Published in Magazine AUNO on May 18th

Plant based, Mediterranean, Asian, gluten free, paleo. The proposal of the firm & Beyond Yacht Charters to vacation in the Caribbean is for all tastes.

Gastronomy is, without a doubt, one of the main interests of most travelers when discovering a new destination. There are those who plan their itineraries based on discovering the local culture through the palate, as well as those who have a specific type of diet or those who always choose everyday flavors regardless of geographic location. Whatever the case, when it comes to vacations -and enjoyment- on board, the &Beyond Yacht Charters team is especially dedicated to offering a high-level, diverse and personalized gastronomic proposal.

Each ship has a crew of professionals and hosts who offer the possibility of a cuisine with different gastronomic influences on board, always with one factor in common: the quality and freshness of their products. Prior to the trip, the team conducts an interview with future guests to create a fully tailored menu and ensure that culinary tastes accompany the experience.

These are some of the gastronomic proposals on board of &Beyond Yacht Charters and its crew in charge:

Fusión mexicana-asiática

Keagan and Olivia’s love of cooking is evident in the surprised and happy faces of their guests. One of his passions is to delight you with Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine, combining flavors, textures and colors. His seal of welcome on the first night aboard his ship and one of his specialties is chicken curry. Keagan and Olivia create delicious and healthy dishes always including seasonal vegetables to have enough energy for the activities of the day.

Plant based and raw

Heiko and Rebecca are certified captains and yoga and diving instructors. Rebecca is a lover of cooking and some of her specialties are the plant based and raw menus, since they both have a vegetarian diet. They usually entertain and surprise guests with their delicacies while visiting the best spots on the islands and sharing their passion for a lifestyle in harmony with nature.

Italian roots and flavors

Stephanie grew up in a house with Italian roots where everyone cooked, always entertained and expressed their love through food. For her it is something very natural and in which she puts a lot of dedication. Her specialty is slow-cooked beef, “roman porchetta” and lobster that Jake catches right out of the sea.

Gluten free, keto, paleo and special diets

Chef Nikki specializes in allergies and restricted diets. She is extremely knowledgeable, particularly in gluten-free diets, as she has been cooking for a celiac person for decades, as well as having years of experience cooking keto, paleo, vegan and Whole30. Nikki is passionate about cooking and adapting her dishes based on guest constraints, choices and preferences. Both in her gastronomic menu and in her proposal of activities and rest, & Beyond Yacht Charters invites us to live a totally personalized vacation on board.

Learn more at: @andbeyondyachtcharters

Published in Magazine Debut on May 11th

It is a modality that is on the rise in which travelers choose to discover new destinations aboard equipped and manned ships.

Boats with all the comforts, destinations that are best enjoyed from the sea, different experiences and a greater connection with nature are some of the reasons why travelers are choosing this trend in different parts of the world. Groups of friends, families, couples and even work teams opt for experiences in which they can combine their stay on land and sea.

In this note, a selection of hotels and firms that offer the navigation proposal. Either to vacation completely on board, to combine the stay on land with a few days at sea or to be able to rent a boat with crew and all the personalized services for a few hours.

And Beyond Yacht Charters and Lovango Resort in the Virgin Islands, Caribbean:

Created by Collin and Corinne, two lovers of the sea, &Beyond Yacht Charters is a manned boat rental firm with an all-inclusive service at sea. Based in the US Virgin Islands, their yachts cruise through several of the Caribbean’s most stunning islands and destinations. They have a fleet of 20 manned yachts, all in “exclusive, all inclusive” service mode through which they create totally personalized itineraries for their guests.

For those who are not yet encouraged to live on board for the entire stay, &Beyond Yacht Charters has an agreement with Lovango Resort through its “Stay and Sail” program, thus offering the possibility of enjoying a stay on a boat and in a hotel, both with all amenities.

The Coralina Island House and the Don Juan sailboat in Bocas del Toro, Panama:

In the heart of Bocas del Toro, an archipelago of seven islands surrounded by the tropical setting of Panama, La Coralina Island House is the newest concept in oceanfront luxury in the Caribbean. Officially opened in December 2021, the destination, its villas and suites provide an immersive experience in the exuberant nature of the country, with the best views of the ocean. One of its differential services is to offer its guests the possibility of embarking on board “Don Juan”, a ship designed by a world-renowned naval architect. Your vessel, Don Juan, is fully equipped to accommodate up to 6 passengers with 3 separate suites and bathrooms, kitchen, and service on board. On board Don Juan, guests have the opportunity to discover some of the best islands in Panama, such as the Escudo de Veraguas, in a unique way.

https://www.lacoralinaislandhouse.com/

Hotel Las Islas and its Casa Navegante in the Barú Islands, Colombia

The Las Islas hotel, located in Barú, Cartagena, offers its guests the possibility of staying in one of its 56 bungalows: 23 at sea level, 33 in height with views of the sea and internal gardens of the Hotel and a Casa Navegante. For a completely different experience from the concept of bungalows, Hotel Las Islas offers the possibility of living a stay in its Casa Navegante, located in the Ciénaga de Cholón. The Casa Navegante experience includes two bedrooms with a king-size bed, two sofa beds, a living room, a freshwater or saltwater pool, a Japanese dining room and a regular dining room, two bathrooms, a freshwater shower, and amenities.

Published in Revista Maria Orsini on May 18th

In these summer days, if you want to be in the sea, having a refreshing fruity martini, don’t you think? Well, our friends from &Beyond Yacht Charters share with us this delicious recipe, a classic from their boats, to enjoy on board on a hot day.

Focused on the British and American Virgin Islands, &Beyond organizes these incredible tours aboard private yachts that also include visits to the islands on land, so you can enjoy their cuisine and cocktails in either setting. Do you dare to prepare it to give yourself a little taste of the Virgin Islands?

Island Passion Fruit Martini: 1 serving in 5 minutes!

– 50ml vanilla vodka

– simple syrup 15ml

– 50 ml passion fruit liqueur

– 25 ml freshly squeezed lime juice

– 50 ml passion fruit puree

– 50 ml passion fruit juice

– ½ fresh passion fruit

– Ice cubes, a good handful

With the ice already in your shaker, add vanilla vodka, syrup, passion fruit liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, passion fruit purée, and passion fruit juice.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for approximately 20-30 seconds. Then strain into a chilled cocktail glass, but don’t fill the glass to the top. Now carefully add half the passion fruit, so that it floats on top of the foam.