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World Of Travel: SAILING

Sailing on the Costa del Sol

septembre 19, 2019 / BY jhon
Spain is part of the European Union and all EU and American nationals can visit the country for a period of no longer than 90 days solely with a passport. EU national can apply for a residency permit if they wish to extend their stay. Non EU nationals can apply for a further 90 day extension. These regulations do not appear to be...

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Caribbean Sea - Facts That Help You Have the Charter of Your Life

septembre 16, 2019 / BY jhon
What makes a Caribbean yacht charter vacation so attractive? The Caribbean Sea is huge - it spans over an area of 2,754,000 km² in the North Atlantic Ocean. There are over 7000 islands to choose from and they all have their individual character. So you are spoilt for choice here! This big body of water is bordered in the South by Colombia and...

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A Day in the Life of a Seafarer - International Seafarer Day

septembre 10, 2019 / BY jhon
Some will argue life at sea was easier back before regulations were established by the IMO, US Coast Guard and ABS. But was it really? Most of the ships were Foreign Flags. That meant long tours of duty and no union. Today you'll find seafarers prefer American flagships; the pay is better, and they're unionized. "There's a lot more paperwork today," says Third...

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What Type of Sailing Course Is Most Suitable for a Beginner?

septembre 10, 2019 / BY jhon
If you have ever had the pleasure of sailing a boat or being on board a sailing boat while chartering the oceans, then you will know just how amazing the feeling is and how great a choice it is for a way of taking a break from the normal day to day life habits that you are usually working your way through. Everyone...

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Can Picafort - A Story of Transformation

juin 28, 2019 / BY jhon
It is well known that Can Picafort is directly related to its urbanistic development in these last 30 years, but it's also true that Can Picafort is a spot full of history. Located nearby sites of Bronze Era, the first known significant settlement of the area takes us back to VII century before Christ, like archaeological remains shown us on the S'illot d'es...

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Top 3 Destinations for Sailing Greek Islands

juin 21, 2019 / BY jhon
With more than 6000 islands both big and small, no other country in Europe. Although the number of inhabited islands is just 227, you can still explore the impeccable beauty of the country while sailing Greek islands. The country boasts several major island groups for your  exploration including the Cyclades, Sporades, Argo-Saronic, Dodecanese and the northeastern Aegean. Every group of the island has...

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Yacht Charter in Ibiza Town - Sailing at the Party Hotspot

juin 21, 2019 / BY jhon
Ibiza Town, or Eivissa, as it is called in the local language Catalan, is the island´s largest town. The gorgeous and unique UNESCO world heritage site is brimming with interesting people, lovely bars as well as restaurants and exciting clubs to go to. Shopping is fun, the nightlife legendary and every summer many celebrities are coming here on holiday. There is a wide...

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How to Make the Most of Your Summer Sailing Holiday

février 11, 2019 / BY david
When we think of sailing holidays, most people think of sunshine, warm winds, crystal clear waters, beautiful scenery and delicious local food. You wouldn't be far wrong, especially in the summer around the Mediterranean. So how do you improve on this? The beginning of holidays are always stressful and for some, usually the mums or wives, the holiday begins weeks in advance with...

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Things to Do Once in Life: The Experience of Navigating in Alcudia Bay

janvier 13, 2019 / BY david
Location of the Alcudia Bay. The Alcudia Bay is located in the northwest of Majorca. One of its main cities is Can Picafort, which is located beside other touristic locations such as Betlem, Colonia de Sant Pere or Alcudia. In addition, since 2017, the city council of Palma has enabled buses which run every 60 minutes from the Majorcan airport to Can Picafort,...

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A Day in the Life of a Seafarer - International Seafarer Day

septembre 05, 2018 / BY david
Some will argue life at sea was easier back before regulations were established by the IMO, US Coast Guard and ABS. But was it really? Most of the ships were Foreign Flags. That meant long tours of duty and no union. Today you'll find seafarers prefer American flagships; the pay is better, and they're unionized. "There's a lot more paperwork today," says Third...

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