Fishing Frenzy

Those who want an out-of-the-ordinary vacation should look into Colombia to Panama sailing tours. There is really only one way to get from one country to the other if you want to see the land - by sea. There are no connecting roads and the dense jungle along the border is full of hazards. Commercial cargo boats sometimes carry passengers, but a majestic sailboat is the premier way to make the trip.

Most tourists will want to work through a reputable tour company for this sort of vacation. Local captains run their own services, but the tour company can select the ones with the nicest boats, best customer service, and excellent safety records. This will minimize mistakes, both on board and in the ports you'll visit, and keep expenses down.

If you're wondering why anyone would like to make this trip, consider first the route. These two countries, both once part of the same Spanish colony, are located in the Caribbean, one of the most beautiful parts of the world. The sun, the sand, the pristine beaches, and the diverse populations, cultures, and traditions are fascinating.

The five days or so you spend on board will truly expose you to the hypnotic lure of the sea. You'll sail through days and nights when all you hear is the rushing of water under the bow and the sound of wind in the sails. You'll see mysterious islands and miles of beautiful coastline by day and the moon and stars by night, with nothing between you and the ocean but the frail hull of the boat.

What do you do for five days at sea? Well, there's the delicious cuisine based on fresh seafood. There's the sun and the sound of rushing water and wind in the sails. There's deep sea fishing, swimming and snorkeling off pristine beaches, and island hopping to see how the indigenous people live.

You can charter the whole boat for a group or you can join with strangers. There will certainly be time to get to know everyone on board during the trip. Captains promise fresh Caribbean cuisine during the voyage. Each captain runs his own trips, but your travel agency can make sure that the one you sail with has a good safety record and a lot of satisfied customers. It's hard to this kind of checking on your own.

It's fun and enticing to go online for accounts posted by other travelers and official sites that showcase the natural beauty of the region, its long and violent history, and the sights to see. This region of mile upon mile of uninhabited coastline and dense jungle offers many opportunities for exploring and adventuring. This is a great way to intimately experience South America.

Colombia to Panama sailing vacations offer a way to see what resorts don't show you. Check out the moderate cost of five days at sea and read reviews of others who have gone before you in this tropical adventure. You might just find that the idea of living close to nature's wonders, having a lot of leisure time, and experiencing things most tourists never see is attractive.