Thailand is undoubtedly a country of raw natural beauty – whether it is the palm-lined beaches, exotic cuisine or the starry skies of floating lanterns, a Thai yacht charter is bound to awaken all your senses. From twinkling light ceremonies to whitewater rafting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Thailand over the next few months…
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Film Festival Fun in the French Riviera Sun
The red carpet is being unravelled in time for the fantastic Film Festival in Cannes! Chartering a luxury yacht provides the ultimate experience for this exclusive event, as you are right next to the epicentre of the event! Also spotted cruising down the French Riviera is a new yacht design which is turning heads left, right and centre…
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Packing on Point!
The boat is booked, plane tickets purchased and now it’s time to start thinking about what to take on your yacht charter. Here are some of my hot tips to ensure the best sailing holiday, with all the necessities, but without the kitchen sink.
The 5 Best Beach Clubs on the French Riviera
The French Riviera is one of the most popular places to charter a yacht in the Med, with its quaint villages and stunning bays, you can enjoy a varied trip from Monaco to St Tropez! Travelling along the coast, you will find yourself in a new surrounding each day and what better way to mix up your charter by spending a long lazy lunch in one of the best beach restaurants along the coast. Hire a yacht for the day from Cannes, St Tropez or any of our French Riviera destinations to access the beach clubs in true style.
Here, we choose our favourite 5 beach clubs in the South of France:
- Eden Plage Mala – located just before Cap d’Ail on the way towards Monaco. Accessible only by boat or two mysterious winding paths it’s the perfect retreat if you’re looking to escape the crowds. Stunning booths under beautiful wooden canopies provide shade and giving a sense of seclusion, whilst the bright colours around give the whole club an energised feel. Fresh fish and lobster every day, combined with the option of either a Swedish or Japanese massage you’ll leave feeling like a new person! Live bands on the weekends mean Eden Plage Mala even offers something for the party-minded.
- Paloma Beach. A favourite of the Boatbookings team, Paloma Beach is situated in the beautiful bay of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The dramatic cliff faces create a secluded place to enjoy a relaxing extended lunch and enjoy the crystal clear waters. Simplicity and authenticity is the key here, with fish being the centre of attention, whether it be a whole catch of the day to share or beautifully contemporary seafood dishes there’s something on this menu for every taste.
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3. La Guerite. One of our absolute favourite restaurants which we recently visited on Ile Marguerite, just off Cannes. La Guérite offers a beautiful setting where politics, stress and troubles are left behind! La Guerite offers marvellous views of Cannes in a peaceful location on an island where the noise of modern transport is a distant memory. The glorious light underneath the seaweed inspired canopy will put you in a calm and serene spirit whilst you dine on some of the best food on the coast.
4. Club 55 is an institution in St Tropez; founded in 1955 by a film crew – hence the name, her white sands were once frequented by Brigitte Bardot. Today hundreds of yachties flock here every summer to enjoy wonderful Mediterranean seafood, market fresh platters and long sunny afternoons at this legendary beach club.
5. Nikki Beach opened in 2002, and since then has become one of the main attractions for the rich and famous. This popular beach club offers chilled champagne, superb cuisine including delicious salads, creative sushi rolls and original seafood entrees accompanied by chilled champagne! With fantastic DJs, exciting events and amazing fashion shows to keep you entertained, there really is no other place like it.
Contact Boatbookings now to book your beach club tour of the French Riviera this summer! If you’d like to see a more extensive list of restuarants along the Riviera, see our Top Restaurants Page.
Saint Martin – The Culinary Capitol of the Caribbean!
The cuisine on the beautiful Island of St. Maarten and St. Martin is famous for the skilled chefs preparing the most delicious French and Creole delicacies that is most popular on the island. Food connoisseurs from around the world gravitate to St. Maarten and Sint Martin as they have so many wonderful choices of dining atmospheres to choose from. Whether you’re looking for elegant fine dining or want a fun relaxed beachside restaurants with views that will take your breath away, this is the island to savor it all. With such a prevalent French culture on the island that even the Dutch side of the island is saturated with your traditional French cuisine, however, the Creole spices have infiltrated in he French dishes to create fusion dishes that you just can’t get enough of. I would suggest arriving a few days early to savor all that St. Martin has to offer before being whisked away on your St. Martin Yacht Charter. Here are three of our top suggestions from fine dining to casual beach restaurants. Continue reading