STORM PETREL - Special Discount April 17-30, 2007

STORM PETREL has a special offer of a $500 discount for yacht charters occuring during the period of April 17-30, 2007.

Laura will be in the States during this time to keep up her nursing qualifications, so Phil will be both Captain and Cook. Phil is really looking forward to showing off his culinary skills.

Storm Petrel is a Robert's designed 44-foot Offshore 44 sloop. Phil Levine is the captain and owner of Storm Petrel, assisted by Laura Schaub as chef and crew. 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, fishing gear. Alcoholic beverages are not included in their rates, but will stock with your preferences at cost... No problem, mon!

Storm Petrel is one of our favorite charter yachts, plus they are very affordable at $3700/week for 2 guests, and $4500/wk for 4 guests for an all-inclusive yacht charter. Phil is very laid back and enjoys water water sports. We recently learned that besides windsurfing, scuba diving, fishing & swimming, that Phil is also into kite boarding...

If these "special offer" dates don't work for you, let us check availability for your Storm Petrel sailing vacation. Storm Petrel winters in the Caribbean and then will be available for New England charters (normally out of Newport, Rhode Island) in the summer.

To view STORM PETRELs brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

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

ISLAND SKIPPER: Now available last week of APRIL 2007

Due to a cancellation, one of our most popular charter yachts, the 52-foot Irwin ketch, ISLAND SKIPPER is now available for the prime week of April 29 - May 5, 2007 (Sunday to Saturday).

Island Skipper is a great choice whether for a two-person honeymoon or anniversary charter, two couples, or for families. Island Skipper is air conditioned and has a large queen cabin aft with ensuite head/shower, a cabin forward with a double berth, and a cabin between it and the salon which has twin bunks.

Their rate for a 6-night, Sunday to Saturday charter is:
2 guests: $5,400
4 guests: $6,400
6 guests: $7,300

Rob is a Dive Master and offers 5 dives/week to certified divers for $125.

You can view their electronic brochures: CLICK HERE & HERE

To book this week, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

Some of our clients have chartered Island Skipper with Rob & Michele four or five times!

Here are some after-charter comments from a few of our clients:

*** COMMENTS #1 ***

Sheila and Bob - I would have to say it was the best trip yet!!! We had such a great time and Rob took us on totally different dives this time we loved them. Rob and Michelle are so nice and really make your trip enjoyable. Not sure if I am just getting used to diving but I really enjoyed it this time, seems like the more I dive the more I like it. Anyway we had such a great time and we were all sad that it was over. Needless to say we are planning on going again next year. We have to get in as much time as we can before Rob and Michelle get a different boat, but I am sure we will follow them anywhere.. Hope all is well with you and Bob and you had a good weekend. Thank you for checking in and all your help, you always make the planning of this trip easy!!!
Look forward to doing many more with you. Thank you again.
Debra

*** COMMENTS #2 ***

We had a wonderful time and I am sorry I have not written sooner. As soon as you get back from a vacation, you begin trying to catch up from everything that happened while you were going.

We met the other couple that was with us on Island Skipper for dinner one week after we returned. Everyone was still excited and pleased with the trip. There was no stress, no hassles and no problems. Michelle and Rob were wonderful and gave us a great tour of the Islands. We all enjoyed it and felt like it was a dream. All of us felt the trip was the most relaxing vacation ever. We felt like king and queens with all of the service provided by Michelle and Rob. You could not have picked a better boat or couple for us. We felt like they were friends when we left. Hopefully, Michelle and Rob survived us.

Thanks again for all of your help. We hope to do it again someday.
June

*** COMMENTS #3 ***

We had a great time! As you know, we have chartered with Rob & Michelle in the past. We raved about the boat, the food and the experience to our friends. We convinced them to join us this time. They have not stopped thanking us since we returned! They also had a wonderful time! We can't say enough about Michelle and her abilities with food! Thanks for a great time!
Robert.

If this week doesn't work for you, Island Skipper still has a few other weeks available this season.

Normal weekly rates (8 days, 7 nights, any start day):
2 guests: $6,500
4 guests: $7,700
6 guests: $8,800

For more information & availability contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

Charter LONE FOX for the 2007 Antigua Classics Regatta

Due to a cancellation, s/v LONE FOX is now available for charter for the 2007 Antigua Classics Regatta. Race dates are April 19-24, 2007

Lone Fox was built in 1957 for the famous Colonel Whitbread as his private cruising and racing yacht. The Colonel was the founder of the Whitbread around the world race.

