Saturday, June 26, 2010

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

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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:

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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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