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Best Places to Travel After You Retire

Best Places to Travel After You Retire

If you’re like many people, you can’t wait until it’s time to stop working and start enjoying a leisurely retirement. Without the burden of a job and other responsibilities, you’ll have more time for the things you’ve always dreamed of doing — like traveling and exploring new, exciting places.  If you’re planning to retire and

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What to Know About the Blue Lagoon Before You Visit Iceland

What to Know About the Blue Lagoon Before You Visit Iceland

Are you curious about the Blue Lagoon? Perhaps you’ve seen photos of bathers relaxing in the lagoon’s milky turquoise waters, or maybe you’ve listened to a friend describe its rejuvenating effects. There are multiple reasons the Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most popular attraction, drawing thousands of visitors a year — including celebrities. As you’ll learn,

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Cruise Secrets of Long-Time Cruisers

There’s a reason many first-time travelers become lifelong cruisers — cruise vacations combine all the best parts of the land and sea for an unforgettable journey through different cultures and experiences. Between packing, embarkation day, shore excursions, bucket list tours and cultural considerations, planning your cruise can seem overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to

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Adventure Beyond the Beach: Best Caribbean Cruise Hikes

You squint at the sun bouncing off turquoise waters and consider using the tiny umbrella in your cocktail as a shield from all the shimmering beauty. It’s almost too much splendor to process in your blissed-out, lounge-chaired state. Paradise is found on the Caribbean’s hidden beaches; in rum-soaked drops of sweet, fruity goodness; and in

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Itsukushima shrine at sunset

Behind-the-Scenes: Exploring New Ports in Japan with Windstar

If you love a good behind-the-scenes glance at cruise planning like we do, read on…! We are constantly working with local tourism boards and government agencies around the world to find new places to sail. When offered the opportunity to experience a new product first hand we love to take full advantage to learn more

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5 Alternatives to Airbnb That Aren’t a Boring Hotel

As the profile of today’s modern traveler evolves, so does the bevy of accommodations from which to choose for their next stop! Airbnb has taken over as a go-to alternative to the standard hotel, allowing travel enthusiasts to bunk up in a local’s pad. But, just around the corner, there are a variety of additional

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Greek flour mills at sunset

Greek Isles & Turkish Delights Insider Tips

Ashley Kessler, Windstar’s Vacation Planner Supervisor, shares her insights on cruising our Greek Isles & Turkish Delights Voyage. Windstar’s Greek Isles & Turkish Delights is one of my personal favorite itineraries. There is something about the ancient customs, rich culture, and alluring flavors of Greece and Turkey that make it a magical place. If your

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