Travel Guides

The dazzlingly beautiful Cyclades islands are scattered off the southern Greek mainland and whilst many will recognise names such as Santorini and Mykonos, we…

For many, the notion of sailing in Greece is often one of flotilla’s, large groups and crowded waters however, our sailing holidays in the…

Set 28 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, the low-lying Isles of Scilly are small, untamed and isolated. Often bathed in warm sunshine, they…

Venture with us to the ancient uninhabited island of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides to discover the mesmerising Fingal’s Cave, located on the southern…

Svalbard truly is a bucket list destination; far flung, closer to the arctic circle than Europe and an icy land of polar bears and…

Sailing holidays in Tenerife are truly magical. Boasting outstanding wildlife, warm sunshine and constant trade winds, it's little wonder that the Canary Islands entice…

The perfect destination for family yacht charters and beginner sailing holidays. Known as the ‘Queen of the Ionian Sea’, Corfu combines breath-taking natural beauty,…

With over 1000Nm of unbelievably stunning coastline, Norway is one of our best adventure sailing destinations with so much to offer for both the…

Being so far north, the Hebrides enjoy the longest days in the summer months and freedom from light pollution on the darkest nights, providing an astrological feast for the eyes with the most spectacular star-gazing and regular appearances from the Northern Lights. Our sailing schedule offers a wealth of opportunity to explore Scotland’s Western Isles, even venturing to the mysterious St Kilda, a world heritage site, nature reserve and outpost for the very edge of the world.

Adam recounts his sea tales from his first time sailing experience on Escape exploring the South Devon Coast. Having never sailed before I was…

Nikki Alford, skipper of Bessie Ellen and co-owner of Venturesail gives her insight into her favourite sailing grounds around the beautiful South Devon Coast.…

British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands are absolutely the jewels of the Caribbean. This necklace of volcanic islands consisting of the main islands,…

The Caribbean is regarded by many as the Best Place in the World to holiday. Home to thousands of islands and perfect sailing winds…

Located just 25 miles from Lands End in Cornwall, these magical islands sparkle like jewels in a silver sea, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise…

Situated on the West coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is a popular island destination for the nature-loving traveller. From rolling hill hikes,…

St Kilda Shrouded in mystery and legend, the real tale of St Kilda is, in reality, more melancholic. The small population of this group…

Helen Walker and her love of the Scottish Isles. At VentureSail Holidays we pride ourselves on offering experiential holidays on board classic ships and…

Collectively known as the Small Isles, this pretty little archipelago plays host to a vast amount of wildlife – and each island in this…

We mention plenty of island names in our voyage descriptions and blogs, but what is each hebridian island really like? Who lives there? How…