When you think of the ancient Mayas, what comes to mind? Do you envision towering temples flanked by tropical trees? Or do you begin to contemplate the achievements of this advanced civilization? The Mayas are renowned for their refined skills in writing, mathematics and astronomy. The mystique and exoticism associated with this once ruling civilization […]
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We make sure you don’t miss a beat of adventure on land and the high seas by curating everything the minute you arrive at the airport to the day you set sail for home. Our extended Easy Stays experience features hand-selected, luxurious accommodations, superior rooms, and exceptional service at some of the most distinguished hotels
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Ketchikan Ketchikan, Alaska might be the official name of this remote island city accessible only by sea or plane, but it has attracted a whole collection of others. These include “the First City” (a reference to the community’s proximity to Canada), “the Eagle Capital of America,”’ and “the Salmon Capital of the World.” This latter
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We couldn’t be more excited about Windstar Cruises $250 Million Star Plus Initiative. Not only will the three Star-Class vessels’ engines be completely replaced, but we will add stunning new guest spaces including a new restaurant. So we wanted to give you an exclusive insight into this process with our newly appointed Vice President of
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The City of fortresses, tapas, and spaghetti westerns The name Almería comes from the Arabic word Al-Mariyat meaning the mirror of the sea. Just south of Granada, set among the Sierra de Gador Mountain Range, Almería Bay welcomes you to romance and mysteries. Almería’s plazas framed with palms and historic churches are just the beginning
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Anchorage History After James Cook first explored Alaska in the late 1700s and Russia sold the state to the United States for a cool 7-ish million in 1867, Woodrow Wilson authorized the construction of the Alaska Railroad in 1915. A tent city sprung up around the headquarters of the project, called the Alaska Railroad Ship
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Seared Sea Scallops Serves 4 people 16 u 10 – 20 Scallops 12 Spears Grilled Asparagus Butter Sauce Garnish Pea Puree Olive Oil Sugar Salt Fix through the scallops, remove the side muscle and lay onto paper towels. Wash and prep the asparagus. Peel and pencil the asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil and cook on
Charting a course to success in the cruise and maritime industry, the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service has been presented to Captain Belinda Bennett of Windstar Cruises, as ‘the first black female captain in the commercial cruise industry.’ Captain Bennett was given the award for services to the promotion of the maritime sector under
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Mushroom Polpettine 3 lbs Mushrooms shiitake stem removed2 sprigs Whole rosemary2 sprigs Whole thyme1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive oil1 Whole Egg1/2 Small Onion, small dice1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese2 tbs Breadcrumbs1 tbs Parsley ItalianSalt & Pepper Preheat oven to 450. Place herbs on sheet pan and drizzle with olive
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Producing the Windstar Voyage Collection brochure (affectionately known as the “Atlas” internally) is no joke. It takes months and months of planning and execution, so all the details are just right. Not to mention that it has to look inviting and have fresh content. We spoke with the team to get an idea of what
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Salad 5 Each Heirloom Tomatoes1 Each Watermelon1 Each Red Onions2 tsp Chive Chopped1 ½ Cup Burgos Cheese1 Cup Crunchy Oil Cured Olives1 tsp Lime Zested1/2 Cups Mint Leaves PickedTomato and Sherry Vinaigrette to TasteSea Salt To Taste | Serves 10 Cut the tomatoes and watermelon into bite-sized chunks. Slice the onion into thin
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4 oz Fresh Tuna Loin2 oz Wakame Salad2 tsp Scallion Chopped2 tsp Shallots brunoise2 tsp Sesame Oil2 tsp Soy Sauce2 tsp Mirin1 Pinch Ginger Powder2 tbls Coriander Chopped1 Whole PlantainKosher Salt Ahi Tuna Preparation Method Peel the Plantains and cut into 1.5 Rings Cut the plantain in half straight down the Middle Place the Plantain
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There are so many fabulous reasons to head off on a Caribbean cruise. See the world. Relax. Get away from it all. Of course, these all top my list, yet on our last journey – I feel that for full disclosure, I need to warn you – I shed a lot of tears. Don’t get
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Before we start making a simple lemon tiramisu, we will tell you where we got this recipe. Gorgeous seasonal produce and beautiful markets constantly inspire us to play with new spins on traditional dishes. Wandering the morning market in Antibes, France with the James Beard Foundation Awarded Chef Maxime Billet, it was easy to drool
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We took a few moments to sit down with Jess Peterson, Windstar’s Director of Revenue & Itinerary Planning, to learn more about the philosophy behind the Star Collector: Grand Caribbean Cruise and to get a deeper understanding of how Windstar takes guests closer to unique, small ports for an unforgettable journey. Can you tell us
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The land of Vikings, medieval streetscapes, Scandinavian design and the historic city of Peter the Great. The idea of taking all of this in by visiting seven countries along the Baltic Sea seemed like something out of a movie. The Baltic Delights cruise includes places that I have always wanted to visit but previously thought
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