After spending three days in heavenly comfort at Cavalieri, it was time to set sail on Silversea. The scenic forty-five minute drive to Civitavecchia was as peaceful and uneventful as one could hope to experience. Securely strapped in and gazing upon the horizon as our driver tested the speed of the elegant Mercedes E350, I couldn’t help but laugh as I wished my high school, “How I spent my summer” reports were made of experiences like Silversea — ahhhh, but better late than never!!!
As we neared the port of Civitavecchia my excitement grew stronger as this would be the sixth voyage with Silversea. Knowing what awaited me and the ease of travel that is always superb with Silversea, I lost all cares and simply slipped into nirvana. Being greeted with properly chilled Champagne set the stage for the kind of luxury and relaxation one expects when doing opulance without being kitsch. Settling in was a breeze as familiar ground made for a very pleasant and uncomplicated return. The pleasure of unpacking once, relaxing and enjoying a different port every morning without travel drama is by far the way to travel. Being back home on “The Wind” was the ideal vessel to experience such pleasure and relaxation. Experiencing a crew of 222 and 296 guests, exclusivity, privacy and a touch of intimacy is by far the way to do this; there’s a reason why the returns to Silversea keeps happening and this trip was to be no exception.
The map and itinerary below shows what turned out to be a very relaxing and peaceful ten-day getaway. I’m certain you’ll enjoy the stops in the upcoming posts as the highlighted encounters are sure to whet your palate for plans on an upcoming voyage. The idea of touching the shores of Italy, Spain and France brought on a sense of personal adventure, fulfillment and oneness as some of my dearest and closest friends reside within their borders. Heading to the high seas never felt better!!!
Whether it was returning to Florence for lunch at Dino’s, an exclusive truffle hunting excursion at Savini Tartufi where seven of us struck “Black Gold” with a little help from our four legged friend “Giotto,” breathtaking views from Hotel Splendido in Portofino, an exceptional lunch and delicious wine at Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita, drinking “red” Meursault at the Carlton’s beach restaurant in the bay of Cannes where yachts seemed to outnumber the people this return was just perfect with incredible delights that satisfied all appetites. There was no shortage of a good time as this has always been “My Silversea Experience.”
I look forward to seeing you on the “High Seas.” Hmmmm……why don’t we plan a group getaway so I can introduce you to some amazing spots and friends????
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to Nice, France
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Itinerary
Date |
Day |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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| Jul 08 2014 | Tue | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | 6:00 PM | |||||
| Jul 09 2014 | Wed | Olbia, Italy | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | ||||
| Jul 10 2014 | Thu | Calvi, Corsica, France | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | ||||
| Jul 11 2014 | Fri | Portofino, Italy | 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | ||||
| Jul 12 2014 | Sat | Livorno (Florence), Italy | 8:00 AM | |||||
| Jul 13 2014 | Sun | Livorno (Florence), Italy | 7:00 PM | |||||
| Jul 14 2014 | Mon | Cannes, France | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | ||||
| Jul 15 2014 | Tue | Barcelona, Spain | 1:00 PM | |||||
| Jul 16 2014 | Wed | Barcelona, Spain | 6:00 PM | |||||
| Jul 17 2014 | Thu | Sete, France | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | ||||
| Jul 18 2014 | Fri | Nice, France | 7:00 AM |
As we waited to set sail to Porto Cervo – – the magic began: Wine, Food and making Friends!!!! This greeting says it all, coming or going. No one really ever leaves The Eternal City.
Sagacious Palate 