Cruise with a silver lining.Byline: webmaster1@cpifinancial.net (Contributor) Targeted at ultra high net worth individuals, Silversea, an Italian based luxury cruise line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the , offer cruises with a difference. Gone is the 2000 cabin concept, the 'holiday camp' atmosphere and the mass dining; instead, smaller, more intimate luxury liners fit for the affluent who are searching for opulence, fine dining and five star service are on offer. Stepping on board The Silver Whisper, which is one of the four luxury cruise ships This is a list of cruise ships, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Both cruise ships and cruiseferries are included in this list. (Ocean liners are not included on this list, see List of ocean liners. owned by Silversea, you are welcomed by the crew in crisp white uniforms serving fine Pommery champagne before being ushered to your suite by your personal butler, where you find large airy spaces with all the luxuries you would expect to find in five star hotels. Your luggage is delivered to your suite by the time you arrive and will be unpacked for you should you so wish. Silversea pride themselves on being different. It is akin to stepping into a completely different lifestyle and the finest of five star hotels all together. The wonderful welcome that you receive from the staff as you sip on a cocktail and are greeted by the cruise director will make you feel very special indeed, however, there is more to come- Your butler, who can be summoned at a moment's notice 24 hours a day, will become your most loyal companion on this trip; he will stock your fridge with anything your heart desires, from champagne and foie gras foie gras (fwä grä) [Fr.,=fat liver], livers of artificially fattened geese. Ducks and chickens are also sometimes used in the making of foie gras. canapEs to Godiva chocolates, and the finest port and brandy. He will also collect your laundry and dry cleaning dry cleaning, process of cleaning fabrics without water. Special solvents and soaps are used so as not to harm fabrics and dyes that will not withstand the effects of ordinary soap and water. Dry cleaning began in France about the middle of the 19th cent. each day, which will be returned in a matter of hours - absolute heaven! The owners' suite, which is over 1250 square feet has a full length 200 square foot teak teak, tall deciduous tree (Tectona grandis) of the family Verbenaceae (verbena family), native to India and Malaysia but now widely cultivated in other tropical areas. veranda, which is equipped with sun loungers and comfortable chairs, where you can relax and view the ever changing scenery and beautiful sunsets that pass by your very own window to the world. You will also see many different types of seabirds including eagles, the occasional dolphin and flying fish, from the privacy of your own balcony. The Malacca Strait is a very calm waterway; when the vessel sails into the sunset you will not see even a ripple in your pre-dinner cocktail. As the ship sets sail around 7pm you will be on your way for dinner in one of the three great restaurants - meal times on board can be as casual or as fancy as you wish. You will receive many invitations to join the Captain and the officers for formal cocktail receptions and dinners where you will meet the other guests and have a chance to make new acquaintances. There are four delightful restaurants to choose from where you can fulfil all your culinary dreams: Le Champagne is the only wine restaurant by the renowned Relais & Ch'teaux at sea, and it can be found aboard The Silver Whisper and her sister ship The Silver Shadow; there you can treat yourself to fine wines and a lip-smacking six course feast of regionally inspired dishes. The restaurant and the pool grille accept smart casual attire. La Terrazza, an Italian eatery, offers wonderful ocean views with the option of al fresco dining, serving sumptuous a la carte meals such as Agnolotti Agnolotti ('priest hats' in Italian) is a kind of ravioli made with a small round piece of flattened pasta dough, folded over with a meat and vegetable stuffing inside. They are prepared by either poaching them or by browning them in a frying pan with butter. Al Sogo D'arrosto, a home-made pasta stuffed with minced beef, Parma ham and parmesan cheese a kind of cheese of a rich flavor, though from skimmed milk, made in Parma, Italy. See also: Parmesan sautEed with butter and masala sauce or the Bocconcini Bocconcini (singular Bocconcino) are small, semi-soft, white and rindless unripened mild cheeses which originated in Naples and were once made only from the milk of water buffaloes. Now they are usually made from a combination of water buffalo and cow's milk. di Coda di Rospa con Carciofi, mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. monkfish monkfish Any of 10–12 species (genus Squatina, family Squatinidae) of sharks having a flattened head and body, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays. The tail bears two dorsal fins, and behind each eye is a prominent spiracle. medallions with fresh sautEed artichokes. Should you have any special requirements the chefs are always happy to accommodate any special needs or requirements. The Restaurant serves modern French cuisine French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking. The national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. , and is also where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a relaxed environment with a free-seating arrangement. The Silver Whisper offers you the choice of eating wherever you want and whenever you want. An orchestra provides music for dancing