Think ferries are just transportation? These scenic ferry rides-from Norway's dramatic fjords to the Caribbean blues of Belize-turn the journey into the main event.

An American vacation spent swimming, boating, or just lounging on a lakeside beach is the ideal way to recharge your soul, but you need to find the perfect destination to make that dream come to life.

Renting a boat abroad sounds exciting: picture yourself exploring hidden coves, anchoring at pristine beaches, and gliding ...