Wednesday, October 01, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: OCTOBER 2008 Paradise Connections

Summary of Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog postings for OCTOBER 2008
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Book your sailing vacation NOW with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters OCTOBER - Less than 85 days till Christmas!

Well, it's October already! Kids are back in school... Football season has started... The World Series is coming up... Halloween candy in the stores... Presidential debates... Less than 85 shopping days till Christmas !!!

Plus, isn't it time to start planning your next sailing vacation?

Whether it is a quick getaway for two or an occasion for some family quality-time, contact Paradise Connections and we'll help get the right boat for YOU! Click for more info...
Posted: October. 1, 2008

Trans Atlantic Yacht Charter - Catamaran Blue Guru - Contact ParadiseConnections.com Trans Atlantic Yacht Charter November 2008

Have you always dreamed of crossing the Atlantic Ocean but either didn't have the boat or crew to accomplish this feat? Now you can fulfill your dream and do it in style!

We are pleased to announce that the new 70-foot Sunreef luxury sailing catamaran, BLUE GURU, is offering cabin bookings for their November 2008 transatlantic crossing.

CORRECTION: The rate is ALL INCLUSIVE !! More info...

Posted: October. 3, 2008

Have an Oyster for Christmas - Book with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters Have an OYSTER for Christmas 2008

For those of you who would like to spend the Christmas and/or New Year's holidays aboard a luxury crewed Oyster charter yacht, you are in luck!

We still have a few exceptional Oysters available for the Christmas & New Years 2008-2009 holiday season. More info...
Posted: October. 6, 2008

Catamaran Amaryllis - Book with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters Catamaran AMARYLLIS - Early season discount

The charter catamaran AMARYLLIS, a 45-foot Privilege catamaran, is offering an early season special for yacht charters taking place before December 15, 2008.

Currently open for Thanksgiving! More info...

Posted: October. 8, 2008

French Hotel Barge ANJODI - Guest Comments French Barge ANJODI - Guest Comments July 2008

We would like to share comments we had from a couple we had aboard the French Hotel Barge Anjodi in July this year (2008).
More info...
Posted: October. 7, 2008

Charter catamaran Amaryllis with ParadiseConnections.com Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS offers FREE dive

The charter catamaran Amaryllis, a 45-foot Privilege, is offering a dive promotion for their 2008/9 charter season.

More info...
Posted: October. 8, 2008

Charter Catamaran MAUNI in Belize with ParadiseConnections.com Catamaran MAUNI - Charter Belize this winter

Looking for a different Caribbean location for your sailing vacation this year? How about a yacht charter in Belize aboard the beautiful 62-foot Sunreef catamaran, MAUNI. More info...

Posted: October. 9, 2008

Charter catamaran MOON SHADOW for the holidays with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters Catamaran Available For New Years Charter

Due to a cancellation, the 4-cabin (8 guests), 58-foot catamaran MOON SHADOW is available for a New Years charter in the British Virgin Islands beginning on December 28th or thereafter. More info...

Posted: October. 10, 2008

Cruise the French canals aboard French Hotel Barge ANJODI - contact ParadiseConnections.com French Hotel Barge Anjodi - Special Itinerary for November 2008

For cruises departing 2nd and 9th November 2008, ANJODI is offering a special itinerary from Beziers to Bellegarde that will ensure passengers have the opportunity to really appreciate this area of Southern France and its surrounding historic towns and area at this time of year. Low-season rates. More info...
Posted: October. 12, 2008

Book now and save 10% on selected barge charters - ParadiseConnections.com Book now and save 10% on selected hotel barges

Confirm your new 2009 booking by 12th December 2008 and receive 10% discount on the cruise price. This offer applies to new reservations received from October 29, 2008. More info...

Posted: October. 30, 2008



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Posted: October. 1, 2008

All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: SEPTEMBER 2008 Paradise Connections

Summary of Charter Yacht Sailing Vacations Blog postings for SEPTEMBER 2008
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Charter LADY VICTORIA with ParadiseConnections.comCharter LADY VICTORIA - Charleston to Georgia October 2008

Join LADY VICTORIA, an 88-foot motor yacht, on her travels southward this October (2008) from Charleston to Georgia. Highlights for this area: historic cities, calm and scenic waterways, wildlife, golf, tennis, and numerous other activities. More info...

