February 2022 - Life After 50

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TRAVEL

Themed cruises

Enjoy more than deck chairs and endless buffets By Victor Block

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everal people watch a master baker demonstrate making pastries. Others participate in a chocolate, cheese and wine tasting, or enjoy a food-and-wine pairing gourmet dinner. Elsewhere, golfers play at some of the most famous courses around the world, then attend a tournament that brings together the top professionals. In another part of the world, music fans swing and sway to tunes that were popular during the 1970s, then have an opportunity to meet and mingle with singers and members of the bands that made them hits. What do all these people have in common? They’re enjoying some of their favorite pastimes while taking an ocean or river cruise! In addition to traditional vacations at sea or along major rivers, there are sailings across the

world that focus upon a variety of interests. Whatever hobby, pursuit or pastime you enjoy, it’s possible there’s a voyage that will let you combine it with the pleasures of cruising. From food to the latest fashions, music to mystery, the offerings are as varied as the destinations.

FROM FOODIES TO MUSIC-LOVERS Food aficionados have long looked to Avalon Waterways to meet their longing for haute cuisine. And what could be more “haute” than combining a voyage through the lush landscapes of Burgundy and Provence, France, with gourmet meals? These food and wine trips merge cuisine and culture to offer a memorable vacation experience. For golfers from duffers to low-handicap players, Azamara Club Cruises is a good place to start. It has a well-deserved reputation for tours

Cruisers watch birds from a ship.

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THEMES OF OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST CRUISES RANGE FROM BIRD WATCHING TO BEER, AND FROM LITERATURE TO CRAFTS LIKE KNITTING AND NEEDLEPOINT. to some of the best known and most beautiful courses around the world. Their packages include everything from experienced caddies to convenient transportation to the links. Another plus is onboard opportunities to compare experiences and tips with other golf aficionados. Golf swings are supplanted by swing and sway with a rock n’ roll or decades cruise. Performers include popular musicians and bands, as well as cover artists of hit bands. Onboard activities complete the music-loving voyage, ranging from disco

Fans of Monet are likely to recognize his house and the lush gardens that surround it.


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