With 71% of the earth’s surface covered by water, yachting enthusiasts have plenty of options to enjoy their passion. They can chose from five oceans, over 175 million lakes or 75 rivers that are more than 1,000 miles long. Companies such as Worth Avenue Yachts,a world-class yacht brokerage firm specializing in luxury yachts for sale, yacht charter, charter management and new yacht construction, can make the process of owning or chartering a yacht seamless.
The following stunning yachting destinations are sure to please any yachtie.
“The French Riviera season will never disappoint,” says Graham Sullivan, luxury charter consultant at Worth Avenue Yachts. “With the Monaco Grand Prix coming up, Cap Ferrat offers the ideal rustic rocky coastline that is perfect to explore in a kayak or SUP in the morning, followed by a boozy brunch onboard a yacht with your private chef. With tons of yachts to choose from this summer, the market is positioned in favor of the clients booking and deals to be had for chartering.” June is the Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping which is one of the major stages for the Longines Global Champions Tour. These events are a hot bed for yachting activity.
“Explore the local wine scene, take pasta making classes or the Pizzaiolo master class at the Villa, ride bikes during a Tuscan sunset, all before heading to the coast for an incredible yachting adventure up the coast,” says Shannon McCoy, yacht and charter consultant at Worth Avenue Yachts. The Tuscan archipelago is good cruising and close to the home of some of the best yacht builders on the planet. This is actually an ideal trip for someone looking to build a new yacht.
Sail along beaches with turquoise water near lush nature. “A lot of our larger fleet yachts with American owners have stayed on this side of the salt the past several years,” says McCoy, “so I recommend National Day on July 14 in St. Barts. It’s close enough for Americans to make an extended weekend out of it. Time is precious.”
Take the real boating journey around the San Juan Islands, up from Lake Union in Seattle, through the Locks — an experience in itself — and through the Puget Sound. View whales, submarines and seals to Roche Harbor. Chartering to Roche Harbor is a must-do. It’s a different world and feels authentic and untouched.
“Nestled within the enchanting Ionian landscape, this region stands out as a personal favorite and an alluring haven for yachting enthusiasts,” says Sofia Kotta, a Fraser Yachts charter specialist in Greece. “Charterers can immerse themselves in the breathtaking vistas of Meganisi, accompanied by the delectable culinary delights of Errikos restaurant in Vathi.” Through a yacht charter, travelers can explore the immense caves
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Emirates is famed for its extravagant service onboard its current fleet of Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. It’s therefore little surprise that expectations are high for its incoming A350s – an aircraft that has been years in the making.
In April 2020, United MileagePlus removed its partner award chart. Partner awards continued pricing at the lowest Saver level from the last-published award charts for a while. But over time, United Airlines has slowly raised its unpublished partner award rates. Last month, United devalued first-class partner redemptions, increasing award prices up to 100%. Now, the loyalty program has struck again with another devaluation.
When it comes to favorite summer vacation destinations that require a passport stamp, Americans are, well, all over the map with their preferences, according to new findings from Google. Search data breaks down the most Googled international summer vacation spots by each U.S. state, and Italy emerges as the No. 1 sought-after summer vacation in the most states, according to Google Trends. Several Caribbean hotspots as well as some Canadian destinations, like Vancouver, Whistler, and Mont-Tremblant, are also on the leaderboard.
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