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Thanks Everyone

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EDT

First, and friend par excellence, is Jeff Blackwell of SalesPractice.com. Even though we don’t know each other well, he fell in love with Buying Facilitation® and my decision facilitation model quite a while ago, believing that Buying Facilitation® completes the sales model – with integrity. He has been tirelessly, and obnoxiously (smile) pitching me and the new book daily for months. He humbles me. My friend Jill has been my sounding board, my mother, my friend, and my coach. Without her, I might have had a different book – certainly be a different person.

Now that's a Da Vinci!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EDT

Poor Leonardo. After losing out to Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni during his lifetime, he still doesn't get the credit or recognition his work deserves. Finally, someone trusted their intuition, and bought a sketch which looked to him like a Leonardo, and, lo - it was! His $19000 investment is now worth $150 million.

Yachtworld Launches Global Charter Portal

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT

YachtWorld.com, the world's leading Internet yacht brokerage portal and a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced the launch of http://www.yachtworldcharters.com, a single, global marketplace for both the yacht charter industry and individual yacht charterer alike. Benefits for the charterer include a choice of nearly 5,000 vessels in more than 300 destinations worldwide, together with stories and reviews on both boats and destinations. The new site also offers online pricing, availability and reservations together with the ability to receive special offers the moment they become available. "The sheer choice of boats and destinations, on a global basis, are what sets YachtWorld Charters apart," said Ian Atkins, VP and general manager of YachtWorld.com and Boats.com, when making the announcement. "No one else comes close. Add to this the 2.5 million global visits by boating enthusiasts to YachtWorld each month interested in chartering or buying a boat and you can see why http://www.yachtworldcharters.com is so compelling for both charterers and charter operators."

New England Debut of Super Ship YACHT EXPRESS

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:39:00 EDT

You are invited onboard m/v YACHT EXPRESS for a tour of the extensive rider amenities and to capture the onboard visuals of the "float-on, float-off" process before the ship's departure to Port Everglades, Florida and back across the Atlantic to Genoa, Italy.

June 30th Deadline For Mayor Mehmet Kocadon To Clean Up Bodrum

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EDT

I am officially adding you and your company to my June 30, 2009 clean up deadline. If you and the mayor do not clean up your town and your act, you should also hang yourself with shame. How can you dare to email me with a straight face? The gullets your firm is representing are directly responsible from this garbage pile since there is no road access to many of these garbage dumps along the shore. Shame on you!

Bodrum Mess and a Mayor Missing in Action

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EDT

I thank you very much for taking the time to bring to everyones attention the mess in Bodrum and the lack of action from the Mayor of Bodrum, Kocadon. I live in Chicago and have a summer/retirement home in Yalikavak and I have to admit I have been amazed at how much the Mayor of Bodrum is getting away with. He is only available for photo shoots and media blitz but when it comes to hard work the man is a ghost...

Gumusluk, a Traditional Fishing Village

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:09:00 EDT

Gumusluk is a traditional fishing village on the Bodrum peninsula in the south west end of the Aegean part in the Turkish riviera. Bodrum or the ancient city of Halicarnassus of Caria is a well known center of tourism and yachting. Bodrum peninsula is also well known for the lovely bays and coves with the suitable and very clean waters for sailing and swimming.

Vasil Kadifeli Launches "Greek Isles in the Summer" Magazine on Ulitzer

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 EDT

Launching a magazine at Ulitzer.com, which is currently in pre-beta, is designed to be as easy as boiling an egg and doesn't take much longer. For details of how to become a Ulitzer user, please contact editorial (at) SYS-CON.com. Once you've been handed the keys, you will be able to associate your future Web presence to whichever Topic or Topics suit you best. And if like the Cloud Interoperability Forum you wish to create a magazine of your own, then better still!

Yacht Charter Blog Launched on Ulitzer

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EDT

Allied Yacht Charter, http://www.alliedmarine.com, Angela Carney Yacht Charters, www.acyachtcharter.com, Camper Nicholsons, http://www.cnconnect.com/, Cavendish and White, http://www.cavendishwhite.com/, Churchill Yachts, http://www.churchillyachts.com/, Edmiston & Company, http://www.edmistoncompany.com/, Fraser Yachts, www.fraseryachts.com Hoa Yachting, www.hoayachting.com, Merrill Stevens, http://www.merrillstevens.com, Navis Yacht Charter, www.navis-yacht-charter.com, Nicholsons Yachts, http://www.yachtvacations.com/, Northrup and Johnson, http://www.njyachts.com/ Ocean Independence, http://www.ocean-independance.com/, Peter Insull's Yacht Marketing, http://www.insull.com/ Shannon Webster Charters, www.shannonwebster.com, The Sacks Group, http://www.sacksyachts.com/, Valef Yachts, http://www.valefyachts.com/, Yacht Charter Group, http://www.yachtchartergroup.com/, Yachting Partners International, http://www.ypi.co.uk/, YCO, http://www.ycoyacht.com, International Yacht Collection, http://www.yachtcollection.com/, Nigel Burgess, www.nigelburgess.com

