If you’re wondering what to get the sailor in your life for Christmas, we’d like to recommend Essential Sailing Destinations: The World’s Most Spectacular Cruising Areas. This hardcover volume includes recommendations from 16 experienced sailors on the best places to cruise in the world. The description of each destination includes lavish illustrations, locator maps and information about weather patterns and local culture. The destinations will take you from Mexico to Australia to the Indian Ocean and the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.

The next best thing to cruising is flipping through this beautiful book. You can get it on Amazon.com.

Forte-de-France, Martinique, is home to one of the safest and most scenic bays in the Caribbean.  The capital city is located on the west coast of the island and there are additional marinas located elsewhere on Martinque, including Pointe du Bout, Le Robert, Le Francois and Le Marin.  The availability of ports and anchorages along the coast of Martinique have giving the island a well-earned reputation as a sailing paradise.  

Located to the south of St. Lucia, Martinique is a popular East Coast sailing destination.  Martinique is officially a region of France and the culture of the island is a rich blend of French and Creole, making the island a longtime favorite port-of-call.  You’ll find more information about sailing the waters of this beautiful on the official Martinique website.