on selected evenings. The Pool Grille offers the most relaxed dining for lunch where you can enjoy delights by the poolside. If you are a weary traveller and you prefer to have dinner served in your suite, simply inform the butler and he will deliver the menus from all the restaurants for you to peruse pe·ruse tr.v. pe·rused, pe·rus·ing, pe·rus·es To read or examine, typically with great care. [Middle English perusen, to use up : Latin per-, per- , the choices are quite amazing with new dishes added every day. Your dinner will be served by your butler in separate courses at a wonderfully laid table by the window in your suite where you can watch the sun go down and look forward to the next day's happenings. After dinner entertainment is abundant on board The Silver Whisper and the cabaret show in the theatre always includes international dance shows and professional singers and musicians for you to enjoy. There are also big screen movies to watch or the casino to visit if you want to try your luck at Blackjack blackjack, one of the world's most widely played gambling card games; also known as twenty-one or vingt-et-un. Despite contesting claims between the French and Italians, its origins are unknown. or Roulette. If you prefer a night in you can order movies from the fully stocked library, where they also have many books and free internet access See how to access the Internet. . I can truly say that the choices of entertainment and dining on board are so varied that you are spoiled for choice and never short of things to do. After a wonderful sleep in the most comfortable bed and a refreshing shower in your full size bath room complete with a Jacuzzi, you may choose to start your first full day on board with exercise in the fully equipped gym which is open 24 hours and at designated times there are free gym classes to join in including yoga and Pilates; if you prefer to jog around the decks of the boat, this is also allowed, and there is the pool deck for swimming laps. If you prefer to relax and read the broadsheets over a leisurely breakfast in your suite, the butler will deliver a delicious breakfast to you on a silver tray and all you need do is put on a fluffy bathrobe and be seated at your fully laid table where you can gaze from the window at the new vista that awaits you each day. When the maid prepares your room she will leave you a detailed overview of the ship's next destination and its highlights; if you wish to take a tour there are many available and they can all be organised for you by calling the tour desk. The ship will stop off for a day at a time in stunning locations such as Langkawi, Penang, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (kwä`lə l  m`pr), city (1990 est. pop. and Malacca where you can go
ashore and explore the colourful history and extreme beauty.
If you do not want to go on shore for the day, there are onboard activities laid on for the guests to enjoy: there are quizzes to do; there is golf with a professional golfer on board; there are cooking classes and ballroom dancing if you feel energetic; a bridge club for card players; or you can simply laze laze v. lazed, laz·ing, laz·es v.intr. To be lazy; loaf: laze around the house. v.tr. by the pool and sip cocktails all day long. One thing not to be missed is the afternoon tea in the piano lounge; the fresh baked scones, fresh cream and jams are just divine. All the activities for the day will be listed on the schedule, delivered to your suite each and every evening, including the dress code for dinner in the restaurants and the casino opening times for those who like a little flutter. I can absolutely promise that after 10 days of being thoroughly spoiled on this truly luxurious vessel you will return home totally relaxed, and will have met some very interesting people and are very likely to have made some new international friends. Below is a typical itinerary for a cruise on the Silver Whisper. Day One Board The Silver Whisper in Singapore and explore the ship, then relax in your suite until it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to dress for dinner and join the other guests in one of the excellent restaurants on board where a plethora of food and wines are on offer. The ship sails at 7pm so you are well on the way to the next destination by bedtime. Day Two Malacca is the most historic city in Malaysia and its origins can be traced back to the 14th century with the founding of a fishing village by a fugitive prince Fugitive Prince is volume four of the Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts. It is also volume one of the Alliance of Light, the third story arc in the Wars of Light and Shadow. External links
There are lots of historic sites for you to take in and there are plenty of tour guides on hand to show you around. Jonker Street is worth a visit if you like to browse antique shops. After enjoying the historic sights of Malacca, return to the ship for delicious cream tea in the piano lounge or a rest before an informal dinner on board and a movie in your room or the big screen cinema. Day Three A day at sea is as relaxing or as busy as you want it to be and the scenery en route to Phuket is ever changing. If you wish you can tour the ship's galley Noun 1. ship's galley - the area for food preparation on a ship caboose, cookhouse, galley cuddy - the galley or pantry of a small ship kitchen - a room equipped for preparing meals ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight and meet the Head Chef, or even visit the navigational bridge and say hello to the Captain. The professional golfer is available for tips on your swing and there are many other activities on offer for