Day Three found us at Murano, one of the specialty restaurants aboard the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship. We had exquisite service in elegant surroundings. Our meal began with a complimentary fried scallop. Next I had a crab and smoked salmon parfait with salmon caviar. We chose Chateaubriand for two which the waiter carved tableside. It … Read more
The Oceanview Café’s breakfast buffet had stations for omelets or eggs made to order, toast including bagels and English muffins, rolls, Danish, croissants, muffins, yogurt, berry medley, cereal, whole or cut fruits, scrambled eggs with Cheddar cheese. English breakfast. Asian breakfast. American breakfast. Bacon, ham, sausages. Smoked salmon. Herring. Roasted potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Grilled … Read more
Celebrity Equinox Cruise Part 1: The Ship Celebrity Equinox is a beautiful ship. She seems relatively new with a clean look and modern furnishings. As usual on Celebrity, we were greeted on board with a welcome glass of champagne. After dining at the buffet lunch in the Oceanview Café on Deck 14, we made our … Read more
Cruise with your Muse aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. Fun-in-the-Sun Conference sponsored by Florida Romance Writers. Join us to see the beautiful blue seas of Cozumel with Keynote Speaker Elizabeth Hoyt and Special Guest Speaker Michael Hauge. Sail from Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 and return to port on Monday, February … Read more
The Final Journey on the Celebrity Constellation Day 9, Sunday, December 6, 2015 We arose to the rising sun over the sea, looking forward to our final day of relaxation before we’d have to disembark. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMZVVL3fSPg] We were wined and dined with a wine tasting as Captain’s Club Elite members. Later we attended … Read more
Day 8, Saturday, December 5, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation Labadee is a beautiful beach hideaway private to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. It’s at the very tip of Haiti if my geography is correct. The sea is a magnificent aqua color and mountainous terrain adds beauty to the scenery. RCCL (which owns Celebrity) supplies … Read more
San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 7, Friday December 4, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation We took the ship’s Food and Cultural Tour of San Juan for $82.00 per person. It turned out to be a moderately strenuous walking tour so beware if you think about signing up for this one. Having seen the old city … Read more
Celebrity Constellation Cruzan Rum Factory on St. Croix Day 6, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Our island tour of St. Croix included a stop at the Cruzan Rum Distillery. Another rum factory exists on the island, and some of the tours go there. That’s Captain Morgan’s place, which our guide said is a newer facility. It’s … Read more
Celebrity Constellation, Day 6, Thursday, December 3, 2015 We docked at Frederiksted, which at a quick glance, had nothing much for tourists except for a few native market stands and uninviting streets. Rather than take one of Celebrity’s island tours for $80 or more, we opted to hire a cab on the pier. We … Read more
St. Maarten Day 5, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 I needed to fortify myself with a good breakfast in preparation for shopping, so I ate another omelet with roasted potatoes, bacon, rye bread, and fresh pineapple. St. Maarten is my favorite island to visit. I went out on deck to watch our approach. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYqAMzP6BKY] … Read more