Sherry Laskin
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43 Best Solo Travel Tips It’s taken me a lot of years to compile this new list of my best solo travel tips. Decades, … View Post
How about a heated bathroom floor? Yes, please. The difference between upper premium and luxury cruise lines isn’t always easy to distinguish. Viking … View Post
The MSC Cruises world cruise for 2020 was just announced, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica. Reservations begin November 23. It’s a 116-night… View Post
Just announced, Cunard Alaska cruises will take place in mid-spring in 2019. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will set out on a series of Alaska cruises, … View Post
The small Italian town of Candela, on Italy’s eastern side (think Adriatic Sea) wants to lure new residents to its dwindling population. Nicola … View Post
The buzz about Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas is turning into a roar. As the newest Oasis Class ship under construction, … View Post
The very popular port of call on an eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary is the culturally unique island of St. Maarten/Saint Martin. Half Dutch … View Post
Construction for new American Duchess begins soon. Memphis-based American Queen Steamboat Company announced they’ll begin work for their new American Duchess paddle wheeler. … View Post
MSC Cruises announces the name of their next ship and floats out another. On Friday at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises revealed … View Post
Avalon Waterways review and insider tips Since in 2004, Colorado-based Avalon Waterways cruises some of the world’s most beautiful rivers. Avalon’s 22 river ships … View Post
Prices for Holland America specialty dining are on the rise. While I’m a big fan of specialty dining restaurants aboard ships, there are … View Post
Guests asked and Celebrity listened. Short getaways return to Ft. Lauderdale Except for a one-time three- and a four-night sailing aboard the Celebrity Silhouette … View Post
Travel to Budapest without flying. Your river cruise begins or ends in Budapest, Hungary. A relaxing train ride sounds much better than the stress … View Post
Ed. Note: I hesitated to publish this editorial piece that I wrote following the tragedy in Paris on 13 November 2015. Today’s terror attack in&… View Post
French America Line to homeport in Gretna, LA instead of New Orleans June 25, 2016. New American-based river cruise company, French America Line announced they’ll&… View Post
My first vacation rental experience could have been my last. With a few days to spend in Miami Beach for an annual cruise industry … View Post
My cozy Air BnB vacation rental in Southampton It was an unexpected delight. When the attacks occurred in Paris last November, I decided to … View Post
Air BnB vacation rental gets a second chance. Hit or miss. That’s what I’m learning about an Air BnB vacation rental. Despite … View Post
AirBnB vacation rentals aren’t always what’s promised. “I am always drawn back to places where I have lived, the houses and their … View Post
Holland America Koningsdam begins inaugural cruise season. In traditional, gala ceremonious style, the Italian shipyard, Fincantieri, officially handed over the ms Koningsdam to Holland … View Post
