Overlooking Turkey’s Icarian Sea are the dazzling remains of a city once so glorious it was fought over endlessly. Ephesus was founded by Greeks, expanded by Romans, invaded by Persians, Ottomans, Goths and Lydians, and hosts the soul of the Virgin Mary. Now it’s also revered by tourists. That’s because this UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
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With a history which includes chapters of Persian, Roman, Greek, Byzantine and Venetian rule, Kusadasi is today a modern tourist destination that retains some of its relics from long ago. Then named Scala Nova, the town developed around its importance as a trading port, filling the niche which that of mighty Ephesus had once done
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Just in time for summer, we are very excited to announce our largest savings on Windstar itineraries in Europe, ever! Our brand new “Pick Your Perk in Europe” promotion is live, meaning if you weren’t sure whether to take a trip to Europe this summer/fall, the choice just got a lot easier. The “Pick Your
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World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line unveils 13 new voyages including cruises in Puerto Rico and Iceland We have opened our 2016 voyages for sale today. The collection features 11 new voyages and 30 new ports of call. Highlights for the Caribbean voyages include Windstar Cruises first time sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The
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For the first time, Windstar offers the enigmatic, once hidden, wonders of Europe’s Black Sea in signature Windstar yachting style with the new Star Pride’s seven-day Black Sea Tapestry voyage. Discover what makes Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria so special and leave with a broader sense of the world. Here are our top 15 sights
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Hans Birkholz, CEO of Windstar Cruises, recently sailed onboard the Wind Spirit during the Greek Isles and Turkish Delights voyage. An avid chef, Hans couldn’t help but visit the galley where Senior Pastry Chef John put him to work baking a mango cake for Windstar’s signature deck barbecue. To make your own Windstar Mango Cake, follow
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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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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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Rome… Athens… Barcelona… Istanbul… Lisbon! Get closer to Europe with Windstar. Explore some of the world’s most iconic, most unforgettable destinations on a luxurious sailing yacht with our European Sail & Stay Packages, offering extraordinary value with two-for-one fares and two free hotel nights! Make this your season to sail on one of our following
Flying across the world and hopping from island to island aboard a luxurious yacht isn’t just for celebrities – it’s your next Windstar voyage. What do the Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean have in common? They are all destinations perfectly suited to exploration by sea – all hosting many incredible ports and hidden
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Windstar Cruises has partnered with SAVEUR, a leading epicurean brand for culinary travel content, to develop a collection of local dining tips to uncover the world’s most delicious destinations for culinary travelers. Share your favorite dining tip using #WindstarDiningTips Taste of Turkey Ciya Sofrasi Caferağa Mh., Güneşli Bahçe Sk No:43, Istanbul, Turkey, +90 216 330
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