We did a trip with a bunch of friends in June/July '06, hiring a 40ft Catamaran and jumping on board with enough food and drink to sink a battleship, and fun in our thoughts. Well, fun we had in plenty - from the first couple of days motoring around as there was no wind, then the next few days enjoying the light to medium breezes that would whisk us around the islands with no sound but the splashing of waves against the hull. There's nothing like pulling up to Butterfly Bay, Whitehaven Beach or Hamilton Island in your very own (for the week) sail boat, or relaxing on deck while someone else does the driving and rallying hands to tack or jibe as the wind takes us to the next destination. Pull up anywhere you like and enjoy the view, throw some prawns on the bbq, crack a coldie and relax!! :)

I sailed up from Sydney to the Whitsundays. It was magic. Lots of fond memories.

The perfect relaxing magical holiday, no stress just sun and sea breeze.

The Great Barrier Reef is a true Paradise especially seen from a sailing boat

What a place! What an experience! Rented a yacht for our honeymoon and are going to do it again for our 10th wedding annivesary next year! Beautiful relaxing days - swimming, adventures and scenic views 360 degrees!

This is definitely on my list of must-do's before the arthritis sets in...would LOVE to.

It would be a fabulous way to see the islands of the coast and have a really relaxing way of life for a short time.

You have to go to the Whitsundays. Crystal clear blue water, gorgeous islands, fabulous clear skies. Ahhh to be there now!

Many, many moons ago I was at the Airlie Beach toad races. My rented toad, whom I named Aphrodite, came in third and I won a six-pack. The person whose toad had won commented he'd much rather have won my prize than the day sailing around the Whitsundays on a trimaran which he had won. I suggested a swap as I don't drink and so we both went away happy. I had a fabulous day's sailing, a wonderful and unexpected highlight to the holiday!

Sailing the calm waters of the Whitsunday islands is my idea of a really relaxing holiday.