SPRING TRAVEL TIPS AND TRIPS
JOSEY MILLER, TRAVEL JOURNALIST
joseymiller.com


 

2Sip & Sail   

For those looking for a unique vacation, a European cruise vacation is a tremendous
value, conveniently providing accommodations, dining, exciting land-based excursions
and entertainment all in one package, making the most of precious vacation time.

This summer, vacationers can experience authentic European vacations with top-rated
premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises’ new immersive wine themed cruises. Geared
towards wine aficionados and ultimate foodies, these cruises offer guests a one-of-a-
kind journey through the vineyards of Europe. On land, cruisers will be able to enjoy
exclusive tours, tastings and grape harvesting experiences. At sea, guests can learn
from certified sommeliers and special guest speakers while partaking in samplings and
food pairings.

1The newly renovated Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Silhouette,
the newest ship in the fleet, will be sailing a variety of 11- to 15-night Mediterranean,
Baltic and Adriatic sailings from Southampton, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice and
Barcelona, starting at $1,000 per person for 2012 Mediterranean sailings on Celebrity
Silhouette and $899 per person for the immersive wine cruises on Celebrity Constellation.

These ships offer dozens of cruise innovations, including:

  • Dining experiences elevated to an art form in five specialty restaurants
  • Luxurious staterooms
  • A multi-million-dollar contemporary art collection on each ship
  • Personalized service with a guest-to-staff radio of nearly 2:1.

www.celebritycruises.com


3It drives like a dream….

The 2012 Kia Sorento EX all-wheel drive CUV is built right here in the U.S. at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia and has been one of Kia’s most popular vehicles. Families will love it because it is available with three rows of seating and offers a car-like ride for its occupants. In fact, it was named to “10 Best Family Cars of 2012” list by Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.com.  The Kia Sorento redefines “value” with its modern technology and connectivity features, including AM/FM/ CD/MP3/Sat audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities, auxiliary and USB audio input jacks, and Bluetooth® connectivity with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls. You get a stylish car that is packed with available features like a panoramic sunroof, power folding side mirrors, heated wood trim steering wheel and heated or cooled seats all with a standard 100,000-mile warranty.
 
It also comes with an impressive list of standard safety features to keep the family secure, including dual front advanced and front seat-mounted airbags, side-mounted airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, downhill brake control, hill start assist control and a tire press monitoring system.

Kia Motors has undergone a complete design-led transformation over the past three years and is one of the world’s fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker.  Kia’s full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. Kia Motors recently was recognized by the EPA for making the biggest MPG gain and CO2 reduction of all major automotive manufacturers from 2009-2011.

Pricing: Starts at $23,150

For more information, visit: Kia.com


Segment sponsors include: Celebrity Cruises, KIA