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You too can have a vacation that lets you ‘party like a rock star’ and live the lifestyle of the rich and famous – even if it’s only for a week or two!

In fact, this article will give you all the information you need to plan the perfect champagne and caviar vacation – while having a beer… (well, maybe nice bottle of French wine) – budget!

Celebrities, rock stars, royalty and supermodels all love the Greek Islands – and so should you.

I recommend the Cyclades Islands, mainly because they’re a favorite playground for celebrities, rock stars and supermodels… Mykonos (pronounced Mee-ko-nos) is deserving of its international reputation for being a party island…

Santorini, known as the island for lovers (and mythical location of the lost city of Atlantis), also offers some amazing beaches (red and black sands from its volcanic past), hot night clubs and amazing sunsets…

And then there is Ios, known as the ‘fountain of youth’ – think spring break, the Venice carnival and Mardi Gras all rolled into one…

How to Visit the Greek Islands

If you want to party like a rock star, the best way to visit the Greek Islands is to do it the way they do – charter your own private yacht! (And before you decide you can’t afford it, keep reading – it’s not as expensive as you think.)

Sure there are super yachts that can cost tens of thousands of dollars (or more) a day! But they’re not the only boats sailing across the azure blue Agean Sea!

Who visits the Greek Islands?

One of the definite advantages of chartering your own yacht in Greece are the neighbors! You never know who’s going to be parked in the yacht next to you… And because yacht people tend to be a friendly and close-knit group (to other yacht people), it’s not unusual to get invited over for drinks, dinner or a night out on the town…

Some of the celebrities that have visited the Greek Islands by yacht over the years includes: Sting, Prince Albert of Monaco, Mickey Roarke and wife Carrie Otis, Bruce Springsteen, the late John Denver, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Keith Richards and family, supermodels Kate Moss, Claudia Schieffer and Amber Smith, and many, many more!

Choose an ‘all-inclusive yacht charter’ to get the best bang for your buck

An ‘all-inclusive yacht charter’ means that (almost) everything you need to go sailing around the Greek Islands – including the crew, the fuel, marina fees, water and food – is included in the price of your charter. Plus, since you’ll be sleeping onboard your yacht at night, you also don’t have to factor in the expensive hotel bills. And since meals are included – how many depends on the charter company, and what you want, you can also cut out the cost of eating out at a restaurant every night of the week. Those two things alone – your food and hotel rooms, are the biggest expenses (next to the cost of your flight) for most people who go on vacation.

Some of the things you can do on your vacation in Greece

Besides soaking up the rays on the beaches during the day, and partying like a rock star until the wee hours of the night, there are plenty of other things to do in Greece. For example, you can:

• go snorkeling or scuba diving
• biking
• rock climbing
• para-sailing
• jet skiing
• water skiing
• hiking
• visit museums
• visit archaeological sites
• try delicious Greek food
• meet new people
• go shopping
• rent a scooter or car and explore the islands
• take a guided tour
• go swimming in the sea
• have a picnic lunch on a private beach only accessible by boat
• watch the fabulous sunsets
• eat dinner at an authentic taverna
• have a night cap under a blanket of stars

There’s something for every taste and lifestyle in Greece, and with your own all-inclusive yacht charter, you can go island hopping around the Greek Islands this year and party like a rock star!

If you have ever been to visit Spain, and the islands off the coast of Spain, you know what a majestic country this is. Because of this knowledge you will be able to appreciate the suggestion that you return on a yacht charter in Mallorca. If you have never been to Spain, or the islands off of the coast of Spain, then you should consider going in style, on a yacht charter Palma de in Mallorca, and see this country from a fresh and peaceful perspective.

A yacht charter in Mallorca will find you in beautiful waters, and you will be privileged to see, and be able to explore, the fine white sandy beaches that make up the edges of the island, where the land kisses the sea. The waters are clear, and perfect, for doing some snorkeling, and scuba diving. Water sports are a great attraction for the tourist here. You will also find that many of the locals enjoy the water sports as well. You will more than likely not only be able to hire a vessel to enjoy the water, but be able to hire some lessons on how to do some of the water sports. It would be a great time to try to learn to snorkel.

There are numerous rocky coves that have great caves to be explored, and to be enjoyed. When you hire a boat to go around the islands exploring, you will be privileged to see a good many of these caves. Since you are leading the expedition you can go and explore them to your heart’s content.

A yacht charter Palma de in Mallorca will take you to the majestic island, and Palma, is actually the capitol city of this island grouping. Seeing the capitol cities of areas like this will generally allow you to see local historical sites. Going to the capitol cities when you are on vacation will also allow you to see more of the local cultural arts centers. You should definitely visit the museums in the area during your stay.

This beautiful island is reported to have wonderful local eateries. It is said that you could travel there several times, and not eat at all of the different places available. It is very hard to decide which of these places serves the best food. You will have to discover that fact out on your own.

