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Millenium Resort in Oman
We arrived safely in Oman touching down at Muaskar Al Murtafa’a, the international airport that serves Muscat, the country’s capital after a pleasant flight with Oman Air. We transfered to Millennium Resort – Mussanah a hotel so new it has not yet officially opened. It is located in the South Batinah region of the country, [...]
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New Developments in St Georges, Bermuda
Mid ocean stopover it may be, catering solely to the needs of the transient yachts but there are now signs that Bermuda has set it’s sights on becoming a SuperYacht destination in it’s own right. In St Georges, the official port of entry for all yachts entering and clearing Bermuda, Captain Mark Soares is leading [...]
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Revelling in luxury in Jumby Bay
Look on any official map issued by the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority and you will see it is called Long Island. To well heeled travellers and the cognisant it is better known as Jumby Bay Island, home to one of the most palatial and luxurious resorts in the Caribbean. It is also a naturalist’s haven [...]
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Four New SuperYacht Marinas for Bermuda
Front Street, Hamilton Bermuda is just twenty-one square miles of land set some 700 miles off the East Coast of the USA. It has been a quick place for yachts to stop, take fuel, fill up with fresh provisions and the crew to enjoy the occasional Dark ‘n Stormy drink. In the short time we [...]
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Touring Bermuda
St George’s The roads in Bermuda are narrow, you cannot hire a motor car and the only alternative is to rent a motorscooter. Dicing with death by renting a strange machine and driving on unfamiliar busy roads seems daft to us. Madder still if you place a beloved one on the back. Better by far [...]
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Fourth Day of Antigua Charter Yacht Show
From the Crow’s Nest aboard Marie The day begins well with an invitation from Fraser Yachts for breakfast aboard the 75 metre Phocea, the long skinny sailing yacht with 4 masts. It is only when you get on board do you realise quite how wrong you have been to classify this beautiful yacht in such [...]
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Forget the World, Find Hermitage Bay
A view from our suite in the early morning Avid environmentalist, Andy Thesen and his business partner, Jamaican born Andrew Michelin, set out to build the most beautiful of secluded hideaways in Antigua. They embarked on a project, which has created a perfect all inclusive haven hotel. As the name suggests, Hermitage Bay is truly [...]
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Pre Antigua Charter Show
The view from our apartment Flying to Antigua with British Airways from Gatwick Airport at those times when major boat shows are taking place around the world is never an easy task. The plane is always full, spare seats are few if not unavailable. But the up side is that on getting to the departure [...]
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White Night BBQ at Jumby Bay
Off to the BBQ On Sunday wait until it gets dark, put on something white and make your way down to the beach. Take off your shoes and let the soft sand massage your feet as you walk barefoot across the white beach to the sounds of Da Vibz, a local steel drum band playing [...]
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Sense Spa at Jumby Bay
One sure way to relax and unwind is to enjoy a spa treatment. Sense, the Rosewood Spa at Jumby Bay, fulfilled this perfectly. I love a massage but for total indulgence it has to be a proper facial. I chose the Neem Healing facial as it is perfectly designed to soothe and purify even the [...]
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