Recent Posts Tagged With 'caribbean'

• QWEST - Another great diving & sailing yacht charter

  Posted on Sunday November 29th, 2009 at 12:11 in bvi, caribbean, charters, diving, yacht charters, virgin islands, qwest, christmas and new years, paradise connections, usvi, sailing vacations

  Thanks to Kim & Rich for another wonderful yacht charter!Here are comments from our most recent clients aboard the s/v QWEST. Qwest is a 49-foot sloop which specializes in 2-person sailing vacations. Both Kim and Rich are dive instructors and div...

• Charter catamaran MAROLANGA prepares for new season

  Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 10:33 in caribbean, charters, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, christmas and new years, paradise connections, marolanga, sailing vacations

  We received an email from Gus & Marcella, owner-operators of the Catana catamaran, MAROLANGA. They plan to "splash" tomorrow and they are looking forward to getting out of the boatyard and back into the water.Here's a photo of Gus from earlier th...

• It\'s snowing??? Not here !

  Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 14:00 in caribbean, charters, yacht charters, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  We just received an email from a charter client who told us her husband was delayed in the Denver snow storm.  It is difficult to imagine a snow storm when you look outside and it looks like this...I just took this photo from our nomadic office ...

• VIVO New Catamaran Joins Yacht Charter Fleet

  Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 11:22 in bvi, caribbean, charters, vivo, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, yacht racing, sailing vacations

  VIVO, a 60-foot Fountaine-Pajot catamaran, has just entered the Caribbean charter yacht fleet.Charter Catamaran VIVOThe charter catamaran VIVO is fully air conditioned, has a crew of two and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 queen cabins, each with en...

• Charter catamaran ALEXIS is leaving

  Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 15:49 in bvi, caribbean, discounts, charters, special offer, alexis, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  The catamaran ALEXIS will be chartering in the Virgin Islands through November and then they will be leaving to continue the sailing adventure they started 10 years ago.So, in honor of this occasion, Alexis is having a Thanksgiving special...RATES: 7...

• Megayacht THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Specials

  Posted on Monday October 19th, 2009 at 14:15 in Mexico, caribbean, charters, thailand, yacht charters, paradise connections, megayacht, motor yacht

  Here's a few 4-day/3-night Thanskgiving weekend specials that you might find interesting...Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26th this year (2009).CALISTO's online brochurePARAFFIN's online brochureOCEAN PEARL's online brochureSUDAMI's online brochu...

• Charter Yacht DULCINEA - Refit Update 2009

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 03:00 in caribbean, antigua, yacht charters, paradise connections, grenadines, dulcinea, sailing vacations

  We received word from Dulcinea that they are out of the New England shipyard and they are making their way back home to the Caribbean.Charter Yacht DULCINEAHere's what Jon had to say:We have started making our way south after a very busy summer in th...

• Halloween in Virgin Islands & Foxy's Cat Fight

  Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 11:47 in bvi, caribbean, charters, halloween, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, foxy's, sailing vacations

  It's that time of year... Halloweenwill soon be upon us.Trick or Treating, Horror Movie Marathons, Fun Costumes, Halloween Theme Parties or how about something different like a Tiki Party....And, of course (drumroll, please!) Foxy's Halloween Cat Fig...

• SAYANG has new dinghy & watersports

  Posted on Saturday October 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 in bvi, caribbean, yacht charters, virgin islands, christmas and new years, paradise connections, sayang, sailing vacations

  Paul and Ratna, owner-operators of the 55-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey SAYANG, wrote to give us a bit of news of what they've been doing this summer.One cool thing is that Ratna has been taking some Asian cookery classes in Malaysia and Thailand, which ...

• ALALANTE - New to Charter Fleet

  Posted on Friday October 2nd, 2009 at 11:04 in caribbean, Mediterranean, yacht charters, virgin islands, paradise connections, sailing vacations, alalante

  We would like to welcome the sailing yacht ALALANTE, a new 90-foot (27 meter) sloop, to the yacht charter fleet.s/y ALALANTE ATALANTE, the second Andre Hoek Truly Classic 90 to be constructed at Claasen Jachtbouw, was launched on 15th August 2009.&nb...

• Charter Yacht KALIKOBASS Special offer Winter 2010

  Posted on Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 13:06 in bvi, caribbean, discounts, charters, special offer, yacht charters, virgin islands, st martin, paradise connections, grenadines, kalikobass

  Confirm your winter 2009/10 charter on KALIKOBASS II by October 31, 2009 for special pricing! Kalikobass II All Caribbean winter 2009/10 charters on KALIKOBASS II that are confirmed by October 31, 2009 may book on “Caribbean Terms” (inclusive exc...

