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 16, 2010

French Barge ATHOS - New bicycles - Open cabins in October

Dannielle & Julian of the French Hotel Barge ATHOS which cruises along the Canal du Midi in the south of France, sent us photos of their new bicycles. Plus, ATHOS has two cabin weeks in October with 2 cabins available for both weeks: MORE INFO...

Posted: September 17, 2010

Bahamas Sailing Vacation for the Holidays

Charter catamaran SOLSTICE for your sailing vacation this holiday season with no additional holiday supplement/premium. Solstice has a 5-night minimum and does not have any date restrictions. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 20, 2010

Last Minute Madness - Barging in Ireland

The Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess II is offering a special last minute discount for their October 10-16, 2010 cruise along the Shannon River. Three cabins available. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 20, 2010

Hotel Barges Early Bird Special Discounts for 2011 Barging Cruises

Early-Bird Specials for 2011 Barge Charters (private charters, not cabin cruises). Book before October 31, 2010 to benefit these special discounted charter rates for your barging vacation next season. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 21, 2010

Wanderbird Steamer Cruise: Maine to New York City

Captain Rick wrote to us recently to let us know of Wanderbird's special cruise offering, November 8-15, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 22, 2010

Still time for Fall Foliage Hotel Barge Cruise

Today is the first day of Autumn. Why not view the fall foliage from the comfort of a hotel barge cruise along the scenic waterways of Europe? Find the time to go barging in France, Belgium, Holland, Ireland, Scotland, or England this fall. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 22, 2010

Catalina Island Jazz Festival by Yacht

OCEAN PEARL, a 115-foot Christensen motoryacht, is offering a 4 day/3 night all-inclusive special for the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival off the coast of California, USA! MORE INFO...

Posted: September 23, 2010

Guest Comments for French Hotel Barge Renaissance

Here are some recent charter comments / client feedback for the French Hotel Barge Renaissance. MORE INFO...

Posted: September 29, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: August 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-08-26T18:15:00.000-04:00

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August 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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Photo: s/y Promenade

WOW, we are into the second half of 2010 already... This year is really zipping by.

Beat the summer heat with a vacation on the water.

Planning a sailing vacation for Christmas or New Years, or perhaps Spring Break?

Contact Paradise Connections now while there are still some good choices.

We are currently anchored in Christiansted, St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Enjoying swimming in the beautiful clear water and the US Postal System!

Posted: August 1, 2010

Super savings for 2010 Barging Cruises

Here are some special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 and 2011 barging seasons... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 1, 2010

Promenade takes a well-deserved break

Kerry & Bazza, owner-operators of the popular sail & dive charter yacht Promenade, have left the islands for the summer... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 2, 2010

Early Bird Barging Specials for 2011

Save 10% on select private barge cruises for 2011 if booked by August 31, 2010... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 2, 2010

2011 Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruises in Burgundy France

Two Walking Tour Cruises have been scheduled for French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque's 2011 barging season in Burgundy, France... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 3, 2010

Late Summer 2010: Caribbean charters, Virgin Islands

Looking for a sailing vacation this summer in the Virgin Islands? Here's a selection charter yachts that are available... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 3, 2010

Late Summer 2010: Caribbean charters, down island

Looking for a "down island" sailing vacation this summer? "Down Island" is the term used for any charter south of the Virgin Islands, such as St Martin, Antigua, French Islands, St Lucia, Grenadines... Here's a selection charter yachts that are available... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 4, 2010

September Golf Barging Cruise in England - MAGNA CARTA, River Thames

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA that cruises the River Thames in England, has ONE cabin available on their golfing week (September 12-18, 2010). This week is offered on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 4, 2010

French Barge ATHOS: 3 cabins open Aug 29, 2010

The French Hotel Barge ATHOS has three cabins available for the week of August 29 - September 4, 2010. Athos cruises the Canal du Midi in the south of France between Marseillan and Salleles d'Aude. Special price... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 5, 2010

Pacific Wave - Special rate for next season

The charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE announces their Winter 2010-2011 Caribbean Promotion... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 5, 2010

FREE GIFT with New Barging Cruise Bookings

This year is zipping by quickly, but surely it's not Christmas already!?

