It’s for good reason that the waters around Italy are synonymous with stylish sailing – they have been popular with pleasure-seeking yachtsmen since Roman times! Italy has it all. From the extraordinarily beautiful Amalfi Coast to the volcanic islands of the Aeolians, the ancient history and the Renaissance art, this is a country with something to interest the most jaded of travelers.

For sailors, our three bases In Procida, Palermo and Tropea offer a blend of secluded anchorages, chic resorts, white-sand beaches, traditional fishing villages and fantastic sailing makes an Italian bareboat yacht charter one that’s hard to beat. And for anyone who likes to eat, Italy is high on the list of dream vacation destinations.

Whether it’s stocking up with fantastic fruit and vegetables and handmade ravioli at a local market, stopping for lunch and a glass of wine at a casual waterside pizzeria or indulging in memorable seafood at one of the coastline’s numerous sophisticated restaurants, foodies are going to be in seventh heaven.

Shoppers will be happy too, with plenty of opportunity to investigate the trendy boutiques for which Italy is renowned. The climate is Mediterranean, making for hot dry summers that are better spent on or near the water than anywhere else … So, what are you waiting for?