City workers make the most of the recession and embark on a career change in the Caribbean.
Selling the house, packing your bags and sailing off into the sunset on your own private yacht, is the ultimate escapists dream. But surprisingly, it would seem that for many City workers the recession has allowed this dream to turn into a reality.
With redundancies on the increase, many are turning the recession into an opportunity and are looking to learn new skills or embark on a career change and start a business overseas. In the past three months, Miramar Sailing, Antigua’s premier sailing holidays operator, has received five times as many enquiries for its learn-to-sail holidays and three times as many about its business franchise options in the Caribbean as in the same period last year.
Comments Brian Turton, co-founder of Miramar Sailing: “Rather than look at the economic problems from a negative view point, many see this as an opportunity and have decided to follow a long held dream – learning to sail. Our last learn-to-sail holiday was booked by a couple in their 50s who had taken early retirement. They decided to escape the grey and cold British winter to enjoy three idyllic weeks in the Caribbean and learn to sail, something they’d always dreamed of. They’ve now bought a boat in the UK and sail every weekend."
With tailor-made departures and itineraries (from seven days to four weeks), Miramar Sailing, offer Learn to Sail skippered yachting holidays from just £1,060 per person. Price is based on four sharing and includes seven nights’ skippered yacht accommodation (most meals included). Flights extra.
But its exclusive Caribbean franchise opportunities are also proving increasingly attractive to those looking to escape the Rat Race according to Miramar Sailing. “We’ve also seen a noticeable increase in enquiries about starting one of our franchise businesses in the Caribbean from people who have taken voluntary redundancy,” continues Brian “It’s something I can understand only too well, having made the same decision myself four years ago. My working day is now spent aboard my very own private 40ft yacht, looking out over the crystal clear water to the soft white sands in the distance – it’s pure hedonism.”
Miramar Sailing this week announced it had sold the franchise for day sailing charters in Antigua. With a proven business model, impeccable reputation and a recognised industry leading brand, Miramar Sailing are looking to continue the company’s growth and are offering a number of exclusive franchise opportunities throughout the Caribbean.
For further franchise information, or to book a learn-to-sail holiday, contact Miramar Sailing on +44 (0) 20 3287 1068, or visit http://www.miramarsailing.com/
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Selling the house, packing your bags and sailing off into the sunset on your own private yacht, is the ultimate escapists dream. But surprisingly, it would seem that for many City workers the recession has allowed this dream to turn into a reality.
With redundancies on the increase, many are turning the recession into an opportunity and are looking to learn new skills or embark on a career change and start a business overseas. In the past three months, Miramar Sailing, Antigua’s premier sailing holidays operator, has received five times as many enquiries for its learn-to-sail holidays and three times as many about its business franchise options in the Caribbean as in the same period last year.
Comments Brian Turton, co-founder of Miramar Sailing: “Rather than look at the economic problems from a negative view point, many see this as an opportunity and have decided to follow a long held dream – learning to sail. Our last learn-to-sail holiday was booked by a couple in their 50s who had taken early retirement. They decided to escape the grey and cold British winter to enjoy three idyllic weeks in the Caribbean and learn to sail, something they’d always dreamed of. They’ve now bought a boat in the UK and sail every weekend."
With tailor-made departures and itineraries (from seven days to four weeks), Miramar Sailing, offer Learn to Sail skippered yachting holidays from just £1,060 per person. Price is based on four sharing and includes seven nights’ skippered yacht accommodation (most meals included). Flights extra.
But its exclusive Caribbean franchise opportunities are also proving increasingly attractive to those looking to escape the Rat Race according to Miramar Sailing. “We’ve also seen a noticeable increase in enquiries about starting one of our franchise businesses in the Caribbean from people who have taken voluntary redundancy,” continues Brian “It’s something I can understand only too well, having made the same decision myself four years ago. My working day is now spent aboard my very own private 40ft yacht, looking out over the crystal clear water to the soft white sands in the distance – it’s pure hedonism.”
Miramar Sailing this week announced it had sold the franchise for day sailing charters in Antigua. With a proven business model, impeccable reputation and a recognised industry leading brand, Miramar Sailing are looking to continue the company’s growth and are offering a number of exclusive franchise opportunities throughout the Caribbean.
For further franchise information, or to book a learn-to-sail holiday, contact Miramar Sailing on +44 (0) 20 3287 1068, or visit http://www.miramarsailing.com/
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