Paula Farquharson

The classic yacht season is officially open! What a thrill awaits classic yacht fanatics like me. The real big news is, in addition to the fabulous annual classic races taking place along the French and Italian Rivieras such as Monaco, Marseille, and Saint Tropez, a new event in ... (more)

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 Fr... (more)

Once upon a time the “gentleman’s” sport of golf was restricted to the domain of the elite circle who frequented the Côte d’Azur and sojourned at the splendid villas and luxury hotels. Nowadays the Riviera has opened up as a holiday destination for everyone to enjoy. And the golf... (more)

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 festiv... (more)

A unique and fun, yet competitive race for superyachts in the form of a treasure hunt. Due to the outstanding success of last years inaugural event, the Cannes Croisette Cup, a superyacht treasure hunt held on the French Riviera, returns with even more flare and even more intrigu... (more)

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 lo... (more)

The Millionaire Fair is the place to find fabulous lifestyle choices for your home, yacht, jet and you. Unlike any other fair this one stop deluxe shop will have you maxing out your unmax-able platinum credit card. The world’s ultimate, luxury shopping extravaganza covers a... (more)

The near mythical French Riviera coast lures sailors from all over the world because of the killer combo of naturally gorgeous landscapes and the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea while at the same time offering trendy, star-studded or traditional Provencal entertainment in the... (more)

Sanremo, an hour’s sail from the French border and a mere 20 miles east of fairytale Monaco, it is the perfect stop for those who crave the richness of a sophisticated city with none of the downsides - except for the crazy drivers! Thankfully the yachts adopt a more prudent... (more)

Once upon a short time ago a French man named François Spoerry had a unique and watery vision for his yacht. His wish was to create a beautiful home where he could moor his boat in the backyard – the visionary Gallic was an avid sailor as well as being a creative architect.... (more)

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, limite... (more)

Tall, white, and beautiful! She has seduced a tall, dark, Norwegian captain. Fiords, adventure, camaraderie, and treasure islands (well maybe!) all await you when you set sail on the Sorlandet, the oldest functioning full-rigged tall ship in the world, captained by Jarle Flatebo. S... (more)

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 ... (more)

Paula Farquharson's Côte d'Azur Blog: Starting today the last regatta of the season for Saint Tropez on the French Riviera kicks off in style. Les Voiles d'Automne is a highly demanding, high level competition, which requires a skilled crew to manoeuvre its banana-shaped course.... (more)

International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - Monaco Yacht Show Live Coverage  Here Is What We Reported From Last Year's 14th Annual Monaco Yacht Show Now in its 14th year, the Monaco Yacht Show, under the High Patronage of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Rainier and Prince ... (more)

International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - News  Coverage EXCLUSIVE GOOGLE NEWS by YV&C International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - YV&C announced today the details of its live coverage of the 15th Annual Monaco Yacht Show. YV&C is the first and only media company... (more)

There is no other way to describe the Ligurian coast in the north of Italy other than simply gorgeous and naturally so. Sailing along in your yacht along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Mediterranean Sea, fondly known as “the big blue”, the view from the wa... (more)

With more business than sailing taking place at the most famous film festival in the world, private yachts serve not only as luxury quarters, but also as floating offices and entertainment centers that may never leave their berths.   George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt arriv... (more)