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Vancouver Sun
05-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
In my Princesss Cruise era
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content I didn't want to do much more than lounge in a deck chair when I planned my cruise on Discovery Princess. Yes there were excursions I had to do – ride a trolly in San Francisco, visit the San Diego Zoo, and see the La Bufadora in Ensenada, Mexico, a blowhole that shoots water metres into the air several times a minute – but those outings were planned by or for my daughter. I just wanted to get away from the office, eat good food and relax. Article content Article content Article content Discovery Princess proved to be worthy of the stewardship. Full disclosure: I sailed on the Sun Princess in 2023 and knew Princess Cruises was synonymous for — luxury, indulgence, pampering, and entertainment that didn't require I get out of a cushioned seat. Yes I was going to pack on a few pounds and be catered to while sailing along the California coast down to Mexico, at times just watching the horizon dip. Article content The Lotus Spa is located on deck 5, just past customer service. I was welcomed by the sound of babbling water, offered a cucumber-infused water and given a tour by a friendly hostess. Article content Article content There are treatment rooms for: massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, wraps, exfoliating scrubs and more treatments than I needed. I was more enticed by the large hydrotherapy pool at the heart of the spa. This is The Enclave – which anyone can use even if you don't get a spa treatment. A pass is required to use The Enclave or you can get a package that allows you access every day of your cruise. Article content Article content I booked a deep-tissue massage for the next day. My massage involved a lot of kneading, and just the right amount of pressure to leave me feeling like Gumby. From the massage table I drifted to The Enclave's three steam rooms one after another. The Hammam for a steam bath, the Laconium for its dry heat and finally the Roman-inspired Caladium. By the time I dipped into the hydrotherapy pool I was stress-free and swooning. From there I gathered myself long enough to take the short steps to a heated stone lounger. Article content I vacillated in the space between basking and dozing content to soak in the heat. It was only FOMO that got me off the lounger to check on happens elsewhere onboard.
National Post
05-05-2025
- National Post
In my Princesss Cruise era
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content I didn't want to do much more than lounge in a deck chair when I planned my cruise on Discovery Princess. Yes there were excursions I had to do – ride a trolly in San Francisco, visit the San Diego Zoo, and see the La Bufadora in Ensenada, Mexico, a blowhole that shoots water metres into the air several times a minute – but those outings were planned by or for my daughter. I just wanted to get away from the office, eat good food and relax. Article content Article content Discovery Princess proved to be worthy of the stewardship. Full disclosure: I sailed on the Sun Princess in 2023 and knew Princess Cruises was synonymous for — luxury, indulgence, pampering, and entertainment that didn't require I get out of a cushioned seat. Yes I was going to pack on a few pounds and be catered to while sailing along the California coast down to Mexico, at times just watching the horizon dip. Article content The Lotus Spa is located on deck 5, just past customer service. I was welcomed by the sound of babbling water, offered a cucumber-infused water and given a tour by a friendly hostess. Article content Article content There are treatment rooms for: massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, wraps, exfoliating scrubs and more treatments than I needed. I was more enticed by the large hydrotherapy pool at the heart of the spa. This is The Enclave – which anyone can use even if you don't get a spa treatment. A pass is required to use The Enclave or you can get a package that allows you access every day of your cruise. Article content Article content I booked a deep-tissue massage for the next day. My massage involved a lot of kneading, and just the right amount of pressure to leave me feeling like Gumby. From the massage table I drifted to The Enclave's three steam rooms one after another. The Hammam for a steam bath, the Laconium for its dry heat and finally the Roman-inspired Caladium. By the time I dipped into the hydrotherapy pool I was stress-free and swooning. From there I gathered myself long enough to take the short steps to a heated stone lounger. Article content I vacillated in the space between basking and dozing content to soak in the heat. It was only FOMO that got me off the lounger to check on happens elsewhere onboard.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Is A Fun Choice For Multigenerational Travel
