Adventure in search of balearic bliss

Crossing the Atlantic via the Cape Verde islands is a detour well worth taking, says James Kenning

Brittany in winter can be wild, wet and windy and not an obvious choice for spending the off season on board. But southern Brittany in particular has many charming advantages, as Detlef Jens found out

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,

THE CARIBBEAN OFFERS FASCINATING SAILING GROUNDS FAR BEYOND WHERE MOST SAILORS VENTURE. JANNEKE KUYSTERS ON WHERE TO GO FOR A TRUE TROPICAL ADVENTURE

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

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