Painting of a sailing ship struggling to make it around Cape Horn in 1788
Sailing around the tip of South America was once the fastest way to reach the Far East, Australia and the South Pacific. But as we discover, Cape Horn’s reputation as one of the most inhospitable waterways in the world is still well founded. Continue reading “ROCKING ‘ROUND THE HORN”
Deadman’s Bay on Peter Island
Once home to pirates and buccaneers, the gorgeous British Virgin Islands now appeal to a decidedly different and more upscale crowd, including Sir Richard Branson. Continue reading “IDYLLIC ISLANDS ARE NATURE’S LITTLE SECRETS”
Fort San Felipe del Morro
A cruise from San Juan delivers more ports in less time than a traditional sailing from Florida. Continue reading “OVER THE SPANISH MAIN TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN”
Gentlemans Portion 