And soon we were being guided to Wind Spirit where she stood waiting, docked, just back from a previous voyage but shipshape and awaiting her new and eager voyagers. It’s not a big ship. It only has about 130 cabins. But it’s a sleek, tight sailing vessel with six sails that would soon be unfurled.
There’s a reason they call these islands Europe’s Hawaii. From black-sand beaches to cities with Spanish and Portuguese influences, it always felt to me like it was everything you could want in a vacation destination.
While there are a range of Panama Canal itineraries that visit both Central and South American ports, there are two good first-time choices offering these highlights and more.
What if, traveling throughout the islands of French Polynesia, you could choose to sail and to cruise, both? It turns out that you can. Beginning in …
Are you game for experiencing some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cities in the low season? Here’s the good news: Winter in the Mediterranean can be milder than other places,. Sure, weather can be chilly but it’s also changeable weather, so don’t let that stop you.
Picture yourself on a warm winter cruise with a Latin beat, filled with bucket list sights to see along with dreamy beach days. My first …
Travel south from the rattling maracas and sultry samba of Cuba across the Caribbean Sea, east of the jungles and cloud forests of Costa Rica, …
If you have traveled with Windstar Cruises, you’ll already know that its crew is the secret sauce that makes a cruise extra special. Here’s one reason why.
Wind Surf’s refurbishment is part of Windstar’s Setting Sails initiative, which redesigns all three of its sailing class of vessels between now and 2027
When a cruise line builds a new ship, one of the most magical maritime traditions is that of its float out. Why magical? If you’ve …
As Chris Prelog and his team at Windstar Cruises contemplate not just what will be trendy in travel for 2025, they’re also thinking much more …
Windstar Cruises’ year-round Mediterranean itinerary, which celebrates all the seasons, wasn’t actually meant to be. For Janet Bava, who joined Windstar as chief commercial officer …
Editor’s Update (November 14): There will be no spoiler alerts here, other than Joan made her choice (if you want to catch up or binge …
A solo cruise is an amazing way to travel, whether you’re looking to see the world, get away from it all or meet new people! …
How do we reconcile protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays with protecting the watery environment we cherish?
I was at a writers’ retreat last month in New Orleans with some friends — travel journalists and editors — whom you might call extremely …
It’s a mild August evening at the historic Liotrivi estate in Monemvasia, Greece, and our group is transfixed by traditional Greek dancers twirling and winding …
Whether you’re booking a cruise, flying internationally or embarking on a solo road trip, here are some invaluable travel tips to ensure stress-free adventures and smooth sailing.
One of the best things to do on vacation is explore and experience a new location through sightseeing. You can learn about the area’s history …
Japan is an incredible destination known, sure, for art and culture. And yet one of the best ways to dig into life there is through …
Windstar’s beverage packages are the perfect complement to your cruise. For everyone from wine dabblers to wine connoisseurs, cocktail enthusiasts and spirits lovers, you’re sure …
One of the reasons why the Canadian culinary scene is so intriguing is that it contains influences from England, Scotland and France, and also cuisine with roots in Native American and Asia cultures.
It’s Saturday morning on our 11-day James Beard Foundation cruise through Portugal, Spain and France. “Shop with the chef” is a complimentary excursion offered, (when possible) on specific itineraries.
To celebrate the extension of our partnership with the James Beard Foundation, we wanted to share some authentic insider insights from Peter Tobler, Windstar Cruises’ …
When you think of Italy, there’s a good chance that the first thing that pops into your head is Italian food. Italy has built a …
Even the busiest of us need a vacation at some point. Taking regular breaks at work is how to make sure you’re eating enough and …
Your cruise fare includes the basics, such as accommodations, meals, entertainment and transportation to ports of call, so you may be ready to leave your …
Instead of taking your friends out to the same old restaurant or having a game night at your place for your birthday, try something different …
Your honeymoon marks you and your spouse’s new life together. No other vacation will be your honeymoon, so it’s worth making it special. If you …
Is a friend, family member or coworker about to retire from a long career? If they love to travel, you have plenty of ways to …
Whether you’ve been with your partner for a year or decades, it’s always worth celebrating your anniversary. Your anniversary is a milestone in your marriage …
