Destinations

By: Sherry Laskin · December 9, 2012

Chicago, the Drake Hotel and martinis

My mother had a fascination for collecting cocktail recipes. Her assemblage of "potent potables" are handwritten, torn scraps from magazines and ...

By: Sherry Laskin · July 25, 2012

Day 3 of my 7-night cruise aboard the Holland America Maasdam from Boston to Montreal. When we departed from Bar Harbor, it was still raining ...

By: Sherry Laskin · December 27, 2011

What happens when an Italian food and beverage director meets traditional American southern cuisine? I don't know either, but the result is ...

By: Sherry Laskin · November 2, 2011

Looking for something different in Jamaica than your ship's shore excursions? Try a relaxing beach day at an all-inclusive resort with Jamaica ...

By: Sherry Laskin · May 6, 2011

In my mind, today would be a cakewalk. Norwegian Sun arrived into Amsterdam from Port Canaveral, Florida at 8am. I had plenty of time ...

By: Sherry Laskin · February 4, 2011

Late April brought an early sunrise. Everyone stood on deck aboard the MSC Poesia, braving the cold air as we cruised into New York ...

By: Sherry Laskin · September 8, 2010

You’re on another Caribbean cruise headed back to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. You’ve already climbed 300 feet to the top of Dunn’s River Falls, ...

By: Sherry Laskin · April 5, 2010

It’s Monday in Marigot and nowhere to go. The Azamara Journey is anchored off of the waterfront dock on the French side of the dual-nation ...

By: Sherry Laskin · April 4, 2010

Over two million people visit St. John, USVI every year and it's no wonder why. Tropical beaches, a rich history, and activities for you and your ...