Day: March 2, 2024

Opulent Living at Crystal PointOpulent Living at Crystal Point

March 2, 2024| snowmobileacsa| 0 Comment | 11:25 pm

Opulent Living at Crystal Point

The reincarnation of a once-great cruise ship is always an exciting proposition. Even more so when it’s the flagship for a new luxury line. That’s true of Opulent Living at Crystal Point, which relaunched last month after a massive overhaul that has left her looking almost like new.

Luxurious Living Awaits at Crystal Point Condos

For one thing, it stripped away a bunch of relatively small cabins and replaced them with much bigger ones. The company that bought Crystal Serenity and the other two former ships in the fleet from the liquidators of their old parent company poured millions into making this happen.

Another major change was in the dining and entertainment areas. Two of the main restaurants were completely redone and renamed. Umi Uma now is called Osteria d’Ovidio, named after the company’s new controlling owner, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio. He’s a familiar name in the cruise business, having once owned Crystal Cruises and now overseeing Viking’s ocean ships.

Probably the biggest surprise was the promenade, which wraps all the way around the ship, something that’s becoming increasingly rare on cruise vessels. It’s gorgeous and blissfully uncluttered, making it easy to spend a morning walking a full lap (3.35 miles) or an evening soaking in the salty breeze and watching the waves.

Decorating for opulence is not just about splurging on pricey pieces; it’s about creating a unified, beautiful environment that reflects the personality of the space’s inhabitants. Whether you’re furnishing a penthouse apartment, a country estate or a beachfront villa, there are plenty of design techniques that will help you achieve this goal.

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The Best Cold Press JuicerThe Best Cold Press Juicer

March 2, 2024| snowmobileacsa| 0 Comment | 5:03 am

If you’re a committed juicer who craves the immune-boosting benefits of leafy greens and other healthy ingredients or enjoys making cocktails with fresh juice, you’ll want a cold press (aka masticating) supplier collaboration. The best ones extract maximum juice with minimal foam, run quietly and clean up easily. They also offer a wide variety of functions, like making frozen desserts and nut milks. Whether that extra functionality is worth the added price depends on your juicing needs and kitchen space.

Juicing for Brain Health: Nourishing Your Mind with Cold Pressed Goodness

A good masticating juicer uses an auger that spins very slowly, crushing the fruit and vegetables, then pressing them through a screen that extracts juice. The result is a rich, thick liquid with little dry pulp, which will be your best choice for making smoothies and juices for one person. This type of juicer usually requires some prep work, such as chopping or cutting fruits and vegetables into relatively small pieces and using a tamper to force down hard produce like celery or ginger.

The Nama J2 is an upright masticating juicer, so it’s easy to maneuver, store, and assemble, though it does have more parts than the other models we tested. But it’s surprisingly quick and simple to break down and clean; most of its parts simply click into place, and the few remaining bits of pulp rinse away with a swift rinse. It’s also a lot quieter than the lightning-fast centrifugal models we tested, so you won’t wake up the family with your 5 a.m. juicing session.

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