Confirm your new 2010 or 2011 barge cruise booking between now and September 15, 2010 and get a FREE iPod Shuffle... or two... or three... or four... or more... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 7, 2010

Barging & Guided Walking Tour Cruise, Ireland Summer 2011

Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess II has scheduled a dedicated Guided Walking Tour barging cruise June 26 to July 2, 2011. This week is available for individual cabin bookings and on offer at regular 2011 cruise rates with no additional supplement for the tour guide... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 8, 2010

Drumbeat wins BVI Stamp Contest

We asked charter yacht Drumbeat if they had any news to share with our readers: Yes, Linda's stamp has come out... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 11, 2010

Charter Yacht Promenade extends charter calendar

Hurray! Promenade had closed their charter calendar for the end of May 2011 but after receiving many requests, they have re-opened their calendar through mid-July 2011... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 15, 2010

Charter Yacht Promenade Cabin Cruise Week 2011

The Sail Dive Charter Yacht Promenade has scheduled a cabin cruise week for 2011. Kerry plans to only offer one of these charter-by-the-cabin weeks for 2011. They are very popular so don't delay... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 15, 2010

Catamaran SOLITUDE : Summer special in Virgin Islands

The charter catamaran Solitude is offering special rates for all-inclusive yacht charters in the Virgin Islands through November 1, 2010. They are one of the few yachts available for charter in September AND October. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 17, 2010

Charter Yacht KE AMA II : South Pacific Yacht Charters

The charter yacht Ke Ama II was launched in 1998 and is a state-of-the-art 23-meter (approx. 80 feet) yacht that sails through some of the most spectacular waters in the world... MORE INFO...

Posted: August 18, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour - 2 cabins left for Oct 10, 2010

The French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has two junior suites still available for their special Guided Walking Tour week of October 10-16, 2010. Value season rates PLUS $1000/cabin discount. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 19, 2010

RECIPE: Merlot & Onion Marmalade

Here's a tasty recipe from the Irish Hotel Barge / River Cruiser, SHANNON PRINCESS II. MORE INFO...

Posted: August 21, 2010

Charter motor yacht ANALISA for the holidays

Peter & Ruth have a special offer for you for the coming 2010 holiday season.. Book 10 nights over the Christmas & New Year holidays and pay NO HOLIDAY SURCHARGE. That's a nice Christmas gift :) MORE INFO...

Posted: August 26, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: July 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-07-25T12:57:00.002-04:00

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & All About Hotel Barges, Cruises & Vacations

July 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

WOW, we are into the second half of 2010 already... This year is really zipping by.

Beat the summer heat with a vacation on the water.

Planning a sailing vacation for Christmas or New Years, or perhaps Spring Break? Contact Paradise Connections now while there are still some good choices.

Here are some previous posts that are still worth noting, then SCROLL DOWN to see our NEWEST entries:

YACHTS:

Pacific Wave: $1500 discount on bookings made by July 31, 2010 for 2010 charters
Selection of Down-Island charter yachts for this summer
Selection of Virgin Island charter yachts for this summer

BARGES:

Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France, October 10
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12

Our Hotel Barges are really booking up quickly for their 2010 season. There are some good deals to fill in their remaining weeks... Don't wait too long!

Posted: July 1, 2010

Super savings for 2010 Barging Cruises

Here are some special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 and 2011 barging seasons... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 1, 2010

Charter Yacht CONTESSA: Watch their video

Contessa, a 56-foot ketch, has a video which nicely shows off the boat and gives a good look at chartering a crewed sailboat for a Virgin Islands sailing vacation. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 3, 2010

Catamaran CONAN - Turkey & Greece Charters

Paul from the charter yacht Conan, a 65-foot catamaran that charters Turkey and the eastern Greek islands, wrote to let us know that he still has a couple of openings that he'd like to fill... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 5, 2010

Charter Yacht SAYANG: Video

Ratna and Paul are proud to show off their charter yacht SAYANG with this new video. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 6, 2010

French Hotel Barge EMMA - October 2010 special offer

The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a $500/person discount for the week of October 2-8, 2010. The route for this week is the canal du midi in the south of France, Beziers to Carcassone. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 6, 2010

Wanderbird Expedition Cruises Adventure Sailing Eco-Tours

We are pleased to announce that we have added WANDERBIRD to our collection of charter yachts. Summer 2010 & 2011: Maine, Labrador, Greenland; Winter 2010-11 Cuelbra (Spanish Virgin Islands) MORE INFO...

Posted: July 7, 2010

French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Cabin week

The French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS is offering a new cabin cruise week, August 14-20, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 8, 2010

Sail the South Pacific - Special offer Sept 2010 charters

Based in Papeete Tahiti, charter yacht Matelot is available for sailing vacations in the Society Islands or the Tuamotus. Special offer: TEN days for the price of SEVEN for September 2010 charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 9, 2010

Burgundy Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruises

The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque has scheduled two Walking Cruises for the 2011 barging season. These are guided walking tours for cabin-cruise bookings... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 9, 2010

BLUE WHALE - Hot summer specials 2010

Escape the summer heat... Get on the water and enjoy a sailing vacation in beautiful New England! 20% off July charters and 10% off for August 2010 charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 11, 2010

m/y SHOGUN Summer Charters in Alaska & Pacific Northwest

The wildlife is unparalleled! There is plenty of whale & bear watching and for those who want a more aerobic experience you can hike, sea kayak and more. Captain Eric Yeager and his fabulous crew have years of experience in the “Final Frontier” and they will take you to some of the most spellbinding locations! MORE INFO...

