The Amazon is a fascinating destination and somewhere totally wild, but before we can recommend trips like these to our clients, we need to know what to expect from the yacht ARIA.

Following new ownership and extensive interior upgrades, Monaco-based broker Lesley Excoffon was invited to experience a complete wellness escape in Thailand on board LADY E in February.

Aidy Smith is a wine and spirits expert, communicator and presenter. He presents the award-winning TV series on Amazon Prime, The Three Drinkers, which currently airs in 167 countries globally.

These features, known as Broker On Board, are essentially research reports. In this one, New York-based broker Craig Cohen went to French Polynesia to experience the 63.4m (208ft) expedition yacht SURI.

With the equinox past, the days getting longer, and spring in the air in the Northern Hemisphere, our minds are turning to sunnier climes, and where better to head this Mediterranean summer than the sun-drenched Cyclades islands.

Here are the top 10 experiences Burgess charter experts recommend to truly enjoy this summer in the Med

Burgess charter experts recommend the best yachts for a post Christmas detox

Charter experts from Burgess Miami office share their favourite spots to eat, drink, shop and play in Florida’s most stylish coastal city

For those looking for the very best of everything in luxury, where better to recharge those empty winter batteries than anchored off the chicest island in the Caribbean - St Barth

The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix always brings a climactic end to the Formula 1 season and Burgess can get you right to the heart of the action

The 60m yacht RAMBLE ON ROSE is sailing further afield for the next two years, giving you a chance to explore new destinations