Bollywood Chahta Hai Goa- India’s Mini Europe !

Whether it’s water-sports, leisure sailing or luxury cruising- Goa emerges as the best loved destination amongst Bollywood’s celebrities at any given time of the year.

From Esha Deol and Arshad Warsi to Imtiaz Ali and Malaika Arora Khan - they all prefer to hit the golden beaches to unwind.

Esha Deol: Since I'm a total beach bum, Goa is one of the best spots India has to offer me. Lately, however, it's become too commercialized and not so safe. But I'll always have fond memories of my Goan holidays.

Chitrangda Singh: Goa is the Indian Europe. It has great energy

Raima Sen: I go at least four times a year. I love the seafood, beaches and shacks. I love the chilled-out life there and the friendly vibes of the place. I can comfortably let my hair down.


Minissha Lamba:Goa is among the most easily accessible holiday spots, and one of those places where the beaches are swimmable.

Arbaaz Khan: Goa is definitely my favourite holiday spot. It's chilled out, not much hustle bustle. I love the place, people and food. Being close to Mumbai, it is an ideal vacation spot.

Tusshar Kapoor: I've only been to Goa for shootings. I love the place. The ambience is excellent. I love the water and the warmth of the people. It's the ultimate place to get out of the rat race.

Imtiaz Ali: Goa is big in my life. I go there very often, but still not as often as I'd like. I'd like to live the life of a hippy or a nomad on one of the beaches there. I'd like to just travel around the beaches and villages. Life is not possible for me without Goa. It takes the traffic and the noise out of my blood system.

Rohit Roy: Goa has been my favorite Indian holiday destination from the time I was in college. Earlier I'd go with a bunch of friends. But now it's become a hotspot for family holidays. My wife Manasi and daughter Kiara are as much beach persons as I am! I absolutely adore its chilled-out pace. I love Goan food, prawn curry and rice being my favorites. Oh I love everything about Goa!

Arshad Warsi:I love Goa. The place slows me down. I go there as often as I can.

Malaika Arora: I don't think there's any better place to holiday than Goa. I love it! My husband Arbaaz and I always dreamt of owning a home there. And now our dream is coming true.Sammir Dattani: Since I am total water person, Goa is the place for me. At least twice a year I take off with a bunch of friends and we never get out of the water.

Tanushree Dutta: Goa is a favourite holiday spot. I manage to go twice a year. What I like best are the little shacks by the beaches and the old-world charm about the place.

Koena Mitra:"Goa is one of my favourite holiday spots. You just can't get bored of Goa. I'm a beach girl and I love Goan seafood. I also love their music and their parties are high-energy. Winter is the right time to go to Goa.
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Coleen and Wayne Pre-Nuptials ball on RM Elegant !

England football superstar Wayne Rooney and world famous WAG Coleen McLoughlin are having a 'ball of a time' with their ongoing celebrations.


Having a pre-nuptial ball on one of the world's most fascinating megayachts - RM Elegant - would surely ensure that people will talk about this wedding for years to come.

MOST ANTICIPATED FOOTBAL WEDDING

Definitely...! This relationship has been around for so long that people have been asking 'When...?' and not 'Will it happen?'.


For the civil ceremony, held in the town hall at Portofino, on the Italian Riviera, Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin chose an informal theme (shorts and sandals for the groom), it was tuxedo and tie time for the ten-hour pre-wedding ball on board the yacht RM Elegant.

RM ELEGANT - A SUPERB MEGAYACHT

Just look at this beauty and feast your eyes on her!


RM ELEGANT is registered as a passenger vessel and is SOLAS certified to take up to 30 passengers at sea. RM ELEGANT can accommodate up to 30 guests and the yacht is run by an international crew of 30. The crew/guest ratio of 1:1 ensures an exceptionally high standard of service on a par with the very best hotels in the world. RM ELEGANT has proved to be incredibly popular and feedback from past charters has been exceptional!

RM ELEGANT's huge deck space and choice of public areas make RM ELEGANT a popular choice for corporate charter and for large private groups.

Built for the ultimate charter experience, RM ELEGANT's vast deck space includes a 12-person Jacuzzi surrounded by an extensive sunbathing and partying area. The Sun Deck is accessed by a lift from all the guest decks and provides a double-sided Bar as well as Shower rooms.