Posted: July 12, 2010

Charter Motor Yacht WISHING STAR - October Cruise

The charter motor yacht WISHING STAR, a gorgeous 84' classic Trumpy, has a great Autumn Cruise offer for 2-4 guests in October 2010. Ten nights for the price of seven for a cruise from Virginia to south Florida. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 14, 2010

Yacht STORM PETREL - Comments - Daysail New England

Last Tuesday we had a woman call about a surprise birthday present for her husband. He enjoys sailing but no longer has his own boat. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 15, 2010

Wanderbird Adventure Sailing Passagemaking Cruise

Vessel Wanderbird seeks adventurous guest crewmembers for Tramp Steamer Voyage from the Arctic Circle to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

There are openings for guest crew for legs of this voyage. This cruise begins August 9th and runs through September 12, 2010. The minimum length of time for participation will be 6 days... MORE INFO...

Posted: July 16, 2010

Charter motor yacht EL JEFE - Special offer

BE THE FIRST ONE! The first two charters booked now on EL JEFE receive the exceptional rate of $29,999/week, plus expenses (standard rate is $39,000 plus all expenses). MORE INFO...

Posted: July 17, 2010

Charter Catamaran LEVANTE in Polynesia

Enjoy the South Pacific with a yacht charter in French Polynesia aboard the catamaran LEVANTE. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 22, 2010

Irish Hotel Barge SHANNON PRINCESS Special offers

Looking for a quick getaway to the Emerald Isle? Look no further, Shannon Princess is here!

Reduced rates on cabin bookings for weeks of 15 & 22 Aug 2010, and 25% off private charter for October 3, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: July 25, 2010

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YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES NEWS BLOG: June 2010 Paradise Connections

2010-06-26T09:57:00.000-04:00

Summary of postings on our

Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog & All About Hotel Barges, Cruises & Vacations

June 2010 - Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
(Newest posts at bottom of page)

Can you believe it is June already??? Summer begins this month! Need an exceptional gift for Father's Day or perhaps for graduation? Maybe you want a family get-together or quick getaway for yourself! How about a sailing vacation? Or, visit Europe with a barging trip and take advantage of the lowest euro/dollar rate since 2005... Contact Paradise Connections!

Here are some previous posts that are still worth noting, then SCROLL DOWN to see our NEWEST entries:

YACHTS:

Pacific Wave: $1500 discount on bookings made by July 31, 2010 for 2010 charters
The Dove: Eco-Adventure charters in the Azores this summer
Selection of Down-Island charter yachts for this summer
Selection of Virgin Island charter yachts for this summer

BARGES:

Guided walking tour: Ireland, June 20
Guided walking tour: Burgundy, France, October 10
Bastille Day celebration week: Special Offer 11-17 July 2010 aboard Savoir Faire
Golfing: Magna Carta (Thames, England) Cabin cruise week for golf enthusiasts Sept 12

Our Hotel Barges are really booking up quickly for their 2010 season. Don't wait too long!

Posted: June 1, 2010

Catamaran VIVO - VI secluded mystery anchorage

This morning we received our Cruising Compass electronic newsletter #199 and we were delighted to see that the charter yacht VIVO, a 60-foot Eleuthera catamaran, had the featured Cruising Shot of the Week. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 3, 2010

Summer 2010 Barging Cruises - Super Savings

Here are some special offers on summer hotel barges...

Don't wait... calendars are filling up quickly! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 3, 2010

Charter Yacht SANDCASTLE: Special Summer Rates

Rik & Anne, owner-operators of the charter yacht Sandcastle, has a special offer of a 10% discount off their normal rates or 8 nights for the price of 7, for June & July 2010 charters in the British Virgin Islands. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 3, 2010

Motoryacht H2OME - Special offer

The exceptional charter yacht H2OME, available for charter in the Mediterranean, announces a special rate for July & August 2010 charters. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 4, 2010

Charter yacht CONTESSA: Special offer this summer 2010

The charter yacht CONTESSA is available for charters in the Virgin Islands throughout the summer 2010 season. They would like to announce their "Just for Two" special offer. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 4, 2010

Charter Yacht PHAEDRUS - COMMENTS / REVIEW

We received comments back from a couple we had aboard the charter yacht PHAEDRUS recently. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 6, 2010

