Condé Nast Traveler just released their annual Reader’s Choice Awards for 2011 and Windstar is thrilled to be recognized on the prestigious “Top Small-Ship Cruise Lines” list. “We are honored that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler selected Windstar Cruises again as one of the top small-ship cruise lines in the world,” said Hans Birkholz, […]
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From Barcelona to Palma, Portoferraio to Rome, our Islands of the West Med Voyages explore some of the region’s most unforgettable destinations. Have you ever stood in front of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona? Peculiar and magnificent, a Gothic interpretation through the eyes of an abstract thinker, Gaudí’s masterpiece was less than a quarter complete
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If you’ve ever wanted to feel like royalty, living the jet-set lifestyle in the richest ports in the Mediterranean, this is the itinerary for you. We are so excited about our Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras Voyages and can’t wait for you to experience these unforgettable destinations with us. Even the word “riviera” brings
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Dreaming of the tropics but wanting a vacation less ordinary? Costa Rica comes to mind. The setting is paradise – elegant palm trees swaying above glistening white-sand beaches, aqua stretches of water glittering like diamonds under the high midday sun – but the experience goes further. Be amazed by the rich mix of exotic marine
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We are all excited for the beginning stages of our refurbishment this fall, but Kris Thompson has a unique perspective. As Director of Marine Hotel Operations and Project Manager of the Refurbishment Project, Kris is deep in design plans and fabric samples. 45 days out from the refurbishment, she shares her anticipation with us: “There
We often have exciting news to share with you, but rarely do we have something to announce of this magnitude. This fall, Windstar launches a multi-million dollar fleet refurbishment plan to renovate our sailing yachts. It is one of several major projects within our “Full Sail Ahead” strategic initiative encompassing refurbishment, branding, technology investments and
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What would you do with an extra day in St. Martin — maybe savor exotic cocktails made with native guavaberry liquors, explore the myriad shops and cafes lining the picturesque boardwalks? And if you had a day to enjoy Barbados, would you simply relax on the fine white-sand beaches, palm fronds rustling gently overhead and
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There is a reason the Mediterranean is a destination so many visitors choose to explore by sea. The waters are warm and inviting, the ports are cultured and captivating, and every sailing brings guests something new and unexpected. Acclaimed travel writer Eileen Ogintz nears the end of her voyage, having veered east from Venice to
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The azure waters of the Mediterranean have been revered since the Romans called it Mare Nostrum, or “Our Sea”, the Greek’s called it Mediterraneaus, or “Middle of the Earth,” and Arabic literature referred to it as “The Byzantine Sea.” Surrounded by nations of stunning natural beauty and innumerable small islands – each an unexplored micro
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Eileen Ogintz is no stranger to travel. As a national correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, she traveled all over the country chasing down stories. In addition to writing stories for national newspapers and magazines, she also writes an award-winning column, Taking the Kids, which has become a must-read for many travel enthusiasts and family-minded individuals
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Though sailing through the warm, brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean and Costa Rica is a treat any time of the year, visiting these tropical destinations is even more delightful when you’re leaving cold weather behind. The only difficult thing about a vacation to the tropics in the winter is leaving, and we are even
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As our alumni, your feedback is essential. You cruise with us time and time again, and we want to know how we can best say thank you. Take our survey to tell us what YOU think of our Foremast Club Membership program. We also want to know from the experts (you) how we can provide
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We had nearly as much fun reading Aaron Saunder’s posts of his journey on the Wind Spirit through the Baltics as he had sailing! Well, perhaps not quite, but his posts are certainly a joy to read. From the beginning of his voyage in Stockholm, Sweden, Aaron had us captivated with his anticipation of his
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Wind Surf: Bodrum & Wind Spirit: Amsterdam Arriving into a new port for the first time is an exhilarating experience. It is a thrill for our guests, a thrill for those on land watching our sailing yachts approach, and a thrill for the crew. The maiden call is made even more memorable by undergoing an
As travel writer Debbie Selinsky continues traveling north from Dubrovnik on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice sailing, she is passing some of the most beautiful ports Croatia has to offer. She shares with us her experiences on the legendary island of Korcula and the culture of Trogir as she sails north through the Adriatic
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A buttressed city like Dubrovnik, Croatia would certainly bring out the poet in all of us. And for a travel writer like Debbie Selinsky, this ancient city is the stuff of dreams. Debbie is currently sailing on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice voyage which visits Dubrovnik, and she chronicled her experience which we in
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