Tagged With "giga-yacht"
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Re: January 10, 2020: Octopussy, St Tropez
Bond's the name. James Bond. Owners must have been a fan.
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New startup aims to be "Airbnb for yachts
Airbnb has made a name for offering vacation rentals that range from a couch to a condo to a house or caravan, including the occasional boat. Beds on Board, a new startup, aims to do more or less the same, except they're focusing on yachts. ...
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January 10, 2020: Octopussy, St Tropez
GeorgeG comes across a celebrity yacht while breakfasting in St. Tropez.
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For sale: World's largest yacht. Will alter to suit.
As they say, if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. But for those who want to do their traveling in real (Marie Antoinette) style and can afford $770 million, your sweet ride is available. Or will be, when it's finished to your...
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October 26, 2016: Dillon Reservoir
Samantha visits the Dillon Reservoir, a great spot in Colorado for outdoor recreation and beautiful views.
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Travel the hard way: Seniors in round-the-world race
Four senior citizens are among 29 sailors competing in a solo race around-the-world in small sailing boats.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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Disney World's Boardwalk, Beach and Yacht Club Resorts. (Where Gumbo was #141)
Gumbo was visiting Walt Disney World; Specifically, he was visiting the "Epcot Resort" region which surrounds Crescent Lake, including the Beach and Yacht Club resorts and Disney's Boardwalk. Disney is great at illusion, and this place is a great example of their art.
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Re: HMY Britannia.
I enjoyed this peek into HMY Britannia very much, having only seen it from the outside when it wasn't open. The only jarring note is the unfortunate choice of upholstery fabric with the carpets (or vice versa) in the Queen's lounge. More Labour cost-cutting? Otherwise, what a lovely place to spend one's "holiday". Thanks, Ian!