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Zhik 2024 December

Sailing the Mediterranean - A useful summary to help with your planning

by noonsite.com 6 Mar 2019 19:16 HKT
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For any cruisers intending to explore the Mediterranean this year, we have put together a useful summary of articles and links on noonsite.com to help with your planning.

We have also found out the latest on the Migrant Crisis, now more prevalent in the western Mediterranean, with useful advice if cruising in these waters.

A huge thank you to all of you who contributed information to Noonsite last month and continue to do so, your feedback is invaluable. Remember, if you haven't yet registered, do it today as we are now offering some great discounts to our registered members with more benefits to come. Membership is free.

Be sure to look at our recommended reading list found here: Noonsite Recommended Books. New books are being added all the time so be sure to check the list each month.

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