SPECIALS: 8 or 9 nights for price of 7

These special offers have expired

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BLITHE SPIRIT available for Easter week 2009

BLITHE SPIRIT has had a 2-week cancellation and is now available from April 4-23, 2009. This means that they are open for Spring Break / Easter.



Blithe Spirit is a 52-foot Irwin ketch, owned and operated by Michel and Dominique, a French-Canadian couple which cook fabulous meals. We love to be invited over to Blithe Spirit for dinner as they are wonderful people and we always have a great time. Superb chocolate mousse!

Read a couple of comments from previous guests we've had aboard Blithe Spirit: CLICK HERE

View BLITHE SPIRIT's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Blithe Spirit does have a few other open spots on their calendar, so contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

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Charter yacht ANALISA - Special family package

Charter motor yacht ANALISA, a 60-foot Hatteras, has a few special offers to ring in the new year!

• ANALISA has waived the standard 10% premium added to charters of 5 nights or less. A short charter will be charged the strict daily rate (divide weekly rate by 7 for daily rate and multiply by number of nights aboard).

• ANALISA is offering a special family rate. A four-person family charter is only $12,420/wk. This is a savings of $1380. Not bad!

View ANALISA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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Catamaran AMARYLLIS - LOWER RATES FOR 2009 SEASON

CATAMARAN AMARYLLIS lowers their rates for the 2009 season.



Amaryllis is a 45-foot Privilege catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests in three double cabins.

In light of the soft economy, Amaryllis has decided to drop their rates for the 2008/2009 season. Their reduced rates are:

• 2 guests: $8500
• 3 guests: $9000
• 4 guests: $9500
• 5 guests: $10,250
• 6 guests: $11,000

For family charters they are offering "1 child free". This means that family of four, for example, can get the 3-person rate of $9000. A "child" is defined as anyone 17-years old or under.

Amaryllis also offers a "sleep over" rate for guests who arrive late into St. Thomas (after dark). Instead of staying in a hotel their first night, they can come directly to the boat. Amaryllis will have dinner and drinks ready. Breakfast will be provided the following morning and guests will be able to get a jump-start on their vacation. The price for this service is the equivalent of their half-day rate.

Also, for those who want to take less than a week's vacation, Amaryllis is offering a 2-5 day USVI package and waiving the 10% surcharge for charters less than 6 days. No time is wasted clearing customs as the charter stays in USVI waters. Pick up can be on St. Thomas or St. John making this ideal for guests who want some time on the water and some time ashore at a resort or villa.

View their online brochure: CLICK HERE

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Contact us: CLICK HERE

Last Minute NEW YEARS charters available

For those of you who want to get away for New Years, here are a few boats that are available for a last-minute New Years charter.

PACIFIC WAVE - 72' Sloop

Designer/Builder: Giorgetti & Magrini/Yacht Officine Pesaro SRL

Currently located Guadeloupe or Antigua

Max Number Of Guests: 6

Accommodation Description: Master Cabin has 2 double berths ensuite. Two Twin upper/lower cabins both ensuite. Fully Air Conditioned w/controls in cabins.- Molton Brown products, new luxury Egyptian Cotton Sheets & Waffle Gowns & Slippers.

Book New Years at the regular winter 2008-09 charter rates.

Plus -- Winter Special of 8 days for the price of 7 for the rest of the winter season!

• $16,000 for 2 guests
• $17,000 for 4 guests
• $18,000 for 6 guests
  

All inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes/fees, dockage and communications for 8 days..

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

BANDERA - 57' Hinckley Yawl

Currently located in St Martin

Max Number Of Guests: 4

Accommodation Description: En suite master is forward with a double berth & single upper Pullman bunk. Guest cabin has upper/lower singles and shares a head/shower with the crew.

RATES: Christmas / New Year

• $13,500 for 2 guests & $14500 for 4 guests
  

RATES: Winter 2008-09:

• $11,500 for 2 guests $12500 for 4 guests
  

All inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes/fees, dockage and communications

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

FEARLESS - 72' Goetz/Alden Sloop

Currently located in St. Lucia and available from 29th

Max Number Of Guests: 6

Accommodation Description: 3 en suite queen-bedded cabins with a single pullman each.

