I’ve built a Windstar Dad list, mostly from watching the best dad I know — my husband — light up with joy at somewhat surprising things while cruising with Windstar.
How Will Your Family Celebrate Father’s Day This Year? We’ve Got a Few Ideas Read More »
If you’ve been to Tahiti with Windstar over the past few years, you likely know about its partnership with Coral Gardeners, the Moorea-based nonprofit.
In French Polynesia, Every Day is World Oceans Day with Coral Gardeners Read More »
In particular, beaches tucked between limestone cliffs, coupled with water so clear and blue you feel compelled to touch it to make sure it’s real, make Paleokastritsa a draw for visitors.
Choose Your Adventure: In Greece’s Corfu, We Head to a Special Beach Read More »
If you’re in the mood to cement your love, these islands, marked by craggy mountains and eye-popping lagoons, are the perfect place for that perfect proposal.
Planning a Proposal? We Share Our Favorite Spots in the Islands of French Polynesia Read More »
It’s a mild August evening at the historic Liotrivi estate in Monemvasia, Greece, and our group is transfixed by traditional Greek dancers twirling and winding through the patch of olive trees where we’ve just eaten dinner, a king’s feast of fresh olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, sausage, bread, tzatziki and wine. The trill of the bouzouki,
Why Windstar is a Favorite for Multi-Generational Travels Read More »
Windstar’s Around Iceland cruise sets off on a complete circumnavigation of one of the most diverse and dramatic island nations on earth.
Travel Around Iceland With Windstar Cruises Read More »
Overlooking Turkey’s Icarian Sea are the dazzling remains of a city once so glorious it was fought over endlessly. Ephesus was founded by Greeks, expanded by Romans, invaded by Persians, Ottomans, Goths and Lydians, and hosts the soul of the Virgin Mary. Now it’s also revered by tourists. That’s because this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Turkish Delights: Inside the Wondrous Remains of Ephesus Read More »
Like many of the islands in Greece’s Dodecanese, a group of 12 islands, Pátmos’ appeal lies in its whitewashed villages infused with lush, ancient olive groves roamed by goats, picturesque tavernas and a series of beautiful sun-drenched beaches. What’s different? This hideaway for famous celebrities and royalty is an intimate place, uncrowded and not yet discovered by larger cruise vessels.
Plan Your Port: Greece’s Pátmos Read More »
Greece is known for fabulous beaches, quaint villages, great food and thriving cities. But no trip to the Greek Isles is complete without exploring its history as the birthplace of Western civilization some 4,000 years ago. UNESCO includes 19 places in Greece on its list of World Heritage Sites, and many of them are part of our Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise experience.
Intrigued by Ancient Greece? Plan your Cruise Around UNESCO World Heritage Sites Read More »
In a festive celebration tinged with just a hint of sentimentality, Captain Belinda Bennett, who has served at the helm of Wind Spirit throughout its most recent year-round series of seasons in French Polynesia (the ship has served the region for ten years), handed over the ceremonial French Polynesian flag to Star Breeze Captain Terry
In Tahiti, Windstar’s Wind Spirit Hands Over the Year-Round Reins to Star Breeze Read More »
As Chris Prelog and his team at Windstar Cruises contemplate not just what will be trendy in travel for 2024, they’re also thinking much more longer term. How will travel continue to evolve into the next decade? We had a chance to sit with Chris, president of Windstar Cruises, and talk about a wide-ranging series
Windstar Cruises’ President Chris Prelog: Where Will the Future Lead Us in Travel? Read More »
This mantra came across my Facebook feed, on one of the last days of 2023, and it caught my attention. I don’t necessarily agree that all travel goals need to be focused on absolutely new destinations because there’s a lot to be said for re-engaging with places you’ve already seen, whether it’s in a new
We Ask, You Answer: What Are Your Travel Goals in 2024? Read More »
The Mediterranean’s one of the most popular regions of the world for travel and the big news in cruise is that the season, already a long one from spring to fall, has extended to winter. Because weather is quite different from season to season, it’s more important here than almost anywhere, because there’s four seasons
Our Travel Guide: The Best Time to Cruise…the Mediterranean Read More »
Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world, and over the past 30 years I have cruised, explored on land, and combined cruises with land tours. Every time I’ve visited I’ve discovered new surprises, from fabulous cosmopolitan bookshops to Michelin-starred restaurants, and from spectacular sea-snow-mountain vistas to lava rock canyons that you travel
Our Travel Guide: A Cruise Around Iceland Read More »
Dance has long been a way for cultures to express themselves and tell stories about what they value. Depending on context and location, dancing can signify loss and mourning, joy, celebration, sensuality, religious worship or even war. Many cultures use it to honor their past and teach children and visitors about their heritage. Fire dancing
An Overview of Fire Dancing Read More »
When you think of Italy, there’s a good chance that the first thing that pops into your head is Italian food. Italy has built a vibrant, rich culture in which food plays a significant role. While traditionally Italian food is linked to family and cultural roots, Italian food is now a major attraction for travellers. From
The History of Italian Food Read More »
