ABOARD & ASHORE

How to Get There

From air to land to sea, there are plenty of options for those looking to travel in comfort and ease. Navigator takes a look at the most talked about waterfront properties in hard-to-reach locations to tie in with your next superyacht vacation

WORDS MIRIAM CAIN

Northrop & Johnson's esteemed partner, Exclusive Resorts, is one of the largest owners and operators of luxury residences around the world. Offering a seven-star service akin to that of a superyacht, they provide personalized and ultra-private experiences of membership travel to more than 400-plus residences and experiences in their portfolio. Membership is limited to welcoming just 200 families per year to their community, so members can rest assured that their every whim will be taken care of by their personal travel planner.

Whichever mode of transport you choose to travel to your dream destination, Northrop & Johnson’s charter experts are on hand to advise on the most suitable options.

Nevis

Leeward Islands

The tiny island of Nevis is as easy-going as they come. Spanning just 36 square miles, this is old-school Caribbean, unsullied by mass tourism. What it does have to offer is small and stylish hotels, quaint beach shacks and gentle-mannered, welcoming Nevisians. This is the go-to island after spending a few days cruising the high-octane spritz of other Caribbean hotspots such as nearby St. Barths and St. Maarten. Plan for a few days, or even a week, at either end of your charter and explore Nevis from the comfort of the Paradise Beach Nevis resort. Part of an intimate enclave, Exclusive Resorts has five large, stand-alone villas just steps away from the beach, each replete with private pools and outdoor decks with dining areas. Stay home and enjoy a killer rum punch at the Beach Bar, followed by dinner at the Paradise Beach Restaurant & Bar. You’ll never want to leave, but if you can drag yourself away, Nevis has alot to offer. Hike the volcano and work up an appetite for dinner at the 300-year-old Montpelier Plantation, sample the local rums through a personalized tour or head straight to Sunshine’s Beach Bar & Grill on Pinney’s Beach for a signature Killer Bee cocktail and a stunning sunset.

1 Cessna Citation Latitude

Miami – St. Maarten

Flight time 2 hours 50 minutes

Distance 1,220 miles

Up to eight passengers netjets.com

2 150'3" (45.79m) AVALON

St. Maarten – Nevis

Distance 45 nautical miles

From $99,500 per week, plus expenses

Up to nine guests

3 Exclusive Resorts Private Residence at Paradise Beach Nevis

Three four-bedroom villas (up to eight guests)

Two two-bedroom beach houses (up to four guests) exclusiveresorts.com

Anguilla

Leeward Islands

The most northerly of the Leeward Islands, Anguilla radiates an unspoiled innocence. Sparingly developed, like Nevis, the island is regularly voted one of the world’s top ten destinations for its beaches and as such, has attracted a fine collection of exclusive five-star luxury resorts. One such resort is the internationally acclaimed Four Seasons, where you will find four residences from the Exclusive Resorts collection (pictured opposite). With sweeping ocean views, the stand-alone luxury villas are perfectly suited for large family gatherings, with accommodations for up to 10 guests, private plunge pools, sundecks and a gourmet kitchen. However, with the tiny island of Anguilla offering more than its fair share of fine restaurants, dining out has never looked so good. Whether it’s a casual lunch at a beachfront shack or a romantic dinner at a gourmet waterfront restaurant, seafood features heavily on Anguillian menus. With such an abundance of offerings, Anguilla is the perfect island to spend a few days ashore at the end of your charter through the Leeward Island’s chain.

4 Bombardier Challenger 650

San Francisco – Antigua

Flight time 7 hours 50 minutes

Distance 3,795 miles

Up to 11 passengers netjets.com

5 201'1'' (61.3m) KATHARINE

Antigua – Anguilla

Distance 100 nautical miles

From $335,000 per week, plus expenses

Up to 12 guests

6 Exclusive Resorts Private Residence at Four Seasons Anguilla

Four four-bedroom villas (up to 10 guests) exclusiveresorts.com

Abaco Islands

The Bahamas

Often referred to as the “boating capital of The Bahamas,” the Abacos archipelago spans some 120 miles across the Sea of Abaco. Protected from the wild Atlantic by a chain of barrier islands, they offer the waterborne plenty of sheltered and peaceful anchorages. To really experience the islands, you need to venture beyond the well-known Great Abaco and Little Abaco to discover tiny islets, uninhabited cays and the stunning underwater world that lies beneath the surface. But first, spend some time on the ”mainland” with a long weekend or week at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, located just 25 minutes south of the Marsh Harbour International Airport. Home to six residences from the Exclusive Resorts portfolio, acclimatize to the relaxed pace of Bahamian life at the members-only enclave; take a dip in the infinity pool, a walk on the private beach, or unwind with a treatment at the spa. If activities are your preference, the Abaco Club is home to a top-rated 18-hole Scottish-style links course, tennis and pickleball courts and a state-ofthe-art fitness center. Cap off the day and raise a glass to your Bahamian adventure at Flippers Beach Bar or travel by tender to the yachting crowd’s favorite watering hole, Pete’s Pub & Gallery.

7 Embraer Phenom 300

New York – Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco

Distance 1,000 miles

Flight time 3 hours

Up to four passengers netjets.com

8 88' (26.82m) MAREA LA NAUTICA

Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco – Green Turtle Cay

Distance 20 nautical miles

From $80,000 per week, plus expenses

Up to 10 guests

9 Exclusive Resorts Private Residence at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay

Six four-bedroom villas (up to eight guests) exclusiveresorts.com