Perillo Tours, the largest tour operator to Italy, has been a family-run business for over 63 years. Led by three generations beginning with Joseph Perillo, then Mario Perillo and now Steve Perillo, Perillo Tours' fully escorted tours provide excellent sightseeing, first-class hotels, and experienced and knowledgeable tour guides. All tours include transfers, baggage handling, American style breakfasts, tips, taxes, and dinners with complimentary wines and mineral water.

I love JetBlue Airlines; I adore and admire its founder and chairman David Neeleman, one of the most competent CEOs in the business. I flew with David on more than one occasion. The airline has a cost-savings policy: in flight the crew prepares the plane for the next flight, and by doing this they save both time and money. On one of my flights returning from California to New York, David gave his seat to the standby passengers (he had three seats reserved in the last row for this red-eye flight) and flew in the cockpit. When we landed at JFK, he had his gloves on and was cleaning the front bathroom of the plane for the next flight.

Fraser Yachts is very pleased to announce that its sales division has taken on a new exciting project exclusively with Fincantieri Yachts in Italy. The experience of the two global leaders in the large yacht market place has been joined in a brand new 75m (246?) joint venture project GOLDMINE.

MYBA recently announced the acquisition of the St. Maarten Charter Yacht show. The show will be managed by both MYBA and the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), and will proudly wear the new title of the MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show.

Edmiston & Company, world leader in the large yachting business, is announcing their newest yacht for charter: the SENSATION. The SENSATION was designed and created by Sensation Yachts this year, and will be available for charter in August.

This 4th of July marked my sixth visit to the Divan Palmira Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey. My visit this year, which was quite different then the quiet escapes I've had in past years, prompted me to write a review for the first time. The Divan Palmira Hotel is located in the Golturkbuku region of Bodrum. Two recent cover stories published last year in The New York Times Travel Section called this Aegien Sea summer destination, The St. Tropez of Turkey.

As if going on a week-long diving vacation is not exciting enough, Aggressor Fleet recently showered their 100,000th guest with a prize package worth over 6,000!

Fraser Yachts is very pleased to announce that its Yacht Management division is expanding to the West Coast, USA and will be based in the San Diego offices. The location was strategically chosen to service the whole Pacific Coast from Panama to Alaska.

If this year you are craving a bit more excitement then beach bumming for your summer vacation, you may want to consider diving in some of the most breathtaking waters our country has to offer. Horizon Charters, based out of San Diego, is hosting dive adventure trips to the Southern Channel Islands.

In the largest and most strategic move within the Luxury SuperYacht industry, Trinity Yachts, LLC (Trinity) and International Yacht Collection (IYC) have announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent for Trinity to acquire IYC.

There are numerous ways of rating a good vacation: A good vacation is one that you want to tell your friends about the moment you get home. It's one that you can't wait to repeat. It's one where there are little, if any, travel snafus, and you managed to remember to pack everything you needed for the trip (from toothbrush to socks, and everything in between). For the well-traveled foodie a good vacation is one with top-notch food; one that starts with a cappuccino that is perfect, from its first foamy sip to its last, rich, espresso drop. A trip of this nature promises that every bite will be nothing less than the most tantalizing and luxurious flavors that you have ever tasted.

Knowing who to trust when planning a yachting vacation is vital. Dynamic brands driven by dedicated leaders tend to surpass their promises. When Candy & Candy teamed up with Edmiston to produce and market the 45m / 147ft Candyscape the results for charter guests quickly proved sweet.

There's romance in the old whaling days, and one cannot help but to be fascinated by the stories of this bygone era ~ The men who paddled out in small boats armed with hand held harpoons to do battle with the great whales. Many drowned and even the more modern whaling operations in the early to mid 1900's had a high level of danger. Books such as R.B. Robertson's ~ ?Of Whales and Men? make for compelling reading. Times have though changed.

Connoisseurs of luxury travel are well acquainted with Silversea Cruises: four Italian-built ships known for their all-suites accommodations, all-inclusive price, personalized service, and some of the finest dining at sea. The 388-passenger Silver Whisper had only around 260 guests at my sailing, which with a crew of 295, superseded their usual phenomenal crew-to-passenger ratio.

To generate an adequate buzz about the event, representatives from Antigua Show Management (ASM) will be making an appearance at the Genoa Boat Show (that is scheduled to take place at the end of this month). ASM will have their own booth at theGenoa show. They are confident that their showing in Genoa will help expose them to international representatives of other yachting districts.