Priene, the Ancient Holy City of Ionia

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:19:00 EDT

The city of Priene, an Ionian settlement was laid out on Mount Mycale (Samsun) and contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture. The original location of the city has never been found but it was probably a peninsula with two harbors. The ruins are from the new city built in the 4th century BC. It is a small city with 4 or 5 thousand inhabitants and not of great political significance even if it shared the same history with the other Ionian cities.

Mamma Mia! Filming on Skiathos and Skopelos Islands

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:15:00 EDT

The two beautiful islands of the Sporades island group in Greece, Skiathos and Skopelos, have been home to film making of Mamma Mia in 2007. The islands with their pine forests coming down to the sea shore, the beautiful small bays and coves with their blue flag beaches are two very popular destinations for a picture perfect vacation.

The Ancient City of Perge

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:45:00 EDT

Perge, originally, a Hellenistic settlement, later developed into a thriving Roman city, is a historicist's delight. Situated only 18 km from Antalya in the Pamphylia plain, Perge has a long legacy (almost from 1500 B.C.) to narrate with its initial inhabitants being the Hittites. Its importance also lies in the fact that the ruins of the Roman city provides a very complete picture of the past, thus making it archaeologically invaluable.

Citron of Naxos, a Taste Not to Be Found Elsewhere

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:45:00 EDT

Today there are only two producers of Citron Liquor in the whole wide world. In 1896 Markos Vallindras established the first Naxos distillery in Halki. They have been producing their Citron in the traditional way since then. Their brand once could be found all over the world however today this liquor is so rare that it is not even exported out of Naxos island.

Yachting and Boat Rental in Greece

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:00 EDT

Mykonos and Delos attract tourists from all over the world. The hospitality of the people, is the reason why Mykonos is in everyone's heart! The night life, the white and blue traditional houses, the nice beaches... We urge you to visit the island and see for yourself!! The many magical aspects of Mykonos, the romance and charm, the harmony of the landscape, the colours and vitability of the local buildings, have resulted to the rapid growth of tourism and insure Mykonos as the most ideal Holiday location! Mykonos has a very interesting history from antiquity until today. Archeological sites: Delos, archeological museum, Folklore museum, Bonis Windmill, Lena's House, Maritime museum Beaches: Agios Ioannis, Psarou, PARADISE, Kalo Livadi, Panormos etc Entertainement, recreation, shopping, you can find them all in Mykonos!!!

Rhodes Island Excursion Programme

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:45:00 EDT

I thought it could be a good idea to provide you with a detailed excursion plan if you ever decide to visit Rhodes island, the largest of the Dodecanessa islands group in Greece. This is actually the route I followed in Sept-Oct 2007 when I visited the island. You can customize the route programme below to your taste and according to your own time table.

Eating and Drinking in the Greek Isles

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:45:00 EDT

Eating out in Greece is a national pastime and a leisurely pleasure. Whether dining at a local taverna or an elegant restaurant, Greeks take their time over food. The native cuisine is delightfully uncomplicated and quite different from what's found in Greek restaurants abroad. Much of the cooking relies on simple seasonings and fresh meat and vegetables.

Yacht Charter Croatia Magnum Nautica News

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:00:00 EDT

Luxury Yacht Charter Croatia Company Magnum Nautica has announced the latest addition to the fleet, an Azimut Jumbo 100, which currently is the largest luxury charter yacht sailing Croatia !

The Lycian Way

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:45:00 EDT

Lycia is the historical name of the Tekke peninsula on the southern coast of Turkey in the Mediterranean sea. It is a place where steep mountains rise directly from the sea, woody coasts, small but lovely bays mostly accessible by the sea, beautiful views and very suitable for trekking.

Looking for a Deal on a Crewed Catamaran ?

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:45:00 EDT

Looking for a Deal on a Crewed Catamaran ? Due to 2 cancellations we have special deals in USD!!

New Discounts from Absolute Yachting

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:45:00 EDT

Absolute Yacthing offers 20% off on the Charter Price for bookings untill the 30th of March 2009.

