Skye Sherman

West Palm Beach

Freelance travel writer, fourth-generation Floridian, bookworm, formerly closeted Swiftie, contributing writer @pbillustrated @travelleisure and more

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Palm Beach Just Got Its First New Hotel In Years-And It's Pink, Of Course

5 days ago | southernliving.com | Skye Sherman

Key TakeawaysIt's not every day the glamorous island of Palm Beach gets a new hotel. In fact, it's been four years since the last delivery-White Elephant Palm Beach opened in the former Bradley Park Hotel building in late 2020-but when new digs do arrive, only one color will do: pink.
Palm Beach Just Got Its First New Hotel In Years—And It’s Pink, Of Course | Flipboard

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Skye Sherman

9 hours agoA triple murderer infamous for killing the so-called Essex Boys has been released from jail. Michael Steele, now 82, was jailed for life alongside Jack Whomes at the Old Bailey in 1998 for the gangland murders of Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37, and Craig Rolfe, 26. The three drug dealers were ambushed …
My Mom's A Third-Generation Floridian, And She Just Spilled The Secret To Her Key Lime Pie

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Skye Sherman

If anyone knows key lime pie, it's my mom. Born and raised in southern Miami with the Keys as her backyard, she's a third-generation Floridian and the best gourmet-at-home chef I know. Her maiden name is even Baker, so you know she knows what she's doing in the kitchen.
My Mom's A Third-Generation Floridian, And She Just Spilled The Secret To Her Key Lime Pie

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Skye Sherman

Homemade sweets always bring something extra that store-bought options can’t match!2 days ago25 Sweets That Prove Homemade Is Always BetterHomemade sweets always bring something extra that store-bought options can’t match. Fresh ingredients and straightforward recipes combine to create …3 days agoThere Is No (Convenient) AlternativeDowngrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work.
Princess Cruises

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Jill Schildhouse

On Board with PrincessPrincess Cruises welcomes a wide range of traveler types, including families, solo passengers and couples in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. On smaller ships' longer voyages, you're more likely to find older cruisers and fewer families. Meanwhile, voyages during the summer months and winter holidays tend to usher in children and multigenerational groups. Regardless of your selected itinerary, you'll likely be cruising with an American crowd.
Best Affordable Cruises

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Jill Schildhouse |Karon Warren

#7Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line#7 in Best Affordable Cruises (tie)Read More »One of Holland America Line's newest cruise ships, Nieuw Statendam, launched in December 2018. This 2,666-passenger ship (at double occupancy) is the second in the line's contemporary Pinnacle Class collection. Like its sister ship, Koningsdam, this vessel emphasizes elegant, eye-catching design. The ship carries 3,170 passengers at maximum capacity and 1,036 crew members.
Majestic Princess

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman

OverviewWelcoming 3,560 guests (at double occupancy) and 1,346 crew members, Majestic Princess debuted in 2017 and is one of just a few Princess ships to feature The Catch by Rudi, a seafood restaurant helmed by Chef Rudi Sodamin. Beyond the ship's specialty restaurants, passengers can dine in the main dining rooms and grab snacks and beverages at a handful of casual eateries, including lobster and wok-style noodles.
Best Cruises to Mexico

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Jill Schildhouse |Megan duBois |Gwen Pratesi

#1Discovery PrincessPrincess Cruises#1 in Best Cruises to Mexico (tie)Read More »One of the newest ships in the Princess fleet, Discovery Princess launched in March 2022. The ship is equipped with Princess Cruises' signature MedallionClass technology, which allows cruisers access to Wi-Fi, touchless experiences (such as contactless payment) and food and beverage delivery anywhere on the ship. Discovery Princess holds 3,660 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,346 crew members.
Symphony of the Seas

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman

OverviewSymphony of the Seas set sail in 2018 and features 18 decks packed with activities. The ship carries 5,518 guests at double occupancy, 6,680 passengers maximum and 2,200 crew members. For heart-pounding fun, travelers will find a surf simulator, an indoor ice skating rink, two 40-foot rock walls, a zip line and a 10-story slide. Meanwhile, relaxation seekers can unwind in the spa, sip cocktails made by robotic bartenders or stroll through the Central Park-inspired neighborhood.
Wonder of the Seas

1 week ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman

OverviewWonder of the Seas, which embarked on its maiden voyage in March 2022, holds 5,734 passengers at double occupancy, 7,084 guests maximum and 2,204 crew members. The ship measures 1,188 feet long and 211 feet wide, and it weighs 235,600 gross tons. Like its sister ship, Symphony of the Seas, it is one of the largest cruise ships in the world.