The AquaSpa has an enclosed Solarium with heated saltwater Thalassotherapy pool.

The AquaSpa also offers a private Persian Garden with heated tile loungers . . .

. . . and steam rooms infused with eucalyptus as well as a Turkish Bath.
Needless to say, we ALL spent some quality time in the AquaSpa.

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

The big beautiful Celebrity Millennium fresh from a recent refurbishment & enhancement in dry dock a couple weeks ago, our floating resort for 5 days!

Welcome Aboard gifts delivered to our staterooms . . .

Port of Embarkation – San Diego – great view from the balcony!

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Preparing to set sail tomorrow on the Island Getaways 15th Anniversary Sailabration on Celebrity Millennium– a 5 nt Pacific Coastal wine cruise from San Diego to Vancouver w/ stops in San Francisco & Victoria.

Wine events included: Wine Appreciation 101; a European Wine seminar; World Wine seminar & auction, a Prive Connoiseur wine dinner; day tours to Napa & Sonoma; & a Riedel comparative wine glass workshop. A rather full schedule for a 5 day cruise!

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

When I say river boat  . . . I am NOT talking about a Mississippi paddlewheeler  . . . I am referring to sleek modern vessels  . . . that offer all the creature comforts  . . . as you glide through the countryside . . . stopping at local towns & villages along the way.

For more delicious details, contact: Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com 916.897.9597

They say there are 3 rivers in Lyon  . . . the Saone River in the foreground . . . the Rhone River in the midground . . . hint: follow the tree lines across . . .  and the Beaujolais  . . . because so much wine flows through here (joke!)

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Lyon  . . . staff members Elena & Peter welcome us aboard the AmaDagio  . . .  with a glass of Veuve Clicquot French champagne for each passenger . . . and a red rose for each lady . . . a nice touch!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Paris  . . . after a superb three-course dinner at L’Ardoise with a lovely Languedoc vin rouge, I was looking for something a little sweet  . . . oh la la . . . so many bon bon choices.

Possibly feeling a little guilty about enjoying your trip? . . . note all the DELICIOUS SOUVENIRS . . . including those delectable Parisian macaroons (see left) . . . you can bring back for your family and friends . . . maybe even co-workers . . . or for yourself to ease the vacation withdrawal!

I’ll take one of each, s’il vous plait. Merci.

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Paris . . .  new discoveries await down a narrow little street . . . several recommended French restaurants to choose from for dinner . . .
Q: What does the name of this cozy place, L’Ardoise, mean?  . . .
hints: where the daily specials are posted, see upper right corner

A: L’Ardoise translates as “slate” or “chalkboard”  . . . referring to where the daily specials are posted in cafes, bistros, brasseries & restaurants.
Meanwhile the “specialite de la maison” at this restaurant is obvious from its name.

Some eateries, such as L’Ardoise, offer a prix fixe multi course dinner . . . Ferdi is unusual as it offers an a la carte menu  . . . it’s not unusual to see extensive wine lists in such intimate places . . . by the bottle, not the glass.
Q: What is food without wine?
A: lonely!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Paris  . . .  the Arc de Triomphe  . . . built in 1806 to commemmorate French Emperor Napoleon’s victories  . . . designed after Rome’s Arch of Titus
Q: What famous street is it located on?

A: At the end of the Champs-Elysées, in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle. DO NOT attempt to cross this busy square, take the underpass
Did you know there is a viewing platform on one tower? If you are prepared to walk up 234 steps!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Paris . . . the Pyramid at the Louvre, the national museum of France . . .  housing more than 35,000 objects . . .  including the Venus de Milo . . .  and the Mona Lisa . . . so much to see, so little time . . .  avoid the long lines with advance tickets!
Do you know what lies on the lower level under the pyramid?

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597