Cretan Wedding Bread, a Piece of Art

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST

All over Greece the bread in itself is prepared and served for special occasions like weddings, engagements, baptism, and also for Easter and Christmas. It is also used in ritual occasions in and for the churches. The Cretan wedding bread decorations are very important, and the taste is usually sweet and nice. Still wedding breads may look different from region to region in the island.

Yivli Minaret, Landmark of Antalya city

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:30:00 EST

If you ever go to Antalya, within the historic city walls of the city you will see a minaret not of the usual kind, as it is a brick minaret decorated with dark blue mosaics and has the look of eight flutes melted together into one. It is thus called Yivli Minare or Fluted Minaret and it has been the symbol of Antalya city for many years and also a logo of Turkish tourism as its photo has been for long years on posters advertising Turkey abroad.

Moni Toplou, a Monastery with a Gun

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:45:00 EST

The Monastery stands alone in the middle of no-where built in mid 15th century at a time when pirates and bandits of all nationalities were ravaging Crete so the monks built a thick and strong 10 m high wall around the monastery, a wall with small windows like arrow-holes, a heavy castle gate, and murder holes for pouring out boiling oil onto the heads of attackers, and placed a cannon on the rampart of the door.

OCEAN Independence Announces a Tremendous New CA and 2 Berths for Sale

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST

During her comprehensive 2008 refit, the interior design of her six suites, accommodating twelve guests, was completely updated including the introduction of an entirely new state of the art AV System. Other facilities were added including all new exercise machines to the Gymnasium. Her helicopter landing pad is approved for a 14,200lb weight and allows Owners to access the vessel at all times. NOMAD has just completed her Lloyds / MCA Five Year Special Survey and is now ready for cruising this summer.

Kaputaş Beach, the Real Turqoise Color in the Mediterranean

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:45:00 EST

Kaputaş beach is a very popular place as the region has an untouched natural beauty and a great view overlooked from the Kaş-Kalkan highway running above as its colour is a lovely real turquoise. From the beach it is just a short swim to some nearby phosphorescent caves, that are excellent for diving.

Panagia Paraportiani, the Church of Our Lady of the Side Gate

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:30:00 EST

This is one of the most known churches of Mykonos island. It is unique because almost everyone knows it. It's photo used to be a logo of Mykonos island and also Greece for a long time. You probably have come across a poster of that church at some Greek travel office.

Library of Celsus, Tomb of the Governor of Asia Minor

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:15:00 EST

One of the most importand attractions in the ancient city of Ephesus is the Library of Celsus, built in AD 135 by Gaius Julius Aquila (a consul) to honor his father's memory, Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus the Governor of Asia Minor. The building was intended to be used both as Library and as the tomb of his father.

Greek Isles in The Summer: Volcano Tour in Santorini Presented by Christina Papadopoulos

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:30:00 EST

The bus picks up the guests and drives to Athinios port in order to take the traditional boat. The first stop is to the islet of Nea Kameni where clients have the opportunity to climb to the crater (1 ½ hour). Next the boat stops to Palaia Kameni for a short swim to the Hot Springs, which are considered to have healing powers (30 minutes). Afterwards the boat sails along the coast and ends up to the port of Athinios, where the bus will be waiting to take the group back to their yacht. Engish speaking guide can be provided if requested.

Samothraki, A Most Awe-inspiring Island on the Aegean Sea

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:30:00 EST

Samothraki island, even though has many natural beauties and charms to offer its visitors, it has stayed away from the tourist expansion, but this only makes it more beautiful to those who like to find some of the lost serenity of our times here.

Tinos, An Island Certainly Not to Be Missed

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:15:00 EST

If you ever have been at Mykonos, the heart of the Cyclades islands, you probably have noticed the two neighbouring islands, Syros and Tinos. But I am sure you haven't been interested in them at all. They are both half an hour away from Mykonos but let's leave Syros for now, and talk about Tinos, the one at the right. Tinos is actually the ideal place for lovers of nature, architecture, art and traditions. It is one of the largest in Cyclades islands, a place for pilgrimage, unspoiled and unaffected from tourism. The island houses some 600 chapels and thousands of dovecotes all elaborately decorated.

Ikaria Island a Beauty of Nature in the Aegean Sea

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:45:00 EST

Ikaria is the home of the mythical Ikaros and an island of wild beauty, that has reached our days almost unspoiled from the effects of civilisation thru the centuries. There is no other island on the Aegean where you can find such breathtaking panoramas, clean mountain air, therapeutic hot springs, truly unspoiled seas and very friendly people.

