Barge ATHOS: Special offer May 2007

The French Barge ATHOS, cruising the canal du midi in the south of France, is offering a special discount of 10% off their normal rate for a cabin, May 13-19, 2007.

They have scheduled several cabin cruise weeks for the coming season (2007):

April 29 - May 5, 2007
May 13-19
June 17-23
August 5-11
September 30 - October 6, 2007

Plus, there are still some open weeks available for private charters.

View ATHOS' Brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

IRIE: Introductory rates January & February 2007

Irie, a very popular 74-foot Irwin ketch with aft deck hot tub, is under new ownership and they are offering a 10% discount for January & February 2007 charters.

To take advantage of this introductory, special offer, contact :
Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

View IRIE's electronic brochure: CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

WONDERFUL: February Discount Special Offer

The catamaran WONDERFUL is a 73-foot Yapluka catamaran with accommodations for 8 guests in 4 cabins. This spacious, luxury catamaran is offering a deep discount for new bookings for February 2007

CHARTERS:

• UP TO 4 GUESTS: $25,000/week
• 5 TO 8 GUESTS: $30,000/week

Currently available (Jan.21st) : From February 5 through 28, 2007

ELECTRONIC BROCHURE : CLICK HERE
CONTACT Paradise Connections : CLICK HERE

Check out our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

FLAME : 20% DISCOUNT ON JAN.2007 YACHT CHARTERS

Need a quick break after the holidays? Check this out!

The motoryacht FLAME is offering a 20% discount on full-week, all-inclusive, crewed, yacht charter taking place during the month of January 2007 in the Virgin Islands.

FLAME's available dates are January 16-28, 2007.

Captain Wayne is an ordained minister, so Flame is a "one stop shop" for your wedding AND honeymoon :)

CLICK HERE to see a previous post on FLAME (June 12, 2006)

View FLAME's electronic brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

BAHAMAS CATAMARAN YACHT CHARTER : QUICKSILVER

The catamaran Quicksilver, is heading north in March 2007 to charter in the Bahamas.

Quicksilver is a 40-foot Dean catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins, each with ensuite heads.

All-inclusive, crewed, weekly rate (current as of January 4, 2007):

WINTER (through April 30, 2007)

• 2 guests : $6,000
• 3 guests : $6,900
• 4 guests : $7,800
• 5 guests : $8,500
• 6 guests : $9,200

SUMMER (May 1 to Mid-December 2007)

• 2 guests : $5,400
• 3 guests : $6,200
• 4 guests : $7,000
• 5 guests : $7,650
• 6 guests : $8,300

Quicksilver's rates will include the 4% Bahamas tax.

View QUICKSILVER's electronic brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

DRUMBEAT Special discount for Jan/Feb.2007

Sail smoothly into the new year aboard DRUMBEAT. This excellent yacht is offering you a sailing vacation in the Virgin Islands at special discount of 5% off their normal rate for full-week yacht charters taking place during the months of January and February 2007.

Vince is a PADI Dive Instructor and Drumbeat includes five dives/week FREE for both certified and non-certified divers.

We've had many happy charters aboard Drumbeat and hope that you will be able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Join Vince, Linda, and Kirk aboard this 65/72-foot Irwin ketch for an enjoyable winter break with your family or friends. Drumbeat is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with double berths, each with ensuite heads.

DISCOUNTED RATES for January & February 2007 charters:

• For up to 4 guests: $11,400
• 5 Guests: $12,350
• 6 Guests: $13,300
• 7 Guests: $14,250
• 8 Guests: $15,200

View DRUMBEAT's Electronic Brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

BVI Wreck Week - Sail / Dive with PROMENADE

The trimaran PROMENADE is having a special cabin cruise for May 20-26, 2007, BVI Wreck Week:

• May 20-26, 2007 - 7-day/6-nights from Roadtown, Tortola BVI (can fly into St.Thomas, USVI or Beef Island, Tortola BVI)
• $4000/cabin ($2000 each person). 3 cabins with Queen berths and 2 cabins that can be configured as either King or 2 Twins
• Includes all food and beverages (standard ship's bar, too) aboard the yacht.
• Includes unlimited diving (bring own gear or rent BC/Reg) featuring the wrecks of the British Virgin Islands. Wrecks to be dove include: The Beata, The Inganess, The Fearless, The Marie L and the Pat. Promenade will also do a minimun of 3 dives on the wreck of the RHONE, including a night dive. Promenade will also, weather permitting, dive the spectacular wrecks of ANEGADA including The Chikuzen and The Rocus.
• This offer also includes a special souvenir Tshirt and tickets for the wrap up party on Cooper Island on Friday night!

Just a reminder...

Promenade still has space available on their November 26 to December 2, 2006 cabin cruise week. They have reduced the rate to $3200/cabin, double occupancy (i.e. $1600/each person). Diving is extra and gear can be rented or you can bring your own.

There is also room aboard on their January 28 to February 3, 2007 trip, as well as March 25-31, 2007. These are both at their normal cabin rate of $3900/cabin.

Promenade is a great dive boat but they have lots of other activities as well. This is an excellent opportunity for two people to charter a large boat.


Promenade is a fun boat!

Visit Promenade's electronic brochures:

• Brochure #1
• Brochure #2

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS for more info.

NEW: Delta Airlines flies nonstop Atlanta to Martinique

Effective Dec. 16, 2006, Delta will add flights between its largest hub in Atlanta and Fort de France, Martinique in the French West Indies. Martinique is the second destination that Delta will serve in this region having recently announced twice weekly service to the French island of Guadeloupe, effective Dec.13, 2006. Both routes are subject to foreign government approval.

