Croatia’s capital city and widely regarded as one of the most brilliant jewels in this corner of the world, Dubrovnik was built on the wealth of sea trade and for centuries thrived as an independent city state known as Ragusa. While the medieval power of Ragusa has long since gone its fantastical collection of palaces, […]
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Patmos, Greece With its white-washed villages infused with lush, ancient olive groves roamed by goats, picturesque tavernas and a series of beautiful sun-drenched beaches including the totally deserted kind, Patmos is the kind of Greek paradise dreams are made of. Besides its rich offerings of the obviously idyllic and its draw for the rich and
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When we (Dawn West and Rod Kingdon) arrived onboard Star Pride we knew we were going to have our wedding vow ceremony on board the ship, however, we had no idea when or where and that added to the excitement of the occasion for us. First time Windstar Cruisers traveling on the beautiful Star Pride
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Ingredients 2 qt. freshly pressed ruby red grapefruit juice, about 12 grapefruits 5 oz. sugar 4 oz. egg whites 4 sheets gelatin 3ea. 0-2 charges ½ oz. Dill, chopped (50% yield) 1 ½ oz. Shallot, brunoises ¼ c. Champagne Vinegar ¼ c. White Verjus ¼ c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method Grapefruit Clouds: Begin
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The itinerary is what drew me here. I arrived to MSY Wind Surf excited to stand on the top teakwood deck under its crisp white sails as we ply the waters in the Atlantic Ocean off the western coast of Morocco and further west toward the exotic Canary Islands. Sailing Cruise This is what real
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The sold-out second edition of the Windstar President’s Cruise sailed from Singapore to Hong Kong on a 14-night itinerary. Heavily loaded with ports of call in The Philippines, it made sense to involve the Windstar crew somehow. About half of the crew on any given Windstar ship is from The Philippines. Debuting on the President’s
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Our beautiful Star Legend just completed an extensive dry dock in Sembawang, Singapore. Marine Hotel Superintendent Theresa Rasmussen reports that work was done on all areas of the ship and special retrofits to the ship in preparation of our new Windstar Signature Expeditions program for the upcoming Alaska season, including: Upgrading eight public restrooms Refreshing
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We are pleased to reveal members of the new Windstar Alaska Signature Expeditions program, which was hand-picked by Windstar’s Expedition Captain James Griffiths to sail with guests on each cruise leading various classes and excursions from glaciology to photography, marine biology to evergreen botany. Each of Windstar’s cruises in Alaska (starting in May) will feature
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Cruising into a new port every morning is an adventure that harks back to a more graceful time when travel took longer – and the journey itself was the destination. After a day’s memorable sightseeing in Rome, I’ve joined Windstar Cruises’ flagship, Wind Surf, at Civitavecchia port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. A swift check in
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As the clock resets a new year at the stroke of midnight, new experiences eagerly beckon travelers to discover lands not yet known to them. We asked our favorite fans their travel resolutions for 2018, see if your plans match up with your fellow Windstar cruisers. Wise Words to Sail By To feel free…..the open
The Aperol Spritz is a popular ritual onboard any Windstar cruise! The most widespread and commonly drunk aperitif in Italy: a traditional ice-breaker and symbol of a lively atmosphere. Fresh & Vibrant! A great way to start your meal, a digestive drink that wets the appetite. Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe Ingredients: 2 Orange Slices 1
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Windstar’s just-announced pre-and post-cruise Alaska land tours are available to be added to many of Windstar’s Alaska sailings in 2018. The five-day (four night) journey from Seward to Fairbanks, and the reverse, will captivate guests with the unspoiled beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. If beginning in Seward, a Windstar guide will greet travelers after they
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Captain James Griffiths to a new position as Expedition Captain for the award-winning small ship cruise line. In this new capacity, Griffiths is overseeing the holistic creation, development and implementation of the line’s newly-announced Signature Expeditions program. Griffiths joined Windstar in 2014 as Captain of the MSY
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When you travel, you enjoy immersing yourself in different cultures and expanding your mind to new perspectives. Time and experiences pass quickly. Every day is full of new and unique adventures, particularly when you’re visiting exciting and magical ports. On your trip, your five senses become thoroughly engaged. And the further afield you travel, the
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I took a transatlantic cruise solo and I did not like it, I loved it. For a long time, I wanted to take a cruise by myself (I have cruised before, but always with family and friends), however after endless research on the internet on cruise lines, itineraries and prices, I always ended up not
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Caribbean Cruise Report: Windstar Vice President of Sales Steve Simao recently traveled on the November 25 sailing of Star Pride, the ship’s first port call into San Juan for the season. Below we share his impressions of the cruise as the ship visited tropical islands. A few months ago we watched as two hurricanes crossed
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