Destinations

A megayacht adventure in the Bahamas' Exuma chain of islands

By Alyssa Haak Photos by Jim R... | Posted August 2011 | Add a Comment

Truth in Advertising: It Is Better In The Bahamas.At the tail end of an endless northern winter, the catchy jingle of a well-timed Bahamian marketing campaign was stuck in my head. Advertising images...

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Having a Blast in Bimini

By PMY Staff | Posted July 2011 | Add a Comment

Having a Blast in Bimini: The PMY Rendezvous went off without a hitch. The inaugural PMY Rendezvous recently made quite a splash in Bimini this past Fourth of July weekend with about 100 guests and...

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End of the World Bar, Bimini

By Kevin Koenig | Posted July 2011 | Add a Comment

Lost in Paradise: I have a confession to make: I love beer. Vodka was a cheap fling, whiskey and I have had a falling out (no pun intended), and I told tequila to hit the bricks after an ill-fated...

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Aboard Feadship's 152-foot Megayacht Audacia along the Cote d’Azur.

By Alyssa Haak Photos by Jim R... | Posted December 2010 | Add a Comment

C’est MagnifiqueA Glimpse of the good life along the Cote d’Azur.photos by Jim Raycroft There are many ways to leave the Monaco Yacht Show: by car, by train, by helicopter. But for the lucky few who...

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Joy (Stick) Ride to Key West

By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Jeffe... | Posted October 2008 | Add a Comment

The whole thing started with a simple, straightforward question. I was standing under a chandelier at a cocktail reception at the Atlanta Boat Show, with a glass of Perrier in one hand and a...

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Monster Marinas

By Catherine Pearson Illustrations b... | Posted April 2008 | Add a Comment

Let's be honest. When people think megayachts, they think money—and for good reason. Not only are these vessels costly to own and operate, they have an enormous positive impact on local...

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Destinations To Die For: Staniel Cay, Bahamas

By Catherine Pearson | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

While cruising the Exumas is great, chartered flights also offer amazing views. It's no wonder that with crystal waters, hidden coves, and quiet harbors, the 365 cays of the Exumas have long...

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Destinations To Die For: Key West, Florida

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Sunsets like this are a virtual sure thing at Mallory Square. The hot, orange-hued ball in the sky melts into the sea while my eyes record the sky's constantly morphing colors. In this sublime...

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Destinations To Die For: Panama City, Florida

By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

The Panama City Beach area is loaded with quiet bayous and creeks. I guess there's some disagreement over whether newspaperman Howell Raines actually coined the term Redneck Riviera to describe...

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Destinations To Die For: Block Island, Rhode Island

By Catherine Pearson | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Block Island offers up two quintessentially New England lighthouses. Truthfully I'm somewhat loathe to sing the praises of Block Island in September, and it's not because I don't love it...

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Destinations To Die For: New York, New York

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Pedestrians and cars alike traverse the Brooklyn (background) and Manhattan Bridges, each more than 100 years old, every day. Full disclosure: I'm a born and bred New Yorker, so perhaps you...

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Destinations To Die For: Greenport, New York

By Capt. Eileen Murphy | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

Preston's marine-supply store in Greenport's Harbor Wharf opened in 1880. I first became smitten with Greenport, New York, after my friend Caroline was married there a few years ago. The...

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Destinations To Die For: Southport, North Carolina

By Capt. Eileen Murphy | Posted November 2007 | Add a Comment

I found the town of Southport, North Carolina, somewhat by accident. It was May 2005, and I was taking the company boat, a Luhrs 41 Convertible, up to New York from Florida. It was a long trip, and...

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