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.
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.
6 February 2012
by Luxury Travel Team

Why stick with the same sailing experience year after year when you could turn your vacation into a memorable learning moment? Sail with Windstar and you won't be disappointed. With their Signature Hosts leading the way, you will experience a unique opportunity while you learn from experts in the fields of culinary art, wine and literature, politics and entertainment.
Join Chef Fabio Viviani of "Top Chef" Season 5 Fan Favorite as you sail from Athens to Rome on the Wind Surf.
Fabio Viviani is the owner of Firenze Osteria and was the "Top Chef" Season 5 Fan Favorite. Fabio began his culinary career at age 12 and then attended Italy's Instituto Professionale per I servizi Alberghieri in Florence, focusing on advanced Tuscan and regional cooking as well as a wide variety of specialization courses. He spent months, at regional restaurants and aboard to learn the secrets of master chefs and eventually co-owned and managed several high-volume Florentine restaurants. As owner and executive chef of Firenze Osteria Viviani brings his Tuscan dishes and Florentine flair to Southern California. Fabio is also the official spokesperson for Bertolli Olive Oil and Santa Margherita wines. During the sailing, Fabio will conduct a lecture and cooking demonstration.
Interested in the art of winemaking? Travel on Wind Surf round-trip out of St. Maarten while winemaker Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar and Figgins Family Wine Estate teaches you the finer aspects of the winemaking industry.
Chris Figgins' parents founded Walla Walla, Washington's acclaimed Leonetti Cellar. Figgins continues the winery’s tradition of producing some the world's most sought-after reds in small, limited productions. He recently launched FIGGINS, an estate-grown, single-vineyard wine, and Lostine Cattle Company, grass-fed beef, to extend the Figgins Family Wine Estates experience. Figgins will lecture on winemaking for Leonetti Cellar and Figgins Family Wine Estates.
With Windstar Cruises, getting there is half the fun. The sleek yachts are made for seeing the world from a different point of view – one that is intimate, relaxing and unique. The luxury of your own private yacht and the adventure of sailing the high seas are incomparable.