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CAPTAIN KATE MCCUE SAILS FROM THE EDGE TO BEYOND
Share: Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo recently congratulated Captain Kate McCue, the first American female cruise ship captain, now at the helm of Celebrity Edge, to become the first captain of the new-luxury Celebrity Beyond. This new ship is the company’s third Edge Series.
“This is a day that I’ve been waiting for since we made the first cut of steel on our beautiful Celebrity Beyond. Captain Kate has transcended what it means to be a captain as a voice and example of inclusivity, diversity, and change,” said Lutoff-Perlo. “She constantly thinks about how she can go above and beyond, mirroring the exceptional design and imagination of the ship she will captain. I’m beyond excited to see her take our guests to locations that will open their eyes to the beauty of the world around them and experience travel on a new-luxury ship without comparison.”
Celebrity Beyond stands at 17 decks high and 21 meters longer than her innovative predecessors Celebrity Edge (2018) and Celebrity Apex (2020). It will have the signature orange Magic Carpet®, an engineering feat soaring cantilevered above the sea, offering guests panoramic views while sipping cocktails or having dinner.
Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of each of the 14 award-winning ships. The cruise line offers many industry firsts at sea, including the first use of solar panels on a cruise ship; the first to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles; the first American female captain of a cruise ship; the first-ever all-female bridge and officer team sailing; the first West African woman to work on the bridge of a cruise ship; and one of the first legal same-sex weddings performed at sea.
The dream team working in design, culinary offerings and wellness include multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus; Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud; and goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow, the brand’s Well-Being Advisor.
Captain Kate broke the gender barrier in 2015 when Lutoff-Perlo named her to be the first — and still only — American female to captain a major cruise ship – Celebrity Summit. She quickly moved on to the Celebrity Equinox, and then in September 2019, was the appointed captain for the brand new and exquisite Celebrity Edge. Her leadership earned accolades in March 8, 2020, when McCue sailed a history-making, barrier-breaking first-ever all-female bridge and officer team on the Edge.
Driven by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world again, Captain Kate led the Celebrity fleet – and the cruise industry on June 26, 2021, when the Celebrity Edge became the first American cruise ship to sail with guests from Port Everglades on a 7-night cruise. This momentous cruise was the first in more than a year due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
She inspires young girls and cruise passengers to follow their dreams. Known for her kindness, beauty and charisma, Captain Kate has become a social media darling amassing nearly 3.5 million followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Sharing her captain quarters is her hairless cat named “Lady” Bug Naked. Together they humanize life at sea, at port and inside the bridge.
“To be the ‘take out’ captain for a new vessel is an honor for any captain and it is an absolute dream come true for me. I always say that if you see it, you can be it and I hope that Celebrity Beyond sails as an inspiration for all to see past convention in pursuit of any goal in life,” said Captain Kate McCue. “I’m forever grateful to Lisa for entrusting this labor of love to me to captain. The thoughtfulness and imagination she put into this ship is only matched by her forward thinking to move the industry beyond what it is now and see what it should be.”
Celebrity Beyond is being built right now as the largest and most luxurious ship in the fleet. It is set to sail it’s maiden voyage departing on April 27, 2022, from Southampton, England, for a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain. From late October through April 2022-2023, the Celebrity Beyond will journey to the Caribbean, stopping in the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands. Transatlantic journeys visit Spain, Portugal, and the Azores.
For more information on all Celebrity Beyond inaugural 2022-2023 season sailings, visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-beyond. This article was featured in Luxe Beat Magazine.
Celebrity Beyond is the Latest and Greatest Luxury Cruise Ship
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Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo unveiled the company’s third Edge Series ship, Celebrity Beyond. These ships take cruise travel to a new realm of luxury.
Lutoff-Perlo assembled a dream team of modern lifestyle icons to create a spectacular travel adventure. Celebrity Beyond design talents include award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; American designer Nate Berkus; and Paris-based design firm Jouin Manku and British architect Tom Wright.
