Jun
17
2008
Okay, so you have been to the British Virgin Islands and you are ready to try something new. How about a sailing vacation to the island of St. Martin? If you are an experienced sailor or you have a crewed charter, and you have an extra week, it is about a 17 hour passage between the BVI and St. Martin.
Or you can simply fly directly into St. Martin and pick… Continue reading
Tags: Caribbean sailing charter, St Martin
Jun
10
2008
A unique hiking traverse across the Annapurna Range into the Tibetan villages and monasteries of Upper Manang
TREK REPORT APRIL/MAY 2008:
I have to admit that this trek surpassed even my own high expectations. I have long desired to visit the remote Tibetan valleys of Naar and Phu located in the upper reaches of Nepal’s Manang District. My goal this spring was to travel with a small group and research a trekking… Continue reading
Tags: Hiking, Nepal, Tibet, Trekking
May
19
2008
Tips for finding the right monohull or catamaran charter for your sailing vacation
Once you have made up your mind that a bareboat sailing charter to the Caribbean is the perfect way to experience a paradise vacation, you still have several decisions to make. For instance, where in the Caribbean do you want to go; what cabin layout do you prefer; what size sailing vessel will you need and do you… Continue reading
Tags: BVI, Caribbean, Sailing Vacation
Apr
25
2008
Vacation by Sea and Vacation by Land
A Combo Vacation Package in the Caribbean
First few days by land next few days by sailing the islands last few days by land
Mix and match anyway you wish for convenience we recommend at least the first night on land (most flights from the states come in mid day to late afternoon)
The best of both worlds St. Thomas’s most reasonably priced accommodations with a view… Continue reading
Apr
25
2008
Terry Clark started sailing almost before he could walk. After nearly 30 years in corporate America selling software, he has decided to follow his dream – earning a living on a sailboat.
He is the owner of Sail With Terry, offering captained charters in the Virgin Islands. Trips can include just a captain – Clark – or a captain and one crew/cook.
More.. LakeSideNews 0408… Continue reading
Mar
03
2008
Multi activity tour of Panonic East Croatian mountains, rivers, history and countryside 8 days/7 nights Huck Finn Adventure Travel program 2008
This tour will take you deep in the part of Croatia that is really outside all mass tourist routs. Program is orientated around hilly region of Nature Park Papuk and immense Panonic valley.
Hiking, kayaking, cycling, archery and riding are included in program as everyday activities… Continue reading
Tags: archery and riding, Croatia, cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, multi activity
Mar
03
2008
A half day sail from the glitz and glamour of St Barths lays the tiny Dutch island of St. Eustatius or Statia (pronounced Stay-sha) as it is known by the locales. The first impression is that this island is not your typical Caribbean escape for a sailing charter. For one, if approaching from the north, your first glimpse will be of the 2,000 foot dormant volcano that dominates the southern… Continue reading
Tags: sailing charter, St Barths, St Eustatius, Statia
Feb
21
2008
- 7 nights accommodation
- Six days of 2 tank dives: 12 dives total
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Transfers, taxes & service fees
$1195 per person
SAVE $100 if you book by March 15th for travel between March 1st to May 2nd only.
(Based on double occupancy and availability)
Last Minute Special
Tags: Cayman Island Scuba Diving
Feb
10
2008
Sailing Vacations. Want to get away from it all? Escape all but the welcome distractions, sailing into a small cove dropping anchor, taking off in the dingy to find a new reef to snorkel on, later taking a walk on a snow white beach, and that evening you take the dingy ashore to a small charming beach bar/grill, you have dinner while watching a sunset and listening to island music.
The… Continue reading
Tags: BVI sailing charter, Caribbean sailing vacation
Feb
10
2008
Depending on where you take your Caribbean sailing vacation, shopping will probably be an extremely popular activity during your Caribbean charter. Many of the Caribbean islands are known for their duty free and even tax free shopping. Duty free shopping allows you to save money on luxury goods such as jewelry, designer clothing, watches, perfumes, and of course, rum and liquor. You will also find souvenir shops selling t-shirts and… Continue reading
Tags: BVI sailing charter, Caribbean sailing vacation