Paloma Beach
Paloma Beach
Bespoke Yacht Charter's Guide to the legendary Paloma Beach Club on the Cap Ferrat peninsula, close to Nice on the French Riviera.
Best Beach Clubs in the Balearics
Floating through the Balearics on a luxury yacht is an experience straight out of a Mediterranean dream - diving off the yacht into gin-clear seas, exploring cosmopolitan cities, and lazing…
In the Wake of the Venetians : Following the Venetian Trade Route on a Superyacht
Any yachting journey through the Eastern Mediterranean will soon encounter the legacy of the Venetians, a mighty merchant power whose 16th century empire stretched from the Italian states across the Adriatic…
Golfing Yacht Charters on the French Riviera
There are few places on earth better-suited to a golfing yacht charter than the French Riviera. With an abundance of historic, challenging, and downright swanky courses along the Cote d’Azur,…
Sea and Ski : Spring Yacht Charters on the French Riviera
When planning a holiday, you normally have to choose between snow and sand, mountain and beach, chalet and superyacht. Not on the French Riviera in spring—one of the few locations…
Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez
Dedicated to Luxury : The Palace Hotels of the French Riviera
The French Riviera is a sophisticated destination with luxury yachts and palace hotels each bringing their own personality, style and panache to the definition of a luxury getaway. Spurred by…
Croatia Yacht Charter : Dragons and Decadence in Dubrovnik
The Dalmatian Coast is a place of stunning beauty and human history so rich it seems to have soaked into the very air. Over the last two decades, Croatia has…
The fabulous Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The French Riviera in Winter
A scant 100 years ago, the idea of visiting the French Riviera in the summertime was unheard of in polite society, who deemed the South of France in July and…
Top 5 Secret Islands in Greece for your 2018 Yacht Charter
Santorini, Mykonos, Crete and Zykanthos: these are just some of the islands that constantly come up when planning a Greece yacht charter. But what about the rest? There are more…
Shaken, Not Stirred : How to charter a yacht like James Bond
On your French Riviera yacht charter, you'll likely visit many locations from the cinematic world reaching from Brigitte Bardot's favourite Saint-Tropez to the luxurious hotels in Monaco. The James Bond…
A Mindful Yacht Charter : Wellness and Mindfulness Retreats on Luxury Yachts
Could there be a better way to unwind and detach from the worries of the world than with a wellness and mindfulness charter on a superyacht? A yacht is the…
Superyacht AURELIA toys on charter
5 Items of Decadence for your Yacht Charter
Packing for a luxury yacht charter can be a daunting task, not only is there the climate to consider but other factors such as clothing choices, technology and space limitations.…
Olives for sale in Provence market
French Riviera Food Markets
Tastes of Provence : Up Close At French Riviera Food Markets One of the best ways to experience a yacht charter destination is immersing yourself into its gastronomic pleasures -…
Grace Kelly Prince Rainier of Monaco
Of Princes, Murderers, and Socialites : A Celebrity History of the French Riviera
The celebrity history of the French Riviera reads like a Who’s Who of the last century. It is a riveting story of butcher kings and widow queens, sex sirens and…
Tales of the Unexpected
The way the wine market works means that we often only know the most famous wine or the wine with the best publicity. But there is often an unexpected treasure…
Pretty street in Valbonne, France
Visiting Gorgeous Valbonne on Your French Riviera Yacht Charter
A French Riviera yacht charter is not complete without a visit to one of the flowery hill villages of Provence, and Valbonne is a very lovely example within easy reach…
Cannes Fireworks
Lights! Camera! Action!
