Nashville, Tennesee

Country music may have put it on the map, but this is not Nashville, Tennessee’s only draw. A multifaceted character paints a different picture of this destination from what you might expect — historical sites and museums, exciting sports, vibrant shopping and cuisine. But, of course, if country music is your thing, “Music City” will Read More

Exuma Land and Sea Park

Exuma Land and Sea Park is the Bahamas’ hidden jewel, and it belongs on top of every boater’s must-see list. At this water park, you won’t find wave pools or water slides, but you will experience gorgeous beaches, easy anchorage and a dazzling marine environment unblemished by humans. Its colorful coral reefs and vibrant aquatic Read More

Cruising the Islands of The Bahamas

Vacationing to foreign countries is exciting, but traveling to another country aboard your own boat is an adventure and accomplishment beyond compare. Fortunately for boaters in the U.S. and Canada, the Bahamas gives us a beautiful island country we can easily visit with a little careful planning. The Bahamas is one of the largest island Read More

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Sealife on steroids, where the desert meets sea, plus an off-the-beaten-path location that attracts everyday and celebrity visitors alike are three great ways to describe Cabo San Lucas. Call Cabo for short, this sun-soaked town is located at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Read More

Boating on the West Coast of Florida

The West Coast of Florida stretches 550 nautical miles from Cape Sable, at the southern tip of the Everglades, to Perdido Key, which is the western border of the state’s panhandle. Florida’s west coast, including the Panhandle, offers boaters amazing cruising opportunities. Except for the open water passage across the Big Bend, the Gulf Intracoastal Read More

Stock Island, Florida

Welcome to Stock Island, where the good old days of the Florida Keys are still lively and strong and fishing and boating reign supreme. Though offcially part of Key West, Stock Island still holds the authentic Keys charm that used to prevail on its southernly neighbor. So named because it once housed the lower Keys’ Read More

New Orleans, Louisiana

For the last 300 years, New Orleans has been one of the great cultural gems of the world. Its a place where the locals’ laissez-faire hospitality and friendliness attract visitors from all over the world. With its classic architecture draped in Spanish moss, there are few other places so enchanting. Food and music define this Read More

New York City vs. Miami Beach

New York City vs. Miami Beach? The great, bustling cities full of culture, cuisine and endless entertainment duke it out. Architecture New York City One World Trade Center has already emerged as an NYC Landmark with prismatic glass and kaleidoscope-like refractions. Nearby also visit the Oculus, the highly anticipated transportation hub designed by Spanish architect Read More

Destination, Costa Rica

Costa Rica. If you have the slightest need for outdoor adventure pulsing through your body, it should be on your bucket list of places to visit. This Central American nation covering only 0.03% of the world’s surface boasts 6% of its total biodiversity. Borderded by both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, only four hours Read More

Marinalife’s Guide to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

It’s wise to pack comfy walking shoes when you come to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from November 1-5. Specifically title the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, or shortened to FLIBS by industry folks, this boat show is one of the largest in the world. With 1,500 boats on display, 1,200 exhibitors and six miles Read More