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Carol Kent leaning on a cannon at a fortress in Croatia overlooking the sea

Croatia: 45 Years of UNESCO

From the Croatian Tourist Board: Announcing the 45th anniversary of the inclusion of Dubrovnik’s Old City, the Historic Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, and Plitvice Lakes National Park in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Join us as we celebrate the enduring legacy and universal value of these iconic destinations.

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5 Michelin Stars Shine on Chefs’ Competition at MEDYS 2024

A few of our favorite things at CKYCI are about to intersect at the 2024 Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) in Nafplion, Greece: a top yacht chefs’ competition, ocean conservation initiatives, excellence in yachting, Michelin star anything. From April 27 to May 1, the 9th edition of MEDYS promises another spectacular five-day event for its ever-growing worldwide audience.

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Palm tree-lined promenade with arched building and two super yachts at the marina near mountains in Kotor, Montenegro. Photo©carolkent.com

Yacht Travel Planning for 2024 & Beyond

Now is the time of year to plan your summer holiday. The Euro is at an all-time low. Being on the water anywhere is cooler. Yacht selection is at its best. We are currently experiencing another hot summer, and cooling off on ocean breezes is one of the best ways to enjoy a break from the heat.

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BVI FUN ACTIVITIES AND ISLANDS TO EXPLORE

  I love hearing from clients when they return from their yachting adventures.  It is the best way to get the most current information.  Whether you begin in St. Thomas or in Tortola – these insights are primarily on the British Virgin Islands. BVI EVENTS 2024 From Carol Kent Yacht Charters International – Client Spend […]

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Festive New Year's fireworks over the tropical island

Caribbean Holiday Yacht Charter Openings and Specials

CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY yacht charter openings are from December 19, 2023 – January 3, 2024. Making plans for these special weeks is easy, exciting, and the perfect antidote for gift-giving this season.

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Steamed dumpling w prawns by Overall Winner in USVI Culinary Competition 2023: Top Yacht Chef Paula Milovac of sailing catamaran Barefeet Retreat

Culinary Corner: Chefs Competitions in 21st and 9th Centuries

Annually, yacht chefs and cooks compete at the Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charter shows – and we are there for it all! Chef competitions are both deliciously entertaining and tremendously helpful as charter brokers work hard to “pair” clients with chefs for the best possible results.

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74’ Horizon SEAGLASS Power Catamaran

October Harvest: BVI Charter Yacht Society’s Chefs Competition 2023

October Harvest was the theme at the 2023 BVI Charter Yacht Society’s Top Yacht Chefs Competition. Fourteen accomplished and creative chefs competed using pumpkin and cinnamon ingredients for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Yacht chefs submitted 2 of the 3 at the annual yacht charter show held at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Also, Best in Show charter yacht winners are featured here.

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2023 Culinary cook off guide

Bring the Heat! USVI Culinary Top Yacht Chef Competition Keeps it Spicy

USVI and British Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Show Culinary Competitions honor age-old food traditions that began in the 16th century BC! While we are a long way from 1600-1501 BC, here in the 21st century, many cooking ideals remain the same. Spices, citrus, nuts, and sugar (used only by the wealthy) were the main ingredients […]

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View from Hvar, Croatia

Yacht Travel Planning for 2023 & Beyond

Now is the time of year to plan your summer holiday. The Euro is at an all-time low. Being on the water anywhere is cooler. Yacht selection is at its best. We are currently experiencing another hot summer, and cooling off on ocean breezes is one of the best ways to enjoy a break from the heat.

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Chef adding greens and flowers to dish at MEDYS Chefs Competition 2023 in Nafplion, Greece

Zero Waste From the Greek Seas: MEDYS Chefs’ Competition 2023

As we look toward planning our 2024 yachting season in the Med, we are thrilled to recap one of this year’s highlights: the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) Chefs’ Competition 2023 theme, A Celebration of the Sea: Zero Waste from the Greek Seas. Here are the results.

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