This isn’t a review of the cruise per se, but our trip. Our cruise was what we expected and planned for. The only thing we did different on this cruise was we bought package of 5 specialty restaurants. Though we had eaten occasionally in specialty restaurants this was the first package, and we really loved each experience. I enjoy Celebrity Constellation – the size and facilities on this ship are my favorite cruises.

May 5 - Milan is a vibrant city, with architectural wonders from modern high-rises to Gothic Cathedral, cultural impact from A-list shopping to La Scala Opera...but its our arrival destination because its one of American Airlines best frequent flier deals. Our transportation to Europe cost less than $6 each. So here we are, beginning our latest adventure!

We used our arrival day for some basic sightseeing, enjoying the Piazza del Duomo and its fairy-tale-like view of the Cathedral, checking out the Galleria Vittorio Emanuel, then walking around the Castello Sforzesco, a 14th century castle with museums, galleries, fresco, and a wonderful park. This is a great place to walk around and enjoy the day... Nice, but if we return we will head straight to a Lake Como town. Read more