Escapes Fit for a Princess!

Here are five ideas to treat yourself-this week-in honor of the Royal Wedding. While you may not make it to Westminster Abbey, this list offers everything from a long voyage with a king's ransom price tag, to a simple indulgence befitting "a commoner."

Longing for a getaway to distant shores? The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line offers a 13-day cruise from Honolulu, HI to Vancouver, BC, with stops in Kauai, Hawaii, and Maui. After sightseeing tours or simply soaking up the sun, the ship cruises at sea for five days before disembarking in Seattle or Vancouver. Check out www.royalcaribbean for more details.

If your king's ranson has been reduced to a princely sum-or if your days of leisure are few-consider an overnight cruise from Seattle to Vancouver on the Sapphire Princess. Cruise the Pacific Coast on a well equipped ship, from the Princess Cruise Line fleet, and let your worries subside. The next voyage embarks Saturday May 14th.

Closer to home, the majestic views on the Royal Argosy might have you convinced of your membeship into the noble class. Your senses will be thrilled from the delectable food-on one of the brunch, lunch or dinner cruises-to the fresh air, sights and sounds onboard.

Take a princess to tea at the Queen Mary Tea Room in Seattle. If you, your BFF, Mom, Grandmother or daughter is in need of a little bit of TLC, an afternoon at Queen Mary's might do the trick. Step into the Victorian era upon entering the tearoom, and indulge in the British bites and delicious tea.

If you can't getaway for a couple of weeks or even a couple of hours, perhaps you can pry your fingers off of your keyboard, or take a detour from the chauffering duties and stop by Cupcake Royale on your way home. The salted caramel cupcake will truly melt in your mouth. In fact, you might even feel like a princess after you're done! Or-better yet-get an assortment of cupcakes and invite some princesses over to your house to watch the Royal Wedding together. This is truly an event you won't want to miss!