Delicious Middle Eastern Foods to Try on Your Next Cruise
From hearty entrees seasoned with a range of spices to irresistible desserts, these are some of our favorite foods in Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel and beyond.
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12 Popular Canadian Foods to Try While Traveling
With its picturesque landscapes, remarkable attractions and kind people, Canada is a popular traveling destination for millions around the world. From bustling Montreal to stunning Vancouver, you can find adventure at every turn. Whether you’ve been to Canada dozens of times or are planning your first trip, you’re sure to make unforgettable memories. One of …
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12 Local Alaskan Dishes to Try While Cruising
Fittingly nicknamed the Last Frontier, Alaska draws outdoorsy travelers from all over the country — and the world. The 49th state is home to diverse wildlife, vast forests, rich history and, of course, delicious food. From freshly caught fish to traditional delicacies, the state’s wild nature is infused into every element of its local cuisine. …
Australian Food: 18 Dishes to Try in Your Travels
Home to idyllic landscapes, friendly locals and unique wildlife, Australia is an adventurer’s dream vacation destination. Naturally, immersing yourself in this island nation’s culture involves sampling the local food. Thanks to its diverse multicultural background, Australian cuisine offers something for everyone. In this list, we rounded up the best Australian dishes to try during your …
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Provençale Scallops
Did you ever wonder why scallop shells are iconic throughout European history, topping classical arches and doorways, marking pilgrim paths and even conveying a Greek goddess in Sandro Botticelli’s beloved Birth of Venus Renaissance masterpiece? This beloved bivalve is unique in abilities and flavor, because unlike immobile clams, oysters and mussels, sea scallops glide across …
Crab Feast! Alaska is the Hