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C O U R T E S Y E L E N C A N TO , P H OTO © M I K E K E L L E Y; T H E DA N A I ; O E T K E R H OT E L S ; J U M E I R A H M A L LO R C A , C O U R T E S Y M A LT E S E FA LC O N , A J U M E I R A H P R I V É E X P E R I E N C E The Danai HALKIDIKI, GREECE STAY Head to northern Greece for a quieter experience at this family-run all-suite resort with private villas set on its own private beach—a sandy one, too, which isn't a default across the country. SAIL Its own fleet, dubbed the Bird Yachting Co., features a four-cabin Sanlorenzo 82-footer recently refitted for sailing this summer. SO WHERE? Take a weeklong trip to the northern Sporades cluster, including the buzzy, beach-clubby Skiathos and laid-back, old-school Skopelos and Alonnisos. STANDOUT Yes, it is possible to experience Santorini before the crowds: the almost-landlocked Planitis Bay on uninhabited Kyra Panagia is a perfect stand-in. STAR POWER Who's sailed in these waters before you? More like a Who's Who: Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert De Niro, and John Travolta have all dropped anchor here. The view from the Mandarin Villa; the four-cabin Bird El Encanto SANTA BARBARA STAY The bungalow-style cottages were originally built as UC Santa Barbara student housing before being rebooted as a luxury hotel in 1918, coming to prominence during Hollywood's Golden Era. The property has just been bought by a team that includes Tinder cofounder Justin Mateen; grand plans to restore it to its peak-era prestige are underway. SAIL Vessels from 32 to 150 feet are available, thanks to the Santa Barbara Sailing Center. SO WHERE? California's American Riviera overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains. STANDOUT Ever wanted to learn to sail yourself? You can combine charters with a little hands-on instruction from the center's team. STAR POWER A century-long hideout, celebrities from Clark Gable to Leonardo DiCaprio have been spotted here. A bungalow-style suite; an excursion with the Santa Barbara Sailing Center Jumeirah STAY Two of Jumeirah's Mediterranean properties share the right to book a sailing on the same ship in summer. Charter in sync with a stay at this hotel in Port de Sóller, or the historic Capri Palace on the Amalfi Coast. SAIL Maltese Falcon, a 289-foot three-masted superyacht from Perini Navi, is available for weeklong jaunts. SO WHERE? Anywhere from the Balearic Islands and Monaco to Montenegro or Greece. STANDOUT Yacht nerds, take note: The three rotating carbon-fiber masts are capable of unfurling nearly 26,000 square feet of sail in six minutes. STAR POWER Golfer Rory McIlroy, a former Jumeirah brand ambassador, is also an avowed yacht-lover—he even invested in builder Sunseeker. Invite him onboard if you see him nearby. One of Jumeirah Mallorca's enviable views; the Maltese Falcon superyacht An ocean-view suite; the romantic Windrose of Amsterdam Jumby Bay WEST INDIES STAY Think of it akin to a private island, a 300-acre resort a few minutes' ride by speedboat off the northwest coast of Antigua. SAIL Choose between Atlantic, a Van der Graaf recreation of the 1905 Transatlantic race winner, and Windrose of Amsterdam by Holland Jachtbouw, both operated in a partnership with Yomira Super Yachts. SO WHERE? Five- to ten-day itineraries are the focus; be sure not to miss the spectacular white sands of nearby Barbuda. STANDOUT The regular hotel-staying hoi polloi can't even book these charters: You'll need to have booked at least four nights at the Villa Estate to unlock access, and even then, only 107 days are available. STAR POWER An A-list magnet, from Mariah Carey to Lionel Messi, who honeymooned here. PORT DE SÓLLER; AMALFI COAST