| ext">If you are thinking about a Yachting holiday, | | | | Mediterranean climate, international casino and |
| there are many places around the world you may | | | | beautiful marina. It is one of the most picturesque |
| consider for your trip. This article looks at five | | | | places on earth, lying at the foot of the Alps and |
| potential yachting destinations. | | | | along the Mediterranean Sea, allowing spectacular |
| DUBAI | | | | views of both. It offers mild winters and warm |
| Dubai’s popularity has soared in recent years, | | | | summer, so is never too hot or too cold. It has a |
| as it has developed as a holiday destination. Boating | | | | glorious history, and lies in the Principality of Monaco, |
| has been central to this development. Among | | | | to the South of France. Monte Carlo is also famous |
| Dubai’s attractions are three man-made islands | | | | for its sporting events, such as the world’s |
| that contain many yachting facilities. Billions of dollars | | | | most famous Grand Prix, an international Tennis |
| have been spent on the harbour developments in this | | | | event, and the Monte Carlo Rally. It is also famous |
| tax free city in the United Arab Emirates. It is | | | | for its many Casino’s. |
| without doubt the boating centre of the Middle East. | | | | CANNES |
| Its world class facilities can cater for boats of all | | | | Cannes is most famous for the annual Cannes Film |
| types, from mega yachts to fishing boats. Dubai has | | | | Festival. It is situation in the South of France, a short |
| 49 miles of natural coastline, but once you include the | | | | car ride from the Nice International Airport. It has |
| three man-made islands, the coastline comes to over | | | | very good transport links, as it is one the main |
| 900 miles. | | | | railway line that runs from Marseille to Nice, Monte |
| PHUKET | | | | Carlo and into Italy. Cannes is situated in a large bay |
| Nicknamed ‘Pearl of the South’, Phuket in | | | | on the French Riviera that welcomes yachts and |
| Thailand is surrounded by the Andaman Sea in the | | | | sailboats all year round. The city hosts a boat show |
| Indian Ocean. It consists of coves, bays, palm fringed | | | | every year, which is followed by the Royal |
| sandy beaches, spectacular waterfalls, limestone | | | | Regatta’s, that take place on the Bay of |
| formation and beautiful landscape and scenery. It is | | | | Cannes and brings together old vessels and the |
| famous for its wonderful beaches and seafood. | | | | world’s most majestic sailboats. Popular |
| Yachting is a popular activity in Phuket, as are other | | | | activities in Cannes include swimming, sailing and |
| water activities such as speed boating, deep sea | | | | shopping. |
| fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. It has become a | | | | MIAMI |
| haven for yachting in recent years, and is now | | | | Miami is one of America’s most loved holiday |
| considered by many as the premier yachting | | | | destinations. It is well know for its Sandy Beaches |
| destination in Asia. The marina hosts all types of | | | | and Art Deco buildings. It is a cosmopolitan and |
| yachts from all over the world, and the Phuket | | | | modern city full of attractions to suit all. It is famed |
| King’s Cup Regatta is the biggest yearly sailing | | | | for its nightlife, with numerous restaurants and |
| event in Asia. | | | | nightclubs. Water plays an important part in |
| MONTE CARLO | | | | Miami’s landscape with its islands off the |
| Monte Carlo is possibly the world’s most | | | | mainland and the world famous South Beach. |
| famous yachting destination. It is known for its | | | | |