Posted: Sept. 2, 2008


Charter Catamaran MATAU - Mediterranean and Caribbean - Book through ParadiseConnections.comCatamaran MATAU special rate for September 2008

The 75-foot luxury charter catamaran MATAU, is offering a 10% discount for charters in September 2008. MATAU is available September 4-28, 2008 for charters in Croatia, Italy or France. More info...
Posted: Sept. 2, 2008


Charter PROMENADE for BVI sail dive charters with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersPROMENADE - Sail Dive BVI Cabin Cruise Spring 2009

The popular BVI sail / dive trimaran PROMENADE is almost fully booked for next season (2008/9) but Kerry has opened up one week especially for a cabin cruise charter in the British Virgin Islands from March 29th through April 4, 2009. More info...
Posted: Sept. 2, 2008


ARC 2008 - Highland BreezeTransAtlantic Charter ARC 2008 with Highland Breeze - New discounted rate

Charter yacht HIGHLAND BREEZE, a 112-foot Swan, has reduced their rate for the 2008 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) November 22 through December 13, 2008 from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) to St. Lucia. More info...
Posted: Sept. 5, 2008


Charter catamaran BLUE GURU - ParadiseConnections.comCatamaran BLUE GURU has been launched

The new charter yacht, BLUE GURU, a 70-foot Sunreef catamaran, has been launched! More info...
Posted: Sept. 5, 2008


Charter Seagull II with ParadiseConnections.comFree Madonna VIP Concert Tickets included with charter

Book Seagull II now and receive 8 VIP tickets for Madonna's September 25th concert in Budva, Montenegro. More info...

Posted: Sept. 11, 2008


Charter Catamaran MAROLANGA with ParadiseConnections.comCatamaran MAROLANGA - Guests Charter Comments

This morning we received a lovely email from a family we had aboard the catamaran MAROLANGA this summer (July 2008). More info...

Posted: Sept. 12, 2008


Charter Drumbeat with ParadiseConnections.comDrumbeat News - First Grandchild

We received an email today from Vince and Linda, owner-operators of the charter yacht Drumbeat. They became first-time grandparents on Monday... CONGRATULATIONS!

See a photo with Vince and his new grandchild... More info...

Posted: Sept. 13, 2008


Dive the Virgin Islands with SHINING STAR - Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersSHINING STAR : Lower charter rates for new season

The charter motoryacht Shining Star, has lowered their rates for the new charter season, and up to two kids under the age of 12 can come along for free. Mike is a Dive Instructor and diving is included in their low rates. More info...
Posted: Sept. 17, 2008


Family sailing vacations aboard the Catamaran Marolanga - ParadiseConnections.comMAROLANGA - Additional charter comments

We posted comments from the Wilcox family charter a few days ago but then we asked Steve for comments about Sasha the cat, and also about his kids... More info...

Posted: Sept. 18, 2008


Drumbeat: Pirate VincePirates of the Caribbean - Talk Like a Pirate Day

In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I'd like to post a few photos I took last year at the Pirate's Ball that was one of the evening events during last year's St. Thomas Charter Yacht Show. More info...

Posted: Sept. 19, 2008


Charter SILVER SEAS in Annapolis / Baltimore with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersCharter motoryacht SILVER SEAS - Annapolis/Baltimore Fall 2008

Motor yacht SILVER SEAS is available for charter through October 15, 2008, based out of Annapolis. SILVER SEAS is a 107-foot Burger motor yacht and accommodates up to 8 guests in four cabins. Check out the fall foliage! More info...
Posted: Sept. 21, 2008


New England Autumn Sailing Vacations - Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersEnjoy a New England sailing vacation yacht charter this Autumn 2008

There's still time to enjoy a New England sailing vacation this Autumn. Enjoy New England at its best with bright blue skies, fine sailing and uncrowded harbors! We have some excellent yachts that are ready to sail! More info...
Posted: Sept. 23, 2008


Save 20% on catamaran charterSAVE 20% on Catamaran Charters in October and December 2008

Take advantage of this special offer and save 20% on an all-inclusive, crewed catamaran charter for selected weeks in October and December 2008. More info...
Posted: Sept. 29, 2008


All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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Friday, August 01, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: AUGUST 2008 Paradise Connections

Summary of Charter Yacht News postings for AUGUST 2008 - Paradise Connections


Charter Catamaran MATAU - Mediterranean and Caribbean - Book through ParadiseConnections.com Catamaran MATAU discounts week for Venice Charter August 2008

We have just learned that the 75-foot luxury charter catamaran MATAU, is offering a 10% discount for a Venice, Italy charter for August 19-26, 2008. More info...


Charter the luxury French Hotel Barge ALOUETTE along the canal du midi in the south of France with ParadiseConnections.com French Barge ALOUETTE - New photos - Canal du midi France barging holidays

The French luxury hotel barge ALOUETTE has been completely refurbished for the 2008 season. Today we have added new photos of ALOUETTE, plus her new layout diagram. More info...


