2026 Western Caribbean Cruise

Nassau effortlessly blends Caribbean charm with rich history, where lively rhythms, tempting island flavors, and stunning turquoise waters greet you at every turn. Wander past colonial forts and stories of pirate’s past, or dive into hands-on adventures like swimming with stingrays, meeting dolphins, or gliding over vibrant reefs by glass-bottom boat. Just across the bridge, Paradise Island offers world-class resorts—and beginning December 2025, the new Royal Beach Club℠ invites you to enjoy an all-inclusive day of top-tier dining, cocktails, beaches, and pools in true Bahamian style.

Perfect Day at CocoCay turns vacation time into pure bragging rights, offering everything from the Caribbean’s tallest waterslide to soaring balloon views 450 feet above the island. You can unwind in The Bahamas’ largest freshwater pool, sip cocktails at a swim-up bar, or indulge in an overwater cabana reminiscent of Bora Bora. With 10 distinct neighborhoods—seven complimentary and three premium options including Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach Club, and the adults-only Hideaway Beach—this private island delivers unforgettable adventure for every style of traveler.

In 1692, nineteen men and women were convicted of witchcraft, carted to Gallows Hill, and executed.  Hundreds were accused of witchcraft. Dozens languished in jail awaiting trial. Then, almost as soon as it had begun, it ended. The story of how the Salem Witch Trials came to be is a cautionary tale to us today to ensure the law is not used for hysterical purposes. But … do we permit modern day Salem Witch trials?

In the what may be known as the trial of the 19^th Century, Lizzie Borden was tried for the double murder of her father and step-mother. Newspapers from across the Country covered this sensational crime. A famous ditty, not based in fact but myth, said,

Lizzie Borden took an axe,
And gave her mother forty whacks,
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.

In truth, the Bordens only received 29 whacks, not the 81 suggested by this famous poem. But the defense would have to rely on more than a mathematical error if it hoped to save Lizzie from a guilty verdict. The story of this trial, rooted in the last decade of the 1800’s, involves an understanding of trial techniques and constitutional protections that exist even to this day. By the end, you will have to grapple, as the attorneys did then, with implicit sex biases, limitations of circumstantial cases, and in the end, was justice done?

Melinda Raisch’s husband was brutally murdered with a crowbar, as she laid next to him in bed. She gave an odd account of how two people broke into the house to steal the bank keys. But no one then broke into the bank. Police had nothing to go on. 20 years passed. The detectives showed up to her new house, with her new family, in her new city. It was time to answer some questions. This tale of a cold case turned red hot is a tale of how law enforcement, through the DA, persisted on a case, weaved through the right to counsel, and landed on not one, but two convictions.

One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time, San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world.

One of the most interesting cities in the Dominican Republic, located on the north coast. It’s an area of high-priced, luxury resorts, and casinos and home to the Tourist Bazaar. Check out the unique amber jewelry. After shopping, go to the beach. There’s over 70 beautiful miles to make into your personal sandbox.