Theme Cruises - Food and Wine

I am a foodie.. Ok.. I've said it.. I like food, I like to cook, I like to watch Food Network, and I like to read Cookbooks (Old and new), just like someone else likes to read a novel (I like Novels as well, but ..)

So why not combine 2 of the things that I love to do (one of which I don't get to do that often, but well I still love it). Cruises and Cooking.. Cruises and Food.. Cruises and Wine.. etc.. etc..

Theme Cruises are becoming big business these days, and Culinary Cruises are making waves everywhere. Top Chefs are taking to the highseas. Have a look at what some of the cruise lines are offering for Food/Wine Cruises and let me know if you are interested in booking one or more of these great sailings.

Sailing Date Cruise Line / Ship

Theme
ASIA/FAR EAST
Nov 1 , 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Mariner
Spotlight on Pacific Wine and Food

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Nov 1, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Mariner
Spotlight on Pacific Wine and Food
Nov 30, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Mariner
Le Cordon Bleu 2006 Workshop

CANADA/NEW ENGLAND
Oct 20, 2006 Crystal / Crystal Symphony
Food & Wine Festival - New England

CARIBBEAN (ALL)
Nov 20, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Navigator
Spotlight / Thanksgiving Food & Wine
Dec 11, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Navigator
Spotlight on Chocolate
Apr 29, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise

MEDITERRANEAN
Oct 24, 2006 Crystal / Crystal Serenity
Food & Wine Festival - Italy

NORTHERN EUROPE
Apr 29, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise
Sep 1, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise

PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Apr 27, 2007 Celebrity / Mercury Wine Cruise

PANAMA CANAL
Nov 12. 2006 Crystal / Crystal Symphony
Food & Wine Festival - Tropics
Dec 6, 2006 Crystal / Crystal Symphony
Food & Wine Festival - Caribbean & Mexico

REPOSITIONING
Nov 12, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Voyager
Le Cordon Bleu 2006 Workshop
Nov 30, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Mariner
Le Cordon Bleu 2006 Workshop
Dec 6, 2006 Crystal / Crystal Symphony
Food & Wine Festival - Caribbean & Mexico
Apr 27, 2007 Celebrity / Mercury Wine Cruise
Apr 29, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise
Sep 1, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise

TAHITI
Nov 30 , 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Mariner
Le Cordon Bleu 2006 Workshop

TRANSATLANTIC
Nov 5, 2006 Cunard / Queen Mary 2
Fine Living: Dave Lieberman & Jamie Drake
Nov 12, 2006 Regent (Radisson) / Seven Seas Voyager
Le Cordon Bleu 2006 Workshop
Apr 29, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise
Sep 1, 2007 MSC Cruises / Lirica Culinary Cruise

Celebrity Cruises is pleased to announce that Savor the Caribbean 2007 will sail on Millennium 7-night E. Caribbean itinerary, departing Ft. Lauderdale on Jan. 7th, 14th & 21st, Feb. 18th & 25th and March 4th. For complete information on Savor the Caribbean 2007, including a list of their guest chefs, Click Here.


7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on board Millennium:
Cruise Ports:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Casa De Campo, Dominican Rep, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2007 Departure Dates:
Jan 07, 14, 21; Feb 18, 25; Mar 04, 2007

Go on.. enjoy.. I know I will

AmeriBag - The Healthy Back Bag (infomercial)

This is my infomercial for a really great purse/handbag/ whatever you want to call it.

I purchased this bag 1 1/2 years ago. It's a Healthy Bag Microfiber Widebody bag. I swear by what the company claims. It's heavy in my hand, and I sometimes wonder what exactly do I put into this bag. Then I slide it onto my shoulder and I can barely feel it hanging there.

The next best thing that has happned, is that after a year and a 1/2, I noticed little things about the bag that made it look not so nice. and the strap wasn't sitting properly on my shoulder. I took it bag to where I purchased the bag, and ended up getting a brand new bag. Read the Warrenty information. they stand behind what they say.




Soooo... I know.. the bag above isn't the most fashion forward bag you have ever seen. It is great for every day, but kind of didn't work with any of my going out clothing. So about 6 mths ago I purchased the Kyoto Bag from Ameribag. It's great for going out. Holds just what I need.

Now really.. I know.. the price is a bit high.. for those of us who are used to buying our purses at one of those box stores (and you know what box stores I'm talking about), But these bags are worth every penny. Enjoy.

Barbados World Cup of Golf

So if you don't have anything planned for the beginning of December, why not come to Barbados and enjoy to the World Golf Championship - Barbados World Cup taking place at Sandy Lane Golf Course December 5th - 10th 2006.

North Carolina is my home

Well I've just returned from 6 weeks in Sanford, NC where my mother (and family) has lived for as long and longer than I can remember. We had a great vacation doing basically nothing.. Hanging around the swimming pool and shopping, among other things.

This trip we didn't manage to go the Mountains or to the coast, but decided to remain at home in the center of the state.

If you ever have a chance to go to the US, I highly recommend a stay in North Caroina. Take a look at the NC Tourism Website, and get going.. http://www.visitnc.com/ Where the Mountains meet the Sea. It's a great place to be.