Vancouver BC History “Not considering this opening worthy of more attention, I continued our pursuit to the Northwest, being desirous to embrace the advantages of the prevailing breeze.” –– Captain George Vancouver Good thing for us the prevailing breeze sent the Captain to Vancouver in 1792. Gold is what brought people in droves to the […]
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Here is Windstar’s take on a classic Caprese salad recipe by our corporate executive chef Graeme Cockburn. Graeme is responsible for overseeing menu and recipe development on all our six cruise ships. Heirloom Tomatoes, Burratini Cheese with House-Made Pine Nut Pesto Serves 4 Ingredients to make Caprese salad and dressing Salad: Heirloom tomatoes, approximately 2
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Windstar’s new soft-expedition-style cruising gets guests onto the water right from their small cruise ship, up close and personal with Alaska’s wildlife and pristine natural habitats. 212-passenger all-suite Star Legend is now sailing in Alaska through August, launching our first endeavor into expedition cruising. This cruise marked our return to Alaska after a 20-year hiatus
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This Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad recipe is from one of Puerto Rico’s best chefs, Mario Pagán. He owns three of the finest restaurants in San Juan: Chayote, Lemongrass, and Laurel which is his newest concept inside the Museum of Art in San Juan. Mario’s passion for cooking began from childhood as he watched his
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Most avid travelers dread the idea of a cruise for a good reason. But a small luxury cruise like Windstar is entirely different. Windstar understands the issues with large cruise ships and rectifies the experience by doing the opposite. The ships are small and intimate; the excursions, activities, and even the cuisine served on board
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When my husband asked what I wanted to do for my 40th birthday, I knew I wanted it to be special but with a birthday the week before Christmas, planning a celebration that isn’t dominated by the holidays has always been impossible. In fact, I’ve never had a birthday party primarily for this reason. Still,
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During a Memorial Ceremony organized by the Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA), Brigadier General (retired) and MPVA Director General Kim Kwang-woo (left) presents Korean War Veteran H.J. “Burley” Smith (right) with Korea’s “Ambassador of Peace” Medal. Smith and his travel group, who were visiting Korea on a Windstar Asia cruise to retrace
On our first Grand Japan voyage, we made a maiden call to Kagoshima, Japan. The seaside city of Kagoshima is best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano facing Kinko Bay. We took a tour to the Shiroyama Observatory and to the peaceful Edo-period Sengamen Japanese Garden. Visited the Ishibashi Park and the three Edo-period stone
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Meet our expedition leader Justin Hofman who will be on board the Alaska cruise the entire time as part of our Signature Expeditions program. With a lifelong passion for the ocean, Justin has spent his career observing and documenting wildlife both above and below the water. As a university student, Justin first honed this focus
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Star Breeze entered Setubal shipyard, South of Lisbon on the 7th of April for a scheduled one-week dry dock. As with all dry dock periods, it was a very busy week on the Breeze; the entire Bridge System was removed and replaced including the RADAR antennas, works were conducted in the Engine Room to keep
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The more you travel to new destinations in your life, the more you broaden your mind and spiritual horizons. Whether you’re watching the sunset from the cliffs of Dover, taking in the view of the majestic Taj Mahal with your mate, or even lounging on the black-sanded beach of Punaluu in Hawaii, both mind and
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Descending dragons and 1,000 cascading pearls – the legend that surrounds the creation of majestic Halong Bay suggest drama, beauty, and enchantment. And although the legend may have little more substance than the ribbons of mist which descend here at dawn the drama, beauty and enchantment are VERY real. Why We Choose Vietnam To Shoot
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It had been seven years since my first trip to French Polynesia — a land-based trip to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora along with other writers. Ever since, I had longed to return with my husband to share the unparalleled beauty of the South Pacific with him, and what better way to do that than
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As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, cruise guests on every single Windstar sailing enjoy culinary demonstrations of James Beard Award-winning chef recipes and beverages prepared by Windstar chefs, as well as featured James Beard Foundation Signature Recipes aboard all Windstar sailings served nightly in AmphorA, the main dining room on each
Last week our returning guest – Mr. Richard Stevens wrote a beautiful poem about cruising on Star Legend. From Hong Kong and Bangkok’s energetic embrace of east and west to Halong Bay’s soul-stirring beauty, this journey captured his heart. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are everywhere: the ancient trading city of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary,
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Packing for an Alaskan cruise can be daunting. The weather is so changeable that you can experience warm sunshine and frozen sleet during the same week, and sometimes even on the same day! The key to packing without taking your entire wardrobe is to concentrate on layers. Skip multiple heavy coats and focus instead on
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