Elite Traveler July-August 2018

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GrandWintergarden Suite SEABOURN OVATION , SEABOURN After her debut this May, Ovation became the latest ship to join Seabourn’s fleet. With interiors by eminent designer Adam D Tihany and a collection of 1,600 works of art, the ship has arrived amid great excitement. For the ship’s design, Tihany took inspiration from the interiors of private yachts, integrating curved lines and intricate details into each space to encourage you to connect with the environment at every turn. Seabourn then drew on the expertise of leading figures in fine dining, entertainment and well-being to curate the onboard experience. The recipient of seven Michelin stars, chef Thomas Keller, is overseeing the fare at his eponymous onboard restaurant; the Oscar-, Grammy- and Golden Globe–winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice is curating an exclusive production; and wellness expert Dr Andrew Weil is introducing a pioneering mindful-living program to the ship’s spa. Of the ship’s myriad recreational areas, The Retreat takes the cake — this enclave of canopies circling a central whirlpool is ideal for an afternoon of relaxation. Stay in Seabourn’s largest and most luxurious accommodation to date, the Grand Wintergarden Suite. Designed to provide a cozy hideaway while still having plenty of room to entertain, the lavish suite has an elegantly furnished living room, six-seat dining space, pantry with wet bar, two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms in polished stone. Of particular note is the glass-enclosed solarium, where you can gaze out to sea from the soaking tub and daybed. Staying here also means you’ll be treated to a wealth of additional amenities, from the tropical fruit basket and fresh flowers you find on arrival to the in-suite bar that’s stocked daily. Dine alfresco on the suite’s two furnished verandas, and marvel at the views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Incredible itinerary Get a taste for the Middle East by joining Seabourn Ovation ’s 28-day Empires of Antiquity cruise from Dubai to Barcelona. Sailing the Red Sea and up the Suez Canal, you’ll breathe in the desert air of Oman, Jordan and Israel before landing in the Mediterranean for a jaunt around Greece, Italy, France and Spain. The cruise departs in April 2019, with a 20-day version of the tour also offered. Special amenities Welcome champagne and canapés, personal suite stewardess, tailored in-suite bar, invitation for a bridge visit, personal visit from the cruise director, Swarovski Optik binoculars, private car transfers between airport and ship, personalized stationery, a world atlas to take home Size 1,550 sq ft Rate from $27,562 per person based on double occupancy for 20 nights, from $41,630 per person based on double occupancy for 28 nights, seabourn.com

Elite Tip Dive into the local food scene onshore by joining Seabourn Ovation ’s chefs as they pick up regional ingredients in the food markets