Author name: Windstar Cruises

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

Anse Mitan – Martinique Otherwise known as the Island of Flowers for its abundance of blooms and verdant greenery spread across its rugged and unspoiled terrain, Martinique is impressively and magnificently beautiful. Still today an overseas department of France, the unmistakable European influences are found everywhere from its array of marvelous bakeries to the language

Helsinki The port city of Helsinki –the capital of Finland –sits in the Gulf of Finland, its coast edged by many of the country’s islands which number in their hundreds. Home to both the National Museum and the National Gallery, the cultural attractions here are plentiful offering everything from amazing public sculptures to open-air concerts

Mooloolaba The Sunshine Coast resort town of Mooloolaba is a little slice of Australian paradise. With its long, long crescent beach, its pretty harbor and labyrinth of canals which are in reality off-shoots of the river, this coastal resort is definitely one for water-lovers.   While gorgeous water views of one kind or another are