The BVI Food Fete this November!

Are you a foodie? Yacht charters and gourmet dining generally go hand in hand, especially when you head out to the British Virgin Islands to sample the best of Caribbean cuisine.

It all kicks off in the BVI in November, as the BVI Charter Yacht Show welcomes the best catamarans in the Caribbean in to Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, at the start of the month. The Boatbookings team will be sure to inspect and review the top yachts for your upcoming charters so that they can match your needs to the yacht and crew. November also marks the launch of the BVI Food Fete, following on from the success of last year’s BVI Restaurant Week and Anegada Lobster Festival, the 2014 BVI Food Fete combines these events and more to showcase the best of the BVIs!

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Posted on October 24, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

The 2015 Caribbean Beach Club and Restaurant Guide

Do you want to live the highlife and experience some of the most sought after beach clubs in the world? In last week’s Caribbean Beach Club Guide, we looked at the top 10 beaches to explore when cruising the southern parts of the Bahamas. This week’s episode focuses on two of the most exclusive beach clubs and restaurants in the world, which have welcomed royalty, special dignitaries and celebrities alike. While filming ‘And God Created Women’ starring Brigitte Bardot in 1955, the director asked a fishermen if they could cook for the cast. This event sparked the birth of Club 55 in St Tropez and the revolution of the beach club into the phenomenon that we know today.

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Posted on October 22, 2014 by Ben Sutton — No Comments ↓

Super Yacht of the Week: MARY JEAN II

With a brief of maximising comfort and outdoor living, all whilst creating a truly magnificent and instantly recognisable structure, MARY JEAN II is a truly unique luxury motor yacht offering enough amenities to make her a destination within herself. From the esteemed International Shipyard Ancona group MARY JEAN II oozes their pioneering curvaceous exterior, maintaining a sporty pedigree even at a colossal 61.7 metres. As well as curves in all the right places, MARY JEAN II guarantees instant recognition with her stunning royal blue hull contrasted with sheeny white super-structure. With 16 crew onboard, a very attractive guest to staff ratio, your needs are catered for to the highest standard by a hugely experienced team led by British charter-savvy captain Ewan Paterson.

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Posted on October 19, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

Top Restaurant Guide Cruising from Nassau to the Exumas, Part II.

Following on from yesterday’s post featuring Dune at the One&Only Ocean Beach Nassau and Latitudes at the Exuma Beach Resort, this edition digs a little deeper into every day Bahamian life. For a more relaxed atmosphere, be sure to visit KB’s Chat ‘N’ Chill, which is nestled in the cove of Stocking Island in Exuma, Bahamas. Having been voted one of the ultimate beach bars in the world by Caribbean Travel and Life, Chat ‘N’ Chill is an essential stop on your charter around the Exumas.

Exuma_image_gallary_5_0 — * Image courtesy of the Bahamas Tourist Board

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Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ben Sutton — No Comments ↓

Top Restaurant Guide Cruising from Nassau to the Exumas, Part I.

Have you made your Thanksgiving plans? Are you looking to do something a little different next Spring Break but have yet to be inspired? The Bahamas could be the answer to all your questions; the islands are graced with phenomenal natural beauty, crystal clear waters and some of the most luxurious attractions in the world. Follow this simple guide to ensure that you attend the best restaurants when cruising from Nassau to the Exumas.

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Posted on October 15, 2014 by Ben Sutton — No Comments ↓