Two months after I started planning an Albania sail the WSJ came out with this headline:
"Forget Italy. Why Albania Should Be Smart Travelers’ Next Stop."
With gorgeous mountains, bucolic beaches, amazing food and medieval villages—minus the crowds of France or Italy—this unsung Balkan nation merits a spot on your travel to-do list.
Reasons to sail Albania:
"Slow Pace"; "Great Food"; "Beaches & Nature":
"We drove past mountain fields and hilly roadsides covered entirely in wild flowers of all colours, bees flitting from flower to hive. Fresh water springs, lakes, rivers, wetland landscapes, mountains, forests and beaches.
Your travel budget will go a long way here. We did not hold back in Albania, eating out almost every night we could, cocktails at bars, went on day-trips with a private driver, treated myself to a haircuts and pedicures, got laundry done. Our monthly spend? Euro 1300. And that was splurging."
Trip Highlights:
Sarande, Tirana, the Ksamil Islands, and World Heritage sites like Butrint National Park!
And we'll start our journey at another jewel, Corfu, Greece!
Not just because it is a beautiful island, but Corfu is easy to access, has the best availability of yachts, and is about one mile from Albania!:
Corfu: The fortified Old Town has been recognized by UNESCO as having, "Outstanding Universal Value".
The charming Corfu carries a rich historical past, with influences from the Venetian, French, and English cultures that shaped the island's unique architecture. Its picturesque town, mansions, palaces, and gorgeous beaches make it a highly-praised destination.
Cost:
$2,900 for a double cabin. Singles can pay $1,450 to share a double cabin, or $2,250 solo.
Space is reserved in the order of deposits received ($500). Payment in full is due by 60 days prior to the trip.
Payment may be made by check or via Paypal or Venmo:
PayPal.me@sailtrip
https://venmo.com/u/Edward-Laucella
Questions?: edward@serendipitytravel.com, or 407 687-8194
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Getting There:
The marina is on Corfu Greece, with flights from all over Europe due to the island's popularity:
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