10 great reasons to book your holiday: Α lifetime memory!

Gulet sailing for sea lovers

There are so many reasons to book a sailing holiday adventure, especially if you love the sea. In fact, the only reason I can think of not to consider a sailing holiday is if you get sea sick, because no one can guarantee what the weather will be like, at the time of booking. Nevertheless, in this geographical area, the weather and sailing conditions are usually favourable - and the distances from one destination to the other are generally short. My recommendation is to book a week’s sailing holiday to the Greek islands of the Dodecanese, combined with the Turkish coast. I have done it several times and just loved it! Sailing holidays in Croatia and Italy are on my bucket list too but sadly, I haven’t experienced them yet.

But what are the 10 main reasons to book your sailing holiday and create a lifetime memory?

1. Safety, safety, safety

This year, more than ever, safety is paramount for any holiday planning. By chartering a private gulet, you are deciding whom you’ll travel with; which destinations you’ll visit; if you’ll dine ashore or on board; and each day, you’ll drop anchor at your “private” beach. If you are planning on travelling abroad, I consider this to be among the safest vacations in 2020.

3. Captain at your service

All captains are very experienced and knowledgeable in the geographical area where you wish to sail. Although most private gulet charter companies have fixed itineraries, captains can reveal the hidden gems of each destination. If you know the geographical area well, you can also design your own itinerary, upon captain’s approval. This is what I always do.

4. Crew at your service

In most gulets besides the captain, there are at least three more crew members. They are always very polite, discreet and at your service. They are the ones doing all the cleaning, housekeeping, shopping and cooking. It’s just like having your own butlers on board.

6. Privacy

Even if you book your holiday during August, the busiest period in the East Med (choose any other summer month if you possibly can!), you can still enjoy your privacy. You will dodge crammed beaches and busy restaurants - your private floating hotel will be the Aegean Sea with its endless blue.

7. Tailor made services and facilities

 Most gulets include for the use of their adventure-loving passengers equipment for snorkeling, fishing and aquatic pursuits like paddleboards, water skiis and zodiacs for off-boat excursions. Upon request you can tailor services and facilities to your holiday appetites (even a baby sitter can be arranged).

9. As close to the sea as possible

If you are a sea lover, there is no better way to get your fix: think hidden bays and secret caves that you can visit with the zodiac; rocks to scramble over on small uninhabited islets.

10. Authenticity

Τhe hidden gems and unspoiled treasures of the Aegean are yours to experience at close range. An empty bay can be your private pool for the day; your private restaurant at sunset; or your private hotel for the night. Mesmerising scenery, sunrises and marine marvels that aren’t easily found unless you are on a sailing boat are yours to capture. There is no better way to explore the Greek Islands and Turkey’s Aegean Riviera, than on board a traditional gulet. You will have the incredible opportunity to drop anchor at some of Greece’s lesser-known islands, off-grid treasures with only a few habitants, side-stepping mass tourism completely.

Want more reasons to book your sailing holiday and create a lifetime memory?

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