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Celebrity’s Culinary Ambassador is Michelin-starred chef, Daniel Boulud. Le Voyage is his first restaurant at sea and his world-class menu matches the restaurant’s ambiance with intimate cacoon seating. Diners are surrounded by luminous portals highlighting the themes of journey and travel. ‘Glass Flutes’ provide light and texture to the enchanting environment. Chef Daniel prepares a customized sweet wishing guests ‘au revoir’ at the conclusion of their meal.
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Onboard are 30 distinct restaurants, bars and lounges, including the Nate Berkus-designed Sunset Bar incorporating his favorite travel spots in the design elements. “When a good designer thinks about how something should look, they’re thinking about how people should feel. I took inspiration from some of my favorite places in the world – the best parts of Mexico, the best parts of Greece, the best parts of Uruguay with the best parts of California. I wanted this space to represent aspiration. I wanted it to represent relaxation, in an upmarket way.” said Berkus.
The multi-level, multi-terraced Sunset Bar is 180% larger than other Edge Class ships and redefines the ship’s aft.
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Celebrity Beyond offers a resort-within-a-resort at The Retreat. The exclusive lounge and sundeck area also has a private restaurant Luminae, and a dedicated team of buttlers, attendants and concierge available 24/7.
The tennis court sized Magic Carpet offers endless views cantilevering 15 decks above the sea. Enjoy a drink, dine or relax on one of the most unique design innovations on a cruise ship.
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The ship offers 1,646 staterooms and modern two-story villas transforming the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. These villas offer a private plunge pool and veranda offering glorious ocean views, plus direct access to The Retreat Sundeck.
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Be one of the first to depart on Celebrity Beyond’s maiden voyage on April 27, 2022. Departures are from Southampton, England, on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Boudeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain. The ship will sail on a variety of Mediterranean adventures including nine-night Italian Riviera and French itineraries, and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October. Afterward, the Celebrity Beyond heads to the Caribbean.
Reservations for 2022-2023 voyages are available now. Visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-beyond. This was featured in JustLuxe in May, 2021.
Cruising the Magical Galapagos Islands on Celebrity Cruises
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Now that you are vaccinated, it’s time to make plans to take a cruise of your lifetime. If you have dreamed to explore the Galapagos Islands, you can this summer onboard the luxurious state-of-the-art mega-yacht, Celebrity Flora. She resumes sailing to the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands this July, 2021. The 100-guest ship offers all-suites, new dining venues and an open-air stargazing platform.
Her first seven-nights sailing is July 4, 2021, beginning on Baltra Island, an area that served as a U.S. military base to protect the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscape of Baltra is home to the region’s main airport.
The all-inclusive package awaits once you board the luxe ship with dining opportunities crafted by a Michelin-starred chef and unlimited beverages, Wi-Fi, and room service. Sleep on premium linens, slip on premium bathrobes and drink pure water from an integrated drinking water filtration system in each suite. Chocolates and bath products are sourced locally from Ecuador.
This beautiful ship sets sail for 12 ports in 7 nights around some of the most unique wildlife habitats in the world.
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Cruise to see wildlife at the satellite volcanic cone, Daphne Major located north of Santa Cruz Island. This an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. The cliff shore of the island is home to sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island.
Expert-led ecological seminars enrich the cruise experience in the Galapagos. Off the ship, passengers have use of wet suits, snorkel equipment and can take excursions led by Galapagos National Park naturalists.
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The beach at Gardner Bay offers sparkling white sand, and one of the best places to relax and swim in the Galapagos. It’s home to an important sea lion colony in the archipelago, and also is a nesting site for sea turtles. Three species of Darwin’s finches and Española mockingbirds are known to be in this area.
Other ports include Punta Suarez, the oldest island in the Galapagos. There is an abundance of wildlife starting with a colony of sea lions greeting the boat’s arrival. Nearly the world population of waved albatross reside here. Take a cliffside hike with a naturalist to a towering water lava fissure.
