SPRING BREAK is the season that breaks the bounds of winter and renews our sense of adventure. The vernal equinox signals us to escape the monotony of our everyday lives — and quench our thirst for excitement. Now is the time to plan vacations, embrace your adventurous side, and if you’re an adrenaline junkie with Read More
Seaside Aquariums Cruising Guide
THE OCEANS contain 97% of the Earth’s water, cover 71% of the world’s surface and encompass 99% of the planet’s living space. Educating humans about this vital piece of their existence is an imperative taken up by aquariums around the world. No longer just a place to watch colorful fish flash along on their endless Read More
Clearwater to Weeki Wachee, Florida
When my best friend announced that she was moving to Clearwater, my heart stopped. For decades we’d stumbled through life in Washington, DC, raising our boys from diapers to high school diplomas. Not having her nearby seemed unimaginable. But my BFF, who was sick of shoveling snow and wanted to be closer to her family in Read More
Fort Pierce Florida
Many mariners pop out of Fort Pierce Florida Inlet into the Atlantic for fishing adventures or a jaunt to the Bahamas. Others simply stay in Fort Pierce for the winter to enjoy the intimate Old Florida feel of the restored downtown that sits along the Intracoastal Waterway. The city’s namesake, Lt. Col. Benjamin Pierce (brother Read More
Bahia Mar Marina – Fort Lauderdale, FL
BAHIA MAR MARINA IS BIG enough to handle the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show yet still pays attention to the smallest details that make visits to this gorgeous destination an idyllic experience. Located between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, the marina lies in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale where guests can explore the Read More
Conch Harbor Marina – Marina Spotlights
SITUATED AT THE NORTHWEST end of Key West, Conch Harbor Marina overlooks gorgeous turquoise waters that make up the island’s historic inlet. Located just outside the booming downtown district, you can find this transient boater paradise in Old Town, a palm tree-lined neighborhood rich with colorful historic homes and vibrant attractions. Conch Harbor’s full-service marina Read More
Seaside Casinos – Jackpot!
Whether you love the thrill of gambling or simply enjoy the glitz and glamour at today’s world-class casinos, these waterfront destinations are a sure bet. Split into region, the following seaside casinos and gaming establishments are flush with exciting games of chance and endless hours of entertainment. New England A gaming getaway to this historic Read More
Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina – Marina Spotlight
(Formerly Key West Harbour) TUCKED AWAY AT AMERICA’S southernmost point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico is a hidden tropical gem called Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina. When visitors pull up to the six-pier marina, they see three bright blue and yellow hacienda-style condos surrounded by palm trees and clear turquoise Read More
Deck the Hulls with Lights & Buoys! – Holiday Boat Parades in Florida
Those who say it does not feel like the holiday season in Florida without snow haven’t experienced the nearly 100 boat parades that occur in December across the Sunshine State. Thousands of boaters cruise down for the winter when the birds fly south. Many arrive as soon as the official hurricane season is over, and Read More
Beautiful Places for the Body & Soul
Florida’s stunning seasides elevate yoga, tai chi & wellness workouts Imagine stretching into an upward dog or crescent lunge position on your yoga mat, and instead of staring at a video screen or TV, you watch the sun rise over a beachfront park, 19th century lighthouse or a tropical garden. These are just a few Read More