Silversea menu serves New Culinary Theme Cruise 2009

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 24: With a collection of the world-s most flavorful destinations expertly paired with the culinary world-s hottest talents, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an irresistible selection of moveable feasts for those sophisticated travelers who enjoy high-end dining as much as the adventure of luxury travel. The enlightening café lifestyle of Paris in the 1920s (immortalized in A Moveable Feast) stayed with American writer Ernest Hemingway throughout his life "¦ wherever he traveled "¦ and for Silversea guests, this year-s 11 Culinary Arts voyages promise similar opportunities for personally enriching experiences that will linger long after the journey ends. These unique culinary theme cruises showcase the artistry of award-winning chefs of top dining establishments from around the world, including the internationally acclaimed chefs of Relais & Châteaux, the distinguished international association of charming properties and finest restaurants. "We-re delighted to feature some of the world-s most celebrated chefs on our Culinary Arts voyages," said Rudi Scholdis, Silversea-s culinary director. "Our culinary theme cruises are a great way to meld together fascinating destinations with cooking events and demonstrations that entertain and edify, as well as reveal the personalities, skills - and a few culinary secrets - of the masters of haute cuisine." On the culinary sailings, celebrity chefs will display their exceptional talents during dynamic and informative cooking demonstrations where guests can taste and learn firsthand the secrets of enticing signature dishes. Many of the award-winning chefs are also designated Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux, such as Rick Tramonto, partner and executive chef of Chicago's Tru, a Mobil Four Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant; Eyvind Hellstrøm, owner and chef of Michelin Two Star Bagatelle in Oslo; and Anne Desjardins, the chef/co-owner of CAA Four Diamond L-Eau à La Bouche in Ste-Adèle, Québec. The Culinary Arts enrichment voyages also feature escorted provisioning trips to international markets (when the itinerary permits), food and wine pairings, creative regional dishes, and a five-course grand gourmet dinner. Throughout these special voyages, the featured guest chef and Silversea's executive chef are on hand to share their culinary expertise and answer any questions. Following below is a list of the Culinary Arts voyages. ALASKA & PACIFIC COAST CARIBBEAN FAR EAST & SOUTH PACIFIC MEDITERRANEAN NORTHERN EUROPE Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association-s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony. To choose Relais & Châteaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a special place in a variety of destinations. Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper"“and launching in December, Silver Spirit"“all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company-s itineraries encompass all seven continents. For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent. For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit www.silversea.com Categories: Cruise News

Arenal Adventure in the sky

Sky Adventure in Arenal Arenal Costa Rica is a premier location if adventure is on your list of things to do. The Costa Rica Sky Adventure tour is one that can't be missed. The sky tram, sky trek and butterfly gardens are the tours currently offered through Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Each tour offers adventure as well as an ariel view of the beauty and magnificence of Arenal from far above the treetops. A view of the landscape and the rainforest below adds to the excitement of your trip to Costa Rica. The adventure tours have been given the ecological flag which is a stamp of approval for their contribution to environmental preservation. The tour is both ecologically friendly and adventurous. What to Expect Adventure Tours offers options of tour packages designed for every interest. If adventure is what you seek, the sky tram and sky trek allows visitors to enjoy both experiences with one price. The sky tram guide leads you through a guided tour as you ride the cableway over the depths below. The sky tram may stop occasionally suspended above so the guide can provide rides with information about the beautiful views of the Costa Rica landscape. A tour for all ages and abilities, sky tram is a gondola ride that allows you to view a few of the major highlights of Arenal such as the volcano in Arenal National Park, the Lake and the surrounding rainforest. The tour reaches the observation deck where riders can choose to take a short hike through the surrounding trails or just enjoy the beauty from the observation deck. Sky trek is a complementary tour given with Sky Tram and cannot be offered as a separate tour; however you can purchase sky tram independent of other tours. Sky trek is for those who really enjoy a good adrenalin rush. It is a zip line canopy tour where those real adventure seekers will be harnessed by the guides at a platform and zip through the air using cables that range from 100 feet to ½ mile in length. Participants to this adventure may be up to 650 feet in the air. Your safety is always top priority; the sky trek guide will be there to control participant's landings for safety. As you zip along you will have an excellent view of the landscape of the rainforest and the Arenal reserve, not to mention being up close and personal with the tree tops just beneath you. For those that prefer a less adventuresome activity they may opt to take advantage of the guided hike or the butterfly garden nearby the sky trek platform. The butterfly tour is an attraction for all ages. It is a short educational tour offered to allow visitors to learn about and view butterflies in their natural environment. The butterfly garden is a great way to bring a calm end to the great adventures of being suspended above the Arenal terrain. Tips for Visiting All sky adventure tours are safe and secure, however specific conditions may apply. Anyone who braves the sky adventure tours should be sure and read the conditions and rules for age limits, accessibility options, weigh limits and weather appropriate dress to ensure their safety and their enjoyment. The landscape alone amazes visitors to Costa Rica. Sky Adventures allow visitors to view the beauty of Costa Rica from a most unique perspective. It is said that those who have taken the sky adventure tours have been able to hear the rocks crumbling around the volcano as they zip past, or see the tops of the trees in the rainforest and see the beautiful sparking water of the Arenal Lake. Sky adventures offers an opportunity for visitors to see areas of Costa Rica that others may only dream of.