The World's 5 Best Yachting Destinations

DUBAIviews of both. It offers mild winters and warm
Dubai's popularity has soared in recent years, as itsummer, so is never too hot or too cold. It has a
has developed as a holiday destination. Boating hasglorious history, and lies in the Principality of
been central to this development. Among Dubai'sMonaco, to the South of France. Monte Carlo is
attractions are three man-made islands thatalso famous for its sporting events, such as the
contain many yachting facilities. Billions of dollarsworld's most famous Grand Prix, an international
have been spent on the harbour developments inTennis event, and the Monte Carlo Rally. It is also
this tax free city in the United Arab Emirates. It isfamous for its many Casino's.
without doubt the boating centre of the MiddleCANNES
East. Its world class facilities can cater for boatsCannes is most famous for the annual Cannes
of all types, from mega yachts to fishing boats.Film Festival. It is situation in the South of France,
Dubai has 49 miles of natural coastline, but oncea short car ride from the Nice International
you include the three man-made islands, theAirport. It has very good transport links, as it is
coastline comes to over 900 miles.one the main railway line that runs from Marseille
PHUKETto Nice, Monte Carlo and into Italy. Cannes is
Nicknamed 'Pearl of the South', Phuket in Thailandsituated in a large bay on the French Riviera that
is surrounded by the Andaman Sea in the Indianwelcomes yachts and sailboats all year round. The
Ocean. It consists of coves, bays, palm fringedcity hosts a boat show every year, which is
sandy beaches, spectacular waterfalls, limestonefollowed by the Royal Regatta's, that take place
formation and beautiful landscape and scenery. Iton the Bay of Cannes and brings together old
is famous for its wonderful beaches and seafood.vessels and the world's most majestic sailboats.
Yachting is a popular activity in Phuket, as arePopular activities in Cannes include swimming,
other water activities such as speed boating, deepsailing and shopping.
sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. It hasMIAMI
become a haven for yachting in recent years, andMiami is one of America's most loved holiday
is now considered by many as the premierdestinations. It is well know for its Sandy Beaches
yachting destination in Asia. The marina hosts alland Art Deco buildings. It is a cosmopolitan and
types of yachts from all over the world, and themodern city full of attractions to suit all. It is
Phuket King's Cup Regatta is the biggest yearlyfamed for its nightlife, with numerous restaurants
sailing event in Asia.and nightclubs. Water plays an important part in
MONTE CARLOMiami's landscape with its islands off the mainland
Monte Carlo is possibly the world's most famousand the world famous South Beach. Yachting is a
yachting destination. It is known for itspopular activity, and there are many yachting
Mediterranean climate, international casino andoptions available including Casino Cruises, which as
beautiful marina. It is one of the most picturesquethe name suggest, consist of a casino on board a
places on earth, lying at the foot of the Alps andyacht.
along the Mediterranean Sea, allowing spectacular