Silversea Cruises: The Dining Experience

29 February 2012 by Luxury Travel Team

Imagine experiencing unparalleled hospitality, exclusive amenities all aboard intimate ships – that's what you'll get when you sail with Silversea Cruises. Silversea itineraries combine popular destinations with the 'road less traveled'. The extensive itineraries include Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, Antarctic and the Arctic and of course, Grand World Cruises.

The gourmet dining onboard features "classical and modern French cuisine with international flair". The menus are complemented by La Collection du Monde, signature dishes, created exclusively for Silversea in partnership with Relais & Châteaux — Relais Gourmands.

Silversea Cruises - Dining The Terrace Café provides a daily opportunity for change. "Fragrant truffles from Rome, delicate blueberries from St. Petersburg, cool mangos from Bangkok and fresh Italian pastas, made to order with your favorite sauces." Providing an alternative to a formal restaurant, The Terrace Café provides for an amazing culinary experience with a casual setting. Inspired by regional Italian specialties, the dinner menu changes daily and is practically limitless. Breakfast and lunch include extravagant buffets and grilled fare.

Prefer a private breakfast in bed, an afternoon lunch or an intimate dinner for two? Order private in-room dining and enjoy your meal in the privacy of your own suite. Silversea's regular room service is available 24-hours a day. Ordering during normal dining hours expands your choices to include the Restaurant menu.

Experience awe-inspiring meals while you sail the world with Silversea Cruises.

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Destination - Africa Shore Excursions

27 February 2012 by Luxury Travel Team

Nile Cruise Tour Over thousands of years, numerous civilizations have left their mark in the deserts of North Africa leaving behind "intriguing ruins and cities which seem to be lost in time." During your journey abroad explore the medieval bazaars, learning to trade hand crafted items, exotic spices, and hand woven tapestries. Discover ancient pyramids, mosques, churches and temples as you wander through an ancient world aboard a cruise to Africa & the Middle East.

Egypt is a world of wonders – home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to be exact. The pyramids, the minarets and the Nile all exist in this magnificent land. Explore Cairo the way it was meant to be seen. Spend the day visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza before boarding a Nile cruise boat for lunch. In Safaga spend the night in Luxor and its wonderous temples while staying in a 5-Star Hotel. Enjoy a unique snorkeling adventure in Sharm El Sheikh by visiting the Ras Mohamed National Park – known to be the best diving site worldwide.

Morocco has a lot to offer despite being a relatively small country on the northwest corner of Africa. With the Atlantic ocean on the west and the Mediterranena Sea on the north you will be able to see Spain from only nine miles away. In Agadir, spend the day sightseeing in the ancient city of Taoudant or Tafraoutin. Casablanca offers the Hassan II Mosque, known for being the world's largest Mosque. In Tangier spend the day exploring ancient caves and modern neighborhoods.

Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa. It holds the remains of the ancient Roman Carthage "which demonstrate that this was Rome's richest province, medieval medinas built at the beginning of the Arabic era, and elegant 19th century French colonial boulevards." The Mediterranean coastline is filled with breathtaking beaches while the Sahara Desert lays to the south. The North boasts the Cork Forest, rich in fruit trees, vineyards and olive groves.

Take the chance to enjoy the "traditional hospitality of desert nomads and sleep under the stars" after a day of wandering through an ancient world that only exists in Africa.

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