If Greece is home to the magic islands of the Mediterranean, then Turkey is the storehouse of it’s romantic past. Apart from the magnificent scenery, one of the most striking characteristics of Turkey is the friendliness and honesty of its people. Wherever you sail in Turkish waters, particularly along the southern coast, there will always be something exciting to explore.
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Nowhere in the world is there a charter area as rich in historical and cultural significance as the Mediterranean. The magical isles of Greece are at the centre of this archaeological wonderland. Indeed, Athens is recognised as the wellspring of civilisation itself. Visitors to Greece agree, the country’s fabled isles are the heart and soul of the Greek experience. And the best way to see these islands with their wide variety of topography and historical significance is from a charter yacht.
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If it was good enough for Napoleon Bonaparte and the Aga Khan, then it is definitely worth a look. If you’ve sailed Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and experienced the idyllic anchorages of the Greek Islands, and you think you have seen the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer, think again. The ancient islands of Corsica and Sardinia are possibly the best kept secret of the Western Mediterranean.
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For Captain Cook, the 1770s were great years for discovering things and many yachtsmen owe the roving Tyke their eternal gratitude. Two years before he discovered gum trees and kangaroos, he came across a group of South Pacific Islands which so much reminded him of Scotland, a country only a few miles north of where he was born, that he called them New Caledonia (Latin for Scotland).
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The tiny kingdom of Tonga is centrally placed in the South Pacific and is romantically described as the place where time begins. It has managed to avoid most of the media attention focused on its Pacific neighbours; however, this low key holiday destination has all of what an idyllic Pacific paradise should have.
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Tahiti. What a wonderful word. It rolls off the tongue like a lover’s sigh. Tahiti is one of those rare, living words. You can not say it without your mind presenting you with images that are beautiful, idyllic and dreamy. Little wonder, then, that many have waxed lyric about the many rewards awaiting the visitor. The water is so blue and crystal that you can see clear into next week.
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Protected from the ocean by the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays offer one of the most interesting waterways in the world for cruising or sailing. They are situated within the bounds of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and there are available a large variety of sea going activities, not the least of which is diving.
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