RM ELEGANT's gracious Saloons offer quiet unassuming elegance with live entertainment on the grand piano in the main entrance, or home entertainment facilities in the second reception. The Dining Room provides the perfect setting for formal dining for 30 guests. There is individually-regulated air-conditioning throughout the yacht. The 32 Crew have their own entrance & facilities.

RM ELEGANT sleeps 30 Guests in 15 Staterooms. She boasts a King-bed Master Suite which occupies the full width of the Bridge Deck with large private Saloon, Spa bath, Shower and WC. There is also a King-bed VIP Suite with Lounge, Spa bath, Shower and WC. In addition there are 13 Guest Staterooms with convertible Double/Twin beds and en-suite Shower/WCs. All rooms have direct-dial telephone, internet access, Satellite TV, DVD, HiFi stereo and safes.

FUN GALORE !

The Yacht Toys on board are...(here you go!)...three tenders...three x 2-man waverunners...waterskis...banana...tubes...snorkelling gear...kayaks...kneeboard (PHEWWW!)

AND...

1) Satellite TV reception
2) Home Theatre
3) X-Box games consoles
4) Jacuzzi on Sun Deck
5) Fully equipped gymnasium
6) Beauty Saloon
7) Massage Room
8) Sauna
9) Aft Swimming Platform
10) Passenger Lift


RM ELEGANT is available for charter in the Mediterranean in summer and the Caribbean in the winter.

BEST WISHES COLEEN AND WAYNE...!
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Yachts And Movies : Fool's Gold

February saw the release of the movie 'Fools Gold' starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McCoghauney. But another superstar caught everybody's attention. She was 'Keri Lee', the super yacht which had her name changed to Precious Gem for the purpose of the film. The 138'ft Keri Lee is designed by Jack Sarin and built by Sovereign Yachts of NewZealand. She is powered by twin Detroit 16V 2000 engines. Her cruising range is 3000 miles when holding 8000 gallons of diesel. Her long range cruise speed is 18 knots but she can touch a maximum speed of 24 knots with her semi-displacement hull.
One of the most notable features is her fantastic use of interior space. With one king sized cabin, three queen sized cabins and a twin cabin with four single beds, Keri Lee can comfortably house 10 people. Her charter rates are US$ 70,000 per week for up to 12 guests.
Hollywood seems to be having quite a love affair with yachts starring in so many movies! Wonder if it will rub off on Bollywood too...
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Speed-Boating Bollywood Style - Saif whizzes Kareena and Karisma

Bollywood and Cricket - the two pillars and the two favourite past-times of India. Depending on how the batsmen scores or how a superstar dances to a famous musical score - the Indian junta swing and play too.

Some of our Bollywood superstars are quickly going the boat way and enjoying the thrills and the spills once fixated to cars and bikes only.


Saif Ali Khan, the 'Chhote Nawab' of filmdom has just joined the gang of superstars who love boats and the water. He has hired a speedboat from Mumbai's H2O (promoted by another Indian superstar Suniel Shetty) to get him in 20 minutes flat (WOW!) to Alibaug for shootings for his upcoming film.


FAST LOVE !

Trust Saif to do everything in style !

Apparently Saif has been all praise for the speedboat. Aptly called the Miss Goa 2007, the boat is small and yellow in color and can sit only four.


BUT the top-speeds it reaches (imagine reaching Alibaug in 20 minutes), just keep Saif raring to go for more every time he gets on.

BEAU ON BOARD

He kept talking about it to his lady-love Kareena Kapoor and she was so impressed by his account of the boatride that she demanded a ride too.

So she came along with her sister Karisma and they all went to Alibaug, a couple of days ago. Kareena then stayed back on the sets for the day and came back in the evening by the same boat with him. In fact Rani Mukherji has also come in the boat once with Saif.



So, it seems that Saif's been rubbing his love off for the boat on to others. The boat has become a favourite of Saif and he enjoys the ride very much. In fact the boat is Saif's favourite since it not only saves his time but also make him feel fresh too.

Considering that a filmstar is getting passionate about boats, we guarantee that soon the acceptance and aspirations of Indians for one will sky-rocket too, as has always been the case!

Also, we are sure to see a lot of other superstars ascending down from their orbit into the galaxy of boats - the Mumbai International Boat Show 2008, in a few days time.
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