For travelers who have never chartered before, having an imagination of what your dream holiday vacation would be like will be helpful when planning a VIP luxury yacht charter experience.

While you may not know quite what to expect you have to ask yourself, is your idea of a perfect holiday cruising through luxurious sumptuous surroundings while sunbathing with cocktail in hand? Do you want to spend time docked at the most fashionable marinas? Would you like to host parties for your family and or friends on board?

Or maybe you are more adventurous and would you like to learn several different water sports like diving, snorkeling or skiing with family? You may be just looking to escape to a secluded tropical oasis where you can anchor in a private cove and curl up with a good book to enjoy the peace and quiet?  No matter what your ideals are, there is a yacht out their  that is perfect for your needs. By working with a reuputable yacht charter broker, they will help to relieve some of the anxiety of planning a charter vacation and will share useful information to help the booking process.

When working with a charter yacht or agency there are standard questions that you will want to be prepared to answer so that the agent can begin planning your itinerary right away.  There is no need to feel overwhelmed if you aren't quite famililar with some of the industry lingo, a good agent or captain will be more happy to explain the details to you.  If you are looking to send in a charter inquiry read the list of details below that you should include. This will give you an idea of some of the decisions you will need to make early in the booking process.

Motor yacht or sailboat? Motor yachts tend to be larger and faster, and usually appeal to those who desire the super yacht lifestyle. Sailboats entice those who anticipate the feel of the ocean and the romance of the sea, they also incur lower fuel expenses. If you opt for a sail yacht you may also be asked if you would prefer a monohull or catamaran. Mono's have a single hull and tend to be built better for speed while cats are a little more stable in the water which can reduce the risk of guests becoming seasick.

Fort Lauderdale has often been referred to as the Venice of the Americas and one of the major Yachting Capitals of the world. The South Florida Yacht Charter industry has drawn millions of dollars of revenue into the region’s economy from the creation of marine industry jobs, a world renowned boat show, and increased tourism. The yachting industry as a whole has also increased the patronage of fuel, food and supplies as well as demand for marine real estate and refit/maintenance facilities.

As the international industry has developed, Fort Lauderdale is no longer as influential a port of call as it once was and its Mecca status has become lackluster. Competing locales with heavy European influence and investment dollars such as St. Maarten, Monaco and Dubai continue to expand and thrive. Ports such as Dubai are experiencing such exponential growth that the region will soon facilitate more industry needs than Fort Lauderdale's current scope of capabilities.

The Caribbean is one of the world’s most well known and frequently visited sailing and yachting locations, whether you are participating in one of the many annual races or merely enjoying the winter cruising. It is particularly inviting because of it’s year round warm climate, crystal blue waters, relaxed environment, plethora of water related activities, and hundreds of beautiful islands. While Belize is actually a Central American country, it shares many of the traits that make the Caribbean a desirable vacation spot. Most noteworthy is the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest reef in the world. However, Belize is the only Central American country without a Pacific Coast. It has some of the best marine features in the world, but if you are looking for a Pacific cruise, look elsewhere. For those of us that prefer the Atlantic and Caribbean, there is more than enough entertainment off the coast of Belize.