Boaters know that there's no better way to explore Cape Cod than by water, especially considering the region's infamous summer traffic. From small, intimate harbors to larger ports rich with nightlife, the Cape is blessed with coastal destinations to suit any mariner's palette. Here's a sampling of some great spots to visit by boat, whether you're planning a day trip or a longer stay.

Despite hard times, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, North Carolina, remains a golfer's paradise.

Managing editor, Rob Duca, reviews the North Course at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, Connecticut and visits Fowoods Resort Casino, located only minutes away.

From upscale to casual, Cape Cod offers a variety of romantic golf dates.

On Cape Cod, and along the surrounding area, visitors can find plenty of golf play, an abundance of seafood and world-class legends. For those who need a little help planning, there is help.

Whale-watches offer action-packed views of the ocean's largest creatures.

Championship golf, boating, Busch Gardens and a history lesson all intertwine at this Virginia resort.

At the majestic Mount Washington Hotel, the golf and the accommodations rekindle life from a bygone era.

I was ensnared by the notorious "Bear Trap," enthralled by a luxurious Swedish massage, enlightened with a one-on-one golf lesson, and educated by a tour-quality club-fitting session. All without leaving the well-manicured grounds of PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

The village of Woodstock, Vt. is the definition of the quintessential New England experience, hence its reputation as "the prettiest small town in America." Enchanting and tranquil, the picturesque town's quaint main thoroughfare offers a cornucopia of activities, including three of the finest championship golf courses in New England.

Combining exercise with relaxation on Cape Cod trails that lead to stunning sunsets.

There's no need to travel to California to find wine country. Coastal Massachusetts has its own mini Napa Valley with boutique vineyards and wineries that are producing some incredibly fine wines.

had a 3-wood in my hand. My shirt was sopping with sweat. I was on my seventh bottle of water on a stifling 95 degree June afternoon. Facing me was a 220-yard approach over a lake, into the wind, to a front pin.