Caesars Palace Las Vegas is one of the most classic properties in Las Vegas. Most multigenerational travel stories feature children, grandparents, and a beachy setting, but this doesn't. It does, however, feature a middle-aged freelance travel writer who's spouse- and child-free by choice, and her parents, who wanted to celebrate their 50th anniversary in what some might see as a surprising pick: Las Vegas. While my folks shunned the idea of a flashy party or asking loved ones to fly in from all over on their behalf, they still wanted to spend this important milestone with me someplace, well, fun. They also requested easy access to reputable dining options, and a spa, too, for some well-deserved relaxation. Since blackjack is one of my dad's favorite pastimes, on-site world-class gaming was also a must. The renovated main entrance of Caesars Palace Las Vegas Though the city's hotel market is very competitive, we set our sights on Caesars Palace Las Vegas, the commanding grande dame prominently perched on the Las Vegas Strip. Opened in 1966 by Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin to channel the opulence and revelry of the Roman Empire, the classic property stretched across six towers checked all the boxes. A renovated Premium Suite at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Since our family already spent countless weekends at its sister property Caesars Atlantic City, we knew to expect the same kind of hospitality and amenities—just on a much grander scale. (Note: expect to clock in a lot of steps in if you're staying here.) From the moment we came upon the main lobby gleaming with spotless marble flooring, a stunning coffered ceiling, and a 15-foot-tall statue of Augustus Caesar, we knew we made the right choice. Our accommodatons at the Colosseum Tower were just as impressive: my parents were booked in a massive, high-floor Premium Suite decked out with a bold pattern inspired by Cleopatra's jewelry (carpeting, curtains, pendant lighting), a Roman red pool table, and huge spa-like bathroom; my smaller adjoining room was equally comfortable. Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Though our schedules didn't coincide with a show at the Colosseum Theater—where Adele held her "Weekends with Adele" wildly successful residency—we managed to fit in plenty of relaxation, memorable eats, and perhaps most important: family firsts. The three of us have visited our fair share of no-frills Korean bathhouses, on separate occasions, but we'd never visited a high-end spa together—until this trip. A 50,000-square-f00t wellness haven with bubbling baths, Laconium (co-ed dry sauna room), and ice rooms, Qua Baths & Spa scheduled us in for simultaneous CBD massages to help alleviate our travel fatigue. And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished. It was especially heartwarming to have someone pamper my dad, a retired pediatrician who spent nearly forty years caring for others. Amalfi by Bobby Flay The one thing my family priorizes, no matter where in the world we are, is food. (The question I'm most asked when we're on vacation is, 'What time are we eating, and where?') As Caesars Palace Las Vegas is jam-packed with high-quality options—even its food court Celebrity Food Hall boasts venues by celebrity chefs such as Esther Choi and Rick Bayless—we had no problems filling up our eating schedule. For our first night's dinner at Amalfi by Bobby Flay, we feasted on whole branzino—which the knowledgable on-site monger helped us pick—from the fresh seafood display, alongside craveable pastas including orecchiette smothered in a chunky eggplant bolognese. Stanton Social Prime satiated our sweet tooths with its over-the-top desserts like the Butter Me Up, zippy lemon curd shaped like a stick of butter and accompanied by toasted croissant. My dad gleefully proclaimed Peter Luger Steak House's beef was just as rich and mouthwatering as the Brooklyn original, and all of us couldn't help but get overwhelmed (in the best way possible) by the legendary Bacchanal Buffet, a seemingly limitless spread presenting 250-plus items, from crab legs to prime rib to kimchi fried rice. Caspian's Rock & Roe is a new speakeasy at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Though my parents are early birds, we opted for post-dinner drinks at the newly-unveiled Caspian's Rock & Roe—a live music venue and speakeasy hidden away behind an unmarked door at Caspian's caviar lounge—on our last night. As the local musican Indie Florentino belted out a crowd-pleasing '90s pop soundtrack, I asked my dad how did he did overall at the blackjack tables. When he revealed how much he'd lost, I raised my eyebrows. But he didn't seem the least bit upset; if anything, he seemed happy to be right where he was.
