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[9 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Viva Santorini…

Greece is one of the yachting havens of the world with some of the finest sailing destinations available in abundance there.

Most comprising of beautiful coastal villages and archipelagos Greece draws up another fine World’s Best Sailing Destination contender in SANTORINI – and is truly the most breath-taking sailing destinations that we have covered (Images will give you proof).
In fact we have covered this sailing destination earlier, and there is so much more to know about it (and so much more to love about it), that we had to talk about …

[26 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]
The Cruising Caribbeans…

Away from the world of the Mediterranean and the Asian sailing destinations comes a fresh change with the beautiful Caribbean Islands.
The Caribbean is a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north of South America.

Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These islands, called the West Indies, generally form …

[28 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]
Sailing Destinations : The Enchanted Galapagos Islands

For many fans of Darwinism, Galapagos Islands mean the hot-bed of activity where Charles Darwin himself was able to script his Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection.
Now that is precisely not the reason why we are covering them on our blog…but those who are well traveled you would know that Galapagos is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world.

It is infact an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator, 972 km west of continental Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean.
The Galápagos archipelago has a population of around …

[4 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]
Chilka Lake, Orissa – Asia’s largest inland salt-water lagoon

The Chilka Lake in Orissa is Asia’s largest inland salt-water lagoon. Studded with small islands- including the picturesquely-named Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island- the lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge. The pear-shaped lake spreads across 1,100 sq km, and has a unique ecosystem with a range of aquatic flora and fauna found in and around its brackish waters. An impressive array of bird life, both native and migrant, makes Chilka one of the best places in India for a bit of satisfying bird-watching. White …

[8 Sep 2008 | One Comment | ]

The Baltic might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering a luxury yacht charter vacation, but during the short Scandinavian summer, it’s a magical place with warm breezes and almost 24 hours of daylight. Even as far south as Stockholm, summer nights never get completely dark, the sky just takes on a deep blue tint for a few hours before the sun comes back up again.

The best time to visit is June to September, and like everywhere else in Europe, July and August are the most …

[7 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

If you love the monsoon and figure high on the adventure barometer, white water river-rafting is a must try!

The Western Ghats are full of short and swift flowing rivers. However due to uneven terrain, there are not many river rafting location in Maharashtra. However Kundalika river which lies hardly 100 kms from Mumbai and Pune provides excellent opportunity for river rafting. It is preferred one day weekend getaway adventure destination near Mumbai and Pune.

River Kundalika is fed by waters released from Mulshi Dam and Bhira dam and provides 9 km …

[4 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

Ever wondered of taking a dhow sailing holiday?If the thought excites you, Madagascar is THE place. An Island-hopping dhow camping trip around Nosy Be should be your next holiday plan! It’s a week in your life you will never forget. Departures are arranged every Saturday from May to December. The trip includes use of full camping equipment, all sea transport in a fully kitted motorized Dhow and transfer from airport to boat and back…
Day 1 – Arrive Nosy Be. You will be met by the Skipper, tour guide and captain …

[25 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

Whether it’s water-sports, leisure sailing or luxury cruising- Goa emerges as the best loved destination amongst Bollywood’s celebrities at any given time of the year.
From Esha Deol and Arshad Warsi to Imtiaz Ali and Malaika Arora Khan – they all prefer to hit the golden beaches to unwind.
Esha Deol: Since I’m a total beach bum, Goa is one of the best spots India has to offer me. Lately, however, it’s become too commercialized and not so safe. But I’ll always have fond memories of my Goan holidays.
Chitrangda Singh: Goa is …

[22 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

White water river-rafting is famous in India and has seen the likes of Brad Pitt drop in secretly at Rishikesh, have that adrenalin rush and leave.. as quietly as he came!

But besides the Ganges, Kashmir’s valley is the next best destination if you love the waters sparkling with danger and a rush for adventure! Kashmir is known the world over for its enchanting picturesque lakes, streams and rivers. River water rafting is a relatively recent introduction in the Kashmir valley.
In Kashmirs Pahalgam region, in particular, white water river …

[11 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic culture and modern urban planning.

Famous for its lakes, in-fact christened as “Lake City”, it has a number of lakes but is basically famous for its lower lake and upper lake. The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus.
Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its marketplaces and fine old mosques and …

[17 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]

If big pelagics are your thing then an Indonesia dive vacation here could be for you, but from a wider perspective the real beauty of diving in the Banda Islands is the immense variety and volumes of both large and small fish species.
Central to the spice trade of old, and former home to exiled freedom fighters, the islands are now enjoying a growing reputation for what goes on below the surface.
Topside, these Banda Islands boast climbable volcanic mountains which are covered in lush green vegetation. For a taste of historic …