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If style is what you are looking for when it comes to your sailing trip, then you will love the idea of traveling in M/Y Touch. The yacht is a hundred and twenty feet in length and it was created in 2004 by Louisbourgin. The interior design of the vessel has been created by Damielle Vigneault and it can accommodate eight people in its four king state bedrooms.

You are going to find a big salon on board and in this part of the yacht; there is a marble surface bar that has a lit glass front. In here, you will also find ice maker, refrigerator as well as a lit glass sink. The salon is a well-lit region of the yacht where you will also find a leather sofa and a coffee table with chairs. There is also an attractive Lalique glass vase and a chess table here. All these must sound like you are going to have a fun time on board, don’t they? Guess what? There are many other things that you are going to love here such as the Kivor sound system that comes with over ten thousand tunes!

There is also a 62 plasma television at your disposal and there are over two hundred DVDs that you can play when you are on board. If you are a wine lover, you will be glad to know that there is a Sub-Zero wine cooler where more than two hundred bottles of wine can be kept. The formal dining area is separated from the main salon by sculptured curtains.

Step in to the dining room and you are going to see a big mahogany table (72″) and eight dining chairs. In this area of the yacht, you are also going to see a glass lit chandelier. Many sets of China, glassware and cutlery can be found in the attractive-looking wood cabinetry. In this room, you will find a sliding mirrored door that leads to the galley.

When you move in to the sun deck, you are going to find a huge bar that comes with a sink, four swivel bar chairs as well as a Sub-Zero bar refrigerator. There are also four electric chairs and a huge sun bed region. This area leads to two sun beds (single), a stereo system, two huge umbrellas and two treadmills. If you are in to water sports, you will be happy to learn that this yacht has a huge selection of toys for this purpose. There are also many indoor games to make your trip a pleasant and memorable one.

There is also a master bedroom on-board that lies on the upper deck that has a king-sized bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom and you are also going to love the Jacuzzi tub here. The bathroom has been made with imported marble and it has a shower tower, shower and marble sink vanity. M/Y Touch can sail at 11 knots (max) and it has Detroit Diesel MTU engines and it has a cruising speed is 10 knots.

Motor Yacht Touch is currently available for sale with Fraser Yachts, specialists in luxury yacht charter and sales.

Those who come to the Bahamas instinctively know they’ve stepped onto a piece of paradise, one that will stay with them long after they’ve left it. The Bahamas is the ‘land of 700 islands’, each strikingly beautiful in its untouched wilderness, aquamarine waters, shimmering beaches, and blessed with glorious sunshine and cooling tradewinds all year round. Each of these islands and cays is also strikingly unique in their marine and wildlife and their culture. While Nassau is a vibrant city where tourists can live it up, the Bimini islands are some of the most enchantingly desolate places you will visit. On some of the inhabited islands you can go snorkelling and deep sea diving, while on still others you can explore hidden cays and pools along beaches no one else would have ever walked. And there cannot be a better way to experience the surprises Bahamas has to offer, than with your private Bahamas yacht charter.

A luxury Bahamas yacht charter is the most apt way of exploring and experiencing the Bahamas. Imagine waking up surrounded by sheer azure waters, lazing on any beach you feel like for as long as you want, watching dolphins as you sip your morning coffee on the deck or dining in starlight and with the gentle sound of waves. A luxury yacht charter allows you to experience the Bahamas in any way you please, and for as long as you’d like. It’s like your very own floating luxury villa, replete with a professional staff to take care of your every need.

The great advantage of a Bahamas yacht charter becomes evident at islands like the Exumas. The Exumas are a long chain of many small cays and islands, and are a biodiversity hot spot, a world famous snorkelling and diving site, and the site of the famous Bond movie ‘Thunderball’. There cannot be a better way of exploring the 176 square mile Exumas Land and Sea Park, or enjoying the company at Staniel Cay Yacht club.

While most tourists make their way back to Nassau or Grand Bahama after a night at Staniel Cay, you needn’t. With your private yacht, you can sail off to the remote islands of Rum Cay/San Salvador, Mayaguna or Inagua. Take your time spotting flamingos, turtles and Bahamian parrots at Lake Windsor on Inagua or walking along secluded beaches on Mayaguna. Each of the islands also give you great insights into what life was like on the Bahamas 50 years ago, through the monuments that dot these islands.

A charter yacht is also the best way to be a part of the sailing culture of the Bahamas. Thanks to the trade-winds that blow all year round, regattas and sailing events are a regular feature at Nassau or the Grand Bahama island. These islands also boast of the best harbours and marinas in the world, where your ship is well taken care of.

With the safety, comfort and opportunities it provides you, a yacht charter is the best way to experience a place like the Bahamas. It epitomizes the carefree nature of life in the Bahamas, and at the same time, does not compromise on the care that we are used to.

Bahamas Yacht Charter: Fraser Yachts specialize in luxury yacht charter in the Bahamas.

A short canal holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool canal through the Yorkshire Dales was wonderful. We picked up our hire boat from Silsden Boats situated between Keighley and Skipton just off the A629. You can arrive early and take over your canal hire boat around one o’clock in the day, which means you can set off and reach a lovely spot for your evening meal. The Silsden Boats staff have over 30 years of experience hiring canal boats and listening to their advice is useful.

We were planning a four night return trip from Silsden to Shipley along this lovely stretch of canal. The route took us through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and aboard our seven berth boat were four adults and three children. The narrowboat was well fitted out with two double and three single berths. The vessel was equipped with
a 240v system, Microwave,central heating, TV, DVD, Radio/CD, Duvets and bed linen. At the stern of the boat were two toilet compartments. Also available were Helmsman’s waterproofs, in case it rained!
Our cruise took us east to Keighley where you can take the Worth Valley Steam Railway to Haworth and see the well known Bronte country. From there it’s on to the historic village of Saltaire, home to the Hockney Gallery. Eventually we arrived at Shipley where a funicular railway links the town to Shipley Glen, a noted beauty spot.

Two days outward bound and the same on return was ideal for a short break, but you could easily extend this canal holiday to seven days or more because there is so much to see and explore. If you would like to find out more about this canal holiday and how little it will cost, then follow this link.

This summer’s holiday afloat does not have to be expensive. You can take the entire family and even friends on holiday this summer for less than you imagine. Even better news is that you can book your summer break for only £25 per person per night on the Norfolk Broads. If you follow this link to Hoseasons you will find this deal and others right now!

With the weather cold and snowy outside, now is the time to plan this summer’s holiday. If you have a small family why not share the holiday with either friends or other members of your family? You get to know them better, have fun and the whole experience will be cheaper because the overall cost is split between you and your friends.

Lets face it, how many holiday companies out there are allowing you to book a holiday with only £25 down? Very few, if any! So click on the link to hoseasons and find out more. If you need to know more contact them.

The summer is well and truely here and now is the time to book your boating holiday!  I know times are hard and each week is difficult to get by, but you need time away. You need a holiday. A holiday with the family will lift your spirits and renew your energy levels. Spending time on the water is the quickest way to relax. Fact.

When I step aboard the boat and look around the worries and stress just disappears. Try it. Book a holiday afloat right now. It could be a canal holiday on one of the wonderful canals that transverse this wonderful country. Or a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads, travelling along one of the rivers and mooring up beside a pub. Perhaps it will be a holiday on a Scottish loch with the family. Whatever the break you choose, it will be worthwhile. Just decide to do it.