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A perfect combination of pristine islands, blue waters, historic villages and superb gastronomy, Croatia deserves the preminence in the charter world. Its bareboats are the best and the organization is close to perfection. A favourite
When: March to October
Where: Istria (Rovinij, Losinj and Premuda) or Dalmatian Coast (Kornati, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovni)
Gastronomy: based on excellent ingredients, improving in quality, very good restaurants
Favourites: the Kornati archipelago |
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| Greece |
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Greece is the place where almost everything was born. Culture, sailing, exploration, poetry, art, architecture, gay culture... Sure, not everything is tip top at the moment, but it's still a superb sailing destination...
When: March to October
Where: Ionian: Paxos, Kephallonia, Ithaca. Aegean: Santorini, Mikonos, Amorgos, Pholegandros, Athens
Gastronomy: based on excellent ingredients, traditional quality, head for taverns and not for fancy
Favourites: Kephallonia, Santorini |
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| Capri, Amalfi and Pontine Islands |
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American's favourite destination... Should we blame Graham Greene or its superb islands, fantastic villages and sublime gastronomy?
When: April to June and September to October
Where: Amalfi, Capri, Ponza, Ventotene and Ischia
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with some good deals, taverns and 3stars, excellent ingredients
Favourites: Ventotene and Capri |
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| Aeolian Islands and Sicily |
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Our favourite destination, hands down... Stunning emotions, spectacular cuisine, wonderful crews and boats... A must
When: year round
Where: Stromboli, panarea, Salina, Lipari and Filicudi
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with excellent deals and a bright regional flavour
Favourites: Stromboli and Salina |
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| Balearics |
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Mallorca and Menorca provide ample restoration for the spirit and for the eye. Wonderful vollages, great bays and excellent gastronomy
When: April to October
Where: Soller, Deià, Ciudadela, Pollenca, Fornells, Palma and Mahon
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with excellent deals and a bright regional flavour
Favourites: North Coast of Maiorca, Port Soller and Dejà |
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| Provence - French Riviera |
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The French Riviera Provence is the place where the word 'charme' was invented. Avoid the tourists while hopping from one famous port to another, feeling like Grace did when she arrived here, fell in love and became a princess. Unveil Miro's colors at St. Paul de Vence, taste why Picasso loved the supreme gourmet traditions of Mougins, go to the movies in Cannes, get lost among the shady roads of Porquerolles, learn to sip your champagne the way David Niven did, share Cary Grant's view from the hills of Eze. The Formula One GP, Saint Tropez and Brigitte Bardot, the squares of Nice and the Monastery on the Lerins Island... And much more...
When: year round
Where: Cannes, Antibes, St.Tropez, Nice and Porquerolles
Gastronomy: this is where they invented the meaning of 3 stars
Favourites: Villefranche and Cap ferrat |
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| Corsica and Sardinia |
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There is a reason why high life shifted from Montecarlo to Porto Cervo... The sea in Corsica and Sardinia is at its absolute best. No museums worth a visit, but man, what a coast.
When: April to October
Where:Bonifacio, Maddalena, Lavezzi, Calvi, Ajaccio, Porto cervo, Costa Smeralda, Porto Vecchio
Gastronomy:a trifle expensive but with some good deals, some good restaurants, good ingredients
Favourites: Bonifacio Strait and its archipelagos |
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| Tuscany and Liguria |
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A timeless classic, the combination of splendid islands and a world-famous coastline. Traditions by the bucket and splendid gastronomy. Portofino, anyone?
When: April to October
Where: Portofino, Cinqueterre, Capraia, Elba and Giglio
Gastronomy:a trifle expensive but with some good deals, some good restaurants, good ingredients
Favourites: Capraia Island |
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| Turkey |
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Still somewhat undevelopped, the Turkish coast is so vast that anyone can find his own private cove...
When: year round
Where: Fetiye, Rhodes, Marmaris, Dodecanesus
Gastronomy: moving forward
Favourites: Fetiye gulf |
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