Pacific Northwest
USA, Canada
The north-west of North America is the springboard to great adventure: along the coasts of the Canadian province of British Columbia all the way up to the "panhandle" - the narrow southern foothills of Alaska - is an area that not only offers breathtaking wilderness with the corresponding wildlife, but is also largely protected from the open Pacific Ocean by the waters around Victoria Island and the Inside Passage, which extends far to the north. Charter: www.nwexplorations.com
British Virgin Islands
This was the birthplace of charter tourism in the Caribbean. And the popularity of the British Virgin Islands - BVIs for short - as a tropical dream destination has only grown since then. No wonder, as the archipelago offers not only the larger main islands such as Tortola and Virgin Gorda, but also many small islands with palm-lined beaches over which the trade winds constantly blow. Another plus point is the comparatively good nautical infrastructure and easy navigation. www.moorings.de
Seychelles
The equator is only four degrees north, and the air and water are paradisiacally warm all year round at 26° to 28° Celsius. The inner islands are covered in rainforest, such as the main island of Mahé and Praslin, 25 nautical miles away. The culture is a mix of English, French, African and Indian influences. Among the most famous "inhabitants" are the giant tortoises, which otherwise only live on the Galapagos Islands. Charter: www.moorings.de
