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Maria Shollenbarger sizes up the boats that trade in ultimate exclusivity – and access to the remotest corners of the earth March 06 2013 Cruises & Boating The Bespokesperson The art of kayaking Hand-crafted, sublimely elegant boats that are as glorious to place on a pedestal as to paddle August 08 2012 Destinations Travelista The Nile opens up in style Cruise the entire 600 miles of river for the first time in 15 years July 15 2012 Destinations Travelista Cruise the hot spots from Alaska to Antarctica Adrenaline-rich journeys to some of the world’s emptiest places July 13 2012 Boats The Cult Shop Standard House Chandlery A nautical treasure trove in Wells is a one-stop shop for getting things shipshape << < Previous 1 2 3 4 Next > >> Archive choice Only if the coast is clear… A new profusion of luxury liveaboards is ratcheting up the potential for seaborne exploration. 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