A Distinctive Vacation Option: Yacht Charters in Capri, Italy
Considering vacationing in Italy? Consider a yacht charter in Capri.
Imagine a place that draws famous visitors from all over the world, including musicians, Hollywood stars, and royalty. Now imagine that such a place is accessible to you, too.
The Island of Capri is the hottest vacation destination for renowned celebrities and is the ideal location for luxury yacht charters.
Capri
This tiny island on the Amalfi Coast, at only four square miles in size, used to be a part of the Italian mainland. Located just off the Sorrentine Peninsula in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Island of Capri has a long history of being a hot spot for public figures. Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius ruled over their empires from this stunning paradise. Queen Elizabeth built a home here. Both Graham Greene, British author, and Gracie Fields, actress and singer, loved being on the island so much that they asked to be buried on it.
The appeal of Capri is partially in its beauty: white sandy beaches reflected in the turquoise sea, tall cliffs, hidden caves, and lush greenery. Another aspect that attracts yacht charterers from all over the world is the social side of the island, which includes spectacular cuisine and upscale shopping.
When on a yacht charter on the Island of Capri, be certain to see the Grotta Azzura, or the “ Blue Cave.” The intense blue water and the silvery light cannot be fully appreciated unless you enter the cave by boat. Ride a chairlift to the top of Monte Solare to admire the island’s beauty from above. The spectacular views will include Sorrento, Mount Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples as well as the mainland. Sight seeing excursions should include the 14th century monastery of Certosa di San Giacomo, the natural beauty of the Gardens of Augustus, the ruins of Emperor Tiberius’s palace at Villa Jovis, and the former “small kingdom” of eccentric Swedish doctor Axel Munthe in Villa San Michele.
Yacht charters to the Island of Capri would not be complete without a visit to “salotto del mondo.” Otherwise known as the “world’s sitting room,” the Piazzetta began as a fish and fruit market and grew into the social center that it is today.
This tiny island easily sees 5000 tourists each day during summer months, making it difficult to get a hotel on short notice. Oftentimes, you may find yourself waiting in line. However, with a yacht charter to Capri, you free yourself of the burdens that other tourists must broach. There’s no overcrowding on a private yacht charter. Instead, you will enjoy a personal chef to prepare you authentic Italian meals, a luxurious private stateroom, cocktails under the stars, a Jacuzzi under the sun, and so much more.
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