Tag: Mediterranean
Our Gulet Charter, Sailing the Turkish Coast
Gulet (Turkish pronunciation gu’ let) is a traditional design of a two- or three-masted wooden sailing vessel from the southwestern coast of Turkey, particularly built in the coastal towns of Bodrum and Marmaris. I have to thank Wikipedia for this definition. When Malcolm Prince first wrote to me about his exciting journey along the coast […]
Puglia, Italy: the new luxury travel trend
Chiara Tenuzzo, Director, Aria Luxury Apulia, contributed this guest post. Puglia: Situated on the narrow coastal strip that makes up the heel of the “boot” of Italy, the region’s timeless culture, art and history is becoming more popular as a holiday destination. As Italy continues to be among the top favorite destinations for tourists worldwide, Puglia, the […]
Is Cruising Safe?
The Costa Concordia sinking off the coast of Italy This week has made many travelers wonder if cruises are a safe vacation option. Of course, industry officials are saying “yes,” while the media is re-capping stories of passengers who disappeared in stormy seas, vessels attacked by Somali pirates, and contagious illnesses that swept through ships […]