FEARLESS is offering a holiday special of 9 days for the 7-day at the normal winter price of $21,500 plus all expenses.

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

GENESIS - 47' Catana Catamaran

Currently located in Grenada

Max Number Of Guests: 2

Accommodation Description: One of the hulls dedicated to the guest. King berth in aft cabin and oversized bath head/shower

RATES: Christmas / New Year

• $9,900 for 2 guests, All-Inclusive
  

RATES: Winter 2008-09

• $8,900 for 2 guests, All-Inclusive
  

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

LELANTA - 80' Marconi Staysail Schooner

Currently located in VI

Max Number of Guests: 4

Accommodation Description: Aft Cabin w/queen bunk. 2 forward cabins w/ upper/lower single bunks.

RATES: Winter/Christmas New Years 2008-09

• $14,000 for 2 guests & $16000 for 4 guests

All inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes/fees, dockage and communications

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

SAFARI - 62' performance Catamaran

Currently located in St Martin

Max Number Of Guests: 6

Accommodation Description:3 large private cabins w/queen berths. One of these cabins also has a full size single berth. One cabin has a child's berth.

RATES: Winter/Christmas/New Year 2008-09

• $17,500 for 2 guests
• $18,500 for 4 guests
• $19,500 for 6 guests

All inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes/fees, dockage and communications

View Brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact us NOW : CLICK HERE

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Happy Holidays!
Bob & Sheila

Long time, no post... sorry

Sorry about the lack of posts lately. Our wifi setup died the last day we were in St. Thomas. It has been sent in for warranty repair and yesterday we recieved another unit that we have bought in the meantime.

Unfortunately, there are no WiFi hotspots for Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten where we are anchored. I don't understand what nobody offers this service as lots of boats anchor outside of the lagoon.

So, right now we are using WiFi at internet cafes, MacDonald's, Bubble Tea, The Mailbox... so we are not posting as often. We plan to go to Marigot on the French side of St. Martin soon and we should be able to get WiFi there.

Anyway, we are still here so please visit our website:
http://www.paradiseconnections.com

and send us an email if you would like our assistance on a yacht charter on a barge vacation on the European canals:
http://www.paradiseconnections.com/contact.html

Happy Holidays!

Welcome Back S/Y LELANTA

We are pleased to announce that the stunning classic, 80-foot, staysail schooner, Alden sailing yacht LELANTA is again available for yacht charter sailing vacations... This winter in the Caribbean and for the summer, New England.



Lelanta has an aft cabin with queen bunk, bureau, drawers, hanging locker, two opening ports & companionway to the cockpit. The forward starboard cabin has two bunks (upper/lower single berths) with drawers, lockers & bulkhead hanging. This cabin has an opening port at upper bunk level & deck cowl vents.

The main head is off the main salon with sink, toilet & full shower with linen cabinetry & drawer. The forward head is on the starboard side with sink, cabinetry & mirrors & toilet.

• 80' Marconi Staysail Schooner
• Designer/Builder: John Alden/De Vriss Lentch
• Year Built: 1929
• Last Refit:2008
• Max number of Guests: 4
• Total crew: 2

Winter 2008/9, Caribbean, All inclusive except special requests:
$14,000/wk for 2 guests, $16,000/wk for 4 guests

Summer 2009, New England, plus all expenses:
$14,000/wk for 2 guests, $16,000/wk for 4 guests

View LELANTA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book LELANTA: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Looking forward to your inquiries...

OCEANA, Oyster 82, open for New Years charter

Celebrate the holidays in style!



The Oyster 82 OCEANA is currently available for a New Years charter from December 26th in the British Virgin Islands.

This is a lovely yacht with three crew for a maximum of six guests.

Weekly rate is US$34,100 plus all expenses. There is no ten day minimum for this holiday charter.

View OCEANA's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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Catamaran CHE - Charter Thailand & Maldives 2009

Looking for a different charter destination this season?



