If “foodie” is a word people use to describe you, then consider a cooking school on your next cruise. Silversea has the only “Relais & Chateaux L’Ecole des Chefs” cooking school at sea. These classes, offered completely free of charge, are designed to highlight the cultural flavor of each ships itinerary. This unique curriculum offers hands on training, and entertaining events. Classes include basic knife skills and kitchen terminology;…
Read MoreDo you need a US Passport?
All citizens are currently required to have a passport when re-entering the US by air, land or sea, with a few exceptions: Those entering by land or sea can get a lower cost passport card, however is not valid for air travel. U.S. citizens on a cruise that begins and ends in the same port, and travels to destinations in Alaska, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Bermuda can…
Read MoreCelebrity Cruises introducing new Destination Guides
Celebrity Cruises will be featuring some new destination guides, both online and on-board. These guides, produced by the new “Global Insiders powered by Travel + Leisure Group” feature a distinguished group of travel experts, epicureans, style luminaries, editors & writers. Find experts Marc Murphy, head judge of Food Networks “Chopped”; Jack Exon, president of luxury vacation company, Ovation Vacations; Kate Betts, a former editor in chief of Harpers Bazaar; Adam…
Read MoreExperience Crystal Cruises
What makes Crystal Cruises Different? On Crystal “All Inclusive” cruising, means a worry free, hassle free, comfortable cruising experience. No more worrying about tipping, including penthouses suites: no more up-charges for restaurants: no more classes at an upcharge: fine wine and premium liquor included. Featuring abundant space, exceptional quality, and unprecedented choices, in dining, activities, shore excursions, and onboard activities, see why Crystal Cruises has been voted wolds best for…
Read MoreChoosing the right cabin for your cruise.
So you have decided to go on a cruise, and you have never cruised before. The first thing your travel agents asks, is inside, outside, or balcony cabin? How can you determine which cabin is right for you? Here are several ways to help narrow down the choices. Is this an Alaska cruise? Since so much of this cruise travels the inside passage where mountains rise on both sides of…
Read MoreA quick look at a Celebrity Cruise ship
Sometimes we dont pay a lot of attention to our surroundings when we are on a cruise ship. Sure its beautiful, and there is lots to do, but is there more? Celebrity Cruise Line goes further, by commissioning artwork to be displayed throughout their ship. There are guided tours available to see the pieces. These photos from 2008 are of the Constellation. On this early December sailing you can see…
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