Once It’s Safe To Travel, Where You Should Go
I’m going big. I am going to compile my bucket list of sailing destinations and start checking them off. If we have learned anything during this pandemic it is to stop putting things off. The time is now to make plans for the immediate future. What have we been waiting for?
By the end of the COVID-19 crisis we will all have been sailing in circles for a year so naturally, we will be in dire need of an escape. We will need a destination to look forward to.
When the world is safe these are the places you should travel to.
Sardinia, Italy
Sail in Sardinia
This island off the coast of mainland Italy is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and dotted with spectacular beaches and picturesque anchorages. The mountainous regions of the island offer opportunities for exploration as well as on the water adventures such as SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Take a stroll through Sardinia’s capital town of Cagliari where history and culture can be seen on every corner. Roman ruins, centuries-old cathedrals, and quaint restaurants make onshore excursions as tempting as sailing the waters off the coast.
Need More Info on Sardinia?
Take a look at these resources:
- Check Dream Yacht Charter for sailing charters in the area
- The Best Things To See And Do In Sardinia, Italy
- Discover Sardinia
Croatia
Sail in Croatia
Croatia is home to numerous tiny islands that beckon the sailor. Friendly locals and rich and diverse culture make this part of the world a major draw for travelers. Historic cities such as Split and Dubrovnik tell a story of a long-ago culture and natural wonders to appease the adventure traveler. Croatia is home to eight national parks, is bathed by the Adriatic sea, and boasts few mountain peaks that take you from your sailboat to the clouds.
Need More Info on Croatia?
Take a look at these resources:
- Check Dream Yacht Charter for sailing charters in the area
- Sail Dubrovnik to the walled medieval city of Korcula, home of Marco Polo.
- Visit the spectacular National Park of the Krka waterfalls.
- The Bucket List Item of Croatia
- Visit The Natural Wonders of Croatia
Sail with an ASA School in Croatia
French Polynesia
Sail in French Polynesia
Sailing in the shadow of volcanic cliffs in water so clear you’ll believe it is an optical illusion is the tip of the iceberg in Tahiti. French culture is pervasive in Tahiti so your evening s are filled with fine cuisine and impressive wines. Your days are a combination of exhilarating sailing around barrier reefs and stopovers on sandy beaches. SCUBA dive and snorkel, hike and explore and then repeat daily. The peaks of the mountains in French Polynesia offer adventure and jaw-dropping scenery and the underwater world is as vibrant as you will see anywhere in the world.
Need More Info on Tahiti and French Polynesia?
Take a look at these resources:
- Check Dream Yacht Charter for sailing charters in the area
- Visit Tahiti
- Discover Bora Bora
Sail with an ASA School in French Polynesia
Abaco, Bahamas
Sail in Abaco
The Abacos are an archipelago of islands and cays spread out over 650 square miles and roughly 180 miles from mainland Florida. Diving, sailing, and beachcombing are the main attractions in this pristine paradise in the Bahamas.
Need More Info on Abaco and the Bahamas?
Take a look at these resources:
- Check Dream Yacht Charter for sailing charters in the area
- Sailing Bahamas with Cruise Abaco
- Kudos to Cruise Abaco
Sail with an ASA School in the Bahamas
Greece
Sail in Greece
Sailing the waters off the coast of Greece as well as visiting this archipelago on your own schedule, dictated only by wind and your need for picturesque anchorages, is a sailor’s dream. Visit the Greek Islands or just cruise the Ionian Sea and experience the deep blue colors of the Mediterranean sea and the vast culture of the area. The sailing season extends from late April to early October.
Need More Info on Greece?
Take a look at these resources:
- Check Dream Yacht Charter for sailing charters in the area
- Sailing in Greece With Fair Winds Sailing
- Visit Greece
Sail with an ASA School in Greece
Responses
Virgin Islands? Grenadines? Belize?
Grenadines
Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye in Turkey
Sail Klamath Lake
Klamath Lake?
Greece does not currently allow any US citizens because of Covid.The EU has a permanent restriction on all non essential travel from N. America. If you do come be prepared for a Covid test, 7 days quarantine if negative and 2 weeks if positive. I do not see anything changing in the near future, not until people get vaccinated. Then expect travel to include proof of vaccination. So I guess by May/June you may see some relaxation of cross Atlantic travel…but things will still be heavily monitored.
Sail the beautiful island and coast of Cyprus.