Croatia Small Ship Cruise Specialist Prepares to Launch 2020 Season
Thursday, June 4th, 2020
Now that Croatia has announced that it will soon reopen its borders to visitors, the locally based small ship cruise specialist Katarina Line is receiving increased interest in its cruises. With travellers eager for the great outdoors after months of sheltering at home, the company’s bike & cruise programs are proving particularly popular. The tours, departing […]
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Multi-Generational Family Holidays Afloat
Monday, June 1st, 2020
The marine leisure industry is poised to experience a surge in multi-generational travel, according to many surveys, with families eager to reconnect after months of separation because of the government lockdown. European Waterways is already observing increasing interest in family charters on the company’s luxury hotel barges as Europe slowly opens for business again. Their […]
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eScooter Rules Should be Clarified
Monday, May 11th, 2020
As Covid-19 ‘Lockdown’ restrictions ease there is a call for eScooter rules to be clarified There cannot be many superyachts that do not carry at least one eScooter on board. Some have them for guest use but for many crew they are an ideal form of transport. But while eScooters are entirely legal in many countries […]
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Phuket yachting community helps out during Covid-19
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
The Phuket Governor has extended all lockdown orders to Apr 30. The previous orders were set to expire on Apr 26. The orders made special note that the health regulations in force to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 also apply to all boats, and that all boats except commercial fishing boats, traditional fishing boats, […]
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Marina Update (Thailand)
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
Established in 1995, the Ocean Marina Yacht Club was founded under the love and passion for sailing and yachting and in knowing Thailand’s Gulf boasted some of the best sailing conditions… supported by the optimal winds, beautiful islands, crystal clear waters, and sunny weather, standing as one of Asia’s largest marinas, offering full facilities for […]
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LDV EV80 Offers Zero Emissions
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
The EV80 offers zero exhaust emissions and reduced running costs. As fuel costs rise and global warming worries cause the world to look for ways to replace fossil fuels, we are quite convinced the future of road transport will see electricity as the fuel of the future. We drove a Tesla Model X the length […]
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Top 10 tips from CREST (Centre for Responsible Tourism)
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
Here are the top 10 tips for responsible tourism CREST, the Centre for Responsible Travel (CREST) is dedicated to increasing the positive global impact of tourism. It is a nonprofit organisation recognised for its unbiased, academically rigorous, practical research. They make a good starting point for superyacht crews planning some down time during their leave […]
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Almanac & Azmiuth the Stuff of Seduction
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
Azimuth and Almanac are nautical terms but not necessarily naughty in the seductive sense! But for those Superyacht crews tucked away wintering in Barcelona over winter seeking a little bit of pampering over Valentines day here is a seductive offer Barcelona is a seductive city. Even in February, couples can stroll along the sunny beaches […]
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Mayflower 400 Commemorations
Monday, January 20th, 2020
When it comes to commemorating the Mayflower Plymouth and Dartmouth, in South Devon are two of the fourteen UK towns participating in a partnership commemorating the 400–year anniversary of the sailing of Mayflower to the New World. Superyachts are already setting course for which this year will see the area showcasing an impressive and diverse calendar of […]
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Let the East Winds Blow
Saturday, December 28th, 2019
Situated on 12 acres of tropical garden by the sea, East Winds is perhaps the best kept secret in Saint Lucia Offering a genuine slice of Caribbean luxury, East Winds is a breath taking tropical garden resort by the sea, set on a sandy, secluded storybook beach. This magnificent Caribbean hideaway features 30 cottage style […]
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