Now here's a wine cruise.

The Chrystal Serenity
Aug 30 - Sep 11

Venice, Croatia, Mallorca, St-Tropez, Cannes, Florence, Corsica, Rome.

With the people from the following wineries:

Greg Ralston/ Chateau Montelena
Tom Shelton/ Phelps
Tim Duncan/ Silver Oak
Donn Reisen/ Ridge

Prices start at $4000.

CallFine Wine Travel at 1-888-208-8338.

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This would make one helluva offline

I'm impressed with any cruise ship than can make it to Florence. Maybe its one of those boats with wheels. Or maybe they've widened the Arno -- a lot.

My mom told me about this one, as a possible Mother'sday present.

Patricia has mentioned these to me in the past--not this one in particular though. I just don't find cruises to be exciting regardless of the ports or destinations. I guess they are not my cup of wine

Doc

There are quite a few "wine" cruises coming about now. I think its a wonderful trend. Next year I have to take the family to Europe.. We will most likely do a cruise part of the time. A wine cruise would be my vote