VENUS, Steve Jobs superyacht was spotted in the BVI’s!

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VENUS, the 256′ superyacht that was created for the the Apple founder, Steve Jobs, was spotted in the BVI’s this past weekend floating in the turquoise waters off Norman Island.  Unfortunately Steve Jobs passed away a year before VENUS was finished but his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs maintains ownership of the beautiful superyacht.   This magnificent yacht was designed by Philippe Starck’s design company Ubik and built by Feadship in the Netherlands at the cost of more than €100 million. VENUS has also been spotted near St. Marteen, Montenegro, Palma, Gibraltar and Horta Azores. Continue reading

A Local’s Guide to Nassau, Paradise Island and the Bahamas

Do you like to combine world-class resorts with local culture and cuisine during your vacation? Have you been to Nassau and Paradise Island but felt guilty because you haven’t taken the opportunity to explore the surrounding area? After reading this blog, you will be inspired to take a little time out of your usual vacation to get a true taste of Bahamian life, including a trip to a famous conch stand, a popular beach bar and a stunning adventure to see some of the local marine life.

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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.

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* Image courtesy of the Bahamas Tourist Board

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

Gourmet Chartering

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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Fall into TEMPTATION this Winter in Florida and the Bahamas

At Boatbookings, we love bringing you the newest charter yachts in the most exciting and sought after holiday destinations. With just over 3 weeks until the start of the 55th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), we wait in great anticipation to critique some of the very best charter yachts for your next charter in Florida and the Caribbean. The show has not even started, yet we are able to bring you one of the most talked about yachts in Fort Lauderdale at the moment in the Palmer Johnson 123′, TEMPTATION.

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