The Amalfi Coast is not only one of the most amazing destinations to see, it is one of the best destinations to be seen, and sailing the Amalfi coast will not disappoint!
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Sshhh… 5 Best Kept Secrets in the Greek Islands
We have all heard of them…Santorini, Mykonos, Lefkas and Rhodes, but when you’re sailing in Greece, you can explore the best kept secrets of these stunning isles.
Sail to the Sleepy Greek Islands!
The islands of Greece have long been a preferred choice of holiday destination for travellers of all kinds, but for holiday makers who want to bareboat charter Greek Islands, are the best sailing destination.
The Bizarre Pig Beach in the Bahamas!
The Bahamas are more exotic and beautiful than the postcards, pictures and people portray. The sea is warmer, the sand softer and the locals more friendly than anywhere you have been. It really makes for the perfect sailing destination; what is more ideal than the stunning islands which invite you to spend your days relaxing and sunbathing to your heart’s content. With a variety of anchorages, you can choose a spot and stay for as little or long as you please on your Bahamas bareboat!
Tales of Tortola
The history of the Virgin Islands, and in particular Tortola, is a fascinating and chequered one involving famous explorers, murderous pirates the slave trade and many changes in ownership. Even the origin of its name is up for debate. Many claim that Christopher Columbus, who discovered the archipelago of the Virgin Islands named the island Tortola after the Spanish word for Turtle Dove. The truth is much less romantic. He actually named it Santa Ana and its present name came after the later Dutch settlers named it Ter Tholen, after an island off the Netherlands. The British colonisers, not well known for their grasp of foreign language, changed it to Tortola.
