Your Dream Private Yacht Charter Adventure May 30, 2009
Posted by janey in : cruise vacations , comments closedWhere do you want to go on a yacht charter vacation? There are limitless possibilities, according to crewed yacht brokers. Popular destinations for a United States sailing vacation include San Diego, Chicago, Miami, Honolulu, Hilton Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Long Island and Annapolis, yet why stop there? A whole lot more awaits you, which are all discoverable by power boats and luxury yacht charters!
A Mediterranean private yacht charter has much to offer. In Spain, you can discover the passionate flamingo dancers and proud matadors, sip sangria, eat delicious olives and enjoy modern marinas from Barcelona to Valencia. Euro club goers and party animals can’t miss the amazing entertainment venues on Ibiza, where vibrant beaches are as world renowned as the nightlife.
Some of the other Balearic Islands offer a quieter respite, from the secluded beaches of Formentera, to the cobble street village of Cindadella, to the culture-rich fishing village of Mallorca to the National Park on Dragonera. Other Mediterranean destinations include Greece, Croatia, Turkey, France and Italy.
For those chilly winter months, why not take a private yacht charter vacation to the warm Caribbean waters? Travelers come to the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for the white sandy beaches, the pleasant trade winds, turquoise waters, West Indian cuisine and fun activities year-round.
There are more than 100 Virgin Islands, offering a plethora of coves for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, surfing, marine-life watching and lounging. On the shores, you will enjoy dancing, frozen blender drinks, crafts from local artisans and the dramatic mountain peak topography.
- In the Bahamas, you can feast on spicy cuisine, fish on beautiful beaches, snorkel underwater grottos.
- A Mediterranean private yacht charter has much to offer.
- A private yacht charter is a wonderful way to spend a honeymoon or vacation.
In the Bahamas, you can feast on spicy cuisine, fish on beautiful beaches, snorkel underwater grottos, gaze upon a habitat of 60,000 flamingos, star gaze the midnight skies, dance in nightclubs and splash around at the world-renowned Atlantis water-park and culture center.
A sailing charter in the Cayman Islands will whisk you away to the famous Seven Mile Beach (one of the best in the world!), the historic Pedro St. James castle, scuba diving shipwrecks in Cayman Brac, bird watching the rare red-footed Booby on Little Cayman and partaking in the museums and shops of George Town. Nothing beats the winter blues like a Caribbean yacht excursion!
The Indian Ocean has a lot to offer a private yacht charter. Luxury yacht charters in the Maldives are a rare, exotic winter adventure. Clear-water lagoons, coastal coves brimming with ecological diversity and colorful coral gardens bring many that love to snorkel here. The Seychelles are referred to as “the jewels of the Indian Ocean” and offer more than a hundred islands to explore.
The Coco Islands hide black parrots and giant tortoises in misty forests, while simultaneously offering warm tropical lagoons and white sand beaches. The pleasant trade winds are best during the winter and summer months. History buffs will be amazed at the pirate graves, leper hospital ruins and colonial plantation houses. Creole food and French influences also make the Indian Ocean private yacht charters intriguing.
Cruise Line Vacation Safety Principles April 21, 2009
Posted by janey in : cruise vacations , comments closedCruise vacations are a fun way to see many different exotic locations, involve the whole family and really relax and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, there’s also a dark side to cruise vacations.
To keep you and your family safe, keep reading for essential tips on cruise safety tips that will teach you how to stay healthy and secure while on board.
1. Always Be Aware
Generally, cruise ships are safe and secure contained environments. Because of this, we’re more likely to let our guard down. But, just because the life is good and the weather is warm does not mean you shouldn’t always be aware of others and your surroundings.
Particularly on large ships, don’t traverse dark passageways, leave your drink alone or allow yourself to get in a situation that feels uncomfortable or wrong.
2. Use the Safe
Like hotels, all cruise ships will have an on-board safe. First, leave your expensive jewelry and designer watches at home. Second, use the safe to store passports and extra cash.
Most cruise ships have smaller, lightweight safes in the cabin that are fine for storing small electronics and tip cash, but they are easily picked or bypassed.
3. Watch Your Diet and Water
Typically, the food and water on a cruise shape is safe. However, when you’re on-shore always drink bottled water and try to eat at clean, upscale restaurants. You don’t want to ruin your beautiful cruise adventure with a bout of dysentery.
4. Be Careful with Alcohol
Booze can really flow on a cruise ship, particularly an all-inclusive sailing adventure. Remember, alcohol compromises your facilities and your judgment. You are not only surrounded by strangers, but you’re also on-board a moving vessel that’s traveling at 20 knots.
5. Set a Gambling Budget
Keep yourself and your wallet safe by setting a firm gambling budget, and remember that thieves cruise too. If you’re ahead, cash your winnings occasionally and have them escorted to the ship’s safe, and never - ever - carry large sums of money, winnings or not, around with you.
6. Be Aware of the Crew
Cruise lines carefully screen their employees, and cruise ship employees are hardworking and honest. However, you should always bear in mind that most cruise ship companies have a strict policy about not allowing crew members to interact with passengers outside their duties. If a crew member invites you back to their cabin, say no firmly but politely and report it to the cruise director.
Overall, cruise ships are safe. However, you should always be aware of the presence of others and your surroundings.