Chartering a Yacht Is a Lot More Affordable Than You’d Think

"Keep in mind that a basic sailing vacation is more RV-life than Ritz."

TRAVEL TODAY Luxury Chartering a Yacht Is a Lot More Affordable Than You'd Think As a travel editor, I try not to repeat vacations—after all, there's too much world and not enough time to see it all. But there is one trip I have taken twice and am on track to make an annual tradition: The Mediterranean yacht trip. That is quite likely the most pretentious sentence I have ever written, but please hear me out. Last summer, seven friends and I met in Athens and sailed south to the Cyclades for a week on a privately chartered catamaran. We spent days swimming in deserted coves and evenings dining at seaside bistros. Once, I jumped right off the boat and swam to a shore populated by a small church and a lone donkey. On some nights, we simply anchored in a safe harbor and slept beneath the stars. The best part? It cost less than $1,000 per person for the week, including onboard lodging, a captain, and a host who cooked and cleaned for us—on par with the nightly rate of a two-person hotel room in peak season Greece. As Kraig Becker writes in our new travel guide, updated technology and an abundance of interest from travelers has made this once exclusive vacation more accessible and affordable than ever. Keep in mind that a basic sailing vacation is more RV-life than Ritz. You might have a shower head that pulls out from the sink, small fans instead of an air conditioner, and tiny galley for prepping simple breakfasts and lunch. But the sense of freedom and escape that a trip on the water provides is unbeatable. Besides, I certainly can't think of a better way to socially distance on vacation. Can you?   Molly Fergus   General Manager, TripSavvy READ NOW Style From Strapless to High Neck: 15 One-Piece Swimsuits to Wear This Summer READ NOW Tech The Best Portable Speakers of 2020 READ NOW Accessories Keep Your Phone Dry with One of These Waterproof Pouches READ NOW Safety 7 Inflatable Life Vests That Are Both Comfy and Lightweight READ NOW Style The Top Men's Swim Trunks for Avid Swimmers and Outdoor Loungers READ NOW Accessories Where to Buy Your New Go-To Pair of Sunglasses READ NOW Boating These Boat Transport Companies Will Help Move Your Watercraft READ NOW Style Quick-Drying, Non-Slip, and Stylish: Our Favorite Women's Sailing Shoes READ NOW VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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