Last spring while in the Grenadines, my wife and I bumped into a group while touring Mustique that suggested we "must charter in Croatia". Well, we chalked the testimonial purely up to enthusiasm about the last charter (it's understandable, we're still talking about the Grenadines!).

It was fascinating to me that they strongly recommended a charter skipper. Between new waters and language barriers for English-speaking bareboat groups, it sounded like these salty charter experts were very happy they had gone with a skipper despite their preference to skipper themselves.

Fast-forward to the recent Strictly Sail event last month it sounds like Croatia has really become the HOT charter spot this season. According to folks from Kiriacoulis and Moorings, many people are booking their charters for Croatia this summer and beyond.

It sounds incredible, with over 700 islands, historic villages, and national parks such as the Kornati Islands, this has quickly climbed the priority list for our next charter.

Photo coutesy of Kiriacoulis Charters (www.kiriacoulis.com)