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Tyrrhenian Sea – Cruise Day 8
What a wonderful day at sea as we cruised up the stunning Italian coastline toward our next destination — beautiful Portofino. For a sea day, it was surprisingly action-packed from start to finish! Our morning began with a special 9:00 a.m. invitation to an exclusive backstage theater tour. This behind-the-scenes look at the onboard productions…
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Salerno Italy (Amalfi Coast) Pompei – Cruise Day 7
Today, June 4, 2006, we explored one of Italy’s most famous and fascinating archaeological sites—the once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii, brought to life again after being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. As we walked through this extraordinary place, we discovered how Pompeii was preserved for centuries beneath layers of ash and pumice, only…
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Sicily – Messina Italy – Cruise Day 6
This was truly an unforgettable shore excursion! We admired the beautiful Italian villages and cinematic landscapes where The Godfather saga came to life around us. We began with a scenic countryside drive to the charming town of Savoca, taking in the breathtaking views along the way. We paused to enjoy a refreshing, authentic Sicilian granita—a…
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Adriatic / Ionian Seas – Cruise Day 5
Today was the perfect sea day — a welcome chance to slow down, relax, and recharge after several early mornings spent exploring fascinating ports and excursions. For the first time in days, we happily slept in and eased into the morning at a leisurely pace. Our first stop was the exclusive Elite Plus breakfast at…
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Kotor Montenegro – Cruise Day 4
Today, June 1, 2026 we experienced some of the most beautiful and historic places in Montenegro. We started by visiting the charming village of Perast, where we admired its elegant Baroque architecture and the impressive Cathedral of St. Nicholas as we strolled along the waterfront. Then, just off the coast, we took a short trip…
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Dubrovnik Croatia – Cruise Day 3
Inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s famous words, we discovered why Dubrovnik is often called “paradise on earth.” On this breathtaking panoramic journey, we were captivated by the city’s dazzling coastal beauty and timeless charm as it unfolded around us. We began on the iconic Stradun, the lively heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, where we strolled…
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Split Croatia – Cruise Day 2
We stepped into the timeless charm of Split as we wandered through the heart of the old city. We explored the incredible remains of Emperor Diocletian’s Palace—now a vibrant maze of cobblestone lanes, gothic churches, fascinating museums, charming art galleries, and lively cafés and restaurants. We descended into the atmospheric palace cellars for a glimpse…
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Ravenna Italy – Cruise Day 1
Despite dire warnings of a nationwide transportation strike affecting air, sea, and land travel across Italy, we made it to the ship without a hitch! Our shuttle arrived promptly at 10:00 a.m. in front of our hotel in the beautiful Marina Romea area near Ravenna and whisked us to Porto Corsini, the cruise port, in…
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Ravenna – we made it!
After hearing rumblings of a nationwide transportation strike in Italy, we wasted no time heading to the Bologna train station this morning to make our escape to Ravenna! With our cruise departing tomorrow from Porto Corsini, we were determined not to miss the all aboard call. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and we arrived in Ravenna…
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Buongiorno Bologna!
After a long journey from Miami to Milan, followed by a train ride to Bologna all in the same day, we finally arrived completely exhausted — but excited to begin our Italian adventure. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at a charming local restaurant before calling it an early night. The next morning, refreshed and ready…
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Best of Italy and Croatia Cruise – May 29 – June 8, 2026
Review of the Celebrity Constellation – 10 Night Italy & Croatia Cruise Our recent 10-night Italy and Croatia cruise aboard the elegant Celebrity Constellationreminded us why Celebrity Cruises continues to have such a loyal following. While Constellation is not one of Celebrity’s newest mega-ships, it offers something many travelers prefer: a classic cruising experience with…
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Around The World Adventure – Completed
🌍✈️ Around the World Adventure! ✈️🌍 Guess what? After landing in sunny Miami, we officially became globe-trotters! 🗺️✨ This trip is our very own “Around the World” extravaganza! 🌏🚀 We set off on an incredible expedition, circling the globe from West to East! Our adventure began on December 3rd and wrapped up on December 23rd,…
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Dubai – Day 3
Our Dubai Adventure: The Unexpected Extra Day! Our last day in Dubai kicked off a bit on the sleepy side. We zoomed to the airport for our 2:15 flight to Miami, feeling like travel pros. Arriving at Dubai International Airport, we had plenty of time to spare, so we strolled right over to the check-in…
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Dubai – Day 2
This morning began with an unforgettable excursion to the famous Palm Jumeirah Island Tower, and it was absolutely jaw-dropping! It was a bright, sunny day in Dubai as we soared to new heights. Situated on the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree, the tower offers stunning views of the Arabian Gulf…
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Dubai – Day 1
Wow, what a way to kick off our Dubai adventure! Our first day was nothing short of spectacular. We fueled up with a mouthwatering breakfast at the hotel’s Bear and Bull restaurant (which transforms into a steakhouse by night—talk about a culinary chameleon!). After our taste buds were satisfied, we set off for the iconic…
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Arrival in Dubai
A Night to Remember! After a few hours of weather-related delays, our adventure began as we touched down in dazzling Dubai from Hong Kong at the magical hour of 1 AM on December 20. The taxi ride into the city was a breeze—smooth and seamless—as we zipped through the streets, catching glimpses of the city…
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Hong Kong to Dubai
Hello (nay hoh) again Hong Kong! What a whirlwind! Our epic 10-day cruise adventure through Vietnam and Japan has come to a close. Now, we’re back in vibrant Hong Kong, all set to hop on our flight to Dubai! But wait—since we arrived at the airport with plenty of time to spare, we couldn’t resist…
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At Sea – Day 13
Today was a fabulous sea day, and we kicked it off with some much-needed beauty sleep, followed by a late breakfast that was basically a brunch bonanza! For lunch, it was the Japanese Izumi restaurant onboard, where our taste buds danced with delight! The Poke bowl was the perfect light treat to balance out our…
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Ishigaki – Day 12
We arrived in Ishigaki, and stepping off the ship was super easy! The shuttle buses were all set and ready to whisk us off into the heart of town. As soon as we got outside, we were greeted by a downpour and some serious winds! It felt like the perfect day for yakiniku, hibachi and…
