Rebecca Riley

Purchasing waterfront property in Fort Lauderdale is an investment that promises to remain strong in the future. With the Intracoastal Waterway offering protected year-round cruising, and more than 150 miles of waterway canals leading to hundreds of restaurants, shops and boutiques, a performing arts center, and a multitude of homes and offices, it's easy to see why Fort Lauderdale is called the "Venice of America." The waterways are an integral part of life in Fort Lauderdale. There are even water taxis and buses that zip around to take you to your destination. If you have to take a taxi, why not make it a water taxi and make the trip a nice break in the day? Fort Lauderdale boasts an average yearround temperature of 75 degrees (averaging 81 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter) and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine every year. This is one of the rea... (more)

St.Vincent and the Grenadines

Mention a Caribbean cruise and most people assume you’re talking about St. Martin / St. Barths or perhaps the Virgin Islands. People usually do not think of the Southern Caribbean which includes St. Vincent and the Grenadines. However, that is starting to change. “The Caribbean is the most beautiful place in the world” said one of the guests cruising aboard the M/Y WilPower (Click for password) , “and the islands of the Grenadines are so spectacular that there is no way to describe this with photos or words – you literally have to see it to believe it!” Couple this beauty with t... (more)

Third International Yachting Symposium

An impressive array of more than 50 Greek-flagged yachts made for an enjoyable show. It was a picture postcard morning on the island of Poros, Greece. The only sound breaking the silence was the chiming of the clock tower high on the hill, standing watch over the harbor below. The villagers were making their way into town and the shops and tavernas were beginning to open. The first ferry from the mainland would arrive shortly and the island would once again bustle with activity.   But this was no ordinary morning. In fact, nothing about the last few days had been "ordinary." T... (more)

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Mustique

If you are a "Royal" watcher or even just an occasional reader of any of the grocery store tabloids, you will have noticed that Prince William (second in line to be King of England) and his girlfriend Kate Middleton seem to have fallen in love.  If not with each other then certainly with the island of Mustique.  Kate was there twice in the month of August. Mustique, which is part of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines island chain in the Caribbean, has long been one of my favorite destinations.  See my article about cruising in the Grenadines in YVC.  Mustique is off the beaten t... (more)

Sharon Stone Went to Sardinia. Shouldn't You?

The TimesOnLine reports seeing a great looking Sharon Stone on the beach in Sardinia.  What about YOU?  Sardinia is the summer playground for the rich and famous and is a great charter destination.  The weather is still beautiful and it's the perfect time to get a great deal on a fabulous yacht to wrap up your summer in style.  Low season rates are in effect.  Take advantage of fabulous special rates like the two below: SOLEMAR - click here for password - has dropped their rate from 325,000 Euros a week to only 225,000 Euros for weeks in the months of October and November! PURE... (more)