Euro to US Dollar exchange rate

We hope that our American clients will be taking advantage of the lower Euro/US Dollar exchange rate and book their 2010 barging vacations soon. This is a great time to visit Europe as your hard-earned dollars will stretch farther. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 8, 2010

UPDATED: Save on Summer 2010 Barging Cruises

We have updated the special offers for Summer barging cruises on Hotel Barges in France, Ireland, England, and Scotland. Save $1000 to $2000 per cabin on select barges. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 10, 2010

Charter motor yacht TRILOGY - Great Lakes itinerary

The motor yacht TRILOGY will be available for yacht charters in the Great Lakes this summer 2010. View the itinerary. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 10, 2010

Catamaran MAROLANGA - Charter comments - review

We had a family of five recently aboard the charter yacht MAROLANGA, a 43-foot Catana catamaran, and we'd like to share their after-charter guest comments with you. Marolanga is chartering in the Virgin Islands ALL SUMMER; plus they are currently available for the holidays. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 11, 2010

Charter Yacht MATELOT in South Pacific

The Charter Yacht MATELOT has arrived in the South Pacific and is ready for yacht charters! Based in Papeete, Tahiti she is available for sailing vacations in the Society Islands or the Tuamotus. Captain Angus Fuller has prepared suggested yacht charter itineraries for each location MORE INFO...

Posted: June 12, 2010

French Hotel Barge Emma - News for 2011

We recently had word from Liz & Rene, owner-operators of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, that prices for 2011 remain the same as 2010 and that they have added a new cruise route to their schedule. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 15, 2010

Charter Yacht WHISPER

The fabulous charter yacht WHISPER will be available for charter in New England this summer 2010 and in the Caribbean for the 2010/11 winter season. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 15, 2010

RECIPE: Pacific Wave Dorado Stacks with Salsa Verde

Here's a tasty recipe that we received from Mark, the chef aboard the charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 16, 2010

Motoryacht SORANA : Caribbean Yacht Charters Summer 2010

The charter yacht SORANA, a Princess Flybridge 67 motoryacht, will be available for charter throughout the summer in the Caribbean. Sorana's summer homeport is in Martinique. SUMMER SPECIAL: 20% off MORE INFO...

Posted: June 17, 2010

SAVE BIG with Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE

The 12- passenger French Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE has a fantastic special offer for the remainder of the 2010 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 17, 2010

Barging & Golfing in England on the River Thames

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA which cruises the River Thames in England, is offering a golfing week (September 12-18, 2010) on an individual cabin cruise basis, rather than as a themed cruise for a full-boat, private charter. Two cabins left! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 18, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - New Burgundy route for 2011

Chris, captain and owner of the Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE, wrote to let us know that they have put the finishing touches on their new Burgundy cruise route for the 2011 barging season. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 19, 2010

Sailing Diving & Fun with Promenade

The charter yacht PROMENADE, a 65-foot trimaran that accommodates up to 10 or 12 guests, is one of our favorite boats. Available for Christmas... MORE INFO...

Posted: June 20, 2010

French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Aquitaine SW France

We have just uploaded our new online brochure for the 6-passenger, French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS, which cruises the Canal de Garonne in southwest France. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 20, 2010

Charter Yacht STORM PETREL now in New England...

We just received an email from Phil & Laura of Storm Petrel to let us know that they have arrived safely in Massachusetts. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 21, 2010

Charter Catamaran TRUE NORTH - Price reduction

The charter yacht True North, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran, has lowered their rates by $5000. This is not only for the summer, but for the winter 2010-11 season as well. For summer charters, TRUE NORTH is available for June & July in the BVI, St. Martin, St. Barth's, Antigua or further south. Available during August in the Grenadines. DIVING TOO! MORE INFO...

Posted: June 23, 2010

This makes it all worthwhile...

We had a couple of quick messages from one of our clients while she is chartering the Shannon Princess in Ireland this week. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 24, 2010

Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - 2011

The 12-passenger Hotel Barge Savoir Faire has an early bird special: 10% discount for 2011 cruises, if booked by August 31, 2010. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 25, 2010

Charter motoryacht EAGLES NEST in the Bahamas

The motoryacht EAGLES NEST is offering 7 nights for the price of 5 for charters in the Bahamas this summer (through August 31, 2010). Air conditioned and up to 10 guests. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 25, 2010

Antiques Fair Barging Cruise in Provence France

The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE is offering a special ANTIQUES themed barging cruise in Provence France the week of August 8-14, 2010. The pretty riverside town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in the south of France has received worldwide recognition for its antique fairs. $1000/cabin discount off standard rates. MORE INFO...

Posted: June 26, 2010

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