Sail Dive trimaran PROMENADE charters in the BVIs. Book with ParadiseConnections.comThis week's PROMENADE charter

We have a family aboard the 65-foot trimaran PROMENADE this week and we have received some wonderful photos. More info...


Luxury French Hotel Barge EMMA cruises canal du midi South of France - ParadiseConnections.comBarge EMMA - Updates to online brochure web site

Yesterday we completed some updates to the French hotel barge Emma's online brochure web site. We have posted her itineraries, added some guest comments, and updated 2009 rates. More info...


Charter EL JEFE with ParadiseConnections.com Motoryacht EL JEFE 4-Day Special All Inclusive Package - St Martin / Anguilla / St Barths

EL JEFE is a 115' Derektor Tri-Deck Motor Yacht & accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 staterooms. Explore all that St Maarten, Anguilla and St Barts have to offer with EL JEFE's all inclusive 4-night charter package. For added value, early boarding and a late departure will be considered. More info...


Book your French Barge Vacation with ParadiseConnections.com LOW PARIS AIR FARES - French Barge Vacation Cruise September-October 2008

We received an email from American Airlines this week, informing us that they have a special offer of low-priced fares on flights to Paris for September and October 2008. This would be a good time to treat yourself to a French barge vacation holiday :) More info...


Book your British Barge Vacation with ParadiseConnections.com SPECIAL LONDON AIR FARES - Barge Cruise Holidays Fall 2008

While we were checking out American Airlines cheap flights to Paris, we noticed that they also have a sale on trips to London. So..... perhaps you'd like a barge cruise along The Thames or venture up to Scotland for a barging vacation on the Iverness canal and visit Loch Ness! More info...


Charter PACIFIC WAVE with ParadiseConnections.com Announcing PACIFIC WAVE - 72ft Sloop for Caribbean & Med Yacht Charters

PACIFIC WAVE, a 72-foot performance sloop, was built by the constructor of the America's Cup competitor Azzura. Italian design and craftmanship at its best! PACIFIC WAVE will be available this winter for Caribbean charters and will charter in the Mediterranean during the Summer 2009 season. More info...


French hotel barge vacations - Book with ParadiseConnections.com New French Barge ENCHANTE Provence Camargue Canal du Midi Barging Cruises in south of France

We are happy to announce a new French hotel barge that will be cruising the Provence - Camargue - Canal du Midi regions of southern France... ENCHANTÉ ! Currently being completely refurbished to the highest standard and will begin cruising 2nd August 2009, departing every Sunday through 26th October 2009. More info...


Charter Barge NAPOLEON with ParadiseConnections.com French Barge NAPOLEON - Rhone Saone Provence Barging River Cruises

Paradise Connections has just added the French barge river cruiser Napoléon to our Barging Vacation program for the 2009 season. Napoléon cruises the central and southern regions of France from Arles to Tournon. More info...


La Belle Epoque Walking Tour - book with ParadiseConnections.com Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE - Burgundy walking cruise October 2008

The French hotel barge LA BELLE EPOQUE still has cabins available for their special Walking Tour weeks: October 12-18 and October 19-25, 2008. More info...


Charter Dream Seeker DREAM SEEKER - Special rate for October 2008 - Bahamas

DREAM SEEKER, a 139-foot Feadship, is offering the “Dreamy” Rate of $55,000/week (instead of $80,000), plus expenses for the entire month of October 2008 with No Delivery Fee to/from Nassau! More info...


Charter Barge LA DOLCE VITA in Venice Italy with ParadiseConnections.com 65th Venice International Film Festival LA DOLCE VITA

Interested in the Venice International Film Festival? Charter the all-inclusive, crewed hotel barge LA DOLCE VITA as your home base during the event! More info...


Charter catamaran BLUE NOTE - ParadiseConnections.com Charter Catamaran BLUE NOTE in Balearics

The luxury crewed catamaran BLUE NOTE is available for charter in the Balearics from September 12th through 30th, 2008. More info...


Charter catamaran YES DEAR - Book with ParadiseConnections.com Special offer: 20% discount on Grenadines charter

Sail the Grenadines this fall aboard the 58-foot, 10-passenger catamaran YES DEAR and SAVE!!! Save 20% on charters aboard the Catamaran Yes Dear taking place during the months of September and October 2008 in the Grenadines. More info...


