Ports Of Call: The Port of Poets, La Spezia

Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone head for the thriving Italian port of La Spezia. Located in the ‘Gulf of Poets’, this town has much to offer all those who love the sea – with close links to some of the most beautiful cruising destinations to be found on Italy’s north-west coast. There are more reasons than there are types of pasta to visit the north-west Italian coast, with its endless turquoise seas, clear blue skies, fabulous seafood and culture at every turn. For a real feast for the eyes and soul, though, the Gulf of Poets and the

Dromquinna: A Boat for All Seasons

Claire harris2024-12-01T19:13:41+00:0029th November 2024|FEATURES|

PBR’s Ed Hickling is extended a rare invitation to join owner John Brennan aboard his private custom-built motor yacht, Dromquinna – a boat, as Ed discovers, built for all seasons and all reasons, according to the famous hotelier’s extraordinary life afloat. (With additional contributions from HMS and John Brennan) Redbay Boats, based on the rugged Antrim coast in the far north of Ireland, understand better than most what harsh and unforgiving weather is all about. The team, led by MD Tom McLaughlin – himself an RNLI lifeboatman – are all seasoned mariners and, as a result, the company’s development