Monday, December 29, 2008

Planners vs Spontaneous for your yacht charter

In the yacht charter field Regency brokers have noticed that clients come in quite a variety of sizes and types -- from fancy to plain, big groups of multi generational families to just one person looking for peace and quite. But there are two general trends -- planners and the spur-of-the-moment types.

Planners are people who like to have something to look forward to -- the reward that makes the hard work worthwhile, as well as people whose jobs or circumstances mean they need lead time to get away from it all. We are getting plenty of calls from planners for May and June -- many of them family trip or a trip to the Mediterranean.

Spontaneous types are calling now to get out of the sub-zero temperatures that are covering much of the USA. They love being able to react to circumstances & say -- get me out onto the water and into the sunshine. Often this is a couple who can more easily arrange to make plans less then a month away.

So even though you may think that the question is whether to charter a power yacht or catamaran, Regency brokers can let you know that there is not just one timing horizon to plan your next charter -- more a matter of working with how you like to live your life!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Best wishes for the holiday season!

The countdown is almost over, families & friends are either on charter or ready to start their trek to the Caribbean ready to enjoy rest, relaxation under sunny skies and warm breezes.

The crew have decorated, made New Year's celebration plans and are ready to show guests the best that yacht chartering offers: snorkel, dive, hike, sail, and dine, read a book, stargaze with an after dinner drink.

Yachts large & small, power or sail, catamaran or monohull -- endless choices in styles and price ranges await you in the Caribbean. this is going to be the year of last minute bookings as a bitter winter descends on the US. We are ready to help -- call or email!

The staff at Regency send you wishes of peace and goodwill for the holiday season and the coming year!

Monday, December 1, 2008

December Charter Shows

This week begins the Antigua and St Maarten Charter Shows which feature predominately the larger sail, power and catamarans that are available this winter in the Caribbean. Fun and festive, these shows are also work -- as the Regency brokers examine yachts first hand, noting condition and their particular attributes as well as meeting crew and seeing what sets them apart from the rest.

Doing this sort of complete check in locations around the world is how clients can be confident about the recommendations we make for your vacation. Being able to explain that one older yacht is in pristine condition while another has a crew that might be a bit rigid gives the client critical information in making the choice of yacht that will suit their taste and budget.

So we look forward to walking miles and miles of dock & deck to make sure your charter is everything you dreamed about!