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Your activity guide to Summer luxury yacht charters in the Eastern Mediterranean

By Trina Howes on Jan 18, 2022 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Another year has flown by, and before you know it winter will be a distant memory beneath the scorching summer sun. Make sure that you’re ready to leave behind roasting city pavements and work to your own schedule (or not at all!) on a luxury yacht charter in the exceptional Eastern Mediterranean charter grounds. The […]

Win a luxury short stay in Santorini!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Dreaming of your next holiday? Country & Town House have partnered with OMMA Santorini to offer one lucky winner a two-night stay and breakfast for two. Perched magnificently on a secluded hilltop, OMMA Santorini officially opened on 1st June 2021, following a soft launch in 2019. Located in a spacious area of astounding natural beauty, […]

Win a luxury holiday to Corfu!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe

Here’s your chance to win a five-night luxury holiday for two, including return flights, five-nights in a Junior Suite Sea View room at Angsana Corfu, as well as two spa treatments. Angsana Corfu stands proudly as the first Banyan Tree property in Europe, and this impressive resort lives up to its prestigious name. With the […]

The Mediterranean debut of the world’s largest tall ship

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Tradewind Voyages has released the full program and prices for the Mediterranean debut of the world’s largest tall ship, Golden Horizon. Beginning in Palma on 1 May 2022, there are 23 voyages offered across the region, spanning Spain, France, Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece and Turkey. The inaugural Med season concludes with the 14 […]

New to Mykonos: Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa

By Paul Johnson on Sep 22, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas is proud to present their latest addition and the crème de la crème of Mykonos island – the Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa. The brand is well-renowned for its exceptional hospitality, awe-inspiring décor, five-star service and extensive A-list clientele; yet the bar has been raised even higher with the latest newcomer. Situated […]

The best beaches in the world to visit by boat

By Paul Johnson on Sep 21, 2021 in Bahamas, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Georgia, Greece, Michigan, Middle East, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Turkey, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

With lots of vacations still on hold, we find ourselves daydreaming of when we can travel freely once again. YachtWorld has listed all the best beaches in the world, only accessible by boat. Vacations and short trips are always good ways to unwind and re-energize ourselves. For many people who love to explore and seek […]

Top 10 countries in the world to go skinny dipping

By Paul Johnson on Aug 13, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Though swimming naked is still taboo in some countries, it is perfectly acceptable in many parts of the world to bare it all and enjoy a swim without fear of judgment. But where are the best countries for skinny dipping? New research from Outforia has revealed the world’s top 10 skinny dipping countries and France […]

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Jun 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Greece and Turkey are welcoming tourists back to the Eastern Mediterranean for a safe and spectacular summer, and a luxury charter yacht grants adventurous groups the opportunity to roam the crystalline Ionian and Aegean seas in style. There are five great reasons to choose a yacht for your next getaway break with family, friends or […]

Living legends: Europe’s top 10 palaces

By Anna Mascaro on May 18, 2021 in Africa, Attractions, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Norway, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Ancient architecture, lush gardens, and timeless legends: Europe’s stunningly-preserved palaces have the power to transport you back to times of opulence, intrigue and adventure – from Germany’s famed fairytale castle to a lustrous Roman palace in Croatia and a storied aristocratic mansion beside Corfu’s sparkling sea. Explore a diverse array of vibrant cultures and fascinating […]

5 hidden gems for an in-depth European getaway

By Kerry Golds on May 14, 2021 in Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

To truly get to know a place, you need to spend quality time with it, getting away from the crowds and immersing yourself in the local surroundings. It’s often when we venture beyond a destination’s ‘greatest hits’ to discover our own hidden gems, that we make our most treasured memories. Here we explore five exclusive […]

Ancient history: 5 archaeological hot spots to visit around the world

By Kerry Golds on Apr 17, 2021 in Asia, Europe, Greece, India, Israel, Middle East, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Western Europe

It is said that ‘the story of our present is told within the treasures of our past’ – and what a tale the following destinations have to tell. Each one is brimming with archaeological wonders that, with the aid of inspiring guides, will allow you to gain insight into lives and cultures as they were […]

The magical Ionian Islands of Greece

By Nicholas Dean on Apr 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Ionian Islands are an idyllic destination to experience the delights of a yacht charter in Greece. A line of stepping-stones across the sea, the mix of islands trail the western coast of mainland Greece. Ribbons of sand frame the undulating shoreline backed by dense woodland on soaring hills. Blessed with deep anchorages, sheltered coves […]

Summer sensations in the Eastern Mediterranean by luxury yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Jan 25, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Celebrate a summer of freedom in the Eastern Mediterranean and cruise wherever you desire on a luxury yacht charter, one of the safest ways to have a break far from home and still maintain social distancing. The wonderful luxuries on board mean you can spend all your time aboard or in the water or some […]

In love with Turkey aboard HIC SALTA and why you should book your Mediterranean holiday now

By Trina Howes on Dec 28, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

The Greek and Turkish coasts are a haven for fun seekers, sun worshippers and culture lovers who want days exploring ancient wonders and nights partying under starry night skies, and luxury gulets like HIC SALTA are the most efficient way to see and do it all in style. Bodrum Bodrum is a first and/or last […]

The perfect Santorini experience

By Guido Graf on Sep 23, 2020 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

Santorini is where the alluring beauty of mother nature invites you to the realm of an iconic paradise. This Cycladic island is famously known for its unique blue and white architecture that seamlessly blends in with multi-coloured volcanic cliffs, that soar out of the turquoise sea-drowned caldera. What sets this national treasure apart from the […]

Idyllic sailing in the Greek Sporades

By Nicholas Dean on Aug 08, 2020 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

An archipelago of outstanding beauty, the Sporades are scattered along the eastern coast of mainland Greece, with only four of the 24 isles permanently inhabited: Alonnisos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. Rugged and charming, these cruising grounds deliver peaceful serenity whilst sailing amongst some truly breath-taking island scenery. This is an area rich in natural splendour […]

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