This year is the 70th edition of the Festival de Cannes. The Festival was first planned for September 1939, under the presidency of Louis Lumière, but was cancelled as war loomed.…
An Art-Lover’s Ultimate French Riviera Yacht Charter
It is hard to overestimate the effect the heartbreaking landscapes and light of the French Riviera had on some of the world’s great artists. Monet and Matisse, Picasso, Signac and…
Cuisine of the Sun : Provencal Delicacies to Try On Your Gourmet French Riviera Yacht Charter
If you are ever to understand the heart of a place, you must try its food. Food tells a story, and nowhere more than on the French Riviera, which has…
A Royal Touch
This is the time of year when glamorous parties and weddings seem to pop up everywhere. Inspired, my wine selection has a royal theme with a suitable seasonal touch of…
Wines of the Seafaring Greeks
Greece has an image more of sun-drenched holidays by the sea than of quality wine. When thinking of Greek wine, how many of us are guilty thinking that all Greek…
Iles de Lerins - Cannes Islands
The Enchanting Islands of the French Riviera
The French Riviera isn’t well-known for its islands, yet just a stone’s throw from the glitz and glamour of Cannes and Saint Tropez lie tranquil archipelagos of exceptional Mediterranean beauty,…
Six Great Reasons To Charter A Luxury Yacht in Monaco
Monaco, Europe's second smallest independent state after the Vatican City, is an ideal destination for Mediterranean yacht charters. Infamous for high-end lifestyles and the best of the Riviera's shopping, Bespoke…
Bistrot d'Antoine restaurant in Vieux Nice, France
12 Places to Eat like a Local in Nice
There’s no denying that food tourism is increasing and any yacht charter guest to the French Riviera will find Nice a culinary stopover worth making. From fantastic local markets to…
Cannes Lions 2016 : The Festival Guide for Creative Influencers
Cannes Lions 2016, the International Festival of Creativity, will be held between 18 June – 25 June 2016 and bring together over 15,000 delegates from 4000+ companies dedicated to creative…
Cannes Film Festival 2016 : In Review
May came and went in a blur with two of the region’s biggest events keeping us busy – Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix. The 69th Cannes Film Festival was…
The Infinity Pool at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
5 Reasons Why Spring is Ideal for a Yacht Charter on the French Riviera
Spring, or printemps, is an ideal time of the year to visit the French Riviera where people are feeling invigorated with the start of longer days after daylight savings moved…
Montenegro : A Balkan Pearl
Montenegro, which means ‘Black Mountain’ in English has increasingly grown as a yacht charter destination since its emergence 10 years ago after a vote of independence from its union with…
Les Calanques
5 Spectacular French Riviera Driving Itineraries
The French Riviera is a great destination for driving with over 300 sunshine days a year it’s no wonder one of the main highways feeding into south-eastern France, the A7…
Luxury Yachts at the Monaco Grand Prix
Crowd Pleasers: Top Wines for Entertaining Onboard
If you happen to be on the Côte d’Azur, you’ll no doubt have noticed that it’s beginning to look a lot like summer. It’s hard not to be dazzled by…
The legendary pool at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
A Sanctuary for the Stars The prestigious Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the Cap d’Antibes, between Cannes and Nice, is one of the finest 5-star hotels in France and epitomises the…
Royal Mougins Golf & Resort
Mougins
A Haven For Golf & Gastronomy The hilltop village of Mougins was once more popular than Cannes and served as a Roman staging post for the Via Aurelia; evidence is…
Place de la Grande Fontaine St Paul de Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, located 15 minutes’ drive inland from the coast, was once a refuge from Saracen raiders and even today, the well-preserved town ramparts built by François I in the 16th century…
Grape Treasures from the East
Just as the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean were new, exotic frontiers for more intrepid yacht charterers a mere decade ago, today, the wines which are produced from the coastal…
The fabulous Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The imposing pink and white Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also known as Villa Ile-de-France, occupies the narrowest part of the entrance of the Cap Ferrat peninsula and it is a…
MIPIM 2016 : Useful Tips
Useful Tips for Real Estate Influencers MIPIM Cannes (Marché International des Professionals de l’Immobilier) is the leading real estate event for property professionals organised by Reed Midem, a subsidiary of…
Provence Beyond the Rosé
If you are an experienced yacht charterer, you will no doubt have indulged in one of yachting’s simplest, yet most exquisite pleasures: a glass of chilled, salmon-hued rosé on a…
