Flying into San Jose, Costa Rica, with my family, I was excited to explore the country I had come to love by land. The Arenal region, filled with volcanoes and rainforests, is pure magic. On the Caribbean side, Tortuguero National Park forever changed me when I saw sloths in the wild. On the Pacific side,
Setting sail from Piraeus, Greece with seas a deep blue and fluffy white clouds floating lazily above Mount Olympus, the city of Athens appears as a granite backdrop to the impending enchantments just over the horizon.
Reds bleed into pinks, purples complement blues, and oranges meet fiery golds. Once a year, from mid-March to mid-May, the Netherlands and Belgium become drenched …
I was told my borrowed horse Luther had just two speeds as we headed out for our sunset ride through El Salobre on the island …
The best bars in the Caribbean have certain attributes: The drinks are frosty, the view is dreamy and the nearby sea laps the shores ever …
The Marquesas are the most isolated islands in the world — farther from any continental landmass in the world
Earlier this year, in mid-January in fact, it occurred to me that combining a three-night stay in Venice, a cruise homeport, with one of Windstar’s …
A christening ceremony to honor a new ship that joins a cruise line’s fleet is always a huge milestone in its maritime heritage. Windstar’s celebration of Star Seeker, which took place in Miami in mid-January, was way more than that.
It occurred to me, traveling to Malaga to be part of Star Seeker’s weeklong shakedown cruise, that the last time I was so excited about experiencing a new style-for-Windstar voyage was, when, after a handful of sailings on my beloved Wind Surf, I was introduced to Star Legend at its christening.
Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of Star Seeker, its newest all-suite yacht, following a handover ceremony on Monday, December 15 at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major milestone in the small ship cruise line’s ongoing fleet expansion.
As Star Seeker gets tantalizingly closer to launch (she debuts on December 28 in Malaga), we’ve heard a lot about “sea trials,” the next major …
Over the past few years, Windstar has been embracing its commitment to mind, body and spirit via a range of opportunities, from a series of …
Beginning in January, Windstar is celebrating “meet-ups” in ports in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean where Star Seeker and other ships in the fleet happen to coincide.
Lapped by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most enchanting destinations in Latin America—and a highlight on …
Visiting Italy, France and Spain onboard Star Legend earlier this year was unexpectedly magnificent. I say unexpectedly because I learned then that this part of …
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
One of the most common questions we get over here at Windstar’s blog is about the latest update on tipping onboard. With that in mind, …
Like many travelers, I’ve enjoyed Christmas market cruises on European rivers like the Rhine and Danube, visiting the sometimes-snowy markets in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and France. But what if you could enjoy Christmas markets in the Mediterranean? You can.
One of Monaco’s signature world events is its annual F1 (Formula One) race, which in 2026 takes place from Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June …
Tobler, in addition to overseeing many crucial functions, including housekeeping and public spaces, is a visionary whose gift for the culinary arts has lifted the line with new accomplishments.
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.
For all who prefer to experience the Mediterranean through their tastebuds, celebrating Christmas in the region with seasonal culinary traditions offers an authentic European experience. …
Have you ever tasted Puglian wine? This prominent wine-producing region is a wonderful destination for romantics, history buffs and amateur sommeliers alike. Pughlia, a popular …
One of the most popular aspects of Windstar’s partnership with the James Beard Foundation is its chef-led culinary cruises.
For Windstar, celebrating 10 years of its partnership with the New York-based James Beard Foundation®, means it’s spent the last decade not just significantly upgrading the cuisine served onboard its ships, but also introducing travelers to chefs with diverse backgrounds and approaches to food.
Two well-traveled solo cruisers boarded Star Breeze in San Diego, headed for a 14-day repositioning cruise (meaning lots of sea days) before winding up in French Polynesia.
And yet, here’s the thing: in the spirit of adventure, would you purposely set out on a cruise where you didn’t know where you were going? Yes!
Imagine my delight the first time I saw a Windstar ship with its marina open, beckoning me to take a placid kayak ride or a slightly more daring paddleboard adventure, or simply diving into the cooling blue water.
Debbie Dixon recently returned from a two-week Atlantic crossing on Wind Star and was still feeling the glow from the trip, which she describes as …
The first Windstar ship I ever experienced was Wind Star in the Caribbean, the 148-passenger sailing ship. The most recent was Star Legend in the …
Ocean crossings — most commonly the journeys between Europe and North America each spring and fall as ships reposition for the seasons — are one of the most underrated experiences in travel.
