$1029

10 Days 9 Nights

ALL TIPS PAID / FREE DRINKS / ALCOHOL / FREE WI-FI
OVERNIGHT in CHARLESON and BERMUDA

WISH COMES TRUE ON THIS CRUISE ~ How many times did you wish to stay longer at a port of call? This cruise stays overnight at two ports: Charleston, S.C., and Bermuda. When Celebrity docks overnight there are no curfews. Enjoy evenings in historical Charleston and colorful Bermuda. Your visit to Newport will be a stand out too where homes average $1.5 million in price. Jay Leno's home in Newport cost $13.5 million. (see below) Rhode Island is America's smallest state. It was first to break away from the British Crown in 1776. Rhode Islanders were furious the British demanded all American colonies join the Church of England while simultaneously over taxing them for goods and tea. Rhode Islanders wanted to choose their own religions and refused to pay any more British taxes. Ironically Rhode Island was also the last colony to ratify the United States Constitution in 1790. Rhodians were suspicious of all taxes, including those from America. But they finally realized they were better off to join up with the new country than be taxed as foreigners. What Newport, Charleston and Bermuda all have in common is their ties to Great Britain. They're all polite with well-manicured lawns and shops. And all 3 grew quickly by the mid-1600s. They embraced the same tax system too. Houses in all 3 places have narrow fronts because historically citizens paid taxes based on how much front of their homes faced city streets. Rainbow Row in Charleston is a prime example. (see above) The depth of any home was not taxable, only its width facing a main street was. A fabulous place to shop in Charleston is the City Market. In May it's open at night. Designer baskets are hand threaded on location. (see below) All 3 ports are known for fabulous lobster sandwiches and summer cocktails. The most famous woman from Charleston is Eliza Lucas Pinckney. When she died in 1793 President George Washington was a pall bearer at her funeral. Eliza, at age 16, moved to America with her farming parents. She was determined to produce beautiful purple and blue cloth materials for Colonial women's gowns and dresses in the color 'indigo,' named after the indigo plant in the Caribbean where Eliza was born. She knew about the succulent plant with purple flowers. She experimented and taught herself how to grow indigo in South Carolina. Marie Antoinette in France treasured Eliza's purple blue fabrics from South Carolina. Before the American Revolution the United States' #1 export to Europe was rice grown in South Carolina. America's second most valuable export was the dye indigo. Hence, President Washington knew and admired Eliza Lucas Pinckney whose prosperous farms in South Carolina produced both rice and indigo. In Bermuda be sure to spend time at the Royal Naval Dockyard museums. Learn how pirates hiding in Bermuda sold American revolutionaries British guns while selling British soldiers whiskey from Tennessee and tobacco from Virginia. Military industrial complexes have been making money off wars for centuries. Heed the Town Crier in Bermuda. He'll give you the best advice on what to see and do there. And wear Bermuda shorts. Everyone else does! Lovely cafes are open to enjoy along Bermuda's beaches at night. This 'fancy' cruise stops at 3 elegant ports of call which are exceptionally affordable, easy to move about and lovely to see. Book it today by calling 800-955-9942. A fully refundable deposit is $450 per person. Final pay off date for this cruise is Jan. 9, 2022.

 

9 Night Fancy Cruise on Celebrity Summit

~ Club members' reviews ~

"Thank you for all the wonderful information you've been sending reminding- us what to do to be ready for our cruise. You have an exceptionally great travel agency. We are ready to go and feel very relaxed about it."..............

Jean Sandoval, Midland, TX.

"The cruise was a wonderful experience! It exceeded my expectations. Met great people, saw wonderful things, and enjoyed each day. Thank you to everyone!".......... Marella Meadows, Cummings, GA.

"The best part of the cruise was spending time with the whole group. All the instructors were very good and we had a lovely time. All your classes were healthy, beneficial and fun. My niece is now a confirmed cruiser and wants to go any time thanks to you!"..........Nancy Ricks, Tacoma Park, MD

"Wonderful 1st cruise! I had a blast. Thank you!".........Robin Joseph, Lawrence, KS.

"Our cruise just now was a dream come true with excellent instructors, amazing preparation and incredible delivery. It was a dream to repeat."..........Giulia Guidotti, Chicago, IL