August 28, 2010
In the world of cruising, luxury and intimacy go hand in hand. Conventional wisdom dictates that the smaller the ship, the more exclusive the experience. So when Crystal Cruises launched as a luxury brand with a ship that carried more than 900 passengers, many industry insiders were skeptical
But Crystal delivered on the promise – in spades – and today, Crystal cruises are among the best money can buy. And loyal passengers think their service is absolutely tops. Read more…
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August 23, 2010
In order to attract more sophisticated travelers, the cruise ships upgraded the dining experiences they offered their passengers a few years ago. Since good food and wine go hand-in-hand, expanded wine cellars, professional tastings, and multiple-course dinners with food-and-wine pairings weren’t far behind.
Today, you can drink as well at sea as you can on dry land. Many of the luxury cruises include good wine in the cruise fare. In addition to on-board tastings and seminars, many voyages include vineyard visits and tastings in some of the world’s top wine regions. And most ships have at least one wine bar where you can enjoy new and classic wines by the glass. Read more…
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