TASTES OF NEW ZEALAND TAKE CENTER STAGE ON CRYSTAL SAILING
John Sisker
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John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY�
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
LOS ANGELES, November 23, 2009 - For foodies, New Zealand is a veritable
playground, renowned for its award-winning wines and farm-fresh cuisine.
On March 30, from New Zealand to Australia, luxury specialist Crystal
Cruises is showcasing the epicurean appeal of the region on a 12-day Wine &
Food Experiences of Discovery cruise. Master Sommeliers Robert Bath and
Cameron Douglas - New Zealand's first and only Master Sommelier - will guide
guests through the nuances and pairings of New Zealand's finest vintages,
while optional Crystal Adventures take guests to celebrated Cloudy Bay
Vineyards, Hawke's Bay and Marlborough. Sailing to Sydney, leading
Australian chef and innovator Serge Dansereau will share regional
specialties via cooking demonstrations, tastings and special menus, while
top Australian food purveyor Simon Johnson will host tastings of artisanal
cheeses and gourmet chocolate.
"With Crystal, in great style and comfort, epicureans can enjoy an
authentic, informed wine and food experience," says Toni Neumeister, Crystal
Cruises' vice president, food and beverage. "The guest experts - icons in
their fields - along with Crystal Symphony's own culinary professionals
share a breadth of knowledge that will no doubt enhance the flavors of this
magical itinerary."
Ashore, Crystal Adventures offer intimate looks at the farms and vineyards
dotting the coast:
* Cloudy Bay Vineyards, which first put New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the
map, provides guests with a tutored tasting session in the privately hosted
barrel room.
* At Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's leading wine-producing region, guests will
visit three of 600 celebrated wineries, Brookfield's Vineyards, Church Road
and Mission Estate.
* From the rich farmlands of the Wairau Valley to the vineyards of
Marlborough, the largest grape-growing region in New Zealand, then Havelock,
the mussel shellfish hub, guests will see varied sides of New Zealand food
and drink.
From Auckland, Crystal Symphony visits Picton, Wellington, Christchurch,
Napier and Dunedin, New Zealand; the breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound,
Doubtful Sound and its longest fjord, Dusky Sound; concluding with an
overnight in Sydney.
New 2010 two-for-one cruise fares begin at $7,090 per person, double
occupancy, and include a $1,000 per person All Inclusive - As You Wish
shipboard credit, plus complimentary air transportation from more than 20
North American gateways.
For more information and Crystal reservation, contact a travel agent, call
888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.