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Trinity 164 WHEELS: An Elegantly Tailored and Distinctly Polished Luxury Superyacht

Despite ownership by a NASCAR investor, WHEELS is endowed with the elegance of a Bentley rather than the pizzazz of a Ferrari. When Boatbookings stepped into the main salon and formal dining area we were immediately impressed by the masculine, tailored style of design.

A blend of deep rich walnut and cherry woods, caramel leather upholstery and pale custom carpeting with a delicate geometric pattern, serve as integrating design elements throughout the luxury yacht.

WHEELS has an impressive 200-year-old Carolina walnut wood dining table that defines the formal dining area. Here up to 12 guests may dine in Old World splendor. During our visit we were delighted by the exquisite table settings so artistically arranged by the crew for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Table Top Challenge competition.

The skylounge deck of superyacht WHEELS also seats 12 guests at the custom made, high gloss round table. This area can be air-conditioned or heated, is equipped with surround sound, and beckons casual al fresco dining or an impromptu party. To connect all levels, an interior circular stairway topped by a skylight is notable as a stunning sculptural work of art.

The main deck owner’s suite on luxury yacht WHEELS is designed to make excellent use of the full 28-foot beam. Other guest accommodations include two VIP staterooms, one king guest stateroom and a spacious twin, each occupying the lower deck, and a queen stateroom located on the skylounge level.

WHEELS is a stately yacht that will accommodate 12 charter guests in a very roomy setting. We feel that one of her many strong features is excellent circulation flow and appropriation of space, which allows everyone to socialize together comfortably. WHEELS is an excellent vessel for a corporate retreat or an extended family gathering with destinations in Florida and the Bahamas.

Boatbookings.com features extensive information on luxury charter yachts and destinations worldwide at Super and Mega Luxury Yacht Charter and Florida and Bahamas Yacht Charter.

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FLIBS 3rd Annual Tabletop Challenge 2010: And The Winners Are…

This annual event at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show highlights the extraordinary talents of individual crews in creating a lavish presentation that demonstrates their unique skills and creativity in table dressing.

This year the theme of the formal interior setting was Dress to Impress and the outdoor theme was Going Green Eco Extravaganza. The event took place on Friday, October 29, with stews on 17 yachts participating in the contest, which provided a delightful experience for those of us who toured the yachts that day.

First place in the formal category was awarded to Chief Stew Tonya Witchel, 2nd Stew Claire Robertson and 3rd Stew Meaghan O’Neill of ONE MORE TOY, for their spectacular wedding table design that had a Victorianopulence with a modern flair. The centerpiece included a delicate birdcage decorated with butterflies, white roses and strewn petals. MI SUENO took second place and WHEELS earned a well-deserved third place award.

Katy Carter on MR. TERRIBLE won first place for her eco-friendly design that made use of humanitarian, recycled and sustainable products. Chief Stew Coty Strabley, Stew Haley Kurtz and Junior Stew Jodie Phillips of MIA ELISE took second place with a bountiful centerpiece in which everything was either edible or recyclable. The team on LADY SHEILA was awarded third place.

Best Use of Theme was awarded to Capt. Patrick Anderson and 2nd Stew RebeccaThomas on ELLE. The interior formal setting on ELLE was also one of our favorites, a completely private dining room with a retro elegance that was truly enchanting.

In fact, there were so many impressive displays it must have taken great deliberation for the judges to come to a consensus, and as far as we were concerned they were all winners!

Boatbookings.com features extensive information on chartering these and other luxury yachts at Super and Mega Luxury Yacht Charter

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Moonen 124 NORTHLANDER Luxury Charter Yacht Wins ISS 2010 Best Power Award at FLIBS

At the 20th Anniversary of the International Superyacht Society (ISS) Awards Gala Moonen Shipyards was awarded the prestigious Best Power trophy for NORTHLANDER, a superb charter yacht that is a tribute to the design and engineering teams of the Dutch yard.

NORTHLANDER made her first Atlantic crossing to participate at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and, according to her captain Peter Davey, “handled the very challenging seas and weather conditions exceptionally well”.

Styled by Rene van der Velden with naval architecture by Stolk Marimecs, NORTHLANDER is a luxury charter yacht that offers guests superior styling, stability and seaworthiness. Interior design by Art-Line is contemporary European and supremely elegant, utilizing a repetition of curvilinear elements to define spaces throughout. The effect is both stately and soothing.

NORTHLANDER accommodates 10 guests in one master, two double and two twin staterooms. Twin MTU 16V 2000 M60 engines propel the yacht to a maximum speed of 14 knots, with a cruising speed of 11 knots. To date she is the largest build to launch from Moonen Shipyards. However, the yard has an even larger yacht in the works scheduled for delivery in 2012, the first Moonen 133, designed to carry a submarine onboard.

Boatbookings.com is an excellent resource for information on luxury charter yachts and destinations worldwide. Here is a link to begin your exploration: Super and Mega Luxury Yacht Charter

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Ft Lauderdale Boat Show Recap

The 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) by all accounts was a grand success. The show is an important indicator of industry trends for the season and overwhelmingly positive feedback came from all factions of the yachting industry.

Many spectacular charter yachts were on display. Some ofBoatbookings favorites included the edgy and awesome BIGFISH, a 164-foot expedition yacht with destinations in Antarctica, Tahiti and the Northeast Passage, the exceedingly popular and playful168-foot Oceanco LAZY Z, the breathtaking Delta 154-foot MR. TERRIBLE, and two recent TRINITY launches, the 190-foot MI SUENO and the 164-foot MIA ELISE. Please check back for details about our experience and impressions touring these and other magnificent yachts.

Dealers and distributors reported a substantial increase in refit projects underscored by a reinvigoration of owner enthusiasm for upgrades. On the docks there were many reports of new yacht sales from numerous boat builders including; Ferretti, Marquis, Tiara, Viking and Westport, to name just a few.

Boatbookings scoured the vendor booths to report on cutting edge devices, services, toys, and gadgets that promise to enhance both the bareboat andcrewed yacht charter experience. Also on display were several new properties with facilities for luxury charter yachts in the Bahamas, Caribbean, the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, as well as pertinent information for charter cruises to Antarctica from Last Border logistics, details to follow.


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Luxury Charter Yachts BLIND DATE and JEMS Receive Gold Neptune Awards for Yacht Design

Heesen Yachts is the proud recipient of two Gold Neptune trophies awarded October 26 at the 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida. BLIND DATE was awarded the trophy for the acclaimed expanding burl elm dining table designed by Keech Green.

Although the ingenious geometrical design has inspired many versions since the 19th century patent was awarded to Robert Jupe, the Keech Green interpretation is simply stunning. The judges were impressed by the intricate artistry, hand craftsmanship, and ingenious engineering that allow the table to expand to seat 12 by turning the top through 90 degrees. BLIND DATE accommodates 10 guests in five cabins and is currently available for charter in the Caribbean.

Heesen 4400 JEMS received an award for Exterior Recreational Area that is cleverly designed by Eric Benque with space-saving furniture pieces including switchable table tops that raise or lower, seating that converts from bar stools to dining chairs, sun pad cushions that convert into multiple seating and lounging arrangements, and a sophisticated entertainment system that includes a retractable outdoor movie screen.

This luxury superyacht features ultra modern interiors and can accommodate 10 guests in 3 doubles with a VIP that converts to two twins. Swift, voluminous and stylish inside and out, JEMS, is a perfect charter yacht for families and friends.

Boatbookings has extensive information on superyacht charters and destinations throughout the world. Use this link to explore the possibilities:  Super and Mega Luxury Yacht Charter

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