Author: Gerry Barker

Gerry is an award-winning journalist who has covered travel and cruising for more than a decade. He co-founded North Palm Beach Life with his wife, Pam, where they publish cruise reviews and destination stories. His newspaper career includes roles with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, The Columbus Dispatch and The Palm Beach Post. His travel journalism also appeared in All Things Cruise, Splash Magazines Worldwide and Aqua Miami magazine, where he writes the monthly "Wanderlust" feature.

Ship Reviews

Looking Back at a Haute Caribbean Holiday on Crystal Serenity

One of our favorite ways to celebrate holidays is on a cruise. And one of our most memorable holidays at…
Ship Reviews

Dreams of Tahiti: Sailing French Polynesia With Windstar

With more than 75 cruises around the world under our belt, French Polynesia is one place that actually exceeds the…
River Cruises

Riviera Travel President Talks Fleet Growth, Solo Cruising & Low Water

British travel operator Riviera Travel’s specialty for 40 years is offering “affordable luxury.” As it continues to expand its fleet…
Destinations

Passage Journeys: Group Travel Redefined

As frequent travelers, we’ve all had our share of “If It’s Tuesday, This Must be Belgium” tours. The kind where…
Excursion Reviews

Video Diary of an Alaska Cruise on American Cruise Lines

Alaska, a cruise favorite for decades, continues to grow in popularity. This year, it’s projected that 65 cruise ships and…
Ship Reviews

American Encore: American’s New Crown Jewel on the Columbia River

American Cruise Lines is having a moment. In operation for over a half-century, the most successful U.S. river cruising line…