Articles by Miriam Cain

Spas: Well-Being Charters

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

It seems no five-star holiday these days is complete without a spa element, and yacht charter agencies have been quick to follow the trend. Following a recent study, the International Spa Association (ISPA) reported that there are two types of spa customer: the 'spa-goer' who sees their visit as part of a long-term health and fitness regime, and the 'spa-traveller' who seeks to indulge in new and different experiences while travelling.

A Drop in the Ocean

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EDT

Nowhere on earth does 'tropical' quite like the islands of French Polynesia. There is nothing to top their jagged mountains dripping with rainforest, no coral reefs to match the underwater magic of their lagoons, and even the cultural richness of their ceremonies cannot be found anywhere else.

Exotic Grenadines

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

After a week you can tire of even the most picture-perfect setting, so spontaneously flitting from idyll to idyll along a string of over 100 islands ensures the stimulation of ever-changing scenery. All you need is your own private yacht

A Yacht Charter Vacation at The Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:15:00 EDT

Replete with history, the land that gracefully extends along the warm waters of the Amalfi Coast has seen the birth of empires and cradled the growth of civilisations. Arguably the best way to explore the west coast of Italy is by boat, providing easy access to quiet backwaters and anchorages far from the madding crowds of landlubbers.

Caribbean Charm

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:00:00 EST

The tiny island of Anguilla is beautiful and romantic - a place where you can really hide away from the rest of the world protected by the fiercely proud and loyal locals who are always on hand with a friendly smile.

The Dalmation Coast

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:00:00 EDT

Diversity is the key to a good sailing area and Croatia has it in spades, with excellent marinas as well as secluded, deserted anchorages. Like a setting from classical antiquity, the quintessential cruising grounds of the Dalmatian coastline are ludicrously perfect.

In Safe Hands

Sun, 08 May 2005 14:00:00 EDT

A behind-the-scenes look at the services offered by a charter manager and how they can be worth their weight in gold.