Paula Farquharson

YV&C International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine reports: Everyone was happy with this year’s Monaco Yacht Show! Held in September at Port Hercule in the prestigious and fairytale port of Monaco with its magnificent views of the Alps and the Mediterranean sea, the show lived up to its name as the world’s premier luxury yacht show. The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is the only nautical trade show in the world with a focus on boats of 20m and over and big was the name of the game. Gigantic and sumptuous yachts with their tall masts aimed high towards the French Alps impressing visitors by their immense size. The other advantage of this show is that you get to see these big babies floating elegantly in their natural habitat, the crystal clear water of the Med &nd... (more)

Movies in Cannes and Monaco's Fast Cars

The Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix coincide in May on the French Riviera, providing enough reasons to make a date with the Med. In fact sailing your yacht to both events is the ideal way to see these glamorous and thrilling events. This year the Cannes Film festival celebrates 60th birthday – another incentive. Action! The renowned Cannes Film festival wields its movi... (more)

Summer 2006 Riviera Regattas and Do Not Miss Events!

Summer 2006 Riviera Regattas and Do Not Miss Events! Time to reserve dates in your diary for the important events and this season’s summer regattas on the French and Italian Rivieras. April 20th-23rd. Top Marques: the exclusive exhibition of luxury and super fast cars, limited edition launches and super expensive automobiles takes place in the Principality of Monaco at the Grimaldi For... (more)

America's Cup Action

For the first time in over 150 years the America’s Cup has been brought to Europe as Team Alinghi defend their title. As the action reaches fever pitch in Valencia in the lead up to the grand finale of the 32nd America’s Cup in July 2007, Yacht Vacations & Charters look at the story so far. The America’s Cup is said to be not only the oldest trophy in sport but also the... (more)

Partridge: From Rags to Riches

It is an awesome trip back in time to see the Mediterranean Sea transformed into a veritable history book on water when the classic yachts make their not-so-shy appearance on the Côte d’Azur waters. Summer and autumn are peak times for a string of classic regattas on the French and Italian Rivieras, as the billowing straight-line sails of these historical beauties strut their stuff... (more)