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The Leeward Islands are the older
of the Caribbean Island chain known as the Lesser Antilles that
stretch in an arc from the U.S.
Virgins to South America. Formed from volcanic and tectonic
action some 20 to 30 million years ago, they created a variety
of landscapes, tropical growth, bays and beaches unmatched anywhere,
which is perfect for a yacht charter. Just as varied are the histories,
nationali-ties, cultures and cuisines one finds there today, a
microcosm of the best the world has to offer. These islands were
selected for the infinite choices they provide yacht charter vacationers
everything from French chic to delightful Dutch to proper
English. The cuisine and restaurants are even more diverse, blending
European, American and Asian dishes with Caribbean and Creole,
served in elegance or in bare-foot bistros.
Experience
a Caribbean Yacht Charter on one of the following Leeward Islands:

THE NORTHERN MOST ISLAND in the Leewards, Anguilla, is
a long, narrow, flat strip of land that seems to have
been created millions of years before the rest of the
chain and worn down over time. In the process the erosion
has formed miles of the most beautiful pristine white
sand beaches and shallows offshore, keeping the turquoise,
blue-green waters un-matched in the Caribbean. Offshore
islands and surrounding reefs are protected and offer
some excellent diving aboard a Caribbean
yacht charter. It is only natural that some of the
world's most exclusive resorts would build on the bluffs
overlooking these uncluttered shorelines. Their chefs
are world renowned, creating dishes with International
flair. Other restaurants offer more native fare like Anguillian
lobster, local lamb baked in a 200 year-old stone oven,
or conch fritters served in a beachfront bar. This island
provides visitors with a variety of cuisine, beautiful
secluded beaches, thoughtful and courteous Anguillians
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WITH OVER 100 SQUARE MILES of land, Antigua reins as the
largest and perhaps Southern most island in the Leewards.
Now an independent state with neighboring Barbuda, its
purely English heritage is evident in every day life.
English has been the language since 1632, when it was
first claimed for the crown, cars are driven on the left
and the islander's passion for cricket is unmatched anywhere
in the Empire. Antigua has a party atmosphere that may
have begun with Lord Nelson's fleet sta-tioned in English
Harbour, and is still a Mecca for present day yachtsmen
and revelers. This sailor's paradise is ringed with bays,
beautiful reefs and a new beach for each day of the year.
Antigua is a favorite island for cruise ships, sun seekers,
fishermen and fun lovers. Experience a true Antigua yacht
charter.
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SEPARATED FROM HER SISTER state of St. Kitts by two miles
of water, Nevis, although smaller still has a land mass
almost equal to St. Martin. The French/Dutch island supports
some 60,000 people, while Nevis has a population of only
9,000. It is estimated an equal number of wild Vervet
monkeys also thrive on Mt. Nevis and can be observed from
nature trails through the rain forest. One elegant International
resort has developed here but with great care to harmonize
with the environment and life-style. Nevisians are proud
and protective of their Caribbean island which has changed
little over the centuries. It is the Caribbean as nature
intended, for us to enjoy.
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IN 1492 COLUMBUS NAMED this island after his brother claiming
it for Spain, but Carib Indians kept him and others at
bay for some 200 years until a group of courageous rebels
arrived from France. Today it's like visiting a French
province in an atmosphere that is casual, chic and with
old world charm. The only difference is that here the
sun shines 365 days a year, trade winds keep the temperature
constant and clear blue waters, white sand beaches and
tropical foliage make it a super vacation destination.
Few places can rival the excellence of cuisine that St.
Barts offers on only eight square miles, from gastronomic
French to Creole, fresh seafood with light sauces and
lobster prepared a hundred ways and served in elegant
splendor or in barefoot bars. While it is a favorite of
the stars and the rich and famous and Gustavia is lined
with luxury yachts, St. Barthians welcome all, sailors,
surfers, shoppers and most assuredly the epicurean.
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TO ENVISION A PERFECT island in the Caribbean one might
picture a volcanic range jutting up from the sea with
an azure blue surf washing black coral and golden sand
beaches. Rimmed with palms, the mountains would be capped
by clouds creating rain forests and green valleys below.
This could well be St. Kitts, which offers even more for
visitors to their populated but unspoilt island. The history
of this former British colony is based on sugar and miles
and miles of cane still produce the principal crop. Today
the old plantation homes and sugar mills provide luxurious
guest quarters and cuisine flavored by the past. Restaurants
offer continental menus with accents on local fare like
bread-fruit or christophine and in settings with wide
vistas of untouched coast lines One may hike to the peaks
amid wild monkeys, dive on near shore reefs, golf, play
tennis or relive island history. St. Kitts offers the
best of worlds, both past and present for your yacht charter.
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SAINT MARTIN/SINT MAARTEN provides vacationers the
opportunity to enjoy three distinct cultures on one 37
square mile island. There's the delightfulness and soberness
of the Dutch on one side, the savoir-faire of the French
on the other, and the blending of both with exotic native
heritage. Add dozens of beaches and lagoons, luxury hotels,
elegant villas, and over 200 restaurants and you may understand
why St.Martin is the most visited of all the Leewards.
All the great chefs, European, American, or Asian vie
to compete in this gourmet capital of the Caribbean, creating
cuisines equal to the best of Paris or New York. Shopping
on the island is duty free and casinos, discos and night
clubs stay open till dawn. Jumbo jets from world centers
land here and charters allow visits to the smaller Leewards.
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