Cruising the Adriatic on Celebrity!
Carole Scherer
Newport Beach, CA
Luxury Cruise and International Air Specialist
As a Travel Advisor for many years, I have been fortunate enough to explore all the different aspects of travel, including luxury, business, “couch surfing”, cruising and touring. It has allowed me to select the areas to specialize. Air Travel ha...
As a Travel Advisor for many years, I have been fortunate enough to explore all the different aspects of travel, including luxury, business, “couch surfing”, cruising and touring. It has allowed me to select the areas to specialize. Air Travel has become very complicated and finding the right and best flights for clients at the best price has become more than a skill and borders on an art.
I have also had the luxury of a deep dive into cruising and certain destinations that are dear to my heart. “Cruising the Med” includes finding the right ports/countries and the right ship for each client and their family. I have enjoyed experiencing these ships and ports so I can report back and recommend them with confidence. The ports of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona to Nice to Rome to Athens to Istanbul are exciting and varied. Different cultures, languages and customs offer everything a new cruiser to an experienced cruiser desire. From big ships with thousands of passengers to small ships with just a couple of hundred, I can offer you the exact experience you may want.
Destinations where I love to plan packages to are my home state of California and the National Parks of the United States. Luxury travel packages to California include Wine Country, private touring in the major hubs of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The National Parks aren’t all about camping but include Glamping, historic hotels and private guides. Experiences include fishing, horseback riding, ATVs, private chefs and stargazing. National parks from Maine to Montana to Nome offer exciting opportunities to enjoy nature in a civilized way.
Stretching across the U.S.A. has allowed me to get familiar with Canada. The vast wilderness and majestic scenery that is our neighbor to the north is an extension of my foray into the U.S. National Parks and its enjoyment. Allow me to help you find the beauty of British Columbia, the Northern Territories and Nova Scotia.
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Trail up to Cetinje Fortress, Kotor Montenegro
As I stood on the balcony of Celebrity Reflection, the Adriatic Sea stretched before me like an endless canvas of sapphire and turquoise. After 30 years in travel, this journey still took my breath away.
Destinations That Captured My Heart
Each port was a treasure waiting to be discovered:
In Dubrovnik, I walked the ancient city walls, feeling like I'd stepped into a living museum. The limestone streets whispered stories of centuries past, with Game of Thrones filming locations adding a touch of modern magic.
Venice was pure romance - gliding through canals, the sunset painting historic buildings in golden hues. I savored aperol spritz at a tiny cafe, watching gondolas drift by, feeling the city's timeless charm.
Split was a revelation - Diocletian's Palace wasn't just a historical site, but a living, breathing community where modern life intertwines with 1,700-year-old Roman architecture.
Culinary Memories
Celebrity's dining was extraordinary. One evening, a multi-course meal paired local Croatian wines with dishes that told the story of the Dalmatian coast. The seafood - caught that morning - was so fresh it practically melted on my tongue.
Onboard Luxuries
My stateroom was a sanctuary of comfort. Mornings began with coffee on my private veranda, watching the coastline transform like a living postcard. The spa became my retreat - a thermal suite that melted away any travel tension.
Unforgettable Moments
Sailing into Kotor, Montenegro was like entering a secret world. Massive mountains embraced the ship, creating a natural amphitheater of breathtaking beauty.
As a travel professional, I've seen many destinations, but this journey? It was magic. The kind of experience that reminds you why we travel - to connect, to be transformed, to truly see the world.
Interested in your own Adriatic adventure? Let's make it happen!