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Cormorant Point, Floreana Island was where Charles Darwin met the island’s Governor at the first capital of the Galapagos. There is a lagoon filled with flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks and a nesting site for sea turtles. When you land, be sure to notice the green-hued sand when you explore the area.
On the same day, visit the rich in history Post Office Bay, established in 1793. Outbound ships would pick up mail from whalers, pirates and buccaneers. Visitors leave an addressed postcard in the barrel to have it delivered to their home as a souvenir.
Each day is a new port or two, new sights to see, and wonderful new adventures to experience to appreciate the uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands.
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Other Galapagos Island cruises on Celebrity Cruises included the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition setting sail on July 24, 2021, and the exclusive and intimate Celebrity Xploration sailing again on September 18, 2021.
Each luxury ship offers unique itineraries, attentive staff and all-inclusive packages ranging from 10 to 16 nights.
For a list of cruise dates, ports and itineraries, visit Celebrity Cruises. This cruise review was featured in June, 2021 in JustLuxe.
Windstar Cruises reunites with James Beard Foundation
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Windstar Cruises offers voyages with just 148 to 342 guests, providing impeccable service and a luxury private yacht experience. Now this small cruise line has announced an exclusive culinary opportunity with the James Beard Foundation on select 2022 cruises.
The U.S. headquartered cruise line has renewed its relationship as the official cruise line of the nonprofit culinary organization celebrating, supporting, and elevating the people behind America’s food culture. It’s a beautiful union of outstanding food aligned with the small ship cruise line’s commitment to fresh and local epicurean experiences for its guests while sailing around the world.
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For the past five years, Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation have partnered to provide a one-of-a-kind travel and culinary experience to their guests. Their new partnership extends until 2025, and includes three different themed cruises per year hosted by a James Beard Foundation-affiliated chef beginning in 2022.
“The long-term partnership is a result of past successes of the unique travel-culinary program, which hand-picks acclaimed culinary experts to share their knowledge of cuisines of the world with travelers, and showcases exclusive recipes on sailings across Windstar’s fleet of six elegant yachts,” said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
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The themed cruises might include an in-port shopping experience, chef demonstration, and hosted four-course dinners. Chefs will provide recipes for the sailing, which will also be featured on Windstar’s menus across the fleet and sailing regions. The partnership includes a variety of events and cross-marketing promotions, plus sponsorship status for the James Beard Awards in 2021.
“After so much time eating in our homes, we’re excited to travel and taste the best the world has to offer again. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Windstar allowing us to pair James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs with sailings to some of the world’s most delectable destinations,” says Kris Moon, President and COO of James Beard Foundation.
Windstar Cruises is returning to operations in a phased manner, requiring vaccinated guests and crew among a host of health and safety precautions. Four of the line’s six yacht fleet are currently now back in the water cruising.
For more details on upcoming Windstar Cruises James Beard Chef opportunities, visit www.windstarcruises.com.
This article was featured on August 21, 2021 in JustLuxe.
Windstar Cruises Refreshes Star Plus Class Ships
Sailing on a Windstar small ship is one of the most enjoyable and memorable vacations for cruise travelers. Small luxury ships visit the enchanting ports that large and mega cruise ships are forbidden to enter. It’s more of a private yacht experience offering intimate and personalized service without guests ever having to wait in long lines.
Windstar launched a $250 million dollar Star Plus Initiative to transform the three all-suite Star Plus Class ships. There are 50 new suites with new bathrooms and a new layout with the bed beside a window. The new Grand Owner’s Suite Midship is 1,374 square feet. It combines with another suite to offer three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Passengers boarding the Star Breeze last June, noticed major transformations including an expanded outdoor area and indoor public spaces. These yachts are more environmentally friendly with four new engines for better fuel efficiency, new generators and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
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The Star Legend is the second of the three yachts to emerge from Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard following this luxury transformation project. Her debut sailing with passengers was a ten-day voyage from Lisbon to Barcelona stopping at the ports of Portimão, Cádiz (overnight), Gibraltar, Málaga (overnight), Cartagena, and Palma de Mallorca.
