Small Luxury Hotels: Luxury hotels and resorts around the world are making every effort to entice travelers to choose their particular hotel. Whether it is added amenities, lower prices or both, it is a great time to travel to the best destinations, taking advantage of all the extraordinary values that abound. In Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the Pillars Hotel at New River Sound is offering full-day and half-day charters on a 51-foot Ferretti Mochi Craft 51 that boards directly from the hotel’s dock. The eponymous Italian-made yacht, the T/T Pillars, has the look of a New England lobster boat of the 1950s.

The private yacht charters are one-off experiences created by guests themselves. The full-crewed exclusive cruises take in the waters around Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami Beach. There is a lot to see in the area and plenty to do at sea. The platform at the ship’s stern is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and fishing. Many guests stay at sea for the entire trip. It is ideal for entertaining, as the T/T Pillars can accommodate up to 10 passengers.

“One key area we are targeting is the corporate market,” said Caroline Bonnell, managing director of the Pillars Hotel. The Ferretti Mochi Craft 51 is an ideal vessel to host meetings as well being perfectly suited for dinners and party cruises.

The Pillars Hotel is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The hotel is located very close to the beautiful beaches on the Intracoastal Waterway.

For JustLuxe James Rothaar