Lone Fox was voted Best Charter Yacht at the Antigua Classic Regatta two years in a row. Lone Fox has built an impressive racing record over the last few years in both Classic and Regatta races. First in Class, and 2nd Overall in 2004 St.Barths New Year's Regatta, First Place San Francisco Master Mariner's 2000 and 2001, 2nd in Class Antigua Classics Regatta, and more...

View the electronic brochure for Lone Fox: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Charter KALIKOBASS II to race in the Palma 2007 Super Yacht Cup

KALIKOBASS II is available for charter to race in the Super Yacht Cup to be held in Palma, Mallorca (Balearic Islands) on June 16-19, 2007.

Winner of the International Day Race and Second Overall in the 2006 Antigua-based Super Yacht Cup, this 104' Trehard sloop is ready for action with a brand new 135% Vectran racing spinnaker, plus a new Quantum main and racing genoa.. There's plenty of room aboard Kalikobass for you and your crew in four ensuite cabins that convert from kings to twin lower singles. Captain Ross Murray and his crew of keen competitors will help polish your racing skills!

Weekly Racing rate: $52,500/week plus all expenses and plus $15,000 damage deposit. ALSO NOT INCLUDED: EURO 8,000 entry fee which must be paid in Euros.

There is a 5-day charter minimum for this event = $43,750 -- terms as above.

For more information about the Palma 2007 Super Yacht Cup in Mallorca, visit their web site: CLICK HERE.

View the electronic brochure for KALIKOBASS II: CLICK HERE

For more information contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Happy Racing!

CARABELLA - Superb charter motor yacht with a nice price

We have recently received a couple of great after-charter comments from clients we had aboard the motoryacht Carabella that we'd like to share with you.

If you do not know Carabella, perhaps we should tell you a bit about the yacht...

CARABELLA is a 48-foot motor yacht with the American crew of Jerry and Shary Monson, along with their cat, Pippi. Carabella is air conditioned and accommodates 2 guests in their aft stateroom which has a Queen-sized, walkaround berth and ensuite head/shower. For family charters, 2 kids can take the forward cabin (twin berths), and the crew will sleep in the curtained-off dinette. Carabella has a 9.5-foot dinghy with 15HP motor, windglider, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, floating mats, etc. Plus, they have Satellite TV in the salon and guest cabin so you won't miss your favorite shows or sports events while on vacation.

RATE: $6,500/week for 2 guests, all inclusive

Visit these web pages for some more info : BROCHURE and MORE INFO

As promised, here are the comments:

Dear Sheila and Bob,

Awesome vacation! One, if not “The Best” we have ever taken. From the moment Tricia and I boarded the Carabella and were greeted by Jerry and Shary, we knew that we had made the right decision and were clearly on our way to the beginning of a dream vacation.

They spoiled and pampered us everyday as they led us to the most beautiful sites throughout the US and British Virgin islands. During the day, our adventures took us to uninhabited beaches only reachable by boat and numerous coves, caves, snorkeling spots and coral reefs, which were filled with all types of colorful sea creatures, so many, we are still working to identify all the ones that we saw and had crossed our paths.
The daily excursions were thoroughly planned out with us in mind, knowing what our preferences were and understanding the type of vacation that we had sought out. They always kept the weather in mind, trying to bypass any rough seas out of respect for their guests. Their extensive knowledge of the environment, the area, along with excellent navigation skills, they were able to guide us into some very protected anchorages for calm nights. Their enthusiasm and experience as a Charter couple was very welcomed as we observed them and the skills they portrayed daily.
During the evenings, they provided expert guidance and recommendations for some of the hottest night spots, so we could enjoy some of the local beach bars, island beverages (Pain Killers) and experience some of the local traditions along with dancing and fun. Best of all, no worries for us, when we we’re ready to come back aboard, a simple call using the Marine radio is all we had to do and Jerry was on his way to pick us up.

