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Silversea Culinary & Wine Cruises!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Silversea and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES ENTICING SCHEDULE OF CULINARY AND WINE CRUISES Celebrated Chefs from Relais & Châteaux and Top Winemakers Set to Host Popular Enrichment Cruises (Ft. Lauderdale, FL – March 30, 2004) Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is spicing up its 2004 schedule with an incomparable collection of nine Culinary Cruises and 11 Wine Series voyages. The popular culinary enrichment cruises will showcase the artistry of award-winning chefs from Relais & Châteaux – Relais Gourmands, the distinguished association of boutique hotels and restaurants, while international wine experts from an array of prestigious estates and wineries will be on hand to host the Wine Series voyages. “Our culinary and wine theme cruises offer the perfect setting for education and entertainment to mingle,” said Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and Communications. “Every year they continue to grow in popularity with our guests, and we’re delighted to roll out a brand new collection of these special enrichment cruises for 2004.” Added Muckermann, “Our guests have sophisticated tastes and expectations that reflect their lifestyle – one that celebrates travel, food, wine, culture and learning. Our Culinary and Wine Cruises provide a wonderful opportunity for guests to broaden their appreciation of life’s finer elements, with some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs and vintners as their guides.” CULINARY CRUISES On nine culinary sailings spanning the globe from Athens to Ushuaia, the distinguished guest chefs of Relais & Châteaux – Relais Gourmands will show off their exceptional culinary talents during informative and entertaining cooking demonstrations. Guests on culinary sailings can taste and learn firsthand the secrets of enticing signature dishes created by award-winning chefs like Guenter Seeger, the Michelin, Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond chef/owner of Seeger’s, Atlanta, and Joachim Koerper, the Michelin two-star chef/owner of Spain’s famed Girasol restaurant. The Culinary Cruises also feature food and wine pairings, creative regional dishes, and a five-course grand gourmet dinner. Throughout these special voyages, the featured guest chef and Silversea’s Executive Chef are on hand to share their culinary expertise and answer any questions. WINE SERIES Silversea guests can explore fabled wine regions from Europe to North America’s Pacific Coast on 11 different Wine Series voyages. Discerning travelers with a passion for fine wines will enjoy sampling some of the world’s finest vintages and visiting world-famous wineries, cellars and vineyards. Top experts, vineyard owners and winemakers from renowned establishments like Castello Banfi, Château Lynch-Bages, Cloudy Bay, Penfolds and Spottswoode, will be on board to provide enriching lectures, conduct special tastings of vintage blends and guide Silversea’s guests on excursions to celebrated wineries and vineyards in select ports of call. UNIQUE PAIRING Guests can experience the perfect pairing of Culinary and Wine Cruises aboard Silver Whisper’s “Princes & Patricians” 7-day cruise from Venice to Rome, calling in Split, Dubrovnik, Taormina and Sorrento. Guest chef Robert Carter of the famed Peninsula Grill at Planters Inn will join world-class Napa Valley winemakers Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Violet Grgich to match delectable culinary creations with the perfect Chardonnay, Zinfandel or Cabernet from Grgich Hills Cellar. Silversea has just published its “2004 Culinary & Wine Cruise Series” program schedule. The colorful leaflet provides a concise overview of the programs, ships, itineraries and hosts for these special theme cruises. To request a copy, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986. Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. For the seventh consecutive year, Silversea Cruises was named best small-ship line in the 2002 readers’ survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. For the fifth time, Silversea was selected “Number One” small-ship line in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2003. 2004 will be an exciting year as Silversea celebrates its 10th anniversary. Look for upcoming announcements about gala events and special programs to celebrate the line’s ten years of excellence. For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent. |
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