| Over 50 years of package holidays, still more | | | | specially on a classic yacht! Boat trips can be |
| than 90% of vacations are taken at resorts | | | | enjoyed by all the family, from infants in cots to |
| within a few miles of the sea. Sea-air, swimming, | | | | grandparents; the sporty to the observer; |
| a new and contrasting environment to our | | | | disabled and incapacitated people can enjoy the |
| everyday existence are all rejuvenating. A walk to | | | | unique experience of a day at sea. |
| the beach, followed by a gentle swim, provide | | | | Even if you have never sailed before or are |
| more exercise in 2 weeks than many take in a | | | | worried about sea-sickness, try it! Good skippers |
| year. | | | | will gain your confidence and have effective |
| As idyllic as this all sounds, after a few days | | | | treatments on board or suggestions that may |
| toasting on a sun-bed, the sad truth is it can | | | | cure it. In the last resort, ask to be taken to |
| become a bit boring and sometimes stressful. | | | | shore! |
| It is well known that our bodies need physical | | | | The south-east coast of Mallorca is known as the |
| activity; our minds too, are stimulated by change, | | | | most scenic part of the island; for millions of |
| contrast and challenge. | | | | years the prevailing east winds and sea has |
| The daily routine of get up - eat breakfast; | | | | eroded the soft volcanic rock forming caves and |
| traipse down to beach - lie down - sunbathe; get | | | | canyons, sculptured rock formations, beautiful |
| up - eat lunch; lie down - sunbathe; get up - back | | | | secluded bays every few hundred meters along |
| to hotel; shower - eat dinner - drink- sleep over | | | | the coast between Pollensa and Colonia St. Jordi. |
| and over again, can become boring after a few | | | | There are more marine and nature conservation |
| days. | | | | areas to explore along this coast than the rest of |
| Tour operators are wise to this now and resorts | | | | Mallorca together - Cala Mondrago; Isla Cabrera; |
| have a multitude of activities and places of | | | | Ses Salines; Cala Figuera; Cuevas de Drach; Cala |
| interest to divert you from the routine. Heavily | | | | Santanyi; Porto Colom; Porto Cristo; Cala Ratjada; |
| marketed by the commission-motivated tour | | | | Cala Gran; Portopetro to name a few! |
| operators they are easily accessed and often | | | | Nature-lovers will appreciate a guided tour of the |
| with transport in an over-crowded coach included! | | | | parks when going ashore; we also have marine |
| However with a little imagination and research - | | | | conservation experts that can accompany a boat |
| these conditions can be avoided. | | | | charter with snorkeling or scuba-diving to explore |
| The secret of a good holiday is to provide at | | | | the varied marine life. You can have the ship to |
| least one good memorable experience you can | | | | yourselves or share the yacht with another family |
| 'hang your holiday hat' on and say afterwards - | | | | depending on the number of individuals in the |
| "that was a great holiday!" | | | | group. Enjoy the freshly prepared food, open |
| A sailing trip is so removed from most people's | | | | drinks bar, head for the high sea and enjoy the |
| everyday life, it will stay in the memory for years | | | | wind on your face. You won't have a better more |
| to come as well as sometimes providing the | | | | healthy day! |
| spark to interest a child in a new activity - | | | | |