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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Winter 2016 96 charter experience they want, be it romantic, family and fun, active, corporate or nature bound, for example," says Duncan. "Once this is established, this feeds into the type of destination and yacht that is suitable. Choosing the right broker in this circumstance is also important, as the best brokers will be able to guide you through every yacht and destination, irrespective of your requirements. Going through this process will ensure the best charter experience possible." Isolation or at least away from many of the other chartered or main stream cruise ships is very appealing to super yacht travelers today. One such destination is Kastelorizo, Greece, one of the Greek Islands that sits about 300 miles from the Greek mainland. But when more privacy is desired, the Mediterranean's most untouched isles of Stroggylí, with a population of about 9, and Rho, with about 15, should offer solitude. en there are the 6500 islands of Aland Archipelago, Finland offering the ultimate in privacy. Here, water toys including paddle boards are perfect for touring the deserted Baltic coastline. Another quiet setting without too much activity is a tour of the arctic. For about $425,000 a week, the super yacht Sherakhan can be chartered in Antartica. e 228-foot vessel will accommodate 26 guests and includes a 22-person dining room, a gym, beauty center, and a sundeck with 18-person hot tub. Getting off the beaten path is the goal of many of means to find adventure as well as seclusion. In fact the charm and allure of chartering a super yacht is that you can go where you want to go. e key is not wasting time and energy hunting for prime locations, but using a broker to assist with finding the perfect super yacht and destination that suit your needs. Of course, it doesn't have to be off the grid to be enjoyable, and in fact it may pay off to follow others. Currently, the Mediterranean remains the single most popular and rewarding destination for owners and charterers. "From the French and Italian Rivieras to the Spanish coast, Sardinia, Greece, Croatia, Montengro, the area offers a wealth of different culture, sites, landscape and activities," states Duncan. "e Caribbean also remains an attractive winter proposition with St Barths, the BVIs, St Vincent and most recently Cuba proving popular. And for those searching for something a little different, northern Europe, particularly Norway, the Middle East, around Dubai and Oman, South America and Asia all offer a stunning alternative." ESCAPE e Caribbean remains an attractive winter proposition with St Barths, the BVIs, St Vincent and most recently Cuba proving popular.

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