Charter Yacht ASHLANA - New England end of summer specials

The beautiful charter yacht Ashlana, has a couple of end of summer specials for charters in New England.

Ashlana, a 53-foot Little Harbor, owned and operated by Tom Hampson & Christie MacConnell, accommodates up to four guests in two cabins.

END OF SUMMER 2009 SPECIALS:

1) $500 off the regular summer rate

• Regular Summer Rates: $10,500 for 2 guests and $12,000 for 4, plus all expenses

2) Weekend charters (6 pm Friday to 6 pm Sunday)

• $2,900 for 2 guests and $3,100 for 4, plus all expenses

So for those of you who are not ready to have summer over with, this is a great opportunity to charter an excellent yacht in New England

OR... if not now, how about later? Ashlana will be returning to the Caribbean for the winter 2009/2010 season. Inquire for rates and availability!

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ASHLANA, End of Season Special Discount Offer

ASHLANA is offering an end of the winter season special before heading North for the summer to New England by way of the Bahamas.

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Any charters confirmed and taking place between now and April 15, 2009 in the Virgin Islands, will receive this super discount rate:

• $7,000/wk for 2 guests and $8,200/wk for 4 guests, all inclusive except bar, dockage, communications & cruising taxes (Virgin Islands)

ASHLANA is a beautiful, 53-foot Little Harbor sloop (previously owned by Ted Hood). Ashlana accommodates up to 4 guests. The master cabin aft has two double berths with ensuite head/shower. The forward guest cabin has 2 lower single berths & filler to make a double, if necessary. Forward head is shared with crew. Or, if you prefer, you may use the crew cabin (port forward cabin) with upper/lower single bunks.

• Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to begin planning your sailing vacation. Click here.
• View Ashlana's online brochure
• Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Ask about late Spring charters in the Bahamas!

Charter Yacht ASHLANA plans

The beautiful ASHLANA, a Little Harbor 53, is presently in the Virgin Islands and ready for a few more charters in the Caribbean this winter!

ASHLANA will consider Spring charters during April & May 2009 in the Bahamas or anywhere en route to her summer charter base in New England.

Tom & Christie have received consistently outstanding comments from charter guests:

• “We are refreshed and ready to return to our world and hopefully, very soon, to return to yours.”
• "Tom and Christie, Thank you so much for a wonderful week! The boat, the meals and your fabulous company was great! Your tour of the BVI's was so much better that anything we could have imagined!”

RATES:

WINTER 2009 - Caribbean, All-inclusive except bar/bev, cruising taxes...

• $8,000/wk for 2 guests, $9,500/wk for 4 guests

SUMMER 2009 - New England, Plus all expenses

• $10, 500/wk for 2 guests, $12,000/wk for 4 guests

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Contact Paradise Connections to plan your sailing vacation
• View ASHLANA's online brochure
• Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

This is a beautiful yacht with a wonderful crew (owner-operators)!

Caribbean Honeymoon Romantic Getaway Special Feb & March 2009

ASHLANA, a beautiful, owner-operated, 53-foot Little Harbor sloop, is offering a Honeymoon / Romantic Getaway Special for the months of February and March 2009.

7 nights on board ASHLANA plus optional free pre-boarding the night before (aka "sleep-aboard") & a chilled bottle of Champagne on arrival. Also included would be a complimentary massage, a romantic picnic on secluded beach & one dinner onshore all compliments of ASHLANA

SPECIAL FEBRUARY & MARCH RATE: (bar/beverages, cruising fees, not included)

• $8,000/wk for 2 guests
• $9,500/wk for 4 guests

View ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE
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Congratulations, Ashlana! Plus Valentine's Special

Congratulations are in order as the crew of Ashlana, Captain Tom Hampson and Chef / Mate Christie MacConnell, became engaged on Christmas Eve!

To celebrate, Tom & Christie are offering an ASHLANA Valentine's Special -- a five-day, two-person charter at the price of $7,800 for 5-day charters taking place during the month of February 2009

ASHLANA is offering reduced winter 2009 rates of $10,700/wk for 2 guests, and $11,900/wk for 4 guests - with the added bonus of 8 days for the price of 7, both effective for the remainder of the Winter 2009 Caribbean season.

Rate terms are: inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes and /or fees, dockage and communications.

View ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book your charter: CLICK HERE

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SPECIALS: 8 or 9 nights for price of 7

These special offers have expired

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for your next sailing vacation

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Enjoy a New England sailing vacation yacht charter this Autumn 2008

There's still time to enjoy a New England sailing vacation this Autumn. Enjoy New England at its best with bright blue skies, fine sailing and uncrowded harbors! These excellent yachts are ready to sail!

ASHLANA

Ashlana is a Little Harbor 53. Owner/hosts Tom Hampson & Christie MacConnell are eager to make summer last a little longer with a charter or two before they leave for the Caribbean. Great sailing and a wonderful time to visit Block Island, the Vineyard and Nantucket.

Accommodations for up to four guests in two cabins. Master cabin aft has 2 double berths with ensuite head and shower. Guests may choose one of the two forward cabins: The forepeak has 2 lower singles with a filler to make a double, the port forward (crew) cabin has upper/lower singles. The forward head and shower are shared with the crew.

Guests praise Christie's cooking and Tom's sailing skills, and most of all their gracious hospitality.

Summer Rates:

• $10,700/wk for 2 guests, plus all expenses
• $11, 900/wk for 4 guests, plus all expenses

Ashlana is still available for Christmas & New Year charters in the Caribbean

ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

MELINKA

MELINKA, an 80-foot Swan, is available for charter out of Newport through October 14 2008.

