There’s a fine line between cushy cruising and adventurous sailing, and Star Clippers manages to walk this well. This tall-ship cruise company gives modern luxury a heritage twist, taking passengers on true-to-life tall-ship adventures. Launched in 1991 and based in Monaco, Star Clippers operates three ships—Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper. Just right for … Continue reading Mediterranean: Tall-Ship Cruise →

posted on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mediterranean: Tall-Ship Cruise

In this Eastern Caribbean delight, you’ll find blissful bays, white sand, cool rhythms and warm welcomes. Just head to St. Martin and turn left. Settling into Anguilla, our little private pool overlooking Crocus Bay was just the right refreshing temperature and ditto the meltiness of the gin and tonics. And there would be time for … Continue reading Anguilla →

posted on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Anguilla

Southern Massachusetts, baby! I just like saying “Nantucket.” Nantucket is not just for the summertime anymore, either. Autumn really is the best time to visit, because the population drops from 80,000 to 10,000. Absolutely everybody who doesn’t live there has gone home, so you can wander the cobblestone streets and rub elbows with the locals … Continue reading Nantucket →

posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Nantucket