With a mini-cruise of vernissage makes its debut Fabulous coast, the new flagship of Costa Crociere, whose baptism was celebrated with an entire weekend of parties and events between Trieste, the Adriatic Coast and Venice. On board we were also of the Compagnia dei Viaggiatori, who together with a few thousand guests arrived for the occasion from all over the world, including a group of bloggers, we had the privilege to visit in preview what has already been nicknamed "the ship of wonders".
And not only because with its 114,500 tons of stazza Costa Favolo is the largest cruise ship flying the Italian flag, conceived to be a true ambassador of style and elegance "Made in Italy" on the seas of the world. But above all, as the name suggests, as designed as a contemporary castle to make its guests experience a "fabulous holiday".
In fact, the feeling of finding us, more than in a floating castle, in a surprising "sign of imagination" we had it since boarding, crossing the threshold of theDiamond Atrium, that stretches for 8 floors (ooppsss, I mean bridges!) with walls embellished with granite decorations and crystals, homage to the sparkling "Sala degli Specchi" of the Palace of Versailles.
In fact, all the environments of the ship are inspired by the most spectacular architectures of the world, in a continuous reference of more or less explicit quotations: from the Forbidden City of Beijing to the Florentine Palazzo Pitti, from the Trianon Palace to the Reggia di Pavlovsk, from one bridge to another the Costa Favolosa invites an ideal round of the world between imagination and reality. So much so that, we are sure, guessing the original places to which designers were inspired will soon become one of the most practiced "sports" on board.
As far as the physical activity is concerned, there is nothing but the embarrassment of choice, between swimming pools, polysports, jogging, yoga, pilates and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, including the new machines "VisioWeb" with access to the Net, to navigate even virtually in the high sea. Find it in the exclusive Samsara Spa with an oriental atmosphere, which with its 6,000 square meters of spa area with thalassotherapy pool, massage cabins, relaxation rooms, solarium, beauty salon, is among the largest wellness centers available on board a cruise ship.
The ideal place to spend a few hours of relaxation or possibly to place your conscience after having ceded to the irresistible gastronomic temptations of restaurants and buffets on board, where we also let ourselves gently take for the throat from the dishes of the best Italian and Mediterranean tradition based on products and wines in large part "Made in Italy", to which during the navigation will sharpen the typical specialties of the places visited during the cruise: a choice that aims more.
For a quick or light snack, you can count on the appetizing proposals of the Panini and Sandwich Buffet and Salad Bar, absolute news on board the Costa Favolosa. Like the luxurious new suites with private veranda and jacuzzi, located in the bow, with direct access to the Samsara Spa, perfect for those who want to live the cruise with a touch of exclusivity.
Great space in this Kingdom of floating fantasy It is obviously reserved for children and children, welcomed in free clubs for age groups, for which recreational or educational activities are organized to have fun all together, while parents enjoy the cruise. For the little ones could not miss a Water Park with a lot of galleon and fairytale castle; while the biggest can unwind with the latest wonders of virtual reality, from the latest video games to the PS3 Playstation, from the golf and car simulators to the Grand Prix, which reproduces the extreme emotion of a Formula 1 race at the 4D Cinema with amazing multisensory special effects. We have tried it personally and, we guarantee you, it is an experience to say little phenomenal, which really involves all the senses!
After the mini cruiser of vernissage between Croatia and Slovenia, Costa Favolosa sails on July 7 for the great 11-day inaugural cruise, making a route to Greece, Turkey and Croatia. The same itinerary is reproduced in a slightly reduced version with the cruise "Panorami d'Oriente" which starts all Sundays from Venice (and Monday from Bari) until November, when then Costa Favolosa will reach the Arab Emirates, scenario from December 2011 to April 2012 of the itinerary "Le Mille e Una Notte", which from the name evokes dreamy atmospheres, wonderful discoveries, unforgettable experiences suspended between fantasy and reality, whose protagonists Ready to go? The fairy tale just started, it's all about jumping aboard!