Ports & Marinas of the French Riviera
The Definitive Guide Mandelieu-La Napoule – Port La Napoule Mandelieu-La Napoule has a great interest in maritime life with beaches and 7 ports and marinas on the coastline and banks…
Lesser Known Champagnes For Christmas
Whilst many of us may joke that Grandma’s cream sherry, a relic from decades past, is the drink we most associate with Christmas, the truth is that nothing makes the…
Safranier
Antibes Old Town
Old Town Antibes : 10 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know Antibes was originally a Greek trading post known as Antipolis and it became heavily fortified over the centuries, most notably by King…
Restaurant in Le Suquet
Le Suquet
Le Suquet Proves Cannes Isn't The City You Think It Is Cannes is viewed as the definitive French Riviera resort with its magnificent seafront hotels, designer boutiques, luxurious superyachts and…
The Calanques
12 Outstanding Walks in the South of France
Walking in the south of France offers the ideal opportunity to explore a diverse and beautiful landscape whether you are a casual stroller or an ardent hiker. From coastal promenades…
The Other Beaujolais
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivée. Or almost…. Each year the new vintage of the 'new' Beaujolais is unveiled on the third Thursday of November. It's a date that has become somewhat…
View over the rooftops of Vieux Nice
Vieux Nice
Vieux Nice (Nice Old Town) : A Slice of Italy on the French Riviera Under Italian rule by the Dukes of Savoy until 1860, Vieux Nice (Nice’s Old Town) is…
Michelin Starred Restaurants on the French Riviera
Michelin Guide Michelin has over the course of more than a century revolutionized the way diners regard restaurants with their Michelin Guide becoming a culinary benchmark synonymous with top quality…
How to do Sardinia like a VIP
Sardinia, with its central Mediterranean location forming a triangle with mainland Italy and North Africa’s Tunisia, has never been left alone long from ravaging invaders through the centuries and it…
Superyacht Dining : Cuisine on Charter
Today’s superyacht charter guests have a wealth of choice at their fingertips whether dining on board, or stepping ashore to eat out. Eating exquisite meals on board is a favourable option…
5 Tips For Luxury Yacht Charter With Kids
The French Riviera offers families a myriad of options for holidays or special occasions, however nothing matches the privacy, flexibility and fun you will get with a family yacht charter.…
Discover The Best of Monaco & Eze
Monaco and Eze could not be more different from each other if they tried. One destination is a tax-free principality covering an area of just two square kilometres with high-rise…
Must-Know Tips for Yacht Charters in Cannes
Cannes is a key destination on the French Riviera with a unique mixture of luxury hotels and shopping on the Croisette, a picturesque Old Town (Le Suquet), sun-drenched beaches, an…
Cannes Lions 2015 – Five Top Tips For Creatives in Cannes
Cannes Lions 2015 is a festival that celebrates global creative communications and is being hosted at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes between 21-27 June 2015. The festival welcomes over…
An Essential Guide to Yacht Charter in St Tropez
The Var’s most famous destination is a thriving resort between May and August when tourists, millionaires and celebrities descend on St Tropez to wine and dine and wander the boutiques…
Top 3 Restaurants in St Tropez
St Tropez, undeniably, sits on the crest of the Côte d’Azur’s popularity. A former fishing village, St Tropez has always been popular with writers, poets and artists but it was…
Beach Clubs on the French Riviera
There are literally hundreds of beach clubs on the French Riviera and sometimes it’s a tough decision to decide which one to go to! From the rugged beauty of Cap…
Pampelonne Beach
Check out Bespoke Yacht Charter's guide to the beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach (St Tropez) including Club 55, Nikki Beach, Les Palmiers and Bagatelle.
Port de Fontvieille in Monaco
It’s not only the Avenue Princesse Grace and Monte Carlo that boast great restaurants in Monaco, not to be forgotten is the delightful Port of Fontvieille. Smaller than Monaco’s main…
The Glitz & Glamour of Monte-Carlo!
Monaco is arguably the world capital of glamour, attracting the world’s most glitzy, wealthy jetset. The streets of Monte-Carlo aren’t quite paved in gold but it’s a place not to…
5 Hotspots in the Port of St Tropez!
Of all the legendary yachting destinations on the Cote d’Azur, the one port that almost everyone wants to visit is St Tropez. What was once a small fishing port has…
Antibes Market
Le Marché Provençal – Antibes Market
Bustling food markets are an integral part of day-to-day life in France, in whichever region you happen to be. Each one has its own individual character, depending on the particular…
