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Bride and groom popping champagne cork on the deck of yacht

Tying the Knot on a Yacht

Wedding trends vary over time and place. In 2022, couples are moving away from “cookie-cutter” celebrations of matrimony. Consider a Minimony at Sea or a “micro-wedding”. For a truly intimate and unforgettable celebration of love, tie the knot on a yacht. 

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Montauk Lighthouse on Long Island, New York

New England Yachting Springs Ahead

Even as we all work to solve today’s personal and world challenges, the Spring season brings renewed warmth to our Northern latitudes and a view to bright ways ahead. Here in our homeport in New England, the recent uptick in yacht charters and yacht sales have provided flashes of light to brighten the summer.  Alongside our regular repeat clients, we have welcomed many new clients, people who had previously never thought of chartering a yacht and have now experienced the holiday of a lifetime.  Here are a few examples:

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124ft Trinity motor yacht HAVEN docked in the Bahamas Carol Kent ©2021

Updated Travel Protocols for the Bahamas

As of February 8, 2022, from the Bahamas Ministry of Health:  

Travelers who test positive from recently recovering from covid that want to enter the Bahamas for a charter must apply for an exemption. Send a letter to doctors granting permission.

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Aerial view of the The Indians in the BVI by expert drone photographer Captain Matt Wilson of iLADY KATLO sail catamaran

Covid-19 Travel Protocols for the British Virgin Islands as of Oct 1, 2021

British Virgin Islands government and BVI Love just updated COVID travel protocols as of October 1, 2021. Know what to expect on a BVI yacht charter.

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Tortola, BVI: Safe, Uncrowded Yacht Travel during COVID

A lot of people looking for a worry-free vacation are concerned about Quarantine regulations. This report shows how the British Virgin Islands fixed it! The report states: We received a compelling review from the crew of FOXY LADY who described their quarantine successful charter. No hotel stays required – just hop on your yacht after landing in Beef Island Airport to comply with the strict protocol entering the British Virgin Islands. Here is Captain Graham and Chef Kristiann’s story and itinerary for a holiday week with three generations on two well-suited tandem charter sailing catamarans.

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50 ft St. Francis sailing catamaran PARADIGM SHIFT in the United States Virgin Islands

Sailing out of Sag Harbor on the S/Y Paradigm Shift

DAY 1/Monday Embark in Sag Harbor at around 10:00 am. The crew will meet you in their tender at the Breakwater Yacht Club where there is “free” municipal parking.  Your getaway begins on their summer mooring in Sag Harbor welcoming your adventure with flutes of chilled champagne. Setting sail to Coecles Harbor for lunch on the boat and […]

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Sea turtle swimming underwater below S/Y TWIN FLAME in The Caribbean

British Virgin Island Borders Open!

British Virgin Island borders are open after closing due to Covid-19. Inbound air services began on December 1, 2020. We monitor the BVI government Facebook page for the latest Covid information for travelers.

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Park & Embark graphic with motor yacht, palm trees, sunset and flamingos

Yacht Charters Offer Uniquely Safe Travel

We all want to travel.  We all need to feel safe.  This coming winter may pose some obstacles. According to a recent McKinsey report on airplane travel, travelers encounter 700 touch points with commercial air travel compared to 30-40 touchpoints in private plane charters. Of course, not everyone can spring for “flying private tail”, so for most of our clients, we suggest that yacht charters are uniquely safe and recommend Park & Embark travel in the USA for this winter’s and next summer’s getaway.

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US Virgin Islands Online Portal to Prescreen Travelers

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (July 24, 2020) – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced the launch of phase one of a new online portal that will pre-screen and assist with the certification process of all travelers prior to their arrival in the Territory. The goal is to reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Doctor dad with cap on relaxes and reads on the aft deck of 52ft sailing catamaran STOP WORK ORDER in St. Croix, USVI

Dream Vacation in the middle of COVID-19

“This was our first time chartering a boat, and it was a last-minute trip since us other plans fell through due to the pandemic,“ said the doctor. “As such, I was not expecting a miracle. I was happy just to get away. I can’t begin to explain how blown away I was by how wonderful […]

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