Author name: Windstar Cruises

Native cultures tell stories of the northern lights reaching down and taking people away if they whistle at them. In Norse mythology, the lights represent the trails of gods and goddesses traversing the sky. Romans believed the aurora was the glow of mystical caves.  For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by the northern lights and created […]

Gustavia – St. Barthelemy However, although St. Bart’s is well-known for all of this it is also a land of great beauty and Caribbean perfection. Hidden around the island, nestled between headlands and in between dramatic cliffs are any number of little pockets of tropical heaven with white powdery sands and sparkling crystal-clear waters which

Tallinn Located on the Baltic Sea, Estonia’s capital city of Tallin is, to put it quite simply, breathtakingly beautiful. History here is ancient and diverse. Only gaining independence in the 1990s, Estonia has over the centuries been under the control of the Danes, the German Teutonic Knights, the Swedes and the Russians. All have left

Golfito – Costa Rica Located in a bay nestled within a bay, Golfito is a wonderfully different Costa Rica destination, steeped in rustic charm and, apart from its coastal edge, almost enfolded by a dense growth wildlife refuge. In essence this small town, which was practically off the travel radar to all but adventurous surfers

San Juan, Puerto Rico Sprinkled about with natural marvels, full of opportunities for exciting things to do and of course full of idyllic tropical beaches, magical Puerto Rico is overflowing with attractions for the visitor.Its capital city –San Juan– is the jewel in its crown, exceptionally rich in historic buildings which together tell the story

Drop Anchor 24-hours in Reykjavik- pampering, adventuring and Northern Lights History The history of Iceland is full legends and magical thinking. Why wouldn’t people who lived with months of darkness want to tell stories full of eternal fires, gods, and fierce battles? The world’s northernmost capital had been founded in a very passionate way when

Fraser Island As a UNESCO World Heritage Site sensational Fraser Island joins the ranks of the truly special, listed alongside other globally significant Australian treasures such as Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef. It is impossible to come here and not fall under its spell and the island instantly and easily beguiles all who land

Peurto Jimenez, Golfo Dulce – Costa Rica Puerto Jiménez is the largest town on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula but here, in this remote destination, ‘largest’ is very much a comparative term. Many of the peninsula’s settlements are nothing more than one dust road and a handful of houses so Puerto Jiménez with its small selection

Bequia – St. Vincent and the Grenadines A list of all that there isn’t on the island of Bequia tells you as much, if not more, than a run-down of what is present on this gorgeous Caribbean jewel. Obviously and wonderfully absent is the traffic, the sprawling resorts, the crowds, high rise buildings and the

Cairns Located in Queensland’s tropical Far North where coconut palms and mango trees sway in the breeze and the beaches are heavenly, Cairns is Australia’s fifth largest city. The menu of incredible things to see and do in this coastal city is packed with the sensational and encompasses some of the most unique experiences you

Isla Catalina – Dominican Republic   Formed from coral and ringed by further coral reefs which sit just beneath turquoise-hued waters, the tiny but idyllic white sand island of Catalina is not surprisingly beloved by snorkelers and divers. Besides its underwater wonderland, Isla Catalina –only a short boat ride from the Dominican mainland -epitomizes in every