New Upgrade Program for Sailing Yachts
Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
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Small vs. Big Cruise — Which Is Better for You?
Cruising is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can hand-pick your destination, meet like-minded travelers and explore your chosen country from a beautiful port. Before you set out to sea, you must know what type of experience you want. Are you looking for crowds, casinos and family-friendly entertainment? Or would you rather enjoy an educational, hands-on experience
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Why You Feel Post-Travel Blues and What You Can Do to Combat It
Traveling the world can be an exhilarating experience. You spend hours researching your destination and planning your itinerary, and seeing everything go according to plan fills you with joy. Even the unexpected schedule deviations can bring experiences you never knew you’d love so dearly. Of course, every amazing trip is temporary, and it’s eventually time
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15 Tips to Prevent Executive Burnout
Burnout occurs in people who have chronic workplace stress. Leadership burnout can affect the productivity of the whole team, especially those of startups and quickly growing companies. As a C-level employee or HR representative, it’s important to learn how to handle stress to maintain a healthy workflow and protect the health and safety of every
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Cruise With Windstar to the Best Roatan Beaches
Home to one of the best snorkeling and diving locations in the world, Roatan, Honduras, is a popular cruise destination for a good reason. The island, full of crystal clear water and gorgeous sandy beaches, is located near the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. Would you like to visit one of the most
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Group Travel Organizer
A cruise is a great way to travel and celebrate with your friends, family members or co-workers. When you book a cruise for a group of people, you get special discounts and various amenities to make your stay even more fun and convenient. Working with a group travel planner allows you to get what you
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Why a Cruise Should Be Your First Vacation as a Couple
An elegant cruise on a small ship is the ultimate romantic experience for you and your significant other. With exciting excursions and plenty of opportunities for downtime, you can quiet the noise of your busy lives together and be fully present with one another. Unique culinary experiences and entertainment with an exotic destination as your
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The History of Black Pearls
Mysterious and unique black pearls stand out for their elegant appearance. A stunning contrast to the traditional white pearls, black pearls come from Tahiti and other Polynesian regions and are associated with legends and stories dating back centuries.
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The History of Olive Oil
If you’ve ever enjoyed a flavorful salad dressing, lightly seasoned meat with olive oil or perhaps olive oil mixed with spices for bread dipping, you might have thought briefly of its storied past. Even in stories from the Roman Empire and other ancient civilizations, olive oil was a favorite food item. Today, olive oil history
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Mother’s Day Travel Gifts
Moms do it all, from planning the perfect holiday dinner to picking up the right medicine when the kids catch a cold. Mom’s deserve to feel pampered and appreciated for everything they do. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your mom or spouse on Mother’s Day, consider giving her a thoughtful travel-themed surprise.
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Guest Spotlight: Enchanting Greece & the Amalfi Coast
Travel Writer Barbara Barton Sloane shares her magical Windstar experience on board Wind Star’s Enchanting Greece & the Amalfi Coast. The Wind Star Cruise By Barbara Barton Sloane Setting sail from Piraeus, Greece with seas a deep navy-blue and fluffy white clouds floating lazily above Mount Olympus – the city of Athens appears to be
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Windstar Cruises Nears Completion of Fleet Renovation
The full fleet-wide renovation is almost complete! In December our fleet will emerge fresh from its $18 million, three yacht, stem-to-stern renovation. While Wind Star was completed in April, Wind Surf will go into dry dock on November 12th. The 310-passenger flagship sailing yacht will begin its five-day dry dock at Lisnave, a Portuguese shipyard.
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Share the Love – A Wedding Onboard Wind Star
Little did Trish know she would be getting married when she boarded Wind Star in mid-August. Sailing on Windstar Cruises for the first time, Trish and her fiancé of seven years, Ron, came on board for two weeks of relaxing vacation, sailing through Greece and Turkey, and visiting with their old friends, Captain Aristeidis, (‘Aris’
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Making a Difference
Kris Thompson Page, Director of Marine Hotel Operations, details our efforts to make a difference and give back to the local communities we visit. Windstar Cruises is well known for visiting the world’s most exotic and unique ports of call. What is less known, but just as important, are the ways we interact with these
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25 Years at Sea
It’s 1986. The first episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show aired, Lady GaGa was born, the New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, and Prince’s “Kiss” blasted from cassette tapes. It was also the year that the msy Wind Star set sail. On September 21, 1986, the 148-guest Wind Star
Wind Star & Wind Spirit’s New Look
Elegant and chic… inviting and luxurious. You’ve already seen Wind Surf’s beautifully renovated accommodations and corridors during Phase 1 of its refurbishment, and now it’s time for the Wind Star and Wind Spirit. We couldn’t be more excited about unveiling our smaller yachts’ luxurious new look and we want to hear from all of you
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