On the night of September 26th, Wind Surf was sailing along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia towards Pula, its next port of call, when two red distress flares were spotted off the starboard side by the bridge team and a number of guests. Captain Alan MacAry quickly arrived on the bridge to determine the next […]
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Little did Trish know she would be getting married when she boarded Wind Star in mid-August. Sailing on Windstar Cruises for the first time, Trish and her fiancé of seven years, Ron, came on board for two weeks of relaxing vacation, sailing through Greece and Turkey, and visiting with their old friends, Captain Aristeidis, (‘Aris’
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Even when your favorite means of transportation is a sleek sailing ship under full mast (and ours is!), few people fail to thrill to the sound of Formula One engines as they wait for the flag to drop, signaling the start of Monaco’s fabled Grand Prix. The first winner was a sleek Bugatti, which completed
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Santorini – the name itself conjures a vision of centuries-old white buildings perched high upon island cliffs, the deep sapphire Aegean Sea calmly resting against the horizon. You may see yourself there now, soaking up the Mediterranean sun from a deck chair and sipping a chilled glass of ouzo. Picturesque? Of course! But Santorini
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It happens all the time. We try to recapture a treasured memory, relive a perfect moment, make a dream come true – only to find that the image we’ve cherished evaporates before our eyes. The idyllic field in which we romped is now a strip mall. The pristine beach on which we basked is now
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Kris Thompson Page, Director of Marine Hotel Operations, details our efforts to make a difference and give back to the local communities we visit. Windstar Cruises is well known for visiting the world’s most exotic and unique ports of call. What is less known, but just as important, are the ways we interact with these
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A Star is Born Kris Thompson Page, Director of Marine Hotel Operations shares the story behind our gorgeous new refit to the Wind Star. The wee hours of Monday morning, April 30, 2012 As I climb into bed, after serenading (and being serenaded!) at the new piano bar in the Wind Star lounge, I know
“Take nothing but photographs, and leave nothing but footprints.” As avid travelers, we never get tired of reflecting on the old saying above. What does it really mean to take only photographs and leave only footprints? To all of us at Windstar, the lesson here is in how best to travel as a global citizen.
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It will be an exciting new era for Windstar in 2013. With seven spectacular new voyages setting sail and amazing renovations on our beautiful fleet of sailing yachts, we’re beyond thrilled to unveil our Windstar 2013 Voyage Collection. Windstar’s luxury cruises have always provided travelers with an intimate alternative to larger boats. Our small cruise
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It’s easy to get caught up in the busy demands of our everyday lives. To put off our dreams of traveling to faraway places until things “settle down” at work, the kids are off to college, or the economy improves. To focus on the aspects of vacation that annoy us—the busy airports, lost luggage, and
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In Northern Europe the old world mingles with the new in a refreshing celebration of tradition and modernity. It’s a unique region in which you can explore ancient castles, cobbled villages and flower-strewn meadows, but also find streets full of cyclists, bustling canals, and innovative modern architecture. Exciting festivals that combine the best of both
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What comes to mind when you think of Greece? Is it the crisp white buildings with rooftops the color of the sea below, the ancient ruins, or the flavors of lemon, olive oil, and oregano? Greece is a country rich in history and natural beauty, and the cuisine of the Greek Isles is no different.
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We all feel it at some point: the soft tugging at our hearts calling us to explore, to get closer to the richness and humanity the world has to offer. Windstar Hotel + Tour Packages let you experience the world on intimate terms, and to do it as if you’re traveling with a friend who
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Visitors to the world-famous Louvre in Paris can often wait in line for more than an hour just to get tickets. Once inside, experiencing the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo can be difficult as seas of people elbow their way through crowded hallways and bottlenecked viewing areas. Now, imagine touring the museum during non-peak
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Social media is the best way for you to keep in touch with us after your voyage, or – for those of you yet to sail with us – to get a better feel for the Windstar experience. We love hearing your stories, marveling at your pictures, seeing how you all interact with one another
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It’s 1986. The first episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show aired, Lady GaGa was born, the New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, and Prince’s “Kiss” blasted from cassette tapes. It was also the year that the msy Wind Star set sail. On September 21, 1986, the 148-guest Wind Star