All three yachts have increased their maximum capacity from 212 guests to 312 passengers.
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Small ships offer immersive experiences, exceptional service, port-intensive enrichment itineraries, and an innovative culinary program highlighting regional cuisine.
Some of the new culinary experiences include an outdoor barbecue concept, Star Grill with grilling guru Steven Raichlen. They also have the new Cuadro 44, a Spanish small plates restaurant from Anthony Sasso, one of the youngest chefs to be recognized by the Michelin Guide.
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These ships offer a true spa and fitness center, an elegant infinity pool, and more outdoor deck areas for soaking up the sun and surrounding sights.
There is also a watersport platform that opens directly from the back of the ship offering complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, water trampolines, snorkel equipment and water skis.
Every Thursday, Windstar Cruises offers 7-for-7 cruise deals on select voyages in the Caribbean, Panama and Costa Rica and other destinations. The offer is valid for 7 days or until suites sell out. Each journey requires vaccines of all passengers and crew plus new safety precautions are implemented including testing, social distancing, masks, and high-tech air filtration.
This article was featured in JustLuxe.
Crystal Cruises Dance Hosts and Hostesses
Most of the high-end cruise lines hire a number of designated male escorts, many of whom are retired from other careers, to host tables at dinner and make sure the single women on their ships have a dance partner to get them kicking up their heels.
Crystal Cruises is known as an ultra-luxury cruise line that caters to their passengers, especially single passengers. Crystal offers some of the industry’s lowest single supplement fares. They host singles get-together, and a “Table for Eight” program that joins single cruisers together for dinner in specialty restaurants like Nobu Matsuhisa’s Silk Road and the Sushi Bar.
For years, Crystal Cruises have offered male dance hosts to entertain their single female passengers, now they are introducing female Ambassador Hostesses on select cruises to dance with male passengers. These women will help expand its Crystal Cruises popular onboard dancing program.
Hosts and hostesses dance with guests traveling with spouses or companions who don’t dance. They socialize with all guests, join singles dining tables, and accompany group excursions ashore.
These Ambassador Hostesses will debut on three Ballroom at Sea experiences in 2014 and 2015. Crystal Cruises has also doubled their usual number of four male dance hosts to eight hosts for these voyages.
Bret Bullock, Vice President of Entertainment at Crystal Cruises said, “A Crystal cruise is so inherently comfortable and luxurious for a single traveler.” Bullock added, “No matter how independent one is, one cannot ballroom dance without a partner.”
There is a Trans-Atlantic sailing on Dec. 11, 2015 that feature two Ambassador Hostesses to cha-cha, swing, and waltz with solo gentlemen during evening dance sets, live orchestra performances and dance classes in the ships’ posh lounges.
“Thanks to the suggestion of one of our popular dance instructors, we tested Ambassador Hostesses on a recent cruise and the response was fantastic,” said Bullock.
Crystal Cruises’ award-winning entertainment offerings include a range of venues and performances, from cabaret nightclub to piano basaloon; acclaimed productions to headline entertainers; and sophisticated enrichment activities to in-room Blu-ray-viewing, for all world travelers.
To learn more about these cruises, contact your travel agent or cruise specialist. Also you can go to: www.crystalcruises.com
Cruising from New Orleans around Mardi Gras
A cruise from New Orleans is a great way to experience the vibrant city during Mardi Gras. Carnival season begins the first week in January and runs through Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Most visitors this year will plan to arrive before Saturday, March 1 in order to enjoy an extended weekend of festivities on March 4, 2014.
Most cruises from New Orleans range from four to seven days and sail to the western Caribbean. Guests flying into New Orleans might enjoy one or two nights at a hotel in the city near one of the parade routes.
We found the Hilton Riverside convenient to the cruise terminal and near great music, parades, the Harrah’s Casino, and restaurants.
