Booking a cruise involves some risk. When you make reservations, you hope that nothing will happen on or near your departure date to keep you from enjoying your trip. While you can’t predict the future, you can get travel insurance to protect yourself in case something should keep you from going on your cruise. Learn […]
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Cambodia offers visitors a full range of exciting, historic sites that provide windows into the past. But, no other location offers as many vast landscapes and ornate structures as the ancient archaeological site of Angkor. Within the city’s limits lies numerous temples, lush jungle and a historic capital. With the city spread out among hundreds
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Whether you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping or grab a quick bite to eat, Pike Place is an essential destination for both locals and visitors of Seattle. The historic district has come a long way since its creation and shows no signs of slowing down. If you’re thinking of stopping by this iconic part
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Dear potential traveler, Have you decided it’s time to finally heed the call of the Mediterranean? Are you prepared for lazy days at sea and soul-enriching days on land? If you’ve always longed to cruise the Mediterranean, it’s time to follow your dreams, even if you’ve never set sail before. A Mediterranean cruise is perfect
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Mediterranean volcanoes have played major roles in myths and legends throughout the centuries, and it’s easy to see why. These massive geological wonders are both breathtaking and terrifying and never fail to captivate. Many of them are crucial to the livelihoods of those who live in their shadows, from providing fertile volcanic soil to supporting
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We are taking our cruise culinary program to the next level with a new Windstar Spanish Restaurant named Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso in partnership with the renowned chef. One of the youngest chefs to be recognized by the Michelin Guide, and celebrated guest chef at the James Beard House, Sasso promises a menu of
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Imagine ringing in the new year from a bustling city in Europe, a warm beach in the tropics or aboard an elegant cruise ship with your loved ones by your side — sounds pretty memorable, right? Christmas and New Year cruises are the ideal holiday vacation because they offer plenty of festive activities, without any
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Is it ever the wrong time to cruise the Mediterranean? Sitting down to a fresh plate of seafood paella and a glass of chardonnay is a lovely experience year-round. Whether you cruise the Mediterranean in the winter, spring or fall, you’ll have plenty to see, taste and explore –– all in one voyage. From Athens
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For anyone planning a trip through western Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark, is a must-see locale. About 1.66 million travelers a year visit Copenhagen, and for a good reason. The rich, vibrant city full of history and culture offers so much to see and do year-round. From parks and beaches to cycling tours to electronic dance parties
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If you’re planning a romantic trip to Sicily with your significant other, you chose an ideal location. As the largest island of the Mediterranean, Sicily is overflowing with romance in the same way Mount Etna brims with lava. From breathtaking sunsets that cast a dreamy glow across the sea to surreal landscapes dotted with ancient
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If unspoiled beaches, ancient temples and deep green rainforests aren’t enough to draw you to Indonesia, consider heading there for the food. With culinary influences from China, India, and the Middle East, Indonesia offers some of the most intense flavors and colorful dishes in the world. Indonesian food also ranks high in deliciousness. For example,
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With a population of a little over 2,000 Wrangell may be a tiny town but it has a huge history and is one of the state’s oldest communities. As somewhere that has seen native Tlingit, Russian, British and US chapters in its history it is the only Alaskan city that can say it has known
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Raw, wild and packed with amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali National Park covers an incredible 6 million acres made up of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, forest and tundra. Dominating the scenery is the majestic Denali – rising to 20,310 ft this is North America’s highest mountain peak. The park has just one road which weaves
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Sweeping through more than a thousand miles of Bering Straits and Pacific Ocean waters on Alaska’s western edge can be found the Aleutian Islands archipelago. Towards the outermost tip of this chain of 100 or so remote islands is Amaknak – the island which is home to the port of Dutch Harbor. This is a
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Thanks to its supply of fresh water, Papeete has long been a gathering place – the name means “water basket.” Today it’s the main population center of the Polynesian islands. The bustling city meets the sea on a long, walkable waterfront. Peruse the lively Marche de Papeete, where local venders sell food and handicrafts, and
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Moorea is not as well-known to travelers as Bora Bora, but the lush green scenery topped by spectacular volcanic peaks is no less stunning. Your ship will enter the blue waters of a bay that was once the crater of a volcano. Exploring the island, you’ll find waterfalls, fruit tree-filled valleys, and colorful houses in
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