Costa Cruises: Costa Atlantica

Review covers: Costa Atlantica, Costa Mediterranea

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Best Place to Escape the Crowds: Forward on the outdoor promenade decks are serene retreats in the form of enclosed terraces, which might have been termed winter gardens on ocean liners.

Best Splurge: Italians consider cappuccino a breakfast beverage, so don't order it in the dining room following dinner—specialty coffees are not available there anyway. Instead, follow the Roman custom of going out for coffee and head to the Oriental Café, where traditional espresso and cappuccino are served.

Our Favorite Spot for a Nightcap: It may sound unusual, but the lobby bar and the area just aft of the atrium are rather nice places to end the evening. While everyone is busy in the dance clubs, casino, or show lounges, the lounge-y lobby areas can be almost restful.

Best Retail Therapy: Duty-free boutiques offer enough Italian designer items to satisfy the most addicted shopaholics.



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