Genoa’s luxury yacht charter show, in its 28th year, displays motor and sailing yachts for inspection by a select group of charter professionals from MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association), an elite European organization for yacht industry professionals. I will be inspecting a variety of charter yachts May 2-5 that will be cruising Spain, France, Italy, […]
People often ask me why I prefer yachting to cruising, possibly hoping for insights to help them decide. My answer is that it depends on your preferences. I’ve done plenty of both, and I personally find yachting more satisfying. Here is what I have found. When you compare chartering a sail or motor yacht for […]
Renting a luxury yacht offers some distinct advantages over ownership. Indeed, yacht ownership, according to the Sunday New York Times, may be taking a turn toward the passé, as affluent buyers increasingly prefer to buy experiences rather than material possessions (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2015). The upshot is that you don’t have to own a megayacht, or even a […]
Interest in Raw Food culinary technique and dietary habits are growing, and the yachting industry is taking notice. Some of our featured yachts now offer customized “healthy eating” experiences customized to each charter and each individual charter guest, if you desire. Co-captain and Holistic Gourmet Chef Allison Thompson on 90Ft Luxury Catamaran ORION Allison in […]
The 2015 Antigua Yacht Charter Show revealed some exciting new boats, equipment and cuisine. One particular floating jewel that captured it all is the Lady J. My time aboard was fabulous. The Lady J’s new chef, Ben Dineen, hails from Dublin, Ireland and began his culinary journey at the age of 16 at a popular […]
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