Be sure to pack the Mardi Gras colors to wear while in New Orleans. The color purple represents justice. Green means faith, and gold symbolizes power. Here are some enticing cruises sailing along the Mississippi river to exotic destinations.
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Carnival Elation sails year round from New Orleans to Cozumel on four-day cruises. This colorful ship also offers five-day cruises to Western Caribbean with stops in 
Progreso, Cozumel, and Yucatan.
Carnival also has another ship that visits New Orleans often, the Carnival Sunshine. She sails to various ports in Western and Eastern Caribbean. Some of the itineraries include a visit to Montego Bay, Belize, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. Others Sunshine cruises start in New Orleans and sail to Key West, Bahamas-Freeport, Nassau, and back to New Orleans.
American Cruise Line
The Queen of the Mississippi sets sail from New Orleans for eight days to Oak Alley Plantation, Natchez, Vicksburg, Saint Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House Plantation, and back to New Orleans with ten departure dates starting on February 15 through December 27. It’s an ideal Southern cruise to book as a Mardi Gras kickoff.
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The Serenade of the Seas sails for seven days from New Orleans to Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Grand Caymans, and Cozumel, Mexico before coming back to New Orleans. There are three sailings during Carnival and before Mardi Gras.
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Experience a small ship adventure on the Blount for a 15-day cruise from New Orleans to Chicago with stops in Mobile, Demopolis, Columbus, Pickwick Landing National Park, Kuttawa, Alton, Havana, Peoria, Joliet, and Chicago. This unique sailing is offered on May 15, 2014.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
From March to November the Norwegian Cruise Line sails from New Orleans to various destinations. On the Norwegian Jewel the ship sails down the Mississippi River to Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Costa Maya and back of to New Orleans on a seven day cruise.
On April 13, 2014 the Norwegian Jewel is sailing on a 22-day cruise from New Orleans to San Francisco through the Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera. Or stay onboard for the 34-day cruise and continue up to Vancouver, four ports in Alaska and finish in Seattle.
If you reserve a cruise after Mardi Gras, visit Mardi Gras World next to the Cruise Terminal. While watching a short movie about the history of Mardi Gras, and see many of the actual floats, it was entice you to book another cruise next year during Carnival season.
To find a cruise vacation, visit your travel agent of cruise specialist.
Cruising on Valentine’s Day
I can’t think of anything more romantic on Valentine’s Day than a cruise, especially if there is a bottle of champagne waiting for you in your cabin. For those living in Southern California, all you need to do is book one of the following cruises, drive to the Los Angeles or Long Beach port and celebrate with a glorious sailing along the Pacific Ocean. Here are some great itineraries for Valentine’s Day:
8 Days Mexico-Pacific Coast
Azamara Club Cruises is offering an 8-day cruise onboard the Azamara Quest. Visit Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, Ensenada and come back to Los Angeles. The departure day is February 10, 2014. The ship is mid-sized with a deck plan well suited to the needs of modern voyagers. Comfortable social spaces include bars, restaurants, lounges, a casino and cabaret shows. Attentive staff members offer complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel around the pool. Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. This ship has a large number of staterooms with verandas.
Four-day Carnival Cruise
Come home from your cruise on Valentine’s Day on the four-days Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Inspiration. Start on February 10, 2014 in Long 
Beach and sail to enjoy the shopping and sight-seeing of Santa Catalina island, then enjoy the Mexican flavors of Ensenada before coming back to Long Beach.
Princess Cruises
Sail on February 8, 2014 on the Sapphire Princess for 7 days from Los Angeles to enjoy the beauty of Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Ensenada before coming back to Los Angeles. On www.cruise.com I noticed inside cabins were priced under $500 per person.
7 Days Mexico-Round Trip
Carnival Cruise Lines has a 7 day Mexico cruise on the Carnival Miracle from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and back to Long Beach, sailing the day after Valentine’s Day on February 15, 2014. Inside cabins are under $100 a day per person for double occupancy.