While the waters of the sea will offer you many hours of sun, and enjoyment, you may also want to go ashore, and enjoy the mountainous regions of this area. There are beautiful trails to hike, and take bike rides through. You will enjoy the quaint small villages that are scattered throughout the island, as well as the night life activities in the larger cities.

Getting tired of sailing the Virgins? Well, there is plenty of other great sailing grounds in the Caribbean.

Sailing in Windward Islands, though its eye-catching charter areas, will probably be one of your most spectacular journeys. The group of islands has a lot to offer to keen sailors. It has a combination of short and long passage ways which can lead you to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. To fully cover and enjoy Windward Islands’ natural tourist spots, you must have at least a 2-week itinerary.

The Windward Islands are composed of the sovereign territories of Martinique, the Grenadines, Grenada, Saint Vincent, and Saint Lucia. At the height of the British Colonial era in the Caribbean, the Windward Islands total land area was larger as compared of today. It used to have on its official territory the islands of

- Tobago,

- Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago at that time was not united),

- Dominica (at present, Dominica now belongs to the Leeward Islands) and

- Barbados (Barbados was alienated from the group because its government separated from the union in 1885).

From 1871 to 1960, Windward Islands’ capital was Grenada’s Saint George. Although at that time the island-group runs their own system of government, they had, however, a universal head – the union’s Governor in Chief.

Sailing the Windward Islands is best done between November to April. The average air temperature range from 22º to 30º C (72º to 86º F) and the water temperatures is between 20º and 23º C (68º and 74º F). The northeast trades blow steadily at a constant 15 to 25 knots.

Most sailing holiday start in St. Vincent or St. Lucia and sail to the south. If you start in St. Lucia I would recommend that you anchor in Anse des Pitons on the first night.

Going back, you will be hard on the wind, so allow plenty of time to work your way up north to your return base.

Cruising your way in an ordinary charter area can be boring. But when you are sailing in Windward Islands, you will experience the best and the most exciting voyage of all. Specifically, routing your way to the island of St. Vincent will be both fun and daring. This is because it has tall and rugged mountains that are perfect for trekking. Its forests have lush vegetation and rich in fauna, which makes it an ideal place for hiking too.

Bequia has been considered by many local and international tourists as one of the most spectacular places in the region. When sailing in the Windward Islands, you should not miss Bequia. You can anchor in Friendship port. From there, you can enjoy its famous half moon beach. You can also explore around the islands several reefs. Aside from the beautiful beaches, Bequia also is known for its whaling boats that were carefully and diligently made by the locals. From this island, you can then %sail% towards Petite Nevis for that night swimming you always wanted.

Geographically, Little Abaco, Great Abaco, and the various smaller islands that comprise the Abaco Islands have been collectively referred as the “Abacos”. Sailing in Abacos can done using the charters of Great Guana Cay, Wood Cay, Sandy Point, Moore’s Island, Green Turtle Cay, and / or Man-o’-War Cay. However, if you want more excitement to your sailing holiday, you can tour Bahamas, the Caribbean, and as far as Florida and Cuba.

The first known history of Abaco Islands was dated back in the late 17th century when several American Revolution Loyalists settled the place. However, the first inhabitants of the Abacos were the Lucayan Indians. They were excellent ship-makers, farmers, and fishers.

One of the most famous local landmarks in Abaco Islands is Hope Town. It is situated on Elbow Cay. Hope Town became the second Loyalist-inhabited place in Abaco Islands – the first being Marsh Harbor. This place is famous for its lighthouse with a candy cane theme. There are many hotels you can stay when you are vacationing in Abacos. However, some tourists rent cottages next to beaches to serve as their temporary houses.

Although, you can’t find amusement parks, malls, and gambling casinos in the Abacos, you will never get bored of its nature tripping. Among the many things you can do in Abaco Islands include fishing, diving, snorkeling, and sailing. The type of fishing you can do in Abacos is different. Instead of the usual, you can stalk fishes in shallow waters. You can also whack Blue Marlins on the island’s coastlines. The other popular fishes you can track in Abacos include the tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and the kingfish. Because of Abaco Island’s trendy fishing style, several international and local fishing competitions are held every year.

If you are not into nature tripping, you can always enjoy the island’s unique architectural buildings. Around Abacos’ towns, you can catch its colonial, picturesque, and colorful constructions. Most of these old-fashioned buildings were built by the Loyalists in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. There are several hotels, pension houses, and inns you can stay when you will have your holiday in Abacos.

Sailing in Abacos can be done in any part of the island. If you are sailing to the north, your starting base should be either in Coopers Town, Spanish Cay, Allans-Pensacola Cay, Moraine Cay, Crown Haven, or Fox Town. These places are excellent departure areas for your charter. This is also a good place to sail towards Walkers Cay.