Hurricane Beryl rages across Caribbean islands as Category 3 storm

Hurricane Beryl is barreling toward Mexico and possibly the United States after slamming into Jamaica and the Windward Islands. The hurricane brought devastating winds and storm surges that destroyed homes, knocked out power, and killed at least eight people. The storm remains a “major hurricane” after being downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane on Thursday … Read more

What it is like to sail on the most special ship in the world

Smooth sailing: Vicky Smith in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia Backlit by the setting sun, the clouds looked like glowing tufts of cotton candy against a red-gold sky. The forested peaks of Saint Lucia slowly faded into shade as I lounged in the tropical outdoor bar of the Royal Clipper and enjoyed the heat on my … Read more