Next month will see the start of the 52nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, a must for any one who would like to see some of the most beautiful mega yachts for sale. The international boat show is held at 6 different sites around the port of Fort Lauderdale, in South Florida, over a space of 3 million square feet. The show’s transportation network of bus shuttles, water taxis, and riverboats ensures attendees can easily navigate the show and its expansive waterways system. (more…)
Archive for September, 2011
Greek Economy Crisis not Effecting Charter
Hardly a day goes by without world politicians and economists lamenting the financial woes of Greece. The country owes a staggering €305 billion, with little hope of being able to pay the colossal amount back. However, luxury charter yachts in Greece are still on course despite the country’s debt crisis, its financial difficulties, which look set to threaten the economic stability of the entire world, have done little to dent the country’s tourism industry which includes a buoyant super yacht charter industry. (more…)
Auckland: A City Under the Spot Light
The eyes of the world were on Auckland last week as its majestic harbour erupted into colour and stunning fireworks were let off during the opening ceremony of this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Auckland, situated in the north of New Zealand’s North Island, is the hub of the Rugby World Cup 2011 and over the next six weeks will see a host of first-class matches between competing nations being played in its famous Eden Park stadium, with the final being played there on October 23rd.
Off the beaten track: Marseille and Cassis
If you have tired of the French Riviera, why not head a little further west on your Mediterranean yacht charter to the relatively unchartered city of Marseille. Marseille is France’s second largest city and the capital of the Provence Côte d’Azur region and it’s fair to say that it has not always enjoyed the best reputation.
But a generous €3.5 billion redevelopment project has changed the face of France’s largest sea port, and finally put it on the Mediterranean yacht charter map. Financed by the national and local government, the extensive regeneration program covering 1,185 acres has ensured that Marseille now plays centre stage in the global economic, cultural and business arena. (more…)