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Aston Martin's First Boat Channels James Bond

May 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Jackie Bryant

Should you drive or take the boat? Thanks to Aston Martin, you won't have to choose anymore. Famous for zippy roadsters that have graced many a James Bond film, Aston Martin has decided to try its hand at boating. We told you about it last year, when it was still just a concept.

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How To Blow $100K in Cannes

May 9, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

The Champagne is flowing, your tan is glowing, and the yacht is pulling into Port Le Vieux, Cannes—things are about to get a lot more exciting. It’s time to blow some dough in one of Europe’s most expensive cities and experience the most lavish French Riviera vacation you can imagine. If you’ve got funds to burn, there’s no better place than Cannes to do so, and we’ve got a guide on just exactly how to do it. 

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Beneteau Kicks Off New Range With the Oceanis Yacht 62

Mar 23, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Calling it a new way of sharing magical (and confidential) moments together, Beneteau’s first vessel in their more recent luxury range is called the Oceanis Yacht 62. While they already have a lineup called Oceanis, this one is completely separate and will feature boats from 53 to 73 feet long. 

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Island Hop Your Way Through the BVI With a Private Yacht & Helicopter

Mar 22, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

There’s nothing that a little sunshine, warm water and ocean breezes can’t cure (in our opinion). And if the British Virgin Islands are on your travel list, Hallas Travels has a new way to warm up your post-winter bones. The tour operator’s Island Hopping Experience is a seven-day getaway loaded with five-course dinners, helicopter excursions and your own private yacht and staff for the week. 

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Stefano Pastrovich On the Future of Yacht Design

Jan 14, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

With Genoese Stefano Pastrovich at the helm, Pastrovich Studio continually creates sailing and motor yacht designs that are not only beautiful, but challenging to the status quo. From the beginning of his career collaborating with the Martin Francis Design Studio to being appointed Chief Designer at Wally Yachts to starting his own company in 2005, Pastrovich has developed a unique synergy with the sea that doesn't rely on contemporary styles or trends. 

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CF8 Future Yacht Concept Cuts Like a Knife

Mar 15, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Sea Level Engineering’s CF8 Future Concept is anything but traditional. The Holland-based company hasn’t released many details—meaning there probably isn’t a buyer yet—but they have revealed that it is 262 feet long and can reach 20 mph. And before you ask, yes, it does have a waterfall.

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Porto Montenegro Now Accepting World's Largest Superyachts

Mar 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

As rewarding as owning a superyacht is, it can be tricky to find a marina large enough to accommodate large sizes. Travel basically revolves around where one can moor their vessel, which is why you often see so many massive yachts in areas like Spain and Italy. 

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The $86M Superyacht You Can Race

Mar 10, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

At 252 feet long, Silver Fast isn’t a vessel to be ignored. As the latest from Silver Yachts, this beauty runs for $86 million and is the longest in their fleet (though they do have several others in the design and production phase). Though it was surely named after its top speed of over 27 knots (31 mph), it is Silver Fast’s appearance that has us sold.

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Superyacht GENESI's Beach Club Unveiled in New Video

Feb 22, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Wider announced that their new $28 million GENESI superyacht cleared for the next stage of testing just last month and now the vessel has been given the full green light. To commemorate its completion of sea trials, Wider released the above video unveiling the vessel’s spacious Beach Club.

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Peek Inside the $73M Benetti II∙II Superyacht

Feb 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Miami is full of luxury yachts right now, with three major shows going on at one time. If we had to choose one though, we would pick Yachts Miami Beach and Benetti’s $73 million II∙II superyacht is why. First unveiled in Monaco, the 200-foot beauty boasts an attention-grabbing vertical axe bow and four decks designed to make you swoon.  

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The $90K Hotel Package That is More Than Worth Every Penny

Feb 10, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Turning 90 is a pretty big deal, and the Brazilian Court Hotel wanted to celebrate its anniversary in a lavish way. The Palm Beach property is offering a year-long package that includes everything from Dom Pérignon Champagne to a 90-foot yacht and jewelry for you and all your friends.

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Uhoh! Microsoft Co-Founder's Yacht Destroys Protected Coral Reef

Jan 29, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

According to The Guardian, a 300-foot yacht owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen drove into a sensitive reef in the Cayman Islands on January 14, 2016, destroying 80 percent of the protected coral. His investment firm Vulcan released a statement, assuring that when the “crew was alerted by a diver that her anchor chain may have impacted coral in the area, [they] promptly, and on their own accord, relocated their position to ensure the reef was protected.” 

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New Modern Classic Gran Torino Can Perform a Disappearing Act

Jan 28, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

When Hyperlien Yacht began designing their new 46-foot Modern Classic Gran Torino, they looked to traditional sports cars from the ‘70s for inspiration. The hull combines smooth lines with the ruggedness of nature by utilizing wood veneer, while the large sun deck and open windows provide plenty of tanning opportunities. 

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Helipads, a Spa and an Outdoor Cinema Round Out Feadship’s New Vanish Yacht

Jan 25, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Feadship unveiled their very first luxury yacht of 2016 last weekend at a ceremony in Isle of Kaag, Holland. Named Vanish, the 217-foot vessel is totally custom-made and features a “free-standing staircase flanked by a glass wall over three decks, an ingenious extendable balcony for the owner’s stateroom and a highly innovative transom design.” 

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$28M GENESI Superyacht Proves it Can Run on Battery With Zero Emissions

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Wider's new €26,000,000 (USD $28M) GENESI project is moving along steadily, having recently moved to a new stage in its sea trials. The company has switched focus to the vessel’s lithium polymer battery banks that are at the core of the luxury superyacht’s power supply, reporting that the tests were a total success.

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