Windstar Cruises’ Expedition Leader Simon Hook will be joining Star Legend cruise ship for the second year. Simon grew up near the ocean and its wildlife in northern California. His love nature led him to Alaska, specifically Sitka, over 10 years ago. Along the way, Simon gained vast knowledge of the natural world and wildlife […]
Did you know Alaska means “great land” in Aleut? If you travel to Alaska, you’ll quickly see why. Alaska is one of the most spectacular places in the world to photograph wildlife and breathtaking scenery. In Alaska, you’ll find 17 of the highest mountain peaks in the country, more than 3 million lakes, an estimated
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From ancient ruins to seaside fortresses, the Mediterranean offers an abundance of historic destinations. History buffs who wish to explore bygone civilizations alongside a sea of azure can follow their bliss in this part of the planet. However, where does one begin when there are so many Mediterranean cities to visit? We’ve compiled a list
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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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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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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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Located on the edge of the French Riviera, Sanary-sur-Mer is a sleepy hidden village peppered with delicious restaurants, great shopping, and beautiful vistas. It is the perfect spot to soak up the Mediterranean lifestyle – a great respite from the hustle and bustle of some of the bigger towns, and the ideal place to enjoy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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