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We spent the day with Percy, our translator, and Jose, our driver, touring the plantation. Coffee beans. Life-size chess board. We had a bit of a surprise when we were told we’d be having lunch in the owner’s hacienda. Their … Continue reading →

A pretty amazing day. We had Celebrity Cruises Private Journeys create a tour for the two of us. They did an amazing job. We were picked up at the dock by a driver and a translator. They took us to … Continue reading →

Another relaxing day on the balcony of our cabin. Spa treatments this morning. No pics of me unless you want to see a young Thai lady salt scrub my feet. Here is Joe M after getting his dipped in hot … Continue reading →

Had a leisurely day making our way toward Costa Rica. Breakfast in Luminae. Choppy seas early in the day. This was our view from the restaurant this morning. Walked the upper deck. More food photography. Spent a nice afternoon meeting … Continue reading →

Boarded Celebrity Silhouette at 11am. These are our digs for the next 11 days. And last, but not least, our butler George.

The new 80,000 sf Restoration Hardware in West Palm Beach is a bit over-the-top. Drinks at the rooftop restaurant.

Stopped by to see the special exhibit of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney sculptures. She is Gloria Vanderbilt’s aunt who fought for Gloria as a child in one of the biggest custody battles in history. She also founded the Whitney museum in … Continue reading →

Slept in late and went back to Cafe Boulud for brunch. We don’t normally take many food pics, but felt inspired today. Beet and endive salad with grapefruit and goat cheese. And duck confit. Joe A forgot sunglasses, so we … Continue reading →

Constance recommended we check out Northwood. She called it the “hippie area” of West Palm Beach. Great public art, shops and restaurants. Fantastic furniture shop of vintage Henredon and Baker with a Lily Pulitzer feel. Ended the day at Cucina … Continue reading →

Another beautiful day. Morning view of the pool from the guest house. Drove down to Boca for the annual fine art fair. We ran into Sip Tshun Ng. Joe M had recently installed one of his pieces in a client’s … Continue reading →