The very word ‘Mediterranean’ in itself conjures up images in the mind’s eye of cloudless, sunny skies, calm, sparkling waters, and a glamorous yet laid-back lifestyle. The ‘Med’ is all about holidays, whether it’s on the glitzy Cote d’Azur, the stylish Italian Riviera, or islands full of character and history, such as Corsica, Sicily, Malta and Sardinia.

Given its balmy weather, healthy diet, warm evenings under the stars, lively resorts and sophisticated nightlife, who can resist the charms of this encircled, almost landlocked sea which has become a truly international playground? And where else in the world would you find such a variety of cultures and customs to choose from when deciding where to go for your next sailing holiday? Whether you’re afloat or ashore, you will always run out of time before you run out of things to do, in any of our Mediterranean destinations – you can be sure there will be new people to meet, new restaurants to discover, and new harbours, secluded bays and beach resorts to check out at every stage of your voyage.