Curtis Stokes And Marinalife Form New Partnership

Jan. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Curtis Stokes and Marinalife have announced a joint marketing relationship that will further enhance the long term enjoyment of yachts purchased through Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. Marinalife will act as the exclusive provider for boating concierge services for clients and customers of Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. The partnership will provide Curtis Stokes clients and customers with the ability to book slip and mooring reservations online, receive discounts on dockage and fuel, and access a full suite of travel services. To kick off the partnership, Marinalife is offering a complimentary two-month trial membership to all Curtis Stokes clients and customers.

Marinalife’s user-friendly website is a one-stop shop for Curtis Stokes clients and customers wanting to plan a weekend getaway. With just a couple of clicks, owners can research and request dockage at thousands of marinas listed on www.marinalife.com. Curtis Stokes clients and customers can then use a full suite of travel tools to aid them on the water. Tools include Port Reports to give owners the insider’s guide to the best bites and entertainment, a mileage calculator, a customized, detailed weather forecast through Weather Routing Inc, approach and navigational tools through EarthNC, and reliable marina ratings from Atlantic Cruising Club.

Curtis Stokes, President of Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. expressed his excitement about the partnership, “The partnership with Marinalife will allow our clients and customers to research, plan, and book a boat trip on one centralized site. The extensive marina database and reliable travel tools offered by Marinalife will undoubtedly make boating easier and more enjoyable for all our clients and customers.”

“This is a great association for our two companies and for boaters, as well,” said Joy Koch McPeters, President/CEO of Marinalife LLC. “We look forward to working with Curtis Stokes clients to offer a range of time- and money-saving benefits,” added McPeters.

Curtis Stokes clients and customers have an opportunity to upgrade to higher levels of membership at a discounted rate. Higher levels of membership provide personal assistance in cruise planning through a toll-free concierge line, access to pre-planned cruise itineraries, a group reservation service, and the ability to make international dockage reservations. Currently, Marinalife covers the U.S., Canada, the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Central America. Curtis Stokes also plans to offer a free membership program to anyone who purchases a yacht through Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. in 2010.

Curtis Stokes clients and customers can register for the complimentary two-month trial membership and see how Marinalife makes boating easy, convenient and more affordable by calling toll-free at 800.736.8275 or visiting www.marinalife.com/curtisstokes. Curtis Stokes clients and customers can also visit www.curtisstokes.net/marinalife to learn more about the program and to register.

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About Curtis Stokes & Associates
Curtis Stokes is a licensed and bonded yacht broker based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and specializing in worldwide yacht sales, yacht charters and yacht new construction. Curtis Stokes offers professional, honest, discreet and personal assistance to a select group of clients and customers worldwide. For more information about Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc., please call 1-877 596 0431 or visit www.curtisstokes.net.