| Yachting vacations used to be the sole preserve of | | | | Turkish crafts both ancient and modern and a sea of |
| the rich or famous; the price being unachievable for | | | | many different colours. The smells, sights and sounds |
| most people. Prices have now dropped considerably | | | | are an experience you will never forget. |
| with the introduction of chartering and many yacht | | | | The Turkish people are friendly and outgoing and, |
| owners now offer other potential seafarers the | | | | while English is not the predominantly spoken |
| opportunity to 'rent' their boat for their dream | | | | language, the hospitality of the people means |
| vacation. | | | | between you there will always be a way around the |
| Yachting means you aren't confined to any one area, | | | | language barrier. Again, the local cuisine is exquisite |
| or even any one island; giving you the opportunity to | | | | and the fresh fish is a delicacy that everyone should |
| visit various beaches, coves and beautiful coastlines | | | | try at least once in a lifetime. There are numerous |
| on your travels. Alternatively, you can remain on your | | | | small or large harbours and even deserted coves |
| boat and watch the sun rises and the sun set over | | | | where you can moor your yacht. |
| the clear horizon of the sea. Whether you are looking | | | | The Caribbean. |
| for an action packed vacation in the destinations of | | | | The Caribbean is a very popular destination for many |
| your dreams or a tranquil, even romantic getaway | | | | sailors, and is perfect for a romantic break or a |
| for you, your family and loved ones. The possibilities | | | | honeymoon. The bright blue seas and the clear skies |
| are endless. | | | | make the Caribbean a picture perfect destination for |
| Where you can go on your yachting vacation. | | | | a tranquil vacation. However, if you are after |
| Whether you choose to go bareboat, take a captain, | | | | something a little more exciting the open seas offer |
| or even an entire crew there is bound to be a | | | | an abundance of opportunity for scuba diving, |
| destination to suit you. Many destinations offer the | | | | snorkelling and water skiing. There are plenty of |
| complete package for your vacation. Spend a couple | | | | beach bars and places to try the local fish dishes and |
| of days in a secluded cove, exploring the beaches | | | | other cuisine and the weather is almost always |
| and seeing the beautiful plants and wildlife and then | | | | perfect. |
| the rest of your vacation in the exotic harbour on | | | | Numerous islands offering many beaches and coves |
| the next island. Everything is possible on a yachting | | | | means you will never get bored if you take your |
| vacation. | | | | next yachting vacation in the Caribbean. |
| Greece. | | | | Why a yacht? |
| Greece offers a number of popular destinations for | | | | Imagine opening your eyes in the morning, pouring |
| mooring your yacht. Each island offering you a new | | | | yourself a coffee and stepping out onto the deck of |
| surf washed beach combined with traditional Greek | | | | your yacht; the sun rising and not a sound to be |
| villages and exquisite countryside and mountains. The | | | | heard apart from the occasional drift of the waves |
| local restaurants and taverns are friendly and | | | | and the noise of the wildlife. Yachting provides one |
| welcoming offering some fantastic Greek cuisine and | | | | of the most tranquil vacations you can imagine. You |
| drink. | | | | don't have loud neighbours and there is no danger of |
| A short distance away from the harbours you will be | | | | getting the room next to the toilets. Stock your |
| able to find a busy and popular nightlife, if required | | | | yacht with enough provisions for the week and you |
| and historical excavations, museums and hospitable | | | | don't need to see a single person for your entire |
| people always more than willing to idle away the time | | | | vacation. |
| with you. For those not proficient in the local | | | | Even the novices get a chance too; you can charter |
| language there is no need to worry, a vast majority | | | | not only the vessel but also the crew or just the |
| of the locals speak very fluent English and are usually | | | | captain to go with you. There's no need to worry |
| only too happy to put it into practise. | | | | about the invasion of privacy, as the crewmembers |
| Turkey. | | | | are usually very experienced in knowing when to |
| The mainland of Turkey offers a combination of | | | | make themselves scarce or when you may need an |
| quaint and quiet villages with the occasional large | | | | explanation of some of the surrounding beauty and |
| town for stocking up on provisions and some | | | | sites. |
| fantastic sight seeing. The whole country is awash | | | | Whatever you want to do on your vacation, |
| with ancient ruins from the numerous cultures that | | | | however tranquil or busy you want to make it, |
| have resided there, giving ruins and buildings to visit | | | | yachting has the answer. It's a unique holiday at your |
| suiting everyone's needs. | | | | pace. And one you'll always remember. |
| The larger towns have regular bazaars that bring | | | | |