Renting a boat when in Tenerife is a great way to see more of the island

A historic paddle steam cruiser on the River Dart in Devon makes for a fantastic day out for the family.

Known as the "River of Mists," the Skeena River offers a treasure trove of delights for the outdoor lover.

This 29 mile canal in Kent has very interesting history behind it, besides being a great place to hire a boat for the day.

This natural wonder is one of the most visited tourist spots on the planet. Because of the amount of tourist that Niagara Falls attracts, Niagara, New York has set itself up as the perfect getaway for families with children, for adventurous, and for couples looking to spend a romantic weekend away from home.

Shark Fest is an annual family centered shark themed, festival and boat show which started in 2006.

The unique setting of the volcanic crater's deep blue lake with the Wizard Island cone in it is an attraction that is quite memorable, especially since the volcanic cone is considered one of the most spectacular in the world.

Well known for its turtles, this park near Limon can only be visited by boat or plane.

With more than 4,000 acres of bicycle paths, public parks, and bay, San Diego's Mission Bay is a fun, family friendly destination that you're sure to enjoy.

No matter what outdoor actives you enjoy doing you can do them at Grayson Highland. The activities you might include on your visit are fishing, boating, hiking and camping, with your tent or camper or in the bunk house.

Visitors to Denmark who are interested in the culture of Nordic boatbuilding, seafaring and its maritime history have a great opportunity to gain knowledge by visiting the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde (Vikingeskibsmuseet in Danish).

Kootenay National Park offers a wide variety of activities. Besides hiking, Kootenay offers camping, boating and rafting on the Vermilion and Kootenay rivers, fishing, biking, and horse riding.

Looking inside the Houseboat Museum in Amsterdam is the perfect way to find out about these interesting little creations on the canal.

Amsterdam is a very compact city, but offers a world class range of things to do. There are cultural and outdoor attractions plenty.

The part of the Italian coast better known as the Amalfi Coast stretches from south of the Sorrento peninsula, all the way from Punta Campanella to Positano up to Ravello and Vietri Sul Mare

Power boats and wave runners zip about while houseboats slowly wend their way deep into side canyons in Lake Powell

If you have some time to spare and looking for an experience not usually found in a mega-city, travel down to Xochimilco on the southern fringe of Mexico City for a boat ride in the canals in the shade of towering ahuejote trees.