| The current holiday trend among families is to go | | | | Families prefer to perform group activities when they |
| together on a family sailing vacation. The excitement | | | | are sailing together. Lonely islands are preferred for |
| of being secluded with the entire family on a single | | | | taking a break from sailing. They may indulge in |
| yacht in the middle of the ocean is incomparable with | | | | beach-combing or even snorkeling and scuba diving if |
| anything else. And being surrounded by picturesque | | | | they are more adventurous. Family meals become a |
| locales is another added asset. More and more | | | | highly celebrated affair with local cuisine and folk |
| families today are going a-sailing together to celebrate | | | | dances thrown in. |
| occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and family | | | | Agencies that target family clientele try to provide |
| get-togethers. | | | | activities for all the members. Children are provided |
| Hotspots for family sailing vacations include the | | | | inflatable water toys with which they can amuse |
| Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean Islands, the coast of | | | | themselves. Adults can enjoy different adventure |
| Florida, Brazil and Argentina and European countries | | | | sports while those not inclined to sports may simply |
| such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Families | | | | enjoy the whole experience. Care is taken by the |
| usually prefer lonely cays and beaches for their sailing | | | | crew to keep everyone occupied. |
| vacations and avoid crowded waters. | | | | Usually a family sailing vacation will have a crew on |
| Many tourist agencies provide packages for family | | | | board, apart from the family itself. There might also be |
| sailing vacations. The first step is in finding a properly | | | | chefs and waiters along with artistes for entertainment. |
| sized yacht or catamaran to accommodate the entire | | | | It all depends on how much the family is willing to have |
| family. A big enough yacht will also have rooms or | | | | a vacation together. A family vacation may last from 3 |
| cabins for the people on board. Food and drink is | | | | to 7 days and the cost would depend on the number |
| provided on board. There may also be provisions for | | | | of people, number of days and the location. |
| live music and orchestras if the families so prefer. | | | | Family sailing vacations are fast becoming hot trends. |
| Some sailing vacations also hire emcees who coax | | | | All companies are cashing in on this craze, which |
| the people to dance aboard in the style of cruises. | | | | doesn't seem to be fading away in a hurry. |