Power Cat EAGLE RAY - Book with ParadiseConnections.com Charter Power Cat EAGLE RAY in Florida, Bahamas, Annapolis, New England

Special Introductory Offer: Book a charter aboard EAGLE RAY before Sept. 30, 2008 and receive a 10% discount. Enjoy a yachting vacation aboard the new 54-foot catamaran motor yacht, Eagle Ray. At cruising speed, the Stealth 540 burns 30% less fuel than other motor yachts in her class! More info...


Charter PRINCESS ZEYNEP with ParadiseConnections.com PRINCESS ZEYNEP returns to charter the Caribbean winter 2008/9

M/S PRINCESS ZEYNEP, a 164-foot (80 meter) motorsailor which accommodates up to 24 guests in 11 guest cabins, will be sailing across the Atlantic Ocean for her 10th charter season in the Caribbean. We look forward to visiting her at the Antigua Charter Yacht show this December and seeing the new modifications and upgrades. More info...


Learn to sail with Islander - ParadiseConnections.com Learn to Sail in the Virgin Islands aboard ISLANDER

Islander, a 46-foot Irwin staysail ketch, just wrote to us to announce that Charlie is now a certified ASA Sailing Instructor. More info...


Charter motor yacht TITAN in the Western Mediterranean Charter Motoryacht TITAN - Special rate for SEPT. 2008

The Charter Motor Yacht TITAN, based in Genoa, is available for Western Mediterranean charters during the month of September 2008 for the special discounted rate of 230,000 euros/week (plus all expenses) rather than their normal 260,000 euro rate. More info...


Charter SHINING STAR in the Virgin Islands Charter SHINING STAR has a Special Discount SEPT 2008

The motor yacht SHINING STAR has had a cancellation and would like to offer that week at a special discounted rate. Book a full-week, 7-night all-inclusive charter September 24 - October 1, 2008, for only $9,000. That is a $5000 savings from their normal 4-person rate of $14,000. More info...


All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: JULY 2008 PARADISE CONNECTIONS

Summary of Charter Yacht News postings for July 2008 - Paradise Connections


Charter Yacht Silver SeasNew England & Chesapeake Charters - SILVER SEAS

The 107-foot Burger motor yacht SILVER SEAS, is available for charter in New England and Chesapeake Bay. More info...



Catamaran REACTION - Same great crew for 2009 season

We were so happy when Ian & Polly wrote to tell us that they will be crewing the 55-foot Lagoon catamaran REACTION for the upcoming 2009 season. They are such a great pair! We always know that they will give their best for their guests. Still available for Christmas!!! More info...


Charter Island Voyager in the Virgin Islands2008 SUMMER SPECIAL for m/y ISLAND VOYAGER

The 93-foot Broward motor yacht Island Voyager has a super special offer for this summer in the Virgin Islands. Still available for Christmas & New Years. More info...


Charter Island Skipper in the Virgin IslandsYacht ISLAND SKIPPER returns for 2009 charter season

Rob & Michele recently announced that they would be chartering ISLAND SKIPPER again for a short time during the 2009 charter season (December 16, 2008 through March 20, 2009). Island Skipper, with former owners Rob & Michele as crew, is one of our most popular charter yachts and we are happy that they are back! More info...


Charter Catamaran Blue Note
Catamaran BLUE NOTE available in W. Mediterranean Summer 2008

The catamaran BLUE NOTE, a 56-foot Marquise with a crew of two, still has some open weeks this summer in the Western Mediterranean. In October 2008, Blue Note will cross to the Caribbean where this catamaran will be available for the winter, then she might move up to the Bahamas for Summer 2009. More info...


Charter Cataraman Genesis through Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersCatamaran Genesis in Grenadines for Summer charters 2008

We would like to remind you that the catamaran GENESIS, a 47-foot Catana owned and operated by Petr & Stacy Stejskal, is pretty well open for summer 2008 charters in the Grenadines (except Sept.3-18 and Oct.16-23). Genesis is currently available for Christmas and New Years. More info...


French hotel barge EMMA Canal du Midi, south of FranceFrench Barge EMMA in Canal du Midi : Special Rates for Special weeks 2008

Liz, from the Barge Emma which cruises along the Canal du Midi in the South of France, recently wrote to tell us about special offers for specific weeks remaining in the 2008 season. More info...



Barge LA DOLCE VITA - Venice, ItalyBarge LA DOLCE VITA: special offer for Venice Italy Cruise

Cruise the waterways of Venice, Italy aboard the luxury hotel barge, La Dolce Vita, who is offering a special discount of $500/£250 per passenger. More info...


