From the Grenadines to the Virgin Islands
Charter Yacht Calliope of Arne will pick you up anywhere from the Virgin Islands, including St.Thomas, Tortolla, St.Maarten, Antigua, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, the Grenadines and Grenada
Sailing in the VIRGIN ISLANDS which are partly British and partly American are very popular with novice sailors who want to experience short 'island hops' from 1 to 4 hours.
These islands include:
Norman Island (Treasure Island) which offers good snorkeling in it's Caves where there is a floating bar nearby for refreshments.
Virgin Gorda also offers good snorkeling with an underwater National Park and caves made from incredibly huge boulders. One of the caves was named after Fernando when he first used it for barbecues on charter.
Old copper mines dating from 1837 make for an interesting visit.
The wreck of the Rhone is a popular dive site and surfing in Tortolla is popular in the right conditions.
Fine white sand make up magnificent beaches in both the British Virgin Island and the US Virgin islands
Jost Van Dyke is the home of the world famous "Foxy's" restaurant. This is a hot spot on New Years' Eve and also hosts Foxy's Regatta.
Charlotte Amalie in St.Thomas is the place for shopoholics with it's designer and local stores. It is also a tax free port.
The GRENADINES & The Windward Islands
The Windward Islands stretch 300 miles from Dominica to Grenada where there is some of the best blue water sailing in the world.
From your Charter Yacht in the Windward Islands, you will have the opportunity to: explore old forts, monuments and charming towns which are full of history.
Visit lush rain forests, see wild parrots, walk into a live volcano in St.Lucia, soak in therapeutic hot springs.
Go back in time and sail around the unspoilt Grenadines, enjoy deserted beaches of silky white sand, visit a turtle sanctuary in Bequia . Swim with turtles around the sun dappled dessert islands of Tobago Cays where many colourful, tropical fish can be discovered whilst snorkeling or diving (we arrange diving with local dive operators in the Grenadines). Many wrecks are to be found around the reefs, which are also popular for diving.
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THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
The Leeward Islands are for seasoned sailors who enjoy long days of open water sailing to include islands from St.Maarten to the lush island of Dominica.
Dutch St.Maarten shares it's island with french St.Martin. St.Maarten is a popular cruise ship stop with a variety of shops and casinos.
St.Martin is very french with many delightful restaurants and quay side open air cafes. Both sides offer scuba diving (See Links)
From St.Maarten we can take you to the unspoilt white beaches of Anguilla, to quaint St.Barts and to the idyllic picture book island of Nevis. For diving enthusiasts, a sail to Saba would be worth while, weather permitting.
Antigua, St.Kitts and Nevis in the Windward Islands are full of british history. Nevis is not to be missed as it really is the imagined Caribbean Island with it's long stretches of undeveloped creamy sand beaches, lined with palm trees, it's beautiful old architecture and most of all it's really friendly, happy people. Visit our favourite beach bar in the Caribbean. Here in Nevis there are old plantation houses which have been tastefully converted into exclusive hotels and restaurants. Monkeys are a common sight and live in large numbers in the tropical forests which nestle around the extinct volcano.
Antigua was made famous by Lord Nelson who housed his fleet in English Harbour. The old buildings which served the fleet still stand and have been converted into hotels, restaurants, shops and a sail loft.
"Brimstone" is a vast fort which is still mainly intact in St.Kitts and well worth a visit. Both St.Kitts and Nevis are full of old sugar plantations.
The volcano on Montserrat is still very active and can be toured by helicopter or viewed at a distance from inspection points.
Go to our Travel Page for links to airlines which fly to the Caribbean
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Diving in St.Vincent Diving in St.Lucia Diving in St.Maarten
Holiday Travel Index St.Vincent and the Grenadines Bequia Tourism
Digg it St.Vincent and the Grenadine Hotels
British Virgin Islands St.Maarten Tourism Antigua St.Lucia Martinique
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Fernando's cook books
For flights from the US: American Airlines, Delta, Continental, United, Jet Blue
flights from Canada: Air Canada
Inter Island flights: American Eagle, Liat, Caribbean Airlines
Flights from the UK: Virgin Atlantic, British Aiways, First Choice
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