We have all heard about the seven Wonders of the World – such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China.
Surely, one of the candidates for the 8th wonder of the natural world must be diving in the lagoons of Tahiti! With 40 meters of visibility, shallow blue lagoons protected by reefs, and then drop offs into the deep oceans, this area is a true marvel.
Situated almost in the middle of the West Italian Coast near the Rome and Naples area, are the tiny islands of Capri and Ischia, along with the even smaller Procida. These beautiful and unique islands definitely deserve a visit. Since the time of the Roman Empire, the islands have been the preferred seaside getaway of fashionable Romans — including their mighty Emperors!
All three islands combine the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer: lovely and tranquil ambiance, pristine architecture, warm climate, exquisite views, a cosmopolitan character, and above all an unfaltering sense of eternity. These are among the most posh places in the world, and have been for thousands of years!
Houses in Procida painted in the colors of the rainbow Continue reading
The fireworks over Patong Beach show that Phuket high season is well under way now. Almost every charter yacht was fully booked in December and over the Christmas and New Year period. January is also heavily booked, but there is plenty of availability moving into February, and until high season ends in late April. Continue reading
Indonesia has over 17,000 islands, and is the world’s largest archipelago. The number and diversity of islands are almost beyond belief. The islands are spread over a 5000 km arc from Sumatra in the Indian Ocean, to the west of the Pacific Ocean. If you visited one island each day on an Indonesia yacht charter, your charter would take 46 years!
The Adriatic Sea is undoubtedly one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean. In the heart of the Adriatic, is one of the most stellar areas as well as one of the oldest – Budva and its surrounding coastal area, the Budva Riviera. Budva was first inhabited more than 2,500 years ago.
The walled city is a picturesque, medieval town that over the past years has become the unrivalled gem of Montenegrin tourism. The Budva Riviera is well known for its sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Given its vast array of glamorous attractions, it is no wonder why this Adriatic hot spot has become a yacht lover’s favorite!
