Wonderful transatlantic crossing then British Isles cruise

The Crown Princess—This has been my home for 26 days. They have fed me superbly; entertained me around the clock; taken me to 14 wonderful ports of call in 9 nations; pampered me; cleaned my room and brought me fresh towels twice a day; made me laugh; introduced me to new friends; challenged me; educated me; given me time to relax and enjoy sunrises with coffee on my balcony and sunsets at sea with dessert. They have also given me time to relax and rejuvenate, to be introspective, and to practice patience/tolerance/non-judgement. I even reached nation # 100 of the countries I have visited. Thank you for the alarm/free mornings! I will make a brief overnight visit in Paris after disembarking tomorrow, and then return to my real home the day after tomorrow. I look forward to being back in my own home.

26 Days crossing the Atlantic and Touring 6 Countries in the Mediterranean

In 30 days, I will drive a few miles north to board a shiny new ship that will cross the Atlantic and take us to ports in Southern Europe. I am delighted that I will stay on board for the next segment that will tour Greece and Turkey. I am especially excited that I will visit Istanbul for the first time. I look forward to 12 sea days and 13 rich port days from my nice balcony room.

Here is the 26-day itinerary:

Day :1 departs Ft Lauderdale
Days 2-7: Days at Sea
Day 8: Ponte Delgalda, Portugal
Days 9-10: Days at Sea
Day 11: Cartagena, Spain
Day 12: Barcelona, Spain
Day 13: Toulon, France
Day 14: Florence/Pisa Port City
Day 15: Rome’s Port City-cruise ends here
2nd cruise begins
Day 15 Rome’s Port City
Day 16 Sea Day
Day 17 Santorini. Greece
Day 18 Sea Day
Day 19 Istanbul, Turkey
Day 20 Istanbul, Turkey
Day 21 Ephesus, Turkey
Day 22 Athens, Greece
Day 23 Mykonos, Greece
Day 24 Sea Day
Day 25 Naples/Amalfi Coast/Capri etc.
Day 26 Rome’s Port City-cruise ends here

Transatlantic Cruise to Europe That Leaves From My Doorstep

In 39 days, I will drive a few miles to board a shiny new ship that will cross the Atlantic and take us to Europe. This will be my first trip on Celebrity Cruise Lines. As always, I will have a nice balcony room.

Here is the itinerary:

Day :1 departs Ft Lauderdale
Days 2-7: Days at Sea
Day 8: Ponte Delgalda, Portugal
Days 9-10: Days at Sea
Day 11: Cartagena, Spain
Day 12: Barcelona, Spain
Day 13: Toulon, France
Day 14: Florence/Pisa Port City
Day 15: Rome’s Port City

Queen Victoria Here We Come!

Soon, Joel and I will fly to Venice to take a 16-day transatlantic crossing that will bring us back home to South Florida. After spending the night in Venice, onboard the ship, we will make ports of call in Gibraltar, Olympia (Greece), Funchal (Madeira), Bermuda, and Charleston, SC.

There will be 5 formal and 4 semi-formal nights on this elegant cruise. This will be my second journey aboard a Cunard Line ship.

Here is the itinerary:

Date Port Arrive Depart
Nov 20 Venice---overnight stay
Nov 21 Venice 9PM
Nov 22 At Sea
Nov 23 Olympia 8AM 5PM
Nov 24 At Sea
Nov 25 At Sea
Nov 26 Gibraltar 8AM 1:30PM
Nov 27 Funchal, Madeira 6PM arrive-overnight stay
Nov 28 Funchal, Madeira 6PM depart
Nov 29 At Sea
Nov 30 At Sea
Dec 1 At Sea
Dec 2 At Sea
Dec 3 Hamilton, Bermuda 8AM 4PM
Dec 4 At Sea
Dec 5 Charleston, SC 8AM 3PM
Dec 6 Ft Lauderdale, Fl. 11AM

I really look forward to exploring new ports of call, enjoying the elegant ship, relaxing on our balcony at sea, and meeting new friends over meals and excursions.

Queen Mary 2-July 6-20, 2009

Queen Mary 2 Description:
With sweeping staircases, domed public rooms, full-circle promenade deck and elegant appointments, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 melds the classic grace of yesteryear's ocean liners and the ultimate in modern features. Accommodations range from standard cabins to expansive, lavish suites with private elevator access. Three-quarters of all staterooms have balconies. Dining is first-rate onboard QM2, as seven galleys service 10 restaurants, including the renowned Todd English restaurant, which overlooks the pool terrace. Kings Court offers a variety of dining alternatives in the evening. A string quartet plays in the elegant Winter Garden as afternoon tea is served with white-glove service. The 20,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers stress-relief treatments and wellness classes.

There is a stunning array of recreation, with unique venues such as Illuminations, a planetarium that serves as a lecture hall and cinema. Queens Room houses an elegant ballroom. Fourteen bars include Golden Lion Pub and G32, a disco. Decks 12 and 13 offer sporty fun: a putting green, shuffleboard, deck games, a giant chess board, two golf simulators, basketball and table tennis. Enjoy a performance at Royal Court Theatre or gaming in the Empire Casino. Throughout the cruise, Cunard Connexions offers enriching and educational workshops and seminars.

Queen Mary 2 This Summer!

I will take two (back-to-back) cruises on the Queen Mary 2, the most elegant oceanliner of all, this summer.

1) 6-night transatlantic crossing that departs New York on July 6 and arrives Southampton, England on July 12. I will be in balcony stateroom 4038.

We will remain on the ship for:

2) 8-night, roundtrip from Southampton that departs July 12. I will be in balcony stateroom 6081.

It will make stops in Cherbourg, France, Lisbon, Portugal, Vigo, Spain, Bilbao, Spain, LaRochelle and Brest in France. We will disembark day #5 (July 17) in Bilbao to visit my brother, his wife, and 2 sons. They live in Bilbao. We will spend July 17-20 at the Sheraton Bilbao.

On July 20, I will return to Miami (from Bilbao) via Madrid on American Airlines.

I am so excited!

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