the energetic, such as a workout in the fitness centre followed by a barbeque lunch on the pool deck. There is a formal cocktail reception and dinner in the evening where you will be invited to sit with one of the ships officers and other guests on board for interesting chats about the cruise over Foie Gras and Lobster. There is musical entertainment in the Theatre and the Casino is open until late for those who enjoy a flutter. Day Four The ship will anchor off shore in Phuket and the tenders will run all day until 5.30pm. Phuket offers a rainbow spectrum of spectacular vacation sights from blue lagoons and pink sunsets to orange-robed monks and elephant camps. Three wheeled tuk tuks, taxis, buses and long-tailed boats transport visitors between these marvels. Phuket's south coast offers its most popular beaches. The north is more tranquil. Koh Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay Phang Nga Bay is a 400 km² bay in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and mainland of the Malay peninsula of southern Thailand. Since 1981 a big part of the bay is protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. and Patong Beach Patong Beach (Thai หาดป่าตอง) is a beach on Phuket's west coast, and to the town adjoining it. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket. are popular spots. Diving, snorkelling, wind surfing and sailing are just a few active options. Inland, forested hills, mountains and cliffs wait to be explored. Kao Ping Gun Island is worth a look for James Bond fans who would like to visit the place where they filmed The Man with the Golden Gun. Another wonderful dining experience awaits you on board after a full day of sightseeing, as you set sail for Krabi. Day Five Be sure to wake up early and see the stunning scenic approach to Krabi from the balcony of your cabin or from the top deck The term Top Deck can refer to a number of things:
The southern Thai town of Krabi serves as base camp for exploring the province of the same name, a lush region of jungles, limestone cliffs and idyllic isles floating just offshore in the Andaman Sea. Buddhist shrines still used by local monks are tucked into the chambers of the town's top attraction, Tiger Cave. The riverside pier links travellers with ferries and longboats to the best scuba diving, rock climbing rock climbing Sports medicine An 'extreme sport' in which the participant climbs rock formations, with or without ropes Injury risk Fractures, abrasions, death. See Extreme sports. and white sand beaches on the coast. In the evening, the ship sets sail for Lankawi. Day Six Lankawi is part of an archipelago of 104 islands off the North West coast of Malaysia and was named from the Malay word 'Lang' which means 'eagle'. There are many different types of eagle on the islands and there are also more than 1000 crocodiles at the farm which you can visit at feeding time to get a closer look at these fearsome creatures. The shopping is quite diverse and duty-free shops offer an attractive range of local and imported goods including leatherwear leath·er·wear n. Clothing made of leather. , pewter, batik batik (bətēk`), method of decorating fabrics practiced for centuries by the natives of Indonesia. It consists of applying a design to the surface of the cloth by using melted wax. clothing and crystal. In the evening, the ship sets sail for Penang. Day Seven Penang is a vibrant place and is Malaysia's oldest British settlement, dating back to 1786, Georgetown was named after George III, Prince of Wales Prince of Wales switches places with his double, poor boy Tom Canty. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] See : Doubles . There are many Malay, Chinese and Indian influences to add to the eclectic diversity of this busy Island, the Snake Temples are worth a visit and The Butterfly Farm is a magical display of many different and beautiful creatures in a natural setting. Back on board ship there is an informal dinner before setting sail for Kuala Lumpur. Day Eight Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it's commonly known, is a very modern and developed city and Asia's most economically successful after Singapore. The inner city is buzzing with energy around the glitzy glitz Informal n. Ostentatious showiness; flashiness: "a garish barrage of show-biz glitz" Peter G. Davis. tr.v. shopping malls and the world's tallest freestanding buildings, the Petronas Towers which are 88 stories high. The King's Palace is a sight to behold and Independence Square has the tallest flagpole in the world and also a Tudor style building called Selangor Club. With a population of nearly two million people, KL is both sociable and safe to visit. Day Nine After being founded in 1819 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles Noun 1. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles - British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826) Raffles, Sir Thomas Raffles , Singapore is now a thriving metropolis of four and a half million people and a melting pot of nationalities and cultures, the shopping in Orchard Road is fabulous and there is no import duty or sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. on most items. The Raffles Hotel is a wonderful old colonial building and there are many other places of interest to visit like Sentosa Island which, you can get to via the cable car ride over the water. 2009 CPI (1) (Characters Per Inch) The measurement of the density of characters per inch on tape or paper. A printer's CPI button switches character pitch. (2) (Counts Per I Financial. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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