Accommodations for six in three ensuite cabins with generous twin berths located aft of the salon. The master has twin lower singles, port and starboard guest cabins have upper/lower singles. (No double berths.) Leather upholstery and fine oil paintings lend a 'gentlemen's club' feeling to the salon.

American Captain Forrest Shropshire, the head of MELINKA's international crew, has thirty years' experience sailing the East coast of the US and the Caribbean. Chef Maria Teresa Beddoes grew up on the Channel Island of Jersey and speaks fluent French, Spanish and Portuguese. A second generation professional sailor from Antigua is Mate Jace Hector.

Summer Rates:

• $ 18,500/wk for up to 6 guests, plus all expenses.

Melinka is still available for Christmas & New Year charters in the Caribbean

MELINKA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

BONNIE LYNN

BONNIE LYNN, a 72-foot schooner, offers flexible accommodations for 6 in three cabins with double and single berths (two full guest baths).

Captains Earl, born and bred in Maine, and Bonnie MacKenzie provide an authentic New England experience. The warm, relaxed atmosphere and Bonnie's wonderful seafood bring guests back time and again. Her "chowda" is not to be missed!

SUMMER RATES: all inclusive, except bar/beverages, dockage

• $9,500/wk for 2 guests
• $11,000/wk for 4 guests
• $12,000/wk for 6 guests

BONNIE LYNN's online brochure: CLICK HERE

VENTURE

VENTURE is a beautiful Oyster 62 sloop with a crew of two. Venture accommodates up to 4 guests in 2 cabins.

RATE: Plus all expenses

• $14,000/wk for 2 guests
• $15,000/wk for 4 guests

Venture is still available for Christmas & New Years charters in the Caribbean

VENTURE's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Or, maybe your budget is a bit tight but you would still like to go sailing? We would highly recommend Storm Petrel.

STORM PETREL

We are looking forward to Phil & Laura's return to the Caribbean in November, but you can enjoy their company NOW!

Storm Petrel is a Robert's designed 44-foot Offshore 44 sloop. Phil Levine is the captain and owner of Storm Petrel. His chef/crew is his girlfriend, Laura. Storm Petrel has a queen cabin aft and a V-berth cabin forward. They have an 11-foot dinghy with 15HP motor, windsurfer, hammock, snorkel equipment. Besides enjoying windsurfing, we recently learned that Phil also does kite boarding! In fact he has three kites and a couple of boards on his boat, in addition to his wind surfing gear. Alcoholic beverages are not included in their rates, but will stock with your preferences at cost.

RATE: All inclusive, except bar & dockage

• $4150/wk for 2 guests
• $4900/wk for 4 guests

Storm Petrel is still available for both Christmas & New Years charters in the Caribbean: Virgin Islands

STORM PETREL's online brochure: CLICK HERE

You should be able to find something here to fill the bill, tickle your fancy, floats your boat, is your cup of tea... :)

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to assist you with your sailing vacation: CLICK HERE

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CHARTER YACHT ASHLANA - Last minute discount

Charter the yacht Ashlana (53-foot Little Harbor sloop) before May 15, 2008 in the British Virgin Islands and receive a 10% last minute discount.



Owner/host Tom Hampson and Christie MacConnell have restored Ted Hood’s Little Harbor 53, Robin, to perfection, furnishing the interior with exquisite fabrics, original paintings and beveled glass front cabinets.

Ashlana has accommodations for 4 four guests. The master cabin aft has 2 doubles berths with an ensuite head. And guests #3 and #4 may choose one of the two forward cabins: V berth with 2 lower singles & filler, or port cabin with upper/lower singles. The forward head is shared with the crew.

Ashlana is available for charter in New England during the 2008 summer season.

View ASHLANA's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

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ASHLANA - Client comments XMAS HOLIDAYS 2007-8

Guest book comments from S/Y ASHLANA’s holiday charterers:



“The care you lavish on your boat and on the food came spilling over on to us. Thank you for helping us usher in the New Year in such a graceful and exciting way. We are refreshed and ready to return to our world and hopefully, very soon, to return to yours.”

“A fabulous time and so many firsts for me. Thanks for the gourmet meals and gracious company. Highlights: Yoga sun salutations on the bow, the Baths, snorkeling in the caves. Mostly, feeling like (Ashlana) was an oasis on the water. Many thanks for letting me live the dream for a week.”


Owner/host Tom Hampson and Christie MacConnell have restored Ted Hood’s Little Harbor 53, Robin, to perfection, furnishing the interior with exquisite fabrics, original paintings and beveled glass front cabinets.

Accommodations for 4 four guests. The en suite aft master has 2 doubles. Guests may choose one of the two forward cabins: V berth with 2 lower singles & filler, or port cabin with upper/lower singles. The forward head is shared with the crew.

Winter Rates in US Dollars per week:

• $10,700 for 2 guests
• $11,900 for 4 guests

Rates are all inclusive, except for bar/beverages, cruising taxes, special requests ...

View ASHLANA's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your sailing vacation, or for more information: CLICK HERE

HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Book last minute charter NOW

S/Y ASHLANA available for holidays - 10% discount with ship's bar included!

Last minute cancellation! This stunning Little Harbor 53 accommodates 4 guests. En suite aft master has port & starboard "cozy doubles". Guests may use either of the two forward cabins which share a head and shower: V-berth double with filler, or port cabin with upper/lower singles. Raves for Chef Christie's chocolate fondue served at Antigua Charter Show's Broker Appreciation Day Tea.

Discounted rates: USD $10,800/wk for 2 guests, and $12,150/wk for 4 guests except taxes, fees, dockage & communications.

Web site: CLICK HERE

Book now! Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS : CLICK HERE

Happy holidays!