If your idea of the perfect vacation involves sea breezes and flapping sails, you’ve got a fellow sailing aficionado over at the travel advice site, TripsToDiscover.com. The site offers travel tips and “best of” lists for destinations around the world, from luxury beach house rentals in California to beautiful beaches in the South of France and top sailing adventure destinations.

The latter is written by K.C. Dermody and offers 17 enticing possibilities from French Polynesia to Turkey, Croatia and Zanzibar. You’ll find destinations where you can hire a barefoot charter or cruise aboard a traditional dhow, snorkel, dive or simply sail.

A general view of people kite surfing in Paje, Zanzibar, on January 12, 2022. During high season, Zanzibars beaches attract thousands of people for kite surfing, economically benefitting local businesses. (Sumy Sadurni/AFP via Getty Images)

The Grenadines, a chain of tiny Caribbean islands, tops the list, thanks to their beautiful views, pristine beaches, friendly harbors and plentiful sailboat charter options. (If you’re a fan of “The Crown,” Princess Margaret’s getaway spot was on Mustique, which is part of this island chain.)

Here’s a sneak peek at the top 10. Find all 17, along with travel tips, photographs and lodging recommendations at www.tripstodiscover.com.

10 Best Destinations for Sailing Adventures

1 The Grenadines

2 Catalina Island, California

View from Avalon harbor from the Catalina Island ridge top, about 1 hour away from the Los Angeles coast, on April 20, 2019. (DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Croatia

4 Galapagos Island, Ecuador

5 French Polynesia

6 Newport, Rhode Island

7 Port Townsend, Washington

8 Zanzibar

9 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

10 French Riviera