Azimut-Benetti Launches Arm Chair Luxury Shopping Site at Preloved-Yachts.com

The Azimut-Benetti Group has plunged into the used yacht market with their new website called Preloved-yachts.com, which features yachts from the Azimut-Benetti dealer network.

The site allows potential buyers to narrow their search by location, length, price and age of the vessel they are seeking. Presently all of the yachts listed are in Italy, but this prestigious Italian company states that their ultimate goal is to create a global resource for clients worldwide.

Working with major established brokerage firms, Azimut-Benetti will provide expert support to dispense all necessary information, offer tours and open-water sea trials, as well as yacht management services for their clients.

Explore Charter an Azimut and Benetti Luxury Yacht Charters, which feature over 50 luxury yachts for charter worldwide, and discover the unmatched elegance of these Italian brands.

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

New Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda Welcomes Superyachts

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Marina (YCCS Marina) was recently inaugurated in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. This magnificent property was designed as a facility for megayachts, their owners and charter guests, and provides a very private and exclusive destination for high profile clientele.

Location is a critical consideration for superyachts that have unique requirements of size, and suitability. Facilities have been extremely limited, particularly in the British Virgin Islands where no facilities existed on Virgin Gorda prior to the construction of YCCS. The world-class marina is protected from prevailing winds, ocean swells and surges, and offers 38 slips for yachts up to 328 feet in length with a maximum 30-foot draft in a naturally deep location.

The YCCS Virgin Gorda draws the international sailing and yachting community to enjoy top-level international sailing events such as the Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous that took place last month. Amenities at YCCS VG include the full service marina, several docks, provisioning services and shops. YCCS is scheduled to be fully operational by December.

To assist you in planning your luxury yacht charter vacation please view our Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Charter Itinerary, which includes highlights of Virgin Gorda.

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

RockResorts Management of Bimini Bay Resort and Marina: Big Plans Get Green Guidelines

Located just 48 nautical miles off the coast of South Florida, Bimini is the westernmost island in the Bahamas chain. Bimini boasts a balmy subtropical climate, a surrounding ocean that is renowned for big game fishing, and superb diving at numerous shipwrecks. The Shark Lab, a world-renowned research and conservation facility, is located on South Bimini Island. Bimini, part of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, also has several intriguing sites with mystical properties, including the The Bimini Road and The Healing Hole.

Despite these natural wonders, megayacht owners and charterers have not considered the island an alluring destination because of an acute lack of infrastructure and the absence of high-end shops, restaurants and resort facilities. However, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina, now managed by RockResorts, is poised to change this perception, by offering accommodations and services on a par with other international five star properties.

To date, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina boasts 350 residence units and the largest deep-water marina in the Bahamas. Future growth plans for the property include the development of a RockResorts boutique hotel with 80 to 100 rooms, additional restaurants and other projects, including the RockResorts Spa and beach club set to open as early as this summer.

RockResorts also has instituted an Eco corporate responsibility program at Bimini Bay Resort and Marina that integrates environmental and sustainability projects. Initiatives include the Water on the Rocks program, with a goal to eliminate plastic water bottle usage by guests, a progressive sustainable cuisine program, a green guest room program, and the soon-to-be launched “Go Green, Get Green” meeting and event program.

The development of a world class property so close to South Florida provides charter clients and yacht owners a new and exciting destination. Although Bimini is just a couple of hours by yacht from Miami, or twenty five minutes by plane, the island launches guests into such a totally different environment that they may imagine themselves to be a million, carefree miles away.

Here are some helpful links for information about Yacht Charter in the Bahamas and Green Chartering.

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

SKY LIMO: Voted Best Plane in Show!

Sky Limo Corporation is a classy company with a sense of humor. Proof was evident in the whimsical display the company presented at the 2011 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. A somewhat incongruous 48-foot long, eight passenger, twin-engine Sabre 60 jet aircraft drew much attention wedged in amongst the big white yachts that lined the floating docks along Collins Avenue. The jet, mounted on an island themed barge, was flanked by a compliment of attractive flight attendants who cordially invited guests to hover about the tropical bamboo bar and enjoy pre-flight cocktails. The award winning barge was conceived by CEO Tom Conlan as a float for the 2010 Winterfest Boat Parade.

Sky Limo Corporation, a full service aviation company, is more than meets the eye. Yes, they are experts at air charter, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and whole and fractional aircraft sales, but they also exhibit those old fashioned values of a near bygone corporate America. The capricious barge entered in the Winterfest Boat Parade provided a platform for employees and execs to celebrate the holidays. The company is also involved in important national and local charities that included the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots fundraiser, where the Sabre 60 made a delightful appearance with a haul of hundreds of toys.

For our luxury yacht charter clientele bound for the islands of the Bahamas and Caribbean who prefer to arrive at a local airport or more remote destination, mitigating time constraints while avoiding the hassle of international airports, Sky Limo Air Charter offers personalized solutions. The company’s location at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is convenient for both national and international passengers flying in to Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach. Another charming perk at Sky Limo Air Charter is their pet friendly policy, which allows your best furry friend to fly in the cabin right next to you.

Visit these links for information on both the very popular and the very remote charter destinations in the islands of the Bahamas and the Caribbean Sea.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Spectacular Rate Reduction for 116ft. Sloop WHISPER: Superb Spectator Yacht for Heineken Regatta, St. Barth’s Bucket and Les Voiles de St. Barth

WHISPER is an extraordinary sailing yacht, launched in 2003, that features every classic detail you can imagine. This luxurious 116ft. sloop features naval architecture and styling by renowned Ted Hood/Ted Fontaine with supremely elegant interiors by Andrew Winch. WHISPER, built by Holland Jachtbouw, was the distinguished winner of the 2004 ShowBoats Award for Best Sailing Yacht Under 40 Meters.

WHISPER is an ideal yacht from which to view some of the Caribbean’s most exhilarating competitions. St. Maarten’s Heineken Regatta, March 3-6, St. Barth’s Bucket, 24-27 March, and Les Voiles de St. Barth, 4-9 April, pit award winning world class teams against each other to challenge the seas.

Guests on board WHISPER will thrill to magnificent views from the raised pilot house featuring L-shaped banquette seating and congenial bar area. This luxury sailing yacht also has a spacious cockpit that seats up to 10 guests.

WHISPER has a regular weekly rate of $80,000 but is being offered at the reduced rate of $69,000 per week. This supremely elegant yacht features a highly skilled crew of five that are dedicated to providing the ultimate charter experience.

Follow these informative links for information on Caribbean Regatta Charter, St. Barths Bucket Regatta Yacht Charter Opportunities and Regattas and Sailing Events.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