While the Caribbean Sea is full of treasures, perhaps none are as rich and diverse as Jamaica. Sure, it has the beaches, beautiful weather and resorts to make it a popular winter destination, but veer off the beaten path, and you will find a vibrant culture and natural wonders to excite any adventurer. Is it any wonder that Jamaica was once the destination of choice for 007's creator, Ian Fleming?

Born of Fire, the Galapagos Islands are tips of submarine volcanoes, a place where evolution can be observed In-Situ. Hundreds of miles from mainland Ecuador, animals and plants set adrift have somehow found and colonised the desert islands. Floating rafts of vegetation, wind, air currents and oceanic drift all helped this colonisation.

Headquartered in Poland, in the famous city of Gdansk, the Sunreef Shipyard is constantly growing. In a short couple of years it has already proved its capacities in the field of naval construction by having numerous successes in the demanding market of luxury boatbuilding.

If you aren't yet ready to consider France heaven, it might be that you haven't sampled the right bottle of cognac. Writer Scott Rose here gives a primer on cognac culture and guidelines for finding the crème de la crème of cognacs.

Of all the words that comes to mind when describing the remarkable wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, glamorous is not high on the list. Here in the southern Rhone valley you won't find multi-million dollar wineries or multi-star restaurants. And despite the name, there?s hardly a chateau to be found. But the wines are profound, complex, and in a world where it's sometimes hard to distinguish between a cab from California and a boutique wine from Bordeaux they have a character that's all their own.

Jet Source, a full-service aviation firm, today announced the addition of a Challenger 300 to its executive private jet travel options. The sophisticated, high-performance jet provides uncompromising capabilities for both business efficiency and passenger comfort. The new aircraft will be based at the company?s headquarters, the McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) base in Carlsbad, Calif.

Horizon Yacht Charters Antigua has launched an eight-night Sail & Dive package designed to accommodate sailing divers that want to enjoy everything Antigua has to offer above and below the water. Three nights are spent ashore with up to five dives over two days and five nights are spent sailing on a Horizon yacht between 40 and 50 feet in length.

International yachting company OCEAN Independence has completed the sale of a 61m berth in the new Marina Genova Aeroporto complex by OCI Geneva, 22m sailing yacht 'Diamond for Two' by OCI Antibes, 22m Feretti 'MY Colleen' by OCI Palma and 30m Jongert 'SY Ion' by OCI Zurich.

If you haven't booked your summer Mediterranean yacht charter vacation, you are in luck! Yachting Partners International (YPI) has just announced their two newest yachts that will be available for weekly charters. These two elegant beauties will be perfect for your exclusive summer get-away. The ?LEONARA? is 40m. Her stunning lines and plush accommodations are enough to have her stand above all other yachts in her class. The yacht is noted for its incredibly spacious staterooms, dining room that will seat 14, and private spa.

Why in the world, you might well ask, is this yacht named Aspen Alternative? The idea is that instead of shivering in the Rockies in winter, you should be in her hot tub in the Bahamas, a frozen drink in your hand, the sun warming your soul.

Yachting Greece Ltd is a group of Greek yachting & travel industry veterans and professionals who have combined their 25+ years of Greek chartering to create a full-service yacht charter organization. The group, founded by George Karahalios, will be spearheaded by Think Pink Ltd of Greece, which will serve as the liaison and the public affairs agency, managing all client and client representative relations. Its primary focus will be the operational control that ensures the clients best interests and absolute satisfaction with the Greek Isle experience.

If your goal is to have your yacht docked in your backyard, this high-end realtor can have you settled in in no time. Peggy Turk is the type of realtor most people never meet. After all, how many people shop for homes ranging from $2-45 million? And how many shop for them by boat? Turk specializes in the area of South Florida where her customers are seeking a certain lifestyle. They love boating or yachting, they want to live in a community that's a vacation-type area, and most of all, according to Turk, they want to have fun!

The Sacks Group charter yachts on display at the Miami Boat Show included MARTHA ANN, 140' Westship; MARYANN, 106' Westhip; COCTAILS, 100' Hargrave; and HOOTER PATROL IV, 97' Hargrave. The show remins open February 15, 2007 through the 19th. The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals specialize in worldwide luxury yacht vacations, charter marketing, yacht brokerage and new construction. The company's unique 'Try Before You Buy'® Program is specifically targeted for the purchase and sale of yachts for the charter business. More information on these and other charter yachts available through the company can e obrained by contacting the 'team' at The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals, (954) 764-7742 or e-mail info@sacksyachts.com.

