Another of Jim Walberg’s (YouTube)  picks for pure luxury in the Caribbean is the Cayman Islands and the Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford!  This Residence Club resort was just added to The Registry Collection!!!

There are a couple of other parts of the Caribbean that are missed with those who want a piece of Paradise.  One of those special places is the Cayman Islands.  The Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford  is one of my favorite luxurious choices that you can find in the Caribbean.  The Cayman Islands are not noted for the sailing experience that I love, however if you love mash potato coral sand beaches and breathtaking SCUBA diving these are the islands for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Given that I have sailed all my life, it is an eye-opener to be introduced to a Classic Motor Yacht as an option for a Caribbean charter vacation.

I was introduced to Wayne and Barbara  two weeks ago, and their Yacht Flame  - a classic motor yacht built by Feadship  in 1956 – a Dutch ship builder that started in 1949.  This is the yacht and owners, Wayne and Barbara Elsworth, that stepped up two weeks ago to see if they could assist my clients whose charter yacht cancelled on them just five days from their week long charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands.  They are also great friends with the owners of Yacht Felicia , Chris and Julie Bennett, who I have featured on several of my past articles about the charter yacht industry. Read the rest of this entry »

The Adventuras Club is a new luxury condominium resort built at the private seaside resort community of Puerto Adventuras in the Riviera Maya of Mexico!

Yes, the Caribbean real estate community includes the Riviera Maya  on the cost of Mexico from Cancun to Belize.  I first discovered this part of the Caribbean in 1995 and even had the opportunity to purchase an acre beach front lot with a new Spanish style home for $120,000.  There was no financing available at that time I didn’t have the cash.  I missed one of the best real estate opportunities in purchasing that Caribbean home. Read the rest of this entry »

Twice now, in my long crewed charter yacht brokerage history a yacht and crew canceled at the last minute leaving my clients high and dry a week before their charter vacation.  The charter industry always rises to support such a moment.

Yesterday I received the most dreaded call before a crewed charter vacation booking, “The yacht and crew scheduled to host your guests has decided to not charter anymore this year.”   This is a very rare moment, because the charter industry is one of the most professional and proud group of business people you will ever meet.  However, apparently this crew and yacht were not a part of this esteemed group.  Their yacht management company – Tachyon Yachting  owned by Jacque and Eric Stahl were at the top of their game by keeping me posted on every detail that was unfolding to see if a quick solution could be arranged. Read the rest of this entry »

Two charter vacation yacht owners who are also the crews on their gorgeous yachts,  checked in with Jim Walberg regarding some experiences from their current 2009 season in the Virgin Islands.

S/Y Three Moons:  Randy and Shelly Tucker – Owners/Crew

The instability of the economy is only making us work harder at perfecting our positive image of being a high level professionally crewed yacht. Yes, we are all networking more and reaching out in new ways to contact prospective clients.  We are emphasizing that no corners are being cut for our guests, no matter the cost or the economy.  ALL INCLUSIVE still means “all inclusive” for our guests.  We are a premium yacht with three Read the rest of this entry »