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The Ultimate Birthday Party Boat Guide
· Sep 5, 2025 · Updated Sep 10, 2025 Key takeaways While the average birthday boat is booked 19 days in advance, the most common booking window is just a day before the party (1). A 2025 survey found [...]
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South Florida’s 10 Favorite Water Activities — According to Boatsetter Bookings
· Sep 3, 2025 · Updated Feb 18, 2026 South Florida doesn’t just set the stage for sunny vacations — it’s where boating becomes a lifestyle. With 46% of all Boatsetter bookings happening in Miami and Fort Lauderdale alone, [...]
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East Coast vs. West Coast: Where’s the Best Place to Boat?
· Sep 3, 2025 The ultimate coastal showdown It’s a rivalry as old as time — East Coast vs. West Coast. One serves up sandbars and skyline views, the other dishes out sunsets and [...]
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10 Most Haunted Lighthouses in the U.S.
Lighthouses are hands-down one of the creepiest places. They’re sites of great strife, mystery, and paranormal activity. Of course, one of the best ways to visit a lighthouse is as [...]
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Fall Foliage 2025 Forecast Calls for Early Color, Captains Unlock Peak Views
· Aug 27, 2025 · Updated Aug 28, 2025 Key takeaways Yankee Magazine’s official New England 2025 fall foliage report predicts an early leaf-peeping season, with colors expected to arrive as soon as mid-September. Online interest is surging: the [...]
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The Guy Behind Boatsetter’s Luxury Charter Experiences in Anguilla and St. Martin
Boatsetter is made up of people who don’t just work in boating, but live it. Like Jacob Colburn, the Senior Sales Manager on the Global team. From wakeboarding wipeouts as [...]
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Your Labor Day Weekend Boat Day May Come with a Surprise, If You Book With Boatsetter
· Aug 21, 2025 Key takeaways Boatsetter surprises Guests with Labor Day boat day bonuses such as fun water toys, extra time on the water, and more. Millennials and Gen Z make up nearly [...]
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Boatsetter Reveals Biggest Reason for Booking: Family Time
· Aug 1, 2025 Key takeaways A recent Boatsetter survey revealed family time as the top reason for booking, highlighting boating and on-the-water activities as the preferred activity. Families are reimagining what quality looks [...]
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Millions of Mullet Surge South Come August — Anglers Call It the Most Unique Fishing Event
· Jul 28, 2025 Every year, as summer fades into fall, a spectacle unfolds along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. Millions of mullet, sleek silvery fish with blunt heads, embark [...]
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Think a Boat Day Is Out of Your Budget? Try These Smart Marketplace Hacks
· Jul 15, 2025 · Updated Aug 8, 2025 With just a few smart hacks, you can turn “bougie on a budget” into your reality and make some seriously good memories along the way. Whether you’re staycationing, planning a [...]
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Where It’s 70 Degrees Year-Round: Best U.S. Cities and International Escapes for Endless Summer
· Jul 15, 2025 If “always 70 and sunny” sounds like your dream forecast, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re chasing the sun in the middle of winter or just tired of planning [...]
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U.S. Destination Dupes That Feel Like a European Vacation
· Jul 9, 2025 Dreaming of a European vacation without the jet lag or price tag? From the Mediterranean charm of Catalina Island to the Greek flavors of Tarpon Springs, these U.S. destinations deliver [...]
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