By: Yacht
Yacht chartering is the practice of renting, or chartering, a sailboat or motor yacht and traveling to various coastal or island destinations. Though this is normally a fun activity, in the recent times, yachting is promoted also as a corporate event. Over the last decade or two, there has been an increase in the number and popularity of large private luxury yachts.
Renting a yacht for various family occasions and also for corporate get together is increasingly gaining popularity. Yacht charters are especially geared toward weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, and for business or pleasure. It is now a common practice to rent a yacht for organizing seminars, meetings and corporate parties. Many also use yacht charters to bid farewell to their beloved ones by making arrangement for a sea burial.
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By: John Parker
Alaska is a destination that conjures up images of glaciers, mountains, wildlife, blue ice waters-but photos don’t do this cruise destination justice. It has to be experienced. Over the years, the number of cruise lines offering Alaska cruises has grown, with most now offering land tour extensions as well. For the 2007 Alaskan season, even more options exist to explore this incredible destination, with cruise departures now readily available out of Seattle, Vancouver, Seward and Whittier.
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By: Yacht
A yacht is a leisure boat. Yachts are different from working ships mainly because of their recreational purpose. The sailing vessels came to be perceived as luxury items after the advent of powerboats. Ever since the level of luxury on larger yachts has gone towards an upward boom, the word yacht does not mean any sailing vessel anymore. Yacht, these days, generally refer to a racing or a cruising boat.
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Author: Anne Campbell
Copyright (c) 2008 Anne Campbell
A wealthy friend decided to take a one-month vacation with Seabourn Cruises and knew the ship, itinerary, departure date and stateroom she wanted. She decided to conduct an experiment in cruise bargain hunting by calling three travel agents and, after relaying the specifics of her desired voyage, advised each agent that whoever gave her the best price would get her business. She saved thousands of dollars.
The travel agent who won her business did it by rebating. If there is one dirty word in the cruise industry it’s rebating, which means an agent kicks back part of his or her commission (generally 15% of the cruise fare) to pass along a lower fare.
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