Spicier offerings

Silversea cruises says it is “spicing up” its 2004 schedule with a collection of nine Culinary Cruises and 11 Wine Series voyages. The nine culinary sailings span the globe from Athens to Ushuaia. Award-winning chefs such as Guenter Seeger are featured on the trips. The wine cruises take in regions from Europe to America’s Pacific Coast. Top experts offer lectures and conduct special tastings of vintage blends. Also available: pairings of food and wine at 7-day cruises from Venice to Rome, as well as other destinations. –Report by David Wilkening–