Cruise the Polynesian Islands
For the ultimate Valentine’s Day cruise, Holland American is offering a 30 Days Tahiti Cruise onboard the ms Statendam. On February 14, 2014 start in San Diego and sail to Honolulu, Lahaina, Hilo, and Kailua/Hawaii. Next cross the International Dateline before sailing to Fanning Island. The ship will cross the Equator and International Dateline again before reaching Bora Bora, Raiatea, Papeete/Polynesia, Moorea, Rangiroa/Polynesia, and Nuku Hiva. One more crossing the Equator before sailing back to San Diego. On www.cruise.com inside cabins are $115 per day, per person for double occupancy. Give a gift to your loved on Valentine’s Day that you will enjoy too.
Contact your favorite cruise specialist to book your cruise today.
Crystal Cruises 2014 Asia Sailings
The ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is offering special deals with an airfare allowance of up to $800 on select Asia cruises, enabling guests to fly for less, whether air is purchased through Crystal or independently.
This special is available in conjunction with “Book Now” savings, the special offer expires January 3, 2014. The air credit is available with eight different 12- to 15-day Spring and Fall cruises that depart from Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Sydney, Bali and Bangkok. Many of these cruises are new Crystal itineraries.
Additional value promotions are set for many of the diverse Asia cruises. Depending on the sailing, these special offers include a reduced single supplement fee of only a 10% surcharge. This is the lowest in the industry for guests traveling solo.
Another deal is kids sail for free if under the age of 17, when sharing a third berth accommodation with two adults.
Book your fare before January 3, 2014 to receive a savings of up to $2,500 off the cruise fare. Crystal Cruises is offering a complimentary hotel program for cruises with a three-day inclusive land program in Beijing and Angkor Wat in Thailand.
Here are some other deals that can be found on fourteen different 12-22-day cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity with itineraries starting in China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei in early and late 2014. Visit countries in Asia steeped in history, beauty and culture. Cruise fares begin at just $3,165.
For more information on the various Asia promotions and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.
This article was published in the December 2013 issue of Not Born Yesterday.
Celebrity Cruising the Streets
I’m used to seeing food trucks parked on major streets around Los Angeles, yet was very surprised to see a Celebrity Cruise food truck parked in Pasadena.
Over the summer, Celebrity Cruise hit the road and visited various sites in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Riverside and even Palm Springs.
The “Taste of Modern Luxury Culinary & Spa Tour,” is Celebrity’s first-ever gourmet 
restaurant on wheels. Skilled chefs prepare dishes found on it’s fleet of 11 ships. The food truck menu offers crab cakes with roasted pepper capanota that tastes just like the dish served in the ships Tuscan Grille. Barbecued baby-back pork spring rolls with a chipotle Cole slaw are similar to the dish onboard at QSine and a grilled chicken with basil pesto panini is the same recipe served at the Porch. Each dish is $8 with a beverage.
Celebrity donates 50% of the food truck proceeds to a charity. Other menu items served are from the Celebrity Cruises’ signature restaurants Bistro on Five and Grand Epernay.
While waiting for your order to be prepared, Celebrity has an AquaSpa staff member offering free shoulder massages.
There are tables near the truck with stacks of brochures of upcoming Celebrity Cruise vacations. It’s a brilliant marketing campaign. I learned that the Celebrity Reflection ship 
is having a California Wine Festival at Sea this month while cruising the Eastern Caribbean. I also picked up brochures on 7 to 13 nights all-inclusive Galapagos cruise starting in January 2014.
While looking over the various cruises a Celebrity representative encouraged me to enter my name in a drawing to win a free Celebrity Cruise vacation.
If I win, I would take a Pacific Coastal sailing. Instead of flying, I could drive to the Los Angeles Port and board Celebrity Century to cruise to Santa Barbara, Monterey, Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico before returning to Los Angeles. To learn more about Celebrity Cruises contact your travel agent or go to www.celebritycruises.com.
Cruise with Jill 
