4Isea&iIAUTUMN 2011The Caribbean is hotting up for the winter charter season, so now is the time to startplanning your next cruise. This issue, we steer you in the right direction with an eight-page feature on the Bahamas and an island focus on Barbados. We've even founda few of the best beach bars to visit while you're there. If you fancy a change of scene,the Red Sea is a fascinating part of the world, with biblical, cultural and natural wonders inabundance. While you're on charter you may well want to lose all track of time, but if you're keen tokeep up to the minute with the latest trends, don't miss our 16-page watch supplementthat previews this year's most exclusive timepieces for men and women.Talking of time, make space in your busy schedule to attend one of the wonderful yachtregattas that are taking the Caribbean and Mediterranean by storm. You might even considercombining a regatta with a charter - check out our round up of some of this year's finestevents.Above all, keep your options open and get in touch with your CNI charter broker as soon aspossible to secure the best yachts and destinations. And if you need a little more inspiration,watch out for the latest CNI Charter Annual that will be winging its way to you soon.nEXPLORE NEW HORIZONSPhotography JŽr™me KŽlagopian