| So, if you are looking for a world class cruise liner | | | | plentiful array of healthy eating options, from |
| with a cuisine to tempt the gods, then Royal | | | | snacks to great salad laden sandwiches and |
| Caribbean's newest ship will surpass any cruise | | | | delectable smoothes. Also the pool and Sports |
| holiday you may have experienced before. | | | | Zone is home to the ‘Solarium Bistro', which |
| The Oasis of the Seas could be classed as the | | | | offers a wonder of culinary delights a great option |
| eighth wonder of the world. A feet of | | | | for breakfast and lunch. In the evening the |
| engineering at 1.200 feet long, with its 16 decks | | | | ‘Solarium Bistro' welcomes the romantics |
| reaching up into the skies, she holds a staggering | | | | amongst us to dance the night away under the |
| 6,296 passengers and 2,165 crew. The ship has | | | | stars. |
| been cleverly masterminded into seven different | | | | For the coffee and cake lovers do nothing more |
| neighbourhoods all holding a plethora of eateries. | | | | than head for the Royal Promenade where you |
| From the simple quick snack options to the | | | | will find two marvellous cafes. Mondo Cafe has a |
| opulence of ‘150 Central Park', a fine dining | | | | more European flavour offering delectable |
| experience with a 10 course tasting menu. | | | | pastries. Whilst the ever popular ‘Cafe |
| ‘150 Central Park' has the added bonus of | | | | Promenade' offers Seattle's best coffee, a great |
| being headed up by an extraordinarily talented | | | | place to start the day. Also on the Royal |
| chef, the 23 year old Keriann Von Raesfeld. | | | | Promenade is the ‘Cupcake Cupboard' which |
| Keriann comes to the ‘Oasis of the Seas' | | | | pays homage to the cupcake with many gourmet |
| with a stack of accolades to her name, winning | | | | variations. Here you can join in the design |
| Best Young Cook in the World at the WACS | | | | classes or hold a cupcake party |
| congress. Also Keriann was part of the Team | | | | As you would rightfully expect Oasis of the Seas |
| USA which won its first gold medal in Germany at | | | | has not forsaken the wine lovers amongst us, |
| the culinary Olympics. ‘150 Central Park' is | | | | and as featured on its ‘Freedom' and |
| trendy without being ostentatious, an intimate | | | | ‘Voyager' class ships, Vintages the wine bar |
| dining venue with an array of finely prepared | | | | sits comfortably in the ‘Central Park |
| dishes, which paired with Kerianns imaginative | | | | ‘neighbourhood. This time Vintages has been |
| flair, could prove to be the ‘Darling' of the | | | | modified to ‘Beyond the Wine', which includes |
| Royal Caribbean's dining experience | | | | a sumptuous Tapas menu. |
| The joy of this innovative ship experience is | | | | A visit to the majestic Opus Dining Room, finds |
| variation, fine dining one night and casual dining the | | | | you cocooned in 1920's French Art Deco. Open |
| next. Walking through the different | | | | for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here you can |
| neighbourhoods you cannot help but marvel at the | | | | take advantage of the reservation system |
| many different foods on offer. | | | | ‘With My Time' a great idea if you have |
| The neighbourhood known as the ‘Boardwalk' | | | | pre-booked entertainment. |
| encompasses the fantastic ‘Seafood Shack', | | | | This ship has held onto some of its much loved |
| which as you would expect offers the wonders | | | | culinary traditions such as the ‘Windjammer |
| of great fresh seafood. Also for the desert lovers | | | | Marketplace', which is the home of the Royal |
| amongst us the temptation of marvellous | | | | Caribbean's legendary buffet, a rotating menu that |
| over-sized deserts, weighed down with lashings of | | | | consists of over 120 different options, it is a feast |
| syrups and sauces, they literally groan their way | | | | for the eyes not just the belly |
| to the table, how marvellous pass me a spoon. | | | | If you are looking to sample a more diverse |
| The ‘Seafood shack' has an air of being | | | | menu, how about trying the ‘Izumi' |
| casual and fun, a great place to meet up with | | | | Restaurant, featuring many first class Asian |
| friends and family. Also on the much famed | | | | specialties. Also sample hot-rock cooking, food |
| ‘Boardwalk' don't miss the 1950's kitsch | | | | that is cooked 575 degrees suing volcanic rocks. |
| ‘Ice Cream Parlour', for all serious ice cream | | | | The largest most sophisticated cruise Liner in the |
| lovers this will not disappoint. Or go over to the | | | | world has delivered the high standards that is |
| famous ‘Johnny Rockets' the fab | | | | always synonymous with Royal Caribbean but |
| ‘50's-style diner serving probably the best | | | | with extras. ‘Oasis of the Seas' has |
| burgers in the world, have fun with the staff as | | | | provided a culinary experience for all tastes, from |
| they double up as the entertainment. | | | | the brilliantly executed menu at ‘150 park |
| Royal Caribbean has also made sure that the | | | | Avenue', to the wonders of the ‘Cupcake |
| largest cruise liner in the world has not forgotten | | | | Cupboard'. |
| the heath conscience amongst us. The | | | | To quote Dickens ‘Oliver Twist' ‘Please |
| ‘Vitality Cafe' is aptly named offering a | | | | sir I want some more'. |