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BY PAULA KOFFSKY SILVERSEA CRUISE: CARIBBEAN VOYAGE ON THE SILVER SPIRIT

F or some discriminating travelers, the thought of a cruise vacation conjures up images of crowded buffet tables, wristbands, and annoying PA an- nouncements. If that is the common percep- tion, Silversea is 180 degrees from normal. One voyage on a Silversea cruise ship will reset your nautical compass forever. Imagine a 5-star cruis- ing vessel, sojourning to the world’s most desired destinations, with bountiful gourmet dining and unsurpassed personal service. The elegant suites on a Silversea Cruise are filled with repeat guests, and why do they come back again and again? “After one voyage,” one loyal guest explained, “you won’t settle for anything less.” Silversea Chairman, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, is continuing his father’s vision of delivering the ultimate European travel experience. Twenty years ago, patriarch Antonio launched the first vessel in the line, the Silver Cloud. Today, Silversea is still family owned, and includes a fleet of seven vessels, including their Expedition ships:

Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos. Silversea’s smaller vessels have the ability to navigate in and out of ports which are off the beaten path. The destinations read like a millionaire’s bucket list, from the exotic to the sublime. Our dreamy voyage was on Silversea’s largest ship, the Silver Spirit, and our adventure took us to ports in Mexico, Belize, and Key West. With

over 600 square feet of veranda–includes a din- ing room, living room with a sofa bed, two sitting area, two full baths, each with their own full-sized bathtub, and a powder room. Marble bathrooms, Pratesi linens, and European bath products are standard amenities throughout the ships. Upon boarding, guests are greeted with a chilled towel and cool refreshment, and ush-

accommodations for 540 guests, the ship has the friendly, welcome atmosphere of a much smaller vessel. The ship has a stunning 8,300-square-foot spa, a spacious pool deck encircled by four whirl- pools, and a total of six gourmet restaurants. Of the ship’s spacious suites, 95% have private teak ve- randas where you can take in the sun or stars in comfort and privacy. If you’re traveling with the whole family, the two bedroom Grand Suite, at 1,800 square feet–with

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