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Costa Cruises: Costa Mediterranea

Review covers: Costa Atlantica, Costa Mediterranea

What Works & What Doesn't

As a nod to the spirit of La Dolce Vita, much socializing takes place during the Italian Bacchanal. However, there's a not-so-subtle current of Americanization underlying the overall experience. Thankfully, that hasn't extended to the lavish midnight buffets and utterly wacky toga party. A quirk, however, is the strange double use of the balcony in the specialty restaurant, which becomes a cigar lounge after regular dinner hours; don't linger over your coffee if you find that offensive. As long as you leave before 10 PM, nothing should distract you from the romantic, candlelit atmosphere.



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