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As a rule of thumb, newer kitted-out ships, with helicopters and other toys, will likely cost about 20 to 30 percent more than an older yacht that perhaps has been at sea for five or 10 years, adds Scalabrino. Another went to Zanzibar and Madagascar.
Hidden corner of the Med that should be on more summer itineraries? Go to the little islands of Gozo and Comino. The owners are more flexible on rates, and there are far fewer crowds. Take some drones—you can create something spectacular without being as dangerous. Concierge you tap for impossible asks? She is very well-connected in the F1 world. If you charter during the Grand Prix, she can help with everything from the right dockage in port to maybe even an F1 driver coming on board to say hello.
New-to-charter spots that you recommend? Even just getting there is an adventure. The colors. The remoteness. The people. Sign up for RobbReports's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
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