15 December 2011 - The French Riviera also known as Côte d'Azur is part of the Mediterranean coastline located in the Southeast Corner of France and it also includes the sovereign State of Monaco. It is generally considered to extend from either the Italian Border or the French Town of Menton in the East down towards St. Tropez and even Cassis located in the West, though it has no official recognized boundaries.

The French Riviera is considered one of the major cruising and yachting destinations with several marinas along its coast. The factors that made this place one of the sought after holiday destinations for vacationers is its sophisticated aura, climate and cuisine. Reports from the Côte d'Azur Economic Development Agency says that each year the French Riviera hosts about 50 percent of the world’s yachting fleet with 90 percent of the magnificent yachts visiting the coast of the region at least once or twice in their lifetime. The popular ports of the region are: Cannes, St. Tropez, Monaco and Antibes.

The charter season of the French Riviera usually starts from April and ends in October, considering July to August as the hottest months, with the lightest winds and also the largest visitors coming from almost every part of the world. This is also the highest season for the yachting charter. Another perfect time to visit the place is from April to May and September to October.

The cuisine that awaits your taste buds is the product of both the warm and dry climate which basic ingredients include: sardines, rockfish, octopus, sea urchin, garlic, olive oils, olive, chickpeas, lamb, goat and other local fruits. The most popular wines that produced in the area is Rose Wine and mourvèdre from grapes, while Cassis on the other hand is known for producing the only white wine in the area.

The weather in the French Riviera is usually hot and dry in summer. Mild winters are also present in their climate. The area’s temperature is moderated by the Mediterranean however days of frost are experienced during the winter. During the summer, temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius.

This lovely yachting destination is a must for those who want to experience both the romantic and exquisite vacation for your family, friends or that special someone.

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7 December 2011 - St. Tropez is the perfect yachting destination during the holidays. This was once considered an inaccessible and an ancient fishing village. Now, it is known for being a renowned destination for the rich, famous and fabulous. This place is now attracting all the yacht and cruise enthusiasts from around the globe.

The area can accommodate up to a thousand and fifty vessels, making the marina the best place to be during your vacation. During the summertime, the marina is flooded with expensive yachts and allows all guests to step right off their decks and into the alluring town. A number of guests own or rent a property in St. Tropez, so you can regularly see numerous numbers of executive, chauffer driven rides and even high performance sports cars parked on the port side waiting for their owners return.

St. Tropez’s nightlife offers everyone the best time of their lives, with retail houses that are open late, allowing visitors to purchase outfits late into the evening. Famous nightclubs such as the Les Caves du Roy located in the classy Hotel Byblos gives you the chance to party with Hollywood’s superstars. Another is an Asian inspired bar named Bodega de Papagayo together with Kelly’s Irish Bar caters to the younger visitors.

This haven is the perfect combination of Sea, Sand and Sun. Stunning golden beaches such as: Baile des Canoubiers, Les Salins and the Pampelonne Beach are great destinations to anchor off and spend a relaxing and fun day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

St. Tropez on the other hand is more than just glamour. The town is composed of different museums, art exhibitions, beautiful parks and amazing architectural marvels. The people of St Tropez are kind, accommodating and value the vacationers from around the world.

There is really no place like St. Tropez, it is exquisitely brilliant and has so much to offer that you won’t feel bored even for just a minute. Make sure you add St Tropez as your next yachting destination.

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4 December 2011 - Alaska is considered one of the most alluring and enticing yachting destinations around the globe. An unparalleled and endless itinerary awaits those yachting enthusiasts who want a different taste of enjoying the blue majestic wonders of the sea.

Alaska is popularly known for its grand and magnificent landscapes, the stunning alpine lakes and glaciers that are moulded by the winds will make you want to go back for a second trip and have a relaxing and cool getaway. The place is surrounded by luminous shades of blue and green. Ice that seems like tall and wide skyscrapers and some are floating freely in the blue peaceful surface of the waters.

An Alaska yachting getaway with your family and friends will give you a chance to closer to nature’s beauty and life. You’ll get a chance to see hump back whales, bald eagles and even grizzly bears that you only get to see on some zoos where animal species are limited by the facilities boundaries. You can all witness these enigmatic sceneries through the comfort of your yacht. Most tourists visits Alaska during the summer where there are 21 hours of daylight and you’ll get to experience how it is like to have all sunny day with you.

One of the most stunning places to visit in Alaska is Anchorage. This is considered as the Unmatched Alaskan City. This city is home to six excellent mountain ranges that are warmed up by maritime climate. This place is also open whole year for all those who wants a taste of discovery. During the summer days, you may need to have an adaptation as the wondrous flora of the region is embellished by local storefronts and houses. On the other hand, Fauna – The King of Rivers and silver salmons can be sighted right downtown. In the winter days, you’ll get to see thousands of lights that sparkle up in the city center and you’ll notice elks that often walk down the city’s streets.

Anchorage is just one of the many worth-visit places in Alaska. You should get to see how words are never going to be enough to describe the astonishing beauty of the place.

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23 November 2011 - The Balearic Islands are considered an ultimate retreat in the Mediterranean. It is made up of 3 major islands and numerous islets that will surely take your breath away. These islands are home to a large number of pearly white beach resorts, vast aquamarine blue waters and genial species.

So this is now the right time to consider Balearic Islands for your next yachting destination.

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