• Jimmy Buffett Concert in St Barths for Le Select's 60th Anniversary

  Posted on Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 09:50 in caribbean, charters, special events, jimmy buffett, yacht charters, st barths, paradise connections, parrotheads, sailing vacations

  It appears not to be just a rumour anymore, as Jimmy Buffett is now on the schedule for a quayside concert in Gustavia, Saturday 7th November 2009 at 8:00 pm.What a great excuse (as if you need one) to have Cheeseburgers & Beers in Paradise! It's...

• Reminder of special offers: YACHT CHARTERS & HOTEL BARGES

  Posted on Monday September 28th, 2009 at 11:13 in caribbean, discounts, charters, special offer, Mediterranean, new england, yacht charters, barges, hotel barges, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  We would like to remind you of some special offers that are still in effect on yacht charters... Don't miss out! PACIFIC WAVE$2500 off normal rates for summer 2009 and winter 2009-10 charters if booked by October 31, 2009See previous blog postView on...

• AERIE : Special offer for Christmas 2009 in the Virgin Islands

  Posted on Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 21:38 in bvi, caribbean, discounts, charters, special offer, yacht charters, virgin islands, christmas and new years, paradise connections, megayacht, usvi, motor yacht

  AERIE, a 124-foot Delta Marine motoryacht, has a special offer for Christmas week in the Virgin Islands.m/y AerieTreat yourself to a Christmas gift of a weeks' charter aboard AERIE and enjoy the Virgin Islands at an exceptional price that is lower th...

• LIARA - New to Charter Yacht Fleet : Caribbean & Mediterranean

  Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 16:52 in bvi, caribbean, charters, Mediterranean, antigua, yacht charters, virgin islands, christmas and new years, paradise connections, grenadines, liara, sailing vacations

  We would like to welcome s/v LIARA, a new Performance Yacht 100, to the yacht charter fleet.Following on from the flawless success of the first LIARA, the owners of this distinctive vessel re-commissioned renowned designer Bill Dixon to create the se...

• PRINCESS ZEYNEP available for the 2009 holiday season in the Caribbean

  Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 16:01 in bvi, caribbean, charters, yacht charters, st maarten, st martin, christmas and new years, paradise connections, princess zeynep

  M/S PRINCESS ZEYNEP is available for charter for the Christmas & New Years weeks in the Caribbean (home port: St. Maarten).She is the perfect yacht for large groups with her capacity of 24 guests in 12 spacious guest suites. Captain Metin Karaman...

• New yacht in the charter fleet - ICARUS

  Posted on Friday September 18th, 2009 at 16:47 in bvi, caribbean, charters, Mediterranean, antigua, yacht charters, virgin islands, st maarten, st lucia, st barths, st martin, paradise connections

  The charter yacht ICARUS is a beautiful 88-foot (27m) performance sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jongert in 2007. Her design offers ample space and volume for a luxurious and comfortable interior layout, while her sleek lines render exh...

• News from charter catamaran AMARYLLIS

  Posted on Wednesday September 16th, 2009 at 23:12 in bvi, caribbean, charters, diving, amaryllis, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, christmas and new years, paradise connections, usvi, sailing vacations

  We've received an email from Bruce and Laura, owner-operators of the charter catamaran AMARYLLIS, a 45-foot Privilege.They've been busy this summer preparing Amaryllis for another successful charter season.Here's some bits from their email to us:In s...

• New Catamaran in Yacht Charter Fleet - Bella Principessa

  Posted on Wednesday September 16th, 2009 at 11:23 in bvi, caribbean, charters, diving, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, usvi, sailing vacations, bella principessa

  We are pleased to announce a new yacht to the charter fleet, Bella Principessa, a 2009 Privilege Alliaura catamaran. She will be accepting charters for the Caribbean 2009/2010 winter season.Catamaran Bella PrincipessaNew boat, but "old" crew. Will...

• New Crew on charter catamaran TRUE NORTH - Diving continues

  Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 07:33 in bvi, caribbean, charters, diving, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, true north, paradise connections, usvi, sailing vacations

  With Virginia and Jamie moving over to the charter catamaran MATAU that we mentioned in a previous post, you might be wondering about the new crew for catamaran TRUE NORTH.Meet the experienced team of Whitey and Max, who are thrilled to be the new ca...

