Saronic Islands Itinerary: Lovely islands and calm weather!

Poros 3The Greek islands are amongst the top summer yachting destinations. Alas, in July and August the strong Northern Meltemi winds that blow in the Aegean Sea can render Mykonos and the surrounding Cyclades islands unpleasant if one does not have strong sea-legs.

Assuming the charter starts and finishes in Athens, you can avoid these winds by heading to the Saronic Gulf and the Eastern Peloponnese Coast. Both of these areas lie to the south of the mountainous Athens peninsula, and the mountains deflect the Northern Meltemi wind. So why not make the most of the lovely and calm summer weather and charter one of our luxury sailing yachts around the Saronic Islands! Below is an example 7 day itinerary of what you could experience:

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Is This The World’s Best Spa?

When Chiva-Som opened in 1995, the word spa was still a novelty. Now, 21 years later, this exclusive, beachfront health resort  in Thailand continues to draw guests searching for that little extra TLC. Having consistently appeared in the top three of the Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards, it is no wonder that Kate Moss, Hugh Grant and Madonna have all signed the guestbook…

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