Luxury Travel Advisor - October 2008 - (Page 41)

ROOMS on the 36-guest Alysia, an Elite Charter, are regally appointed and spacious. THE LAUREN L features 20 suites and is beset by a host of luxury amenities. THE LIBRARY of the Lauren L has a mascu- line aura with cherry wood touches, cushy leather sofas and flat-panel TV. cuisine is always a priority. Tailoring a yacht experience also means being the creative director of your own menu. Clients have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the onboard chef and the freedom to dine on lobster every night, if so inclined. Elite Yacht Charters are employed for special events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monte-Carlo Grand Prix. Luxury travel advisors can contact Kelley Smitten (kelley@eliteyacht.com; 310-552-7968) with questions. She is Elite’s yacht broker and knows the ins and outs of each yacht Elite charters. Although Elite is hush-hush about its celebrity clientele, Nicholson Yacht Charters (www. yachtvacations.com), headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is overt. Author William Buckley, TV hosts Dick Clark and Ted Kop- pel, actors Ted Danson and Liam Neeson have all engaged Nicholson for their yachting needs. Nicholson began operations in 1949 and now represents more than 1,000 pre-selected yachts in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, New England and other popular cruising destinations. Most of Nicholson’s yachts carry up to 12 guests (some go larger), which makes the yachts ideal for small groups or multi-generational family travel. In fact, Nicholson offers four separate charter options: crewed yachts, which provide uniformed stewards, chefs, captain and crew; tandem cruising, an option for larger groups wherein two or more yachts cruise in company; captain only, where the guests are more involved with the sailing (preparing meals, etc.); and tall-ship cruises, ideal for single travelers where single cabins can be booked. Nicholson is known for its yacht matchmaking adroitness. The team of Julie Nicholson, her daughter Shelby and Sylvia Weston quality check each yacht and seamlessly pair the right yacht with each potential guest. Nicholson is known for its beautiful sloops and catamarans, along with motorized yachts. Consider the 67-foot S/Y Marmot, a lagoon catamaran sloop, with four cabins, a crew of three and many amenities, such as kayak and diving equipment. Luxury travel advisors can contact Julie Nicholson (niky acht@comcast.net; 617-6610555), the company owner. She can clue you in on yacht specifications. Note: Rates include food and wine, which also figure into commissions. If your clients are looking for day excursions in the Los Angeles area (Marina del Rey, Malibu and Catalina Island) we suggest Fantasea Yachts (www.fanta seayachts.com) based in Marina del Rey. The yachts are also ideal for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and corporate outings. Fantasea has four different yachts suitable for groups of 12 all the way up to 400. Its top yacht, The Admiral, is specifically used for families and other small groups. Hollywood celebrities often employ it for weekend getaways. At the other end of the spectrum, FantaSea One is a fivelevel yacht capable of accommodating 400 guests. Luxury travel advisor queries should be directed to director of sales, Stephanie Ginzburg (stephanie@fantasea yachts.com; 310-827-2220, ext. 10). — David Eisen www.luxuryta.com October 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 41 http://www.fantaseayachts.com http://www.fantaseayachts.com http://www.yachtvacations.com http://www.yachtvacations.com http://www.luxuryta.com

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