Now you can experience the same Valef Yachts customized yacht chartered vacation that guests Kenny Rogers, John Wayne, Robert Wagner, Stephanie Powers and many others have done over the years. Call today and start planning your own luxury vacation charter in the Greek Isles.

White Star Charters has secured a 73 meter mooring in the Real Club Nautico De Valencia for their two luxury charter yachts & service boat during the period of the 1st of April 2007 to the 8th of July 2007 for the 32nd America's Cup. They are currently looking for charters for all of the America's Cup events in Valencia starting from the 3rd of April 2007 until the 7th of July 2007. They will be in Valencia from 1st of April Until 8th of July 2007 with two luxury yachts. The prices for the charter of their White Star Of London & Our Elegant Star of London for the Americas cup in Valencia are as follows (Please note that all the prices quoted exclude Iva. @ 16%).

Right now, if you like to cruise around the Caribbean or Mexico, you're probably used to packing your driver's license and birth certificate. There are big changes ahead for you? Under the government's new Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, everyone (including kids) will be required to show their passport when traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The only exception will be if you travel to a U.S. territory, such as Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. There, your driver's license and birth certificate will still be all you need.

Our clients tell us that chartering is the 'best kept vacation secret.' What better way to experience the grandeur of some of the world's most beautiful locations than on your own yacht? There is no schedule, except the one you set. The menu, prepared by a five-star chef, is tailored to your every desire. The crew are there to satisfy your every need, 24-hours a day.

Charter Yacht 'TWO IF BY SEA' announced that it is taking $1000 off their charter fee for the following dates: 24th to 31st January, 6 or 7 days, Tortola, BVI 6th to 13th March, 6 or 7 days, Tortola, BVI She's also available in St Martin, Leeward Islands, from 4th to 20th June 2007.

OCEAN Independence is very pleased to announce its appointment as Worldwide Central Agent for Charter for the brand new 44m Heesen SEDATION II. Due to launch in spring 2007, SEDATION II is the first of a new breed of Heesen high-performance yachts designed to offer comparable interior and deck spaces to those of a larger displacement vessel along with the ability to cruise comfortably at speeds approaching 30 knots.

There is only one winner when Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho go to war. Think Vladimir Romanov and his assorted managers. Think President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Litvinenko, deceased. Those in power prevail when it comes to Russian autocrats and in this case the man attached to the Siberian pipeline will win. It may be that Abramovich has thoroughly undermined Mourinho's efforts to motivate Andrei Shevchenko by carousing round London with the Ukrainian former superstar turned bon viveur, but he is still the boss.

SeaDream Yacht Club is offering two 'Enrich and Rejuvenate' Transatlantic sailings this spring with an emphasis on mental stimulation and its opposite---mental tranquility. Each SeaDream yacht features eight massage therapists providing an exceptional opportunity for massage and other treatments as well as Thai Chi and Yoga. Guests also have the opportunity to sleep out under the stars on these Transatlantic voyages.

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.

Western Mediterranean Terms (WMT) - The charter fee includes the use of the yacht and equipment, the crew's wages and insurance. The charterer will be charged at cost for all other expenses including fuel, food and beverages for the charter party, berthing charges and port taxes, charges for water and electricity taken from shore, laundry, telephone and SatCom costs. A number of large yachts use WMT while operating in the Adriatic, Aegean and Caribbean.

Attending the show will be charter yacht agents and brokers from the USA and the Caribbean, as well as contingents from Greece, Spain, Italy, Monaco, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. Yachts will be centrally located at the Port de Plaisance Marina to make viewing as efficient as possible. The international media will be present in force again this year, and they represent some of the most prestigious and widely read marine publications in the world. The SCYE Media and Information Center has been expanded to provide safe storage for camera equipment during the show.

Yachting Partners International and Northrop & Johnson announce another successful brokerage collaboration. YPI represented the buyer and N&J the seller for the purchase of the 40m Lurssen 'BE MINE'. This timeless Lurssen yacht will be available for charter from Spring 2007 onwards via YPI - following an extensive winter refit under the control of YPI Management. For charter enquiries contact Sarah Piggin sarah@ypifr.co.uk.