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Wine Tasting at Sea Whether at home or at sea, the owners of Paraffin are never without an incomparable wine collection. Here, their wine steward, Laurent Barbier, describes the special design features implemented in the construction of the yacht's wine cellar and dining room, and what he has to consider ... Jun. 16, 2009  Reads: 14,967

Chartering Enables Yacht Owners to Upgrade Their Boats The principals of Trinity Yachts, John Dane, CEO, and Bill Smith, VP, sat down with YV&C publisher Fuat Kircaali to speak about the growth of the charter industry and how it affects them as yacht builders. Jan. 5, 2007  Reads: 22,701  Replies: 4

TimeZone From fashion statements to state-of-the-art functionality, watches are one of the hottest accessories of the year. Luxury timepieces make an instant impression and, in some cases, can even save boaters' lives! Dec. 6, 2006  Reads: 17,990

M/Y Solemates - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Favorite Charter Yacht On a charter vacation aboard Solemates, the unmatched level of service offered by the captain and crew plays as great a role as the destination and the opulence of the boat. Apr. 28, 2006  Reads: 21,270  Replies: 1

Floating Through Burgundy A drive-it-yourself canal barge includes all the luxury amenities you'd expect on a yacht, but costs less than staying in hotels and eating all your meals out. What's more, it's an adventure that lets you experience the 'real' countryside. Apr. 26, 2006  Reads: 12,384  Replies: 2

A Yacht Charter Vacation From Venice to Croatia No doubt about it - the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is the hot new charter area in the Mediterranean. And for good reason: protected cruising, crystal-clear waters, drop-dead gorgeous scenery, and relief from the crowds and high prices of the Western Mediterranean. As distances between ... Apr. 26, 2006  Reads: 21,034  Replies: 5

Five Points to Consider When Choosing a Yacht Charter Destination Choosing a destination for your bareboat charter can often be the trickiest part of your adventure, because so many variables come into play. You'll need to review your preferences, your skills, and your budget to make an educated decision that you'll be happy with. Apr. 15, 2006  Reads: 11,141  Replies: 3

Matching Client to Yacht Merle Wood and Peter Croke, of Merle Wood & Associates, specialize in yachts in excess of 120 feet. With cumulative sales in excess of $4 billion, the company is internationally recognized as the premier yacht brokerage firm in the world. They deal exclusively in the construction, sal... Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 10,575

Flying in Style Traveling in a private jet minimizes your time spent waiting in airports, and maximizes your productivity. It also enables you to get away more often. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 8,228  Replies: 1

Galapagos Adventure Local charter yachts lead you to awe-inspiring encounters with friendly animals. From what scientists say, it probably happened something like this: Hundreds upon hundreds of years ago, a bunch of tortoises found themselves floating off the coast of their native southern Chile. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 8,918

Booking a Yacht for the Olympics Although the yacht charter business in Greece always swells in the summer season, this year's business will be remarkably busy due to the Olympic Games being hosted in Athens from August 13-29, followed a month later by the Paralympics. A higher than usual demand for charters is al... Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 9,404

Hidden Anchorages in the Greek Islands George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholsons International's chairman and one of the most widely cruised and knowledgeable super-yachtsmen in the world, took family and friends on an unforgettable 11-day charter trip through Greece. Here is his personal cruising log, shared exclusively w... Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 12,950

Expanding the Category of Yachting Stop most people in the street and they wouldn't immediately associate Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, with yachts or charters...but there is one man - one company, rather - currently on a mission to change all that. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 18,959

Seagoing Stogies If you don't go anywhere without your favorite cigars, beware: sea air can do a number on them. Here's how to store them so you're never without a good smoke. Plus... advice on avoiding fakes in your favorite ports of call. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 10,272

Unknown Alaska It sounds too good to be true, but the nature of the Alaskan cruising season makes it feasible to charter a private yacht and plan your own itinerary. My own mother was among the dozen or so people who looked at me knowingly and said: 'I've done Alaska. You'll love it!' Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 10,596

Mystic, Montauk and More Mystic Seaport is just one of several classic charter destinations in the historic Northeast, easily reached from a home base in Newport, Rhode Island. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 12,463

Hooked On St. Martin and St. Barths Two friends revisit the islands they fell in love with 30 years ago, and find that the essential pleasures remain. From the finest cuisine to the ultimate in shopping to the incredible beaches, everything takes on new meaning when experienced from aboard a charter yacht. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 13,791

Welcome to A New Yachting Lifestyle! Welcome to the premier issue of International Yacht Vacations & Charters (YV&C) magazine (www.yachtchartersmagazine.com), the first and only lifestyle magazine dedicated to yacht vacations. Apr. 14, 2004  Reads: 16,390  Replies: 1