I always thought that all Greek salads were created equal. Our Athens-to-Athens Greek Isles trip aboard Wind Spirit this summer proved me wrong.
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I’ve built a Windstar Dad list, mostly from watching the best dad I know — my husband — light up with joy at somewhat surprising things while cruising with Windstar.
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Greece is known for fabulous beaches, quaint villages, great food and thriving cities. But no trip to the Greek Isles is complete without exploring its history as the birthplace of Western civilization some 4,000 years ago. UNESCO includes 19 places in Greece on its list of World Heritage Sites, and many of them are part of our Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise experience.
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Volcanoes are not something I am normally drawn to as I am to, say, a Caribbean beach or a Parisian café. And swimming in the crater of one wasn’t exactly on my bucket list. But I am drawn to adventure and to stories. As we were looking over the various excursions offered aboard Windstar’s “Treasures of the Greek Isles” cruise, “Sailing the Caldera” appealed to me. The description — plunging into the green sulfur waters and a Greek lunch served on board — was alluring. The Atlantis mystery made me think that other stories like it would bubble up from the bottom of the caldera’s sea floor.
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In particular, beaches tucked between limestone cliffs, coupled with water so clear and blue you feel compelled to touch it to make sure it’s real, make Paleokastritsa a draw for visitors.
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While many of the Greek islands are packed with ancient history there are few which can offer a tapestry as rich or diverse as that of Rhodes. Its story has many players –Ancient Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Italianshave all featured in the island’s history but of all those who settled here none are
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Starting in 2015, Windstar Cruises’ itineraries will feature a spectacular onshore Private Event, created exclusively for Windstar guests. These complimentary events were crafted to give you an in-depth and authentic local experience that compliments your voyage. Private Events include activities such as an after-hours tour and dinner under the stars in the magnificent Celsus Library
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What comes to mind when you think of Greece? Is it the crisp white buildings with rooftops the color of the sea below, the ancient ruins, or the flavors of lemon, olive oil, and oregano? Greece is a country rich in history and natural beauty, and the cuisine of the Greek Isles is no different.
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Sail seamlessly between modernity and antiquity with our Greek Isles and Turkish Delights itineraries. Sip espresso at a chic café in downtown Athens while the ancient Greek gods seem to guard the city from above on the Acropolis. Then, cruise to the thoroughly modern islands of Mykonos and Santorini, where you can bask in the
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