Our new-to-us boat has a Wilcox-Crittenden "Head-Mate" Seaclos head. It was pumping water in anaemically all along, but, on the trip bringing her... - [Read more]

So there's only one week to go until spring, but there's still plenty of thawing out to do here in Michigan until we can declare the boating season... - [Read more]

How to bargain, when to smile, who to serve first at a banquet, and other ways to fit in with locals, according to the Chais. - [Read more]

The economy is faltering, the greenback is getting clobbered by the euro and traveling to the far reaches of luxury is costlier than ever.

There's something about hotel rooms that generally makes them feel sexy by definition—maybe because it's a strange new place, or because the bed is usually the focal point of the room.  But that doesn't mean they can't get even sexier.

Once, in our early days, Mary came across me daydreaming over a pile of Practical Boat Owner mags. " I'd sail off with you in one of them," she said.... - [Read more]

How's this for an idea of heaven: A beach you can love without having to share. Read on for secret sands.

If you want advice on your pipes, you go to a plumber. Trouble with your wiring? Talk to an electrician. So when it comes to tips on air travel, who better to ask than the flight crew? James Wysong rounds up 10 flight attendants and comes back with 12 tips for travel. - [Read more]

Fourteen vacationers were injured, some of them seriously, when the deck of a seaside villa collapsed Thursday on the U.S. Caribbean island of St. Thomas. - [Read more]

Beyond fun and relaxation, vacations also provide opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. While these sights are breathtaking at any age, there's something extra special about seeing them as a child—or just through the eyes of one.