Considering a James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Next Year? Look Who You Could Meet.
One of the most popular themed cruises Windstar has offered over the past decade, its chef-led partnership with the James Beard Foundation, continues in 2025.
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Nov18
What It’s Like: A Panama Canal Voyage Thrills Way Beyond a Feat of Engineering
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.
Nov15
Discover Panama’s Colorful and Remote San Blas Islands
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, …
Nov03
What It’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend
When Windstar announced last fall that it would be extending its Mediterranean season to year-round (from spring/summer/autumn), the first thing I wondered was this: How would a cruise in November–early March be different from one during the traditional April–October time frame? How would the new timings materially change the experience?
Oct24
What It’s Like: A Post-Cruise Stay at the Brando Resort on Marlon Brando’s Private Island
As soon as I catch a glimpse of Tetiaroa, I understand why Marlon Brando fell head over heels for this South Pacific paradise more than …
Oct17
Choose Your Adventure: In Santorini, the Wonderful Indulgence of Sailing the Caldera
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.
Oct12
On Star Legend You Can Build Your Own Mediterranean Christmas Market Cruise
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.
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Nov27
From the Shipyard #3: Star Seeker Floats Out
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 …
Nov22
Getting to Know You: Windstar’s Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer
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 …
Nov14
Windstar and Tahiti Share the Spotlight on The Golden Bachelorette
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 …
Oct21
Getting to Know You: Windstar Cruises’ President Chris Prelog
In mid-June, Windstar President Chris Prelog was presented with the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. Presented by TravelAge West, a publication that serves the travel advisor community, Prelog’s award recognized his outstanding leadership, insight and innovation, and also his success at impacting both his own organizations and of the travel industry overall.
Oct16
Wind Surf’s Upcoming Refurbishment: We Reveal First Phase Details
What does it take to redesign and refurbish a beloved ship? And how do you design spaces that capture Windstar’s travel ethos – capturing a …
Oct07
New Upgrade Program for Sailing Yachts
Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
Nov08
When is the Best Time to Cruise? It Depends!
One of the questions we often hear from travelers is “when is the best time to cruise?” It’s hard to answer because there are so …
Sep24
5 Merry Essentials to Cruising over Christmas and New Year’s
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
Sep03
The Ultimate Guide to Cruising Solo
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! …
Jun23
A Traveler’s Guide: Best Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun
How do we reconcile protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays with protecting the watery environment we cherish?
Jun12
How Will Your Family Celebrate Father’s Day This Year? We’ve Got a Few Ideas
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.
May08
Here’s Why Travel Advisors Might Just Be Your Best Friend
I was at a writers’ retreat last month in New Orleans with some friends — travel journalists and editors — whom you might call extremely …
Dec02
Considering a James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Next Year? Look Who You Could Meet.
One of the most popular themed cruises Windstar has offered over the past decade, its chef-led partnership with the James Beard Foundation, continues in 2025.
Nov13
13 Popular Canadian Foods to Try While Traveling
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.
Oct28
In the Greek Isles, Putting Food First Aboard Wind Spirit
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.
Aug29
What It’s Like: Shopping with the Chef in Bordeaux
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.
Aug01
Windstar FAQ: Cruise Beverage Packages for Every Taste
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 …
Jun24
Windstar’s Partnership with James Beard Foundation, 10 Years Strong, Continues Evolving
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.
Nov03
What It’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend
When Windstar announced last fall that it would be extending its Mediterranean season to year-round (from spring/summer/autumn), the first thing I wondered was this: How would a cruise in November–early March be different from one during the traditional April–October time frame? How would the new timings materially change the experience?
Sep27
What It’s Like: Sailing the Greek Isles on Wind Spirit
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.
Sep24
5 Merry Essentials to Cruising over Christmas and New Year’s
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
Jul12
This May Surprise You: Winter Can Be the Most Magical Time to Cruise in the Mediterranean
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 …
Jul02
Here’s How Windstar has Become Family to My Family
By the end of the seven days, something else had taken hold. The waiters, bartenders and cabin stewards remembered our names and drink orders, always delivered with an easygoing smile. We started to feel at home.
May06
Why Windstar is a Favorite for Multi-Generational Travels
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 …