At sea, off the coast of South Florida, real grass tickled the tips of my flip-flopped toes. I was standing on the deck of a cruise ship where an artisan was demonstrating how to blow a glass vase. The work in progress glowed orange when he removed it from a small furnace, accompanied by a smattering of appreciative applause.
A unique ocean experience: Without a spec of land in sight, standing on grass, watching the glass grow.
Expect such tickles to the senses if you come aboard the new Celebrity Solstice, as this latest wonder of the seas is not a typical cruise ship.
Celebrity Cruises' new Solstice not only is one of the prettier ships I've seen, but it's also a style setter, with a dazzling contemporary design -- posh as a country club, sophisticated as an arty home. The ship's less affluent passengers will feel they have stepped out and up on their vacation at sea.
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Above, dancing waters on the Solstice pool deck
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