Choosing a destination for your holiday vacation can be difficult. Introducing the idea of a Mediterranean holiday makes your choice even more difficult. Deciding on an ideal vacation is not easy; picture sandy white beaches, crystal blue waters and exotic locations on board luxurious large private yachts. Luxury Mediterranean yacht vacations bring together locations with natural beauty, glamour, lifestyle and cultural heritage.
The Mediterranean is a mixing ground for the meeting of cultures. From ancient times it was an important route for merchants and travelers with trade and cultural exchanges. The emerging cultures of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Phoenician met over the Mediterranean to name a few, many reminders of these cultures are still in evidence today.
Ancient Romans believed that the Mediterranean was the centre of the Earth. Today, the Mediterranean is the most popular destination for yacht charter vacations. The Mediterranean is bounded by exotic ports of call and includes the French Riviera, Italian Coasts, France, Spain, Croatia, Southern Turkey and Greece. An unparalleled climate assures a memorable time with long sunny summers and mild winters.
Imagine vacationing aboard a luxury yacht charter and sampling the beauty of the Balaeric Islands and luxury yacht charter Antibes. Famous luxury yacht vacation destinations include Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez, Portofino, Barcelona, Valencia and Corfu to name a few.
Caribbean yacht charters, luxury Mediterranean charter cruises and Antibes yacht charter vacations are a luxurious alternative. Visit exotic locations on board a yacht with all the comforts and pleasures of home with many extras including a professional and attentive charter yacht crew on board to ensure a smooth and enjoyable luxury yacht charter vacation.
Luxury yacht charter French Riviera, is the most popular yacht holiday destination and playground of the worlds rich and famous. The Cte dAzur has 100 miles of the most exclusive waterfront in the world. It has over 30 harbours along the French Mediterranean coastline with luxurious super yachts alongside humble fishing vessels.
The Italian Coast also attracts corporate yacht charter, business yacht charter, luxury motor yacht charters, luxury mega yacht charters and sailing yacht charters, encompassing the Isle of Capri and the islands of Ischia, Elba and Ponza. The old-world fishing village of Portofino and the City of Pompeii are must see ports of call on your Mediterranean charter voyage.
A recent addition to Europes favourite luxury yacht charter playgrounds is the Balaeric Islands of Spain. Historical remnants of gothic castles and ancient cobbled streets mesh with tapas bars, nightclubs and portside cafes, both old and new.
Being one of the largest luxury yacht charter vacations destinations in the world, the Mediterranean has a large choice of charter boats available. Take your pick, either a luxury motor yacht charter or luxury sailing yacht charters. Choose either a bareboat charter or skippered, crewed yachts. Other options include catamaran, power boat, mega sailing yachts, luxury mort yachts, luxury private yachts and the increasingly popular luxury super yachts. The sublime climate is attractive with the peak yacht vacations season running from April to the end of October. One option to increase your choice of berths and anchorages is to select either of the shoulder seasons, April-May and September-October. Advantages to selecting a shoulder season is the reduced numbers of on-shore tourists.
All of these Mediterranean destinations have a blending of traditional and modern. A mix of culture and passionate display of life imbibes any Mediterranean yacht charter vacation with a sense of adventure.