09/01/2026
โจ And so I packed my bagsโฆ and took off on this incredible adventure! โจ
Who will be next to live the dream... maybe you?
๐ 14 days | Valletta to Barcelona | Oceania Allura
This is exactly the kind of journey I love โ one that feels less like a traditional cruise and more like an incredible exploration of Europe, North Africa and the Atlantic Islands.
And this time, Iโm not just recommending itโฆ Iโm experiencing it myself! ๐ณ๏ธโค๏ธ
Weโre talking Malta, Tunisia, Spain, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Morocco โ all in one beautifully curated itinerary.
I invite you to scrooll down my page as I am sharing the experience along the way, from the destinations and excursions to the food, the ship and all those little details you really want to know before booking a cruise.
And the ship? Oceania Allura, the newest addition to Oceania Cruisesโ fleet. Think intimate, refined luxury rather than a mega-ship: spacious all-veranda accommodations, beautiful residential-style spaces and exceptional personalized service.
But hereโs what makes this particular sailing even more specialโฆ ๐ท๐ฝ๏ธ
Itโs a Food & Wine Best New Chefs Cruise, hosted by celebrated chef Katie Button, a five-time James Beard Award nominee.
Oceania is already famous for The Finest Cuisine at Seaยฎ, but on this voyage, food and wine become part of the journey itself โ with culinary demonstrations, exclusive menu creations, tastings and pairings inspired by the destinations we visit.
And those destinationsโฆ ๐คฉ
๐ฒ๐น Valletta, Malta โ Baroque architecture, ancient history and one of the Mediterraneanโs most spectacular harbours.
๐น๐ณ Tunis, Tunisia โ The medina and souks, ancient history and the gorgeous blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Saรฏd.
๐ช๐ธ Cartagena & Mรกlaga โ Roman history, Andalusian culture, the Alcazaba and the opportunity to discover Granada and the Alhambra.
๐ต๐น Madeira โ Dramatic cliffs, lush landscapes and spectacular Atlantic views.
๐ Canary Islands โ La Palma, Tenerife and Lanzarote, with volcanic landscapes that almost look like another planet.
๐ฒ๐ฆ Agadir & Casablanca โ Souks, kasbahs, Berber culture, Atlantic scenery and the magnificent Hassan II Mosque.
๐ช๐ธ Seville/Cรกdiz โ Andalusia at its best: architecture, tapas, wine, flamenco and centuries of history.
And finallyโฆ Barcelona. โค๏ธ
What attracted me to this itinerary was the contrast. One day Iโll be walking through a centuries-old Mediterranean city, the next exploring Morocco, then sipping wine overlooking the Atlantic or discovering the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands.
Add the incredible cuisine and intimate luxury of Oceania Allura, and this becomes so much more than simply a cruise.
So yesโฆ I packed the bags and left. ๐
Now Iโm inviting you to come along virtually, see what this experience is really like โ and maybe start thinking about where your next adventure could take you.
And if something you see makes you think โI need to do this!โโฆ you know who to message. ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ณ๏ธ
Colette 514 267 5556
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https://www.hot.ca/en-ca/Colette
