Five mistakes to avoid when chartering

Like all good things that happen to us, it was an accident I started writing pilots for the Mediterranean. It all began when I was skippering a flotilla around the Saronic and eastern Peloponnese in G

Winter sun sailing in the Caribbean has become a top choice for yacht charter enthusiasts thanks to its reliable climate, which generally offers steady trade winds, warm tropical temperatures, and som

Plan before you travel, so you don’t get stung by sneaky expenses abroad

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Booking your first ocean voyage and don’t know where to start? Cruise expert Sara Macefield provides an insider’s guide to some of the best companies to set sail with

As October comes round, it feels like I can breathe again! When the crowds set sail, the Ionian finally returns to its usual calm self. Harbours empty and queues disappear, waiters have time to chat,