Delta customers traveling to the United States and Canada from Martinique will benefit from 97 daily one-stop connections to destinations throughout the region, including key business and leisure destinations such as New York, Chicago, Montreal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Tampa and Orlando. The service will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 16 first class and 134 economy class seats.

To make travel to Martinique this winter even more enticing, Delta is offering customers special fares as low as $259 one way, based on a round-trip purchase, for travel between Dec. 16, 2006 and March 31, 2007. Customers should act fast, however, as tickets must be purchased by Oct. 5. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply...

Thanksgiving special for m/y TOUCH

The motoryacht TOUCH is offering a special rate of $50,000, plus expenses, for a 7-night charter between November 22 – 30, 2006 in St. Maarten. This is a $15,000 savings.

What a wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends and family!

TOUCH is a 120-foot custom 2004 motor yacht, skippered by Capt. David Rutherford plus a crew of six. TOUCH is perfect for four couples as they can accommodate up to 8 guests in four staterooms with King-sized berths. But, of course, you can charter TOUCH for two, if you wish to be decadent for your anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, or whatever :)

We visited TOUCH at the St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition last December and we were very impressed with the yacht. The Master cabin with its own private deck is quite cool. One unique feature they have is a jacuzzi just behind the aft exterior seating area on the main deck.



They have satellite TV aboard so you will not miss any of the games over Thanksgiving weekend (unless you want to!).

Here are two electronic brochures you can view for M/Y TOUCH:

• Brochure #1
• Brochure #2

Feel free to contact Paradise Connections to book this yacht or for more information. You may get our email address and phone numbers HERE.

We've been busy... busy is good!

Sorry that we haven't added anything to our Yacht Charter Blog so far for September, but we have been very busy. Busy is good!

We have had many inquiries and bookings for the coming season... We warned you that it would get busy after Labor Day...

Don't delay, contact Paradise Connections for your upcoming sailing vacations!

Catamaran Marolanga Gets a Vacation!

Gus & Marcella, owner/operators of the catamaran Marolanga, were surprised by their children who gave them a vacation in Italy as a birthday gift. They are currently in Italy, enjoying family, sights, and Italian cuisine. Gus and Marcella will return to Marolanga and be ready to charter in mid-September. They are one of the few charter yachts available in the Virgin Islands throughout the summer season.

Here is reminder of some of the new improvements invested in Marolanga:

• Air Conditioner / Generator
• New 14ft. dinghy with center console
• Hardcover roof for sun protecting the cockpit
• Big stainless steel grill outside
• Automatic ice machine
• Coffee/Espresso machine
• New dishes and silverware
• Flat screen DVD player in each guest cabin with hundreds of DVD's for every desire (kids included!)
• Portable Sony play station (PSP) with games
• New TV/DVD player and CD player in salon
• Computer with internet access in most areas of the VI
• 2 fly fishing rods, 2 spinning rods, 1 trawling rod (Gus is an avid fisherman)

View Marolanga's electronic brochure: CLICK HERE

Visit Paradise Connection's web site: CLICK HERE

American Airlines Fall Fare Sale to Caribbean

For those of you who are sitting on the fence, regarding a sailing vacation this autumn, perhaps this will help: American Airlines is having a Fall Sale.

• Fares are valid for outbound travel August 7, 2006 through December 11, 2006. Return travel must be complete by December 13, 2006.
• Tickets must be purchased NO LATER than 11:59 p.m. August 16, 2006 (CDT). (Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first).

Consult American Airlines for details.

This is a great offer because this falls into the "summer rates" category and some yachts have lower rates during this time.

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS for your sailing vacation plans. There are still some excellent yachts available for the holidays (see posting below)...

Another Cabin Cruise Week : PROMENADE

The 65-foot trimaran Promenade has added another cabin cruise to their busy calendar.


Kerry now has two weeks dedicated to cabin cruises for next season.

• November 26 to December 2, 2006
• January 28 to February 3, 2006

These are all-inclusive, 6-night charters for $3900/cabin (double occupancy, not each person).

See additional postings about Promenade below...

Visit Promenade's electronic brochures:

• Brochure #1
• Brochure #2

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS for more info.

Schooner Bonnie Lynn Day Sails

BONNIE LYNN, the beautiful 72-foot schooner owned and operated by Earl and Bonnie MacKenzie, gives each charter the personal touch. According to guests who booked a one day charter for a family celebration, ”We could not in any way have had a better day for our 50th anniversary!! Bonnie Lynn is a wonderful boat, plenty of room and a comfortable sail.”


Bonnie Lynn has two available dates this August for a daysail charter in Maine. We hope that someone will be able to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

AVAILABLE FOR A DAY SAIL - up to 24 passengers

• August 18 in Rockland, ME
• August 20 in North East Harbor

Options include:

• 10am to 4pm with lunch - $2,400
• 9am to 9pm, lunch and dinner - $3,000

Rates given are approximate. For more information, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE for contact info.

DRAMALESS : Weekend specials in St. Maarten / Martin

TREAT YOURSELF - Take a break, unwind in style, and leave life’s daily drama behind.

DRAMALESS

For total relaxation and impeccable service, take advantage of a DRAMALESS weekend special in St. Maarten. Their 19-foot Mako tender is included in the charter rate.

DRAMALESS is an 82-foot Hatteras with 3 crew, that can accommodate 6 or 7 guests in three cabins.

Hurry, offer valid only for charters taking place in September and October 2006.

SPECIAL RATE:

• 3 days for $8,000 plus expenses
• 4 days for $10,500 plus expenses

Click HERE for their electronic brochure.

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS for more information.