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as Palmas, Gran Canaria, marked the forgettable immersion into the rich cultural
halfway point of our Grand Voyage— heritage of Slovenia, Italy, and Spain. Des-
L a journey that began 31 days ago in tination-themed dinners, including two
Venice and will conclude in Cape Town on Chef’s Table experiences, have introduced
December 20. us to regional flavors in ways that rival the
So far, this voyage has been nothing finest restaurants ashore. And, of course,
short of extraordinary. We’ve visited 28 three magical White Nights on the pool
ports, including new-to-us destinations like deck have given us the perfect excuse to
Elba, while shore excursions have revealed feast and dance beneath the stars—signa-
fresh perspectives in familiar places such ture events that make Azamara a line we
as Avignon, Èze, and Argostoli. The sea return to time and again.
gods have been kind, blessing us with an Along the way, we’ve had the pleasure
Indian summer and calm waters, save for of three celebratory gatherings with our
two days—an incredible stroke of luck for fellow Grand Voyagers, hosted by Hotel Di-
late fall in the Mediterranean. rector Marcelo, one of our favorite officers.
Onboard, the experience has been The crew has been nothing short of spec-
equally remarkable. We’ve attended three tacular, greeting us by name as we come
AzAmazing Evenings, each offering an un- and go, remembering our wine preferences,
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