The luxurious, 74-foot Sunreef catamaran CHE, who offers maximum comfort and sophisticated style will be available for crewed yacht charters in Thailand from 5th January 2009 or in the Maldives towards the end of January 2009.

The weekly rate for up to 6 guests is 35,000 euros, plus all expenses.

View CHE's online brochure: CLICK HERE
If the brochure is asking for a password, please contact us.

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

We are looking forward to your inquiries!

Charter Motoryacht McGregor this season

We received a newsletter from Tim & Julie of McGregor this morning... Here it is: (click the image to make it larger)



View MacGregor's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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Hurricane OMAR

Just wanted to let everyone know that Paradise Connections is OK. We moved into the Simpson Bay Lagoon (St. Martin) for Hurricane Omar and all is well :)



We hope to have internet access on the boat again very soon. Thank you MacDonalds for providing free WiFi.

You can read more about our Hurricane Omar experience HERE.

As you can see, we are a bit different from other brokers... We live full time on our boat and love to see the charter yachts outside of the confines of the formal charter yacht shows.

Catamaran Available For New Years Charter

Due to a cancellation, the 4-cabin (8 guests), 58-foot catamaran MOON SHADOW is available for in the British Virgin Islands for a New Years charter beginning on December 28th or thereafter.



We don't expect this opportunity to last very long as the 8-pax cats have been booked up for New Years for quite some time! So don't hesitate... JUST DO IT :)

NEW YEARS CHARTER RATES:

• $23,751/wk for up to 8 guests, all-inclusive

View MOON SHADOW's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book your holiday sailing vacation: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com
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Catamaran MAUNI - Charter Belize this winter

Looking for a different Caribbean location for your sailing vacation this year? How about a yacht charter in Belize aboard the beautiful 62-foot Sunreef catamaran, MAUNI.



RATE: for up to 6 guests, inclusive of food, beverages and fuel

• $28,000/wk (Applicable for US residents only, for other countries, please see Euro rate)
• 20,000 euros/wk

As you can see, the large master stateroom takes up most of the starboard hull. The other two guests cabins are located in the port hull. The aft port cabin has a Queen berth with a single pullman which allows flexible accommodations. The forward port cabin has a Double.

Sorry, MAUNI is already booked for Christmas and New Years in Belize.

View MAUNI's online brochure: CLICK HERE
This link includes October 2008's password. If you cannot view their brochure, let us know!

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com
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Catamaran AMARYLLIS - Early season discount

The charter catamaran AMARYLLIS, a 45-foot Privilege catamaran, is offering an early season special!

AMARYLLIS is offering a $750 discount for 7-night (or more) yacht charters taking place before December 15, 2008. Currently open for Thanksgiving!



Laura and Bruce, owner-operators of Amaryllis recently sent us this announcement:

AMARYLLIS is ideal for two couples or families of four. Our all-inclusive rate is $10,000. With 20 years experience sailing in the VI, we know we can provide our guests with the vacation they've dreamed of, whether they are first time visitors to the VI or repeat charterers looking to revisit favorite spots and discover new ones. We offer the best in food and drink and a variety of water sports including snorkeling, wind-surfing, kayaking, tubing (for the kids) and a complementary rendezvous dive.

We are looking forward to visiting Amaryllis when we sail up to the Virgin Islands at the end of this month, and of course, at the St. Thomas charter yacht show, too. Bruce is from Seattle so we'll have lots to talk about on that front :)

Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS offers FREE dive

The charter catamaran Amaryllis, a 45-foot Privilege, is offering a dive promotion for their 2008/9 charter season.



From Bruce & Laura, owner-operators of Amaryllis:

As a promotion for the 2008/2009 season we will be offering our guests a free rendezvous dive. We love rendezvous diving because our diving-certified guests get to go for a two-tank dive with professionals who can give them a first-rate diving experience and we can attend to our non-diving guests, taking them to a beach or snorkel spot or secluded anchorage. It's win-win for everyone. No sitting on a mooring at a rolly dive site waiting for divers. Everyone gets full attention and a day tailored to their interests.

AMARYLLIS is a 45-foot, Privilege catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

View their online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com