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Built in 1931 for cereal mogul Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Sea Cloud isn't just historic (the yacht served as a floating weather station during World War II); it's also one of the most beautiful ships afloat and was completely refurbished in 2011. With few planned activities ­ save for the occasional erudite lecture ­ the four-masted barque induces relaxation, although modern conveniences such as Internet access and trendy European cuisine are mainstays. Onboard most meals are served outdoors in a canopied area on deck while a handful of more formal dinners take place in the ship's dining room. The 32 guest cabins are individually decorated with antiques and have lavish bathrooms. During the 2012/13 winter season the ship offers 7, 8, 11 and 13-night cruises through the Caribbean, the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and an in-depth cruise along the southern coast of Cuba. The Sea Cloud II, constructed in 2001 and a little larger, offers similar Caribbean, Costa Rican and Central American itineraries for 7,8,10 and 12-nights. Either cruise would be perfect for inquisitive, well-travelled explorers who want to experience the McTavish Travel Visit www.mctavishtravel.com Click on the "Contest 40" tab to enter online Caribbean by sea ­ without having to do the sailing themselves. Both ships return to Europe for summer cruising in the Mediterranean. Sea Cloud Cruises' third ship the River Cloud operates European river cruises spring through fall. For an interesting review of a Sea Cloud II Mediterranean cruise, visit www.hideaways.com/seacloud. Call us for details and fares. www.seacloud.com GLUTEN-FREE TUSCANY Due to the overwhelming success of their OCT12 Gluten-FreeTuscany tour,Perillo Tours has arranged two departures for 2013 ­ 11-17MAY13 and 12-18OCT13. 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