When I received this e-mail inviting me to join a chocolate cruise with Vosges chocolate founder Katrina Markoff (who is like a goddess to me)  I thought surely the karma gods have come around and are sending me to heaven on the seven seas.  Then I peeped the price tag and realized that I wasn't going anywhere.  At least not this year.

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 That said, I believe in the power of dreams so I wanted to share this with you just in case, some lucky Root reader has the power to make this trip a reality. Or maybe, it's a matter of planning.  Maybe you can't go this year, but you could start a cruise fund to celebrate a future landmark birthday, an anniversary or a really, really great gift someday to treat your Mom, your best friend or even yourself.

There are so many great culinary adventures out there.  If you've taken one, or if you have some on file in your dream folder, let me know. 

In the meantime, here's the one I'm dreaming of:

 Cruise with Katrina, owner and chocolatier from Vosges Haut-Chocolat, from Athens to Istanbul .       
Engage your palate with this special tour on an all-inclusive, ultra luxury Silversea Cruise. Savour each moment as you explore the mystical ports of Greece and Turkey, with Katrina Markoff. From bean to bonbon, learn how chocolate has evolved into an experiential medium, to Travel the World through Chocolate and indulge in an exclusive Turkish Chocolate & Greek Pastry tasting excursion. Plus, enjoy onboard chocolate making classes, a chocolate savory + sweet dinner and tasting discussions with Katrina about her inspirations and magical ingredients.   Chocolate Tasting Culinary Adventure on Six-Star Silversea Cruises
Athens to Istanbul
7 Days, September 14-21, 2008
Starting from $3,597 per guest. Limited availability
For questions or reservations, call Cindy Polster at 847.272.2894 or email her at cpo3@aol.com