I could go on and on as to the many wonderful experiences we had aboard the Carabella, but will end this reference letter with just a few more comments. The food was excellent and very plentiful. Shary spent a considerable amount of time and took great pride in planning something delicious, well balanced and different for each meal. The Beer was always cold, mixed drinks readily available upon request or simply there for us to make ourselves. One of the most important things of all, the company of Jerry and Shary was thoroughly enjoyable throughout the trip. We would recommend the Carabella and the Crew to anyone looking for an awesome vacation or a dream vacation as we were searching for.. Only a few days back to the ole grind, we are all ready looking forward to a return trip.

And more kind words...

Hello Sheila and Bob,

Thanks for everything! We had one of the best vacations ever!

Jerry and Shary were the perfect Captain and Admiral anyone could wish for.
Thoroughly enjoyable and fun to be around, not to mention all the pampering
and spoiling us on a daily basis. We could tell they take a lot of pride
in what they do and certainly take excellent care of the boat. I doubt if
we would ever board another boat for a vacation like this one, without the
Crew of the Carabella...

So, check out Carabella!

For more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

BLUE MOON & HOT TUNES - TOBAGO JAZZ FEST, April 27-29, 2007

Kick back and get down at one of the biggest jump-ups in the Caribbean, the third annual Jazz Fest in Tobago!

Attend this exciting event aboard your privately charter yacht.
BLUE MOON is a 56-foot (LOD) ketch that accommodates four guest in two double cabins.


RATES: $7,000/wk for 2 guests & $8,000/wk for 4 guests, excluding bar/beverages, dockage, taxes.
The 3rd Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival 2007 will be held April 27-29, 2007.

Artists include:

• Earth, Wind & Fire
• Elton John
• Gladys Knight
• LL Cool J
• Heather Headley
• Al Green
• Beres Hammond
• Diana Ross
• Mary J. Blige

Visit : www.tobagojazzfest.com for more information on the Jazz Festival
To view Blue Moon's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Trans-Atlantic Ocean Crossing Sailing Vacation

Live your dream of sailing across the ocean!

29 Day Atlantic Crossing on the Stad Amsterdam

250' Clipper ship launched in 2000

Depart Ft. Lauderdale, March 28, 2007 - Arrive April 27 in Lisbon with stops in Bermuda and the Azores (Horta).

If you think making a transatlantic crossing means a 45' boat and hot-bunking (coming off watch and crawling into a berth someone has just left to go stand their watch) or sharing the solitude of the open sea with 800 other passengers, have we got an offer for you!

Join the 30 professional crew members on this beautiful, three-masted square rigger that can reach 17 knots under sail... 29 sails, actually! Working on one of three watches, you will be actively involved with setting the sails, taking the helm and maybe even helping in the galley! Fourteen air-conditioned luxury passenger suites each have two twin bunks (plus two Pullman berths), a writing desk and a very large bathroom.

After dinner, enjoy evening presentations in the Long Room, including the captain's "recap of the day and position report", murder mysteries and the camaraderie of sailors from many different countries and walks of life.

Price per person based on:

• Triple occupancy per cabin 2,395 Euro
• Double occupancy 2,995 Euro
• 50% supplement (in addition to the double rate) for single occupancy - 4,492 Euro

Three meals a day; unlimited coffee, tea, water and fresh fruit; midmorning and afternoon breaks with snacks; and harbor/port dues are included.

Additional costs are: flights, additional drinks on board, other personal expenses.

"A great part of my unique experience was thanks to the crew. I wondered where they had found such friendly, enchanting, and helpful people".

View Stad Amsterdam's electronic brochures:
Brochure #1 AND Brochure #2

For more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE to contact us.

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

ALASKA Sailing Vacation Yacht Charter Summer 2007

SEA ANGEL - Cruising in Alaska summer 2007

88' Sparkman & Stephens ketch

Enjoy the luxury of choosing your own sailing companions, itinerary and schedule aboard this classic gentleman's yacht. Popular starting points are Juneau, Petersburg and Sitka. Here are two suggested routes:

1. Pick-up in Juneau. Visit the glacier in Tracy Arm (by way of Stephens Passage) to hear the sound of calving ice fields, view countless water falls and enjoy smooth water. Sail down to visit the bears on Admiralty Island, travel through Frederick Sound where the humpback whales breed, then on to Sitka to visit the historic Russian Orthodox Church and museum. There is a rain forest trail lined with totem poles.
2. Pick-up in Petersburg. Anchor in Le Conte Bay and visit the glacier by dinghy. Travel through Frederick Sound to see the humpback whales and Stellar sea lions, maybe even killer whales. Anchor off Admiralty Island at Kootznahoo, "fortress of the bear", to view the bears. The next day, visit the small native Tlingit community, Kake and go on to Kuiu Island. The drop-off in Kake or Petersburg.

Whatever the weather conditions, the spectacular scenery is easily viewed from the covered wheelhouse (which can be enclosed with roll-down plastic curtains) or snug inside through the deck saloon's large windows.

Sea Angel's master suite extends the full width of the yacht and is appointed with a walkaround double berth, lady's dressing table, hanging closet and drawers built into the starboard side. To port are identical drawers and closet plus a gentleman's desk. There are 'his and hers' baths separated by a tub/shower.

Additional guest accommodations for four are in two identical ensuite cabins with twin lower singles.

Summer 2007 Rates :

• $23,500/wk for up to 4 guests, plus all expenses
• $25,500/wk for 6 guests, plus all expenses

View Sea Angel's Brochure : CLICK HERE

For more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

AMNERIS - Cold snap special!

Cold Snap Special - 9 days for the 7 day rate !

Baby, it's cold outside from coast to coast. Time to head to the islands. Come down, let the sun melt those tense muscles, let Captain Alex and Chef Gemma spoil you with caring attention.

AMNERIS, a 76-foot aluminum ketch, has three en suite cabins: Aft, the full width master offers two three quarter berths, a dressing table/desk, many built-ins and two three-quarter berths with a settee between them. The master bath has a marble vanity & a stall shower with seat. There are two upper/lower single berth cabins with generous storage. The huge cockpit, with high coamings and latching gates, is secure for small children, and there is full safety netting for the lifelines.

RATES: $14,900 for 2 guests, $15,900 for 4, and $16,900 for 6 guests, excludes bar/beverages.

BROCHURE : CLICK HERE

For more information contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Not much time left to book a yacht for the Cannes Film Festival, but here's an excellent yacht that is still available...

SECRET LIFE is a 147-foot (45 meters) Feadship motoryacht home based in Nice. Available for
the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.

Charter rate: 90,000 Euros per week, plus all expenses (VAT exempt)

Accommodation: 10/12 guests in 5 cabins (2 doubles, 3 twins + convertible settee in the master cabin for 2 people.

Crew : 10

SECRET LIFE's Brochure: http://www.mycharter.com/Secret-Life/ contact us for this week's password.

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS for more information : CLICK HERE

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Yacht Charters & Sailing Vacations

THREE MOONS : New special & out with the old

Three Moons would like to offer you a 5% discount for all new charters taking place from February 1 through June 30, 2007.

This special is applicable for 7-night, 8-day (or longer) charters only. All other specials for Three Moons have been discontinued. Rendezvous diving and safari tours are still available, of course, but for an additional fee.

Three Moon's also wanted to let you know that their stereo system is iPod compatible, plus they now have Sirius Satellite Radio for real listening pleasure and dancing on the deck under the stars.

Randy & Shelley are having a great time working with their new crew member, Katy, and look forward to providing their clients with the best in attentive, professional service and Award-winning cuisine!

THREE MOON's BROCHURE : CLICK HERE

CONTACT US : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

SUDIKI - Special offer for Special occasions

Looking for something special for your anniversary, honeymoon, or birthday?

Come celebrate aboard SUDIKI in the Grenadines!

SUDIKI, a Gulfstar 60, is offering EIGHT nights for the price of SEVEN!

This all inclusive rate, includes standard ship's bar, beverages and cruising taxes, along with a special "Welcome aboard" champagne, and your choice of an island tour or a rendez-vous dive.

Sudiki accommodates up to 4 guests and you can choose any two of Sudiki's three cabins, each of which has ensuite head/shower.

Explore the Grenadines with people who know every nook and cranny. Duff and Chris Walter have made their home in these beautiful islands for over 15 years. Whatever your dream vacation may be, lively or laid back, they will take you to the perfect beaches, night spots and local markets.

RATES: $8,000 for 2 guests, or $10,250 for 4 guests for an EIGHT night, all inclusive charter in the Grenadines

SUDIKI's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact us by Phone or Email : CLICK HERE

http://www.paradiseconnections.com

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