Like golf, the sport of tennis possesses a country-club tenor that fits hand in glove with the yachting lifestyle. Here are the best tennis courts to visit by boat where you can serve and volley – or simply indulge a love of the game during your travels. International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, R.I. Set Read More
Focus On Florida: Top 12 Waterfront Restaurants in Florida
With thousands of waterfront restaurants in Florida scattered along the shoreline, finding the right place for you isn’t an easy task. It’s like sifting through all the beautiful seashells on Sanibel Island to pick one that suits your taste. To help narrow down the myriad of options, Marinalife consulted the experts — our readers. In Read More
Family-Friendly Florida Destinations
Many parents think that family vacations in Florida mean spending blissful days at spectacular beaches or paying a pirate’s ransom for wild rides at Orlando’s colossal theme parks. Every year, millions of visitors follow that vision and have a grand old time. But locals say you don’t have to wear a black cap with mouse Read More
Chesapeake Bay’s Best Crab Decks
Around the Bay, images of the iconic red crustacean appear everywhere— from flags, hats and T-shirts to bumper stickers, menus and refrigerator magnets. Outsiders might wonder about a regional mascot with spindly little legs and oversized claws, but locals see this beloved aquatic creature as a symbol of summertime and a tasty reason for gathering Read More
The Top 5 Coolers for the High Seas
Serious captains need serious coolers! Whether your keeping your drinks cold, or stashing away your latest catch, no cruise is complete without a cooler that stays cold no matter what the temperature is outside. At Marinalife, we have boating lifestyle experts on standby to share their favorites. Without further ado, here are our top 5 Read More
Top 10 East Coast Northern Beaches
Beaches may not be the first thing that come to mind when daydreaming about northern ports. But you better believe that when temperatures rise and those warm summer breezes start to blow, residents and visitors alike make tracks for sandy Atlantic Ocean curves. These 10 favorites, chosen by our Marinalife readers, provide a contrast to Read More
Top 10 Waterfront Venues on the East Coast
Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, reunion or other special event, the right waterfront venue can add a magical touch and inspire a lifetime of memories. When we are out and about scouting new travel destinations, boating hot spots and cruising towns, we always keep an eye out for places that offer great waterfront venues Read More
Top 5 Shops to Help Stylize Your Boat
HIVE Palm Beach, Fla. (561-514-0322) A 10,000-square-foot emporium filled with carefully chosen collections of furniture, lighting, accessories and gifts. MECOX Palm Beach, Fla. (561-805-8611) Where you’ll find impressive and treasured furnishings, de´cor, and antique pieces. MMDESIGNS, LLC Palm Beach, Fla. (561-671-1958) Bring your imagination to life, crafting classical ideas into new and fresh high-end designs. Read More
Top 10 Maritime Museums
As you cruise around America’s coastline, do you ever gaze at the night sky wondering what it was like to navigate a boat by the stars instead of a GPS? Do childhood fantasies of cavorting with pirates still stir in your heart and conjure up dreams of sailing with rum-guzzling scoundrels? And when veterans reminisce Read More
10 Destinations to Catch Your Dream Fish
We’ve put together a list of 10 spots worth a look whether you simply want a change of venue or are looking to cross a species off your “bucket list.” Keep in mind some of these same locales have dedicated seasons, size and bag limits for the species noted and some also require a fishing Read More