1. Beaches all to yourself
While sailing, you can discover hidden beaches and bays and find empty beaches. You will feel like you have your own private beach. Here are the four best hidden beaches in Europe:
- Zlatni Rat Beach, Croatia
- Isola Bella Beach, Italy
- Los Canos de Meca, Spain
- Scopello beach, Sicily
2. Sailing gives you the freedom to explore
Sailing allows you to discover places you would not normally see; for example, you can discover small, beautiful islands.
3. Avoid tourists completely
Because you are on open water, you have so much time to yourself and can completely avoid the crowds and all the tourists. You also have the opportunity to go to islands that are harder for tourists to reach; this makes your trip that much more special.
4. Say goodbye to overpriced hotels
You have the luxury of staying in a popular destination while avoiding the overpriced hotel room or Airbnb. And the best part? You still have the best view of the ocean.
5. Cost-effective
Think about your budget for a holiday. You usually have to factor in food, drinks and transport. And all those things together can add up quickly. But if you're on a boat, it really cuts costs. You can shop at local supermarkets and markets, so you can make your own food and drinks on the ship. Furthermore, the sailboat is your own personal taxi that takes you wherever you want to go, whenever you want, so you don't have to budget for flights, taxis, buses, etc. These are just a few reasons why sailing is the best way to travel, but there are many more. Try it and find out for yourself; trust me, once you start sailing to travel, you will never want to go back.