• Charter HIGHLAND BREEZE in the Caribbean this winter

  Posted on Monday September 14th, 2009 at 22:59 in racing, caribbean, charters, swans, yacht charters, paradise connections, heineken regatta, yacht racing, bucket race, antigua race week, highland breeze

  The 112-foot Swan, HIGHLAND BREEZE, will be returning to charter the Caribbean for the winter 2009/10 season with no delivery fees.HIGHLAND BREEZE is currently available for the St. Barths Bucket, Antigua Sailing Week, and the St. Maarten Heineken Re...

• Charter Catamaran MATAU has "New Crew"

  Posted on Sunday September 13th, 2009 at 12:28 in bvi, caribbean, charters, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, true north, paradise connections, grenadines, matau, sailing vacations

  We have received an email from Virginia Wagner and Jamie Stark, former crew of catamaran True North, that they are now crewing aboard the 74-foot Privilege catamaran, MATAU. Great news! Read on...OH WOW...WE’RE OFF TO MATAU !We are very pleased to...

• Charter Yacht BLITHE SPIRIT - Tuna Recipe

  Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 05:00 in recipes, bvi, caribbean, charters, yacht charters, virgin islands, blithe spirit, paradise connections, grenadines, usvi, sailing vacations

  Dominique and Michel, owner-operators of the 52-foot Irwin charter yacht Blithe Spirit, sent us a couple of photos recently with a tuna they caught on their way down island. I asked for a recipe to accompany the pictures and Dominique happily obliged...

• Virgin Islands Yacht Charters for Christmas & New Years

  Posted on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 at 12:01 in bvi, caribbean, charters, special events, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, christmas and new years, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  Now that Labor Day has passed, we expect to be receiving our standard flurry of post-summer inquiries for holiday charters.s/y SandcastleThere are still some good boats available for this coming 2009/2010 holiday season for Christmas and New Years in...

• Catamaran ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Early Booking Discount Winter 2009/2010

  Posted on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 at 10:43 in bvi, caribbean, discounts, entrepreneurship, charters, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  The charter catamaran ENTREPRENEURSHIP (also known as E-SHIP) has a special Early Booking Discount for the upcoming Winter 2009/10 season.Confirm your winter season charter by December 15, 2009 and receive a $1500 discount off the listed rates. Chart...

• Take advantage of cheap airfares & come sailing!

  Posted on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 16:38 in caribbean, discounts, special offer, airfare, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  American Airlines is having a sale for flights to the Caribbean. One that popped up was Miami/St.Thomas for $84! You must begin your flight by November 17, 2009 and book by September 15, 2009.Check out American Airlines site www.aa.com for details.Cl...

• Charter Yacht ASHLANA - New England end of summer specials

  Posted on Thursday September 3rd, 2009 at 14:59 in caribbean, charters, special offer, new england, yacht charters, paradise connections, ashlana, sailing vacations

  The beautiful charter yacht Ashlana, has a couple of end of summer specials for charters in New England.Ashlana, a 53-foot Little Harbor, owned and operated by Tom Hampson & Christie MacConnell, accommodates up to four guests in two cabins.END O...

• Charter Motor Yacht ANALISA - Christmas Regular Rate

  Posted on Wednesday August 26th, 2009 at 17:32 in bvi, caribbean, charters, yacht charters, virgin islands, christmas and new years, paradise connections, analisa, motor yacht, sailing vacations

  The charter motor yacht ANALISA is available for Christmas at her normal rates... NO Holiday Surcharge.The Christmas charter must be for a minimum of 7 nights and finish by December 26, 2009.Analisa is a 60-foot Hatteras and accomodates up to 4 guest...

• RECIPE: Catamaran ENCORE - Pineapple & Coconut Muffins

  Posted on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 at 23:01 in bvi, caribbean, charters, encore, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, sailing vacations

  Anya, the chef aboard the 50-foot charter catamaran ENCORE, was kind enough to share this receipe with us and our readers...Pineapple and Coconut Muffins - makes 6INGREDIENTS:2 cups of flour, 2 tsp of baking power¾ cup of sugar, a pinch of salt½ ts...

• Catamaran ALEXIS opens calendar for October 2009 charters

  Posted on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 at 11:36 in bvi, caribbean, charters, alexis, yacht charters, virgin islands, catamarans, paradise connections, usvi, sailing vacations

  GOOD NEWS!The catamaran ALEXIS, a 38-foot Admiral catamaran, has opened their calendar for October 2009. They will consider charters in the Grenadines or the Virgin Islands.The charter catamaran Alexis, owned and operated by Geoff and Bambi Alexander...