M/Y ELLINIA: The Ideal Yacht to Cruise the Turkish Riviera and the Greek Islands

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y ELLINIA, the ideal yacht for your clients that wish to cruise the Greek islands. Her length is 80 ft, and she can accommodate 8/9 quests in one Master, one VIP, and in two Twin Cabins (one twin with a pullman berth), all with en suite facilities. Many recreations facilities are offered including: snorkeling, fishing, water skiing equipment and a wave runner.

Arab World Embraces Adventure Tourism

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:00:13 EDT

NITTA V

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:15:00 EDT

Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y NITTA V for your last minute bookings. She is a new arrival with great crew members. Her length is 98 ft , she has 5 cabins and she can accommodate 10 guests, with a crew of 5/6 , and fuel consumption 480 lt/hour. Her speed is 20-22 knots per hour.

Aspen Alternative

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:45:00 EDT

Why in the world, you might well ask, is this yacht named Aspen Alternative? The idea is that instead of shivering in the Rockies in winter, you should be in her hot tub in the Bahamas, a frozen drink in your hand, the sun warming your soul.

A New Greek Yacht Charter Alliance Brings Local Expertise

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:15:00 EDT

Yachting Greece Ltd is a group of Greek yachting & travel industry veterans and professionals who have combined their 25+ years of Greek chartering to create a full-service yacht charter organization. The group, founded by George Karahalios, will be spearheaded by Think Pink Ltd of Greece, which will serve as the liaison and the public affairs agency, managing all client and client representative relations. Its primary focus will be the operational control that ensures the clients best interests and absolute satisfaction with the Greek Isle experience.

Destination Paradise on a Yacht Charter with M/Y Northern Light

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:30:00 EST

Following five successful years chartering in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the sumptuous 151ft Royal Van Lent Feadship, Northern Light, will embark on her most exotic journey yet: the sun-drenched islands of the Indian Ocean.

From Athens to OOPA! Seven Days in Turkey & Greece

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:15:00 EDT

Graduate student Laura Albers decided last year to spend her summer this year traveling Europe and she made it her personal mission to convince her sister and two best friends to join her on the journey. Lucky for Laura, they didn't take too much convincing. They met up on the other side of the globe for a holiday in Greece. This is their story ...

Chartering Superyacht "Phoenix"

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:15:00 EDT

Even before her 2004 launch, the Lürssen-built Phoenix was being spoken of in reverent tones among the yachting set. Here our writer Scott Rose details this 201-foot beauty's myriad irresistible attributes. The megayacht Phoenix is a crowning glory of contemporary Art Deco style. Indeed, her many world-class technical refinements combined with the artistic sophistication of her design and décor distinguish her as a supreme fulfillment of the spirit of the 1925 event in Paris from which the term Art Deco was derived, L?Exposition Internationale des Art Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.

M/S Panagiota: A New Yacht in Yacht Charter Fleets For Greek and Turkish Destinations

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:15:00 EST

M/S PANAGIOTA, a family-owned yacht built in Greece entered into charter markets for charter to sail 3/7/10/14 day cruise itineraries to Ionian Isles, Cyclades Isles, Dodecanese Isles, Sporades Isles, Crete, Euboea-Sporades, Argosaronic Gulf - Peloponeses, Turkish port and all other Greek destinations.

A Big Successful Brand

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:00:00 EST

When Edmiston & Company opened its doors in 1996, the company had one clear plan - to deliver the very best in yachting. Close to ten years later, and on the second day of the 2005 Monaco Yacht Show, Edmiston and Company is one of the leading superyacht and yacht charter brokerage firms in the world. YachtChartersMagazine.TV interviewed Nicholas Edmiston, founder and chairman of Edmiston & Company at the company headquarters in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Shark Diving

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:00:00 EDT

Private adventure yachting is the ?end all be all? for discriminating travelers. It is a world that is continuously in transition as new global destinations and adventure possibilities are discovered. We?ll take you inside the luxury world of cage diving with Great White sharks and show you how to plan your personal National Geographic-style adventure in comfort aboard your own private yacht.

Turkish Riviera Has Been a Haven for the Cruising Yachtsman

Wed, 04 May 2005 16:00:00 EDT

Turkey, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean, has been, for many years, a haven for the cruising yachtsman. Now as the country opens up its doors to western tourism, charter boats and modern marinas are improving the access for vacationing yachtsmen. Michael Howorth visits the Gulf of Fethiye, an area rich in safe sailing, short island hops and different anchorages to discover the true Turkish Delights.