April 6, 2012

In this issue: - Chartering in Sardinia - Chartering in Corsica - A luxury itinerary in Sardinia and Corsica - Monaco Grand Prix - Day Charters - Meet Mimi Andain - Ipad Contest

This month we are highlighting the fabulous Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, day charter opportunities for the Monaco Grand Prix, and introducing our contest to win an iPad for those of you who send in the best pictures of your actual charters.

We're also delighted to introduce Mimi Andain, who has joined us with 15 years experience chartering luxury yachts in the Mediterranean.

Enjoy!

Sardinia Charters

Stunning Sardinia offers Chic Ports, Deserted Beaches, and Natural Beauty with an Italian Flair!

When thinking of a Mediterranean Yacht Charter, many experienced charterers put Sardinia right at the top of the list. This beautiful island offers everything you want in a world-class charter destination, and does it in style. The island itself has plenty of stunning attractions and is surprisingly unspoiled.

Sardinia’s waters are known for their amazing clarity and intense turquoise colours. You can explore countless gleaming white coves and bays, stunning granite rock formations and craggy mountains overgrown with primeval vegetation.

Porto Cervo, on the Emerald Coast, is one of the true Mediterranean luxury yachting hot spots. Other Sardinia attractions are the marine sanctuary and limestone clifffs of Tavolara, the timeless old town of Cagliari, the Chia cliffs, the pastel-coulored houses and cobbled streets of Carlo Forte, the La Maddalena islands between Sardinia and Corsica, and the wind shaped rock formations of Capo Testa.

Please see complete information on Sardinia in our Sardinia Yacht Charter Guide.
For our extensive selections of yachts for charter see our Sardinia Charter Yachts page.

Corsica Charters

Corsica - The Secret French Vacation Hideaway

Corsica, just 10 miles north of Sardinia, enchants with its rugged, mountainous beauty, dramatic rocks and cliffs, ports ranging from chic to quaint, beautiful bays, and relaxed lifestyle. Add a typically French flavor to all this, and you'll see why Corsica is such a French favorite and outstanding yacht charter destination.

A charter through Corsica normally concentrates on the stunning destinations up and down the west coast. Visit Bonifacio, perched impossibly atop limestone cliffs rising straight out of the sea, the glorious mountain backed bay of Ajaccio, the beautiful beaches near Porto-Vecchio, the chic port of St. Florent, and the red rock formations at the north tip of the island.

Please see complete information on Corsica in our Corsica Yacht Charter Guide.
We have over 270 charter yachts in Corsica - see them on our Corsica Charter Yachts page.

Corsica and Sardinia Luxury Itinerary

A luxury Itinerary from Sardina, up the west coast of Corsica, to the French Riviera

To give you a flavor of the variety available for a charter in Sardinia and Corsica, we offer you this stunning itinerary.

Day 1 - Begin in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Early evening cocktails at Sardinia's 5-star Cala di Volpe resort.

Day 2 - Bonifacio, Corsica. Set off to La Maddalena National Park, a beautiful set of protected islands between Corsica and Sardinia. Anchor and stop for lunch for afternoon swimming and water sports. Gentle afternoon cruise to Bonifacio, a striking town perched on limestone cliffs.

Day 3 - Ajaccio/Porticcio via Propriano. There are some beautiful long stretches of white sandy beach here. Dinner at L'Arbousier, Le Maquis Hotel, Porticcio. We suggest night cruising to Girolata or very early morning cruising (4 hours).

Day 4 - Girolata towards Calvi. The red rocks of the surrounding Girolata Cove are out of a sailor's dream. In addition to pristine beaches, there are some creative rocky outcrops with a watchtower from the 17th century. It resembles a small castle and overlooks the cove.

After swimming and relaxing, we continue cruising north to the delightful port of Calvi. Calvi has another beautiful old citadel, long ramparts and a quaint marina, perfect for alate afternoon stop for some local shopping! Dinner at La Villa is a must!

Day 5 - Calvi and L'Ile Rousse. Head towards l'Ile Rousse in the afternoon and anchor in the bay. L'Ile Rouse offers a dramatic old Mediterranean port city with several islands off the coast, bordered by excellent white sandy beaches.

Day 6 - Saint-Florent. Saint-Florent is situated at the base of the Cap Corse, which is often referred to as an island within an island. Enjoy the white sand and turquoise water!

Overnight cruise to the French Riviera port of your choosing.

Day 7 - Monaco, Cannes or St Tropez. Arrive in one of the world famous ports of the French Riviera

You can see this in greater detail on our Sardinia, Corsica and French Riviera Luxury Itinerary.

Monaco Grand Prix

Day Charters for the Monaco Grand Prix

Last month, we featured the Monaco Grand Prix for weekly charters. While it's a bit late to book the full four day's charter, we have excellent yachts that you can cruise over to the race in and join the festivities without fighting the famous Monaco traffic. We can also help you get passes to the evening events and race viewing terraces.

See our Guide to Chartering a Yacht at the Monaco Grand Prix for complete information.

Meet Mimi

Meet Mimi Andain, our new Mediterranean Luxury Charter Director!

We're thrilled to introduce Mimi Andain, our new Luxury Charter Director for the Med. Mimi joins us with 15 years charter experience, with speciaties in the French Riviera and Event Yachts.

Mimi has intimate knowledge of the yachts, captains and crews in her region, and vast experience putting clients on successful charters. She matches your needs with the Crew and Boat, a process that provides the highest level of satisfaction.

So if you want to organise your Spring or Summer charter in the Med - please email Mimi or call her at +33 (0)7 86 17 25 09. Welcome Mimi!

Win an iPad

Add Your Best Charter Images and Videos to our Facebook Page and Win and iPad!

Our Facebook page is designed to get everyone involved in spreading the news about great chartering destinations, yachts, crews and itineraries. To make it truly social, we're sponsoring a contest where the entrant who uploads the best charter picture or video will win a new iPad 32GB!

All you need to do by April 30th is:

- "Like" our Facebook page
- Upload your most beautiful and captivating charter pictures or videos
- Describe how the picture/video shows that "it just doesn't get much better than this!"

Please visit our Facebook contest page, and upload your best charter shots!

All entries must be submitted by 30th April. Maximum 3 uploads per person. Pictures will be voted on my other fans. Boatbookings will announce the winner and runners up on our Facebook page, and highlight the pictures on the appropriate pages on Boatbookings.com. By sending us the pictures, you allow us to publish them on Boatbookings. Questions? Send them to [email protected]. Keep it clean, please.

For the Charter of Your Dreams this Summer, Please Contact Us!

We love what we do, and hope this newsletter helps communicate the extraordinary charter opportunities available in places such as Sardinia and Corsica. The best part is hearing from our satisfied clients, and you can see the 4 and 5 star rated yachts and read about their experiences on our top rated yachts page.

We look forward to getting you on your dream charter soon! To find out more, visit us online at www.boatbookings.com or email us at: [email protected].

The Boatbookings.com Team

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