New Year’s Day dawned to jubilation across St Barts. Billionaires, celebrities and global tycoons arrived by private jet, helicopter and…
Author: Michael Howorth
The Polar Plunge: The Ultimate Rite of Passage at Sea
There is one moment on a Swan Hellenic expedition when silence meets adrenaline. The Polar Plunge delivers a raw, unforgettable encounter…
OVO Brings Colour, Chaos and Love to London in 2026
If you love bold colour and theatrical spectacle, OVO deserves a place on your calendar. Cirque du Soleil’s much-loved production…
Cruise Ships Bypass New Zealand’s South Island
More than 740 jobs have disappeared as cruise ships increasingly skip New Zealand’s South Island. Consequently, small port towns have…
Brazil Tourism Boom Helped by Superyacht Arrivals
Tourism in Brazil received a strong boost in 2025, supported by growing numbers of visitors arriving aboard superyachts. At the same…
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Coral Adventurer Aground off Papua New Guinea
The passenger vessel Coral Adventurer has returned to headlines following a grounding off Papua New Guinea’s eastern coast. Earlier this year, the…
Sri Lanka Open for Business as Tourism Rebounds
Sri Lanka is reopening to travellers following severe disruption caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. The tropical cyclone brought intense rainfall,…
Amateur Sailors Face Most Unforgiving Ocean
Amateur sailors taking part in the Clipper Race faced one of the planet’s most unforgiving oceans while sailing to Australia.…
Charter Show Success!
It’s a wrap on the Antigua Charter Show 2025. Feedback from attendees – from captains to brokers has been positive. …