Tag: Celebrity cruises

Once a Millennium, Celebrity Millennium

We met less than two years ago. If it wasn't love at first sight, it was at least affection. She was a beauty, and she introduced us to all kinds of nice people. A helpful Puerto Rican named Leo…a friendly Colombian named Sandy…an old friend from Little League days…the Panama Canal…and Saravan the Sommelier, the… Continue reading Once a Millennium, Celebrity Millennium

Solstice Ships Scholarship Source

I'm really not averse to art, despite what my family and close friends might think. I once had a bridge partner named Art. I've even been known to say a prayer that began "Thou art…" And last year when we were on the Celebrity Eclipse, on the top deck in the middle of the Atlantic,… Continue reading Solstice Ships Scholarship Source

Concordia Disaster Minimized by Wind

Just when we thought enough had been written about the Costa Concordia, we found ourselves watching a recording of a documentary on The Discovery Channel about the disaster that bears repeating. That’s what great sisters and brothers-in-law are for, isn’t it…to help with the research? Anyway, while there was no news in the Concordia documentary… Continue reading Concordia Disaster Minimized by Wind

Dream Cruise for Wine Aficionados

As consumers — a word not to be confused with connoisseurs — of wine, we are familiar with Vinopolis. In case you aren’t, this is an organization in the heart of London that specializes in wine and food pairings. In the fall, Vinopolis is pairing with Celebrity, the most progressive cruise line anywhere when it… Continue reading Dream Cruise for Wine Aficionados