Named “ Scented Isle” for the maquis, a scrubland that abounds in Corsica that blankets the landscape and sends its fresh herbal scent out to the sea in early summer. The island is the most mountainous in the Mediterranean and is a spectacular yacht charter destination. The west coast is the most physically dramatic. The pretty port of St. Florent is definitely worth a visit. The east cost is less dramatic in terms of mountains and less populated with small harbours and villages, but it has a charm of its own.

Just to mention the French Riviera evokes images of the glitterati on fabulous charter yachts cruising through its blue waters. Not only is summer a time for sailing, it is the season for art exhibitions, concerts, festivals, fireworks and revelry. Spend several days in the lovely Iles d’Hyeres or venture further along the coast to glamorous Monaco.

Food and wine are essential elements of the South of France experience. Depending on your port of call, you will always find elegant restaurants, stylish bistros, and in all of them you’ll savour marvellous wine and superb cuisine. However, don’t miss out on mostly everyone’s favourite pastime – people watching - while leisurely sitting in one of the outdoor cafes or on your own private yacht!