05 Sep
Vancouver Tours Blog

Key Points to Consider When Organizing a Luxury Yacht Charter For Your Special Event

Luxury yacht charters are now an affordable commodity. You do not need to dish out thousands of dollars just to make use of a high-end yacht to spend some quality time with friends or families out in the crystal blue waters just off the coast. In truth, quite a lot of rich-folks nowdays do not bother buying their own yachts, they just rent one if there's a need.

Organizing a luxury yacht charter for a specific event needs to be carefully planned out. Do not get too excited over its affordability. There are certain details you need to carefully consider to ensure that you are getting the right one for your needs and only spend without emptying your wallet.

Detail # 1: Headcount

Before you start scouting the availability of luxury yacht charters, the first step is to determine how many people will be going with you on the cruise. You do not want to end up renting a small yacht and suffer from a crowded deck just because you're playing scrooge. It is quite possible to get some good discounts out of large luxury yachts if you are diligent enough to scout for one.

Such is the case; the first step you need to take is to first determine how many people will be going with you on the trip. In most cases, luxury yacht charter services have an estimate on how many people will fit easily in the vessel with enough legroom to spare for partying around. Also, determining the headcount in advance will allow a yacht charter company to prepare, like food catering, stocking up the bar, and so on.

Detail # 2: Date of Use

Another detail to consider is when you will need the luxury yacht charter. You need to book one in advance so the service can prepare the vessel, like give it a good clean, stock it up with necessities, and the likes. Also, there are some yacht rental companies that offer discounts when you book for the service in advance.

Detail # 3: Type of Yacht

There's a yacht model for every special event. You can opt for a simple boat if you're going out on a fishing trip with your best friend or to a more luxurious and spacious yacht for tours with friends and relatives. It is imperative that you take some time to look into the different yacht models offered for rent so that you can weigh your options in advance.

Detail # 4: Budget

Practically the most important key point in looking for a luxury yacht charter is the budget. Most of us do not want to overspend, and would grab any opportunity that only requires you to dish out a cheap sum for quality service. Keep in mind that in this type of transaction, you get what you paid for. If you go for cheap yacht rentals then you will only get mediocre service at best. If you really want to enjoy the best experience out of the whole trip then you might want to scout around for affordable offers before you make up your mind.

Source by William Teho

25 Apr
Vancouver Tours Blog

Expertise, the Key to Successful School Sports Tours

The prospect of taking a group of young people away on school sports tours, academic tours or just plain sightseeing may fill you with more than a little apprehension. However, as long as a few ground rules are followed and your organizational skills are top notch, they can be a wonderful and educational experience for all involved.

The responsibility

Understandably, your top priority will be the safety and security of the youngsters but that will be quickly followed by the pressing need to ensure that they are fully occupied and obtaining value out of the journey. Little may be more of a recipe for difficulties than a group of children or teenagers that are challenged in terms of having something to do that interests them.

Part of helping to make that happen, involves having a clearly defined target for the trip and a very precise plan of action. One of the largest risks to the success of any such trip is when you are reduced to needing to "wing it" once there in terms of what happens.

Time and expertise

Organizing school sports tours is potentially extremely time consuming and it is far from easy. Take, for example, the hypothetical case of a trip to do some canoeing and sightseeing in France. Not only is it necessary to make all the travel arrangements, book accommodation and arrange for inter-site transport once you're there, but you'll also have to understand what local permits may be required, what insurance may be required by French law , where to book the appropriate equipment and to arrange for local instruors.

Then, if you'd also like to see some of the local history, you will need to find out where the major sights are, when they're open, when the local public holidays are (in which case some local attractions may be closed ) and so on. It's quite a task, particularly if you have not previously been responsible for organizing study or school sports tours.

Leaving it the experts

Of course, it is perfectly possible to make all the arrangements yourself if you have the time and are prepared to accept the responsibility that comes with a 'DIY' approach. However, an alternative may be to leave it to somebody else.

There are companies that specialize in travel and activity arrangements for schools, colleges and youth associations / clubs etc. They will be able to take the weight off of your shoulders and allow you to get on with your normal daily routine. In fact, if you consult with them in advance, they may actually be able to suggest a range of alternatives for your school sports tours relating to the activity or interests you and your group have.

Source by Aiden Armstrong