All the Latest at the Monaco Grand Prix 2016!

Glitz and glamour hits Monaco this weekend as round six of the F1 season stops in Monte Carlo. Nico Rosberg’s winning streak may have been quashed by Red Bull star Max Verstappen in Spain at the last race, but the F1 world championship leader has won the Monaco Grand Prix for the last three seasons- will he beat Lewis Hamilton and the Ferrari and Red Bull drivers to make it to his fourth year of winning the ‘jewel in the crown’?

Screen Shot 2016-05-27 at 07.16.03
Nico Rosberg celebrates his Monaco GP hat- trick last year

Currently Daniel Ricciardo is setting the pace after an impressive second practice in Monaco yesterday. There is no denying that the 26 year old Australian is keen for first place after beating Hamilton by 0.606 seconds, followed closely by Monaco GP Champion Nico Rosberg. Hamilton has also admitted that Mercedes are “going to have a battle on [their] hands” when qualifying takes place on Saturday.

Port Hercule, Monaco
Port Hercule, Monaco

Monaco is one of the few places in the world where fast cars meet super yachts, creating an electrifying atmosphere that permeates the streets-come-race track. The port fills with some of the Riviera’s finest yachts, making it possibly the best way to entertain your guests during this top event. Once the race is finished, you can take your guests on a very special cruise to the surrounding bays of Monaco and the French Riviera. It may be too late to get in on the action for this weekend, but it is never too early to start planning for next year!

Villefrance
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Tune in to watch the 74th Monaco Grand Prix at 1pm (BST) on Sunday and get in touch with one of our experts at Boatbookings today to book your Grand Prix Charter 2017! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for daily updates throughout the Monaco GP!  

Junkanoo Summer Festival in the Bahamas!

Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year to visit the Bahamas! Families are out and everyone is on vacation so it’s the perfect time to head to the Bahamas with your family and friends and enjoy the cultural experience of the Junkanoo Festival. During the month of July the liveliest of these festivals takes place in Nassau but you can also experience the intoxicating carnival atmosphere in the Exumas as well as the Abacos.

junkanoo Continue reading

Samui Regatta in the Gulf of Thailand

Although Phuket is the biggest sailing area by far in Thailand, there are 2 hidden gems to discover in Koh Chang and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. These are smaller and less developed, but still worth considering if you are looking for an alternative sailing destination to explore.

Happening right now in Koh Samui is the 15th edition of the Samui Regatta, a full week of fun in the sun and some serious racing and partying around Chaweng Beach on the east coast of Koh Samui. Whether you are a serious racer, a recreational sailor, or just an interested observer, watching this international regatta is a great way to spend your summer holidays in Samui.

5samui_samuiregattaFB
Photo credit from Samui Regatta

Continue reading

Highlights of the Cannes Film Festival

Today marks the end of the 69th Cannes Film Festival and what a celebration it has been! The French Riviera has come alive and welcomed some of the biggest names in the world of film and television, not to mention the most famous celebrities in the world. If you didn’t have chance to make it to Cannes, we have put together our favourite parts from this year.

© AC Poujoulat / AFP
© AC Poujoulat / AFP

Continue reading