Sun, sea and silver service: what’s it like crewing on a superyacht?

Working on a superyacht is the dream job for many young Britons. Their life below deck is surreal, funny and sometimes downright disturbing. Ed Cumming reports from Antibes

Top five largest sailing yachts @ 37th Cannes Yachting Festival 2014

What could be better than taking the helm of a magnificent luxurious yacht, experiencing the sensation of sailing, before making the purchase?   First gathering of the season, the Cannes Yachting Festival show brings together the key players in pleasure boating and international luxury yachting. Europe’s leading in-water boat show, the Cannes Yachting Festival will be … Read more

Travel news roundup: Wales, sailing and eco-luxury in the Galapagos …

Plus Sydney in style, sunken ships in Croatia and, cheap city student accommodation and the ultimate James Bond holiday – yours for just £200,000, martinis thrown in

Happy sailing with top sailing yachts

Smell the sea, and feel the sky.  Marrying sail and power, the sailing yacht manufacturing is an extremely competitive domain with a sea of competition. The world’s elite designers of custom yachts lead the industry in comfort, quality, performance, intelligent design, and safety, but also form very strong communities around the sailing clubs. The vision … Read more

Happy holidays! 10 trips to lift your spirits

Sing your heart out, ride the range or splash in warm waves with contented pigs. We round up holidays to put a smile on your face

Oceanis 38 sailboat adapts to three worlds. All sailing dreams come true?

New Oceanis 38 – top honors for “Best Boat 2014” in the SAIL’s 31 to 40-foot monohull category. SAIL magazine announced winners of its “Best Boats 2014” contest, and Beneteau’s new Oceanis 38 received top honors for “Best Boat” in the 31 to 40-foot monohull category. Oceanis 38 is “very unusual”  thanks to the vessel’s modern design, open … Read more