French hotel barge La Belle EpoqueLA BELLE EPOQUE : special offer family cruise August 2008

The French luxury hotel barge LA BELLE EPOQUE, is offering a special discount of 25% on their Family Cruise week which departs August 10, 2008. More info...


Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE - France Belgium HollandHotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE special offer for 2008

The luxury hotel barge SAVOIR FAIRE has a special offer of a 15% discount for selected dates for the remaining 2008 season. More info...


French hotel barge L'IMPRESSIONNISTEFrench hotel barge l'IMPRESSIONNISTE special offer on special dates

The French luxury hotel barge l'Impressionniste is offering a special 25% discount for selected weeks on Provence & Camargue cruises in the south of France. More info...


Charter Catamaran Douce France in the Indian OceanCatamaran DOUCE FRANCE Yacht Charter Indian Ocean

Charter the 138-foot, 6 stateroom, luxury catamaran, Douce France in the Indian Ocean... Micronesia, Andaman Islands, Thailand, Seychelle Islands, Madagascar... More info...



Charter Hooter Patrol Hooters - Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersHOOTER PATROL IV - Summer charters Bahamas / New England

This 97-foot Hargrave is ready for charter with the remainder of July 2008 in the Bahamas and then in New England beginning in August. More info...


Charter catamaran ANASSA - Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersCatamaran ANASSA - Chartering the Caribbean in Winter 2009

The Sunreef 62 catamaran ANASSA will be chartering in the Caribbean this coming season, winter 2009. More info...


Charter catamaran ALEXIS in the Virgin Islands with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersCatamaran ALEXIS returns to charter December 2008

We have just been informed that the catamaran ALEXIS will be returning to charter this December 2008. Welcome back, Geoff and Bambi! More info...


Charter PROMENADE for BVI sail dive charters with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersCabins available for BVI Wreck Week on PROMENADE

There are still cabins available aboard the 65-foot trimaran PROMENADE for BVI Wreck Week in late October 2008. More info...



Charter motor yacht Shining Star in the Virgin Islands with ParadiseConnections.comSUMMER 2008 SPECIAL for Shining Star in the Virgin Islands

The motor yacht Shining Star has a brilliant special summer discount that they are offering through the end of August 2008 for week-long, all-inclusive charters in the Virgin Islands. More info...


Charter MITI with ParadiseConnections.comMITI: available for LES VOILES DES SAINT TROPEZ Sept 2008

MITI, the luxury, 60-foot Sunreef sloop, is available for charter for the amazing rendez-vous of yachts LES VOILES DES SAINT-TROPEZ which will take place in the South of France September 27 through October 4, 2008. More info...


Charter catamaran YES DEAR with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersSail the Grenadines and save 20% Sept-Oct 2008

YES DEAR, a 58-foot, 10-passenger catamaran, is offering a 20% discount for charters in the Grenadines this September and October 2008. More info...



Charter FLYING DUCKMAN, Oyster 655, with ParadiseConnections.comLOOKING FOR A CARIBBEAN OYSTER FOR CHRISTMAS 2008?

For those of you who would like to spend the Christmas and/or New Year holidays aboard a luxury crewed Oyster charter yacht, you're in luck! We still have a few exceptional Oysters available in the Caribbean for the Christmas & New Years 2008-2009 holiday season. More info...


Sail Dive BVIs Yacht Charter PROMENADE with ParadiseConnections.comPROMENADE IS QUICKLY FILLING UP!

WARNING: Promenade, one of our most popular charter boats, only has a few weeks still available for next year... Cabins still available for BVI Wreck Week, Oct.2008. More info...



Barge Scottish Highlander - Book through ParadiseConnections.comBARGE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER CHARTER TRIP COMMENTS

Better late than never... I meant to post these comments last year that we received from a couple we had aboard the Barge SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER. They had a wonderful time (of course!) and even had a special anniversary cake! More info...



French Hotel Barge ATHOS Book your canal du midi cruise in the south of France with ParadiseConnections.comFrench hotel barge ATHOS announces cabin cruises for 2009
The luxury French hotel barge ATHOS currently has openings on the three individual cabin cruises they are offering next season 2009 along the canal du midi in the south of France. More info...


Schooner Bonnie Lynn - Charter Maine & New England with Paradise Connections Yacht ChartersSchooner Bonnie Lynn - Maine & New England Charters Sept 2008
Bonnie Lynn, the popular 72-foot schooner, is available for the last part of September for either a Maine to Newport trip (including an overnight sail, if you wish, with plenty of pretty stops along the way), or a Newport/Newport charter. More info...








All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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