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Posts Tagged ‘Kim Kavin’
Jet Ski License: Must-Have for Charter Vacations
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012The use of personal watercraft is restricted in many popular charter locations. Here's how to make sure you'll be able to use all the toys that come with your yacht.
Kim Kavin
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Kim is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer who specializes in marine travel. She has visited dozens of destinations for her work, cruising everywhere from the Galapagos Islands to the Maldives to Fiji. She is the author of nine books including Dream Cruises: The Insider’s Guide to Private Yacht Vacations, and is editor of the online yacht vacation magazine www.CharterWave.com.
Antigua: 50th Annual Charter Yacht Show
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Kim Kavin shares the most talked about yachts at this year's show as she walks us around the docks.
Adventure Yacht Charters
Friday, December 2nd, 2011While the most popular charter destinations in the world are the Mediterranean and Caribbean—and while the vast majority of yachts are built to operate there—a number of international-quality charter yachts travel each year to exotic spots such as Antarctica, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Baltic Sea, Central and South America, and the wilds of Alaska. Charter in these locations can be absolutely mind-bending, filled with everything from snow-capped mountains to private, uninhabited islands. But to get there, you need a certain kind of charter yacht: one that is constructed, outfitted, and staffed specifically for adventure.
Turkey Yacht Charter
Thursday, November 10th, 2011With easy airport access, a long season, and a variety of offerings along the coast, Turkey is a fantastic charter destination.
Spa Charters
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Smart charter guests are asking ahead about spa service, which is now offered on many charter vessels.
Couples Yacht Charters
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Couples chartering (whether as a group or on your own) can be a rewarding and enjoyable way to see a new location. Luxury yacht charter is often promoted as a family affair—and that’s a great way to experience it, for sure—but there are times when adult couples are the guests of choice. Sometimes you want to travel among a group of couples, and other times it’s just you and that special someone, perhaps celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary. Either way, there are special considerations to keep in mind when chartering with couples.
Yachting: a Safe Investment
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Forget the Dow. Watch the brokerage markets, says one industry leader.
Event Yacht Charters
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Want to have a party on the dock? An event yacht charter makes it easy. Event yacht charters, also sometimes called static yacht charters, are bookings that take place entirely at the marina dock. While a small number of guests may sleep overnight in the yacht’s staterooms, the vast majority of chartering time is spent with large groups of friends or colleagues in the yacht’s guest areas.
Mediterranean Yacht Charter Awash in Last-Minute Discounts
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011It's a buyer's market in the Med, a trend that might last into the winter season.