Sunday, February 03, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWSLETTER : FEBRUARY 2008

  • SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER - Book your getaway NOW
It's Groundhog day again! He saw his shadow so you know what that means... Yep, 6 more weeks of wintery weather. Take a break from winter and come on down to the islands. More info...
  • DEMOISELLES - Ready for charter in the Seychelles!
A recent email from the owner reports that DEMOISELLES, an 88-foot Sparkman & Stephens, is in "splendid shape" after a four-month, $650,000+ refit. She is in the Seychelles and ready for charter. The beaches and snorkeling are fantastic in six national marine parks, two World Heritage Sites and many conservation areas among the 155 islands (mostly uninhabited) which include the largest raised coral atoll in the world. More info...
  • CHARTER YACHT CONUNDRUM - Client comments for holiday charters 2007-8
Conundrum is a 62-foot Little Harbor sloop that accommodates up to 6 guests. They charter in the Caribbean throughout the winter. More info...

  • EUROPEAN BARGES : 2008 SEASON FILLING UP FAST!
If you are wishing to book a European Barge vacation holiday this 2008 season, don't dilly-dally too much longer. Fancy a barging holiday aboard a luxury French hotel barge, or perhaps you'd like to cruise the Loch Ness in Scotland and bring your copy of The Water Horse as research during your flight :) More info...

  • VALENTINE'S DAY LAST MINUTE SAILING VACATION GETAWAYS
Want a quick romantic getaway for Valentine's day? Check out these yachts!
More info...

  • CATAMARAN ALIDADE OPEN FOR EASTER 2008 CHARTER
The 58-foot catamaran, Alidade, is currently open for the end of February, EASTER, and prime weeks in April and May 2008. More info....

  • SPECIAL LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT ON BARGE CRUISES FOR SPRING 2008
Book ONE CABIN and receive a 50% DISCOUNT on the SECOND CABIN (same cruise), OR book a private charter for the ENTIRE BARGE and receive a 20% DISCOUNT on the charter price. These offers are available on selected barges for all cruises departing between 30th March and 11th May 2008 inclusive. Offer valid through February 29, 2008. More info...

  • 75-foot CATAMARAN AVAILABLE in the MEDITERRANEAN, SUMMER 2008
We are happy to have a new catamaran available for crewed yacht charters in the Mediterranean this summer (2008)... the 75-foot Privilege catamaran, Matau. More info...

  • FLAME - WHALE SIGHTINGS IN VIRGIN ISLANDS
Flame had a close encounter whale sighting this week (Feb.2008) and wrote us a quick note about it... Hope we'll have some pictures soon. More info...

  • Catamaran MAROLANGA - Thanks for another great charter
Once again, a great review from happy guests who sailed with Gus, Marcella & Sasha aboard the catamaran Marolanga in the Virgin Islands... More info...

  • TABASCO has a new captain
Announcing a new skipper on S/Y TABASCO, available for charter this winter in the Caribbean and for summer 2008 they will be chartering in New England. More info...

  • French hotel barge ALOUETTE - Changes for 2008
Alouette is completely refurbished for the 2008 season and will accommodate up to four guests in two, well-appointed suites. More info...

  • French hotel barge BONNE HUMEUR renamed RENAISSANCE
Bonne Humeur has been renamed Renaissance but this excellent French hotel barge will continue to provide upscale cruises along the Western Burgundy and Upper Loire canals and rivers as she has done for the past couple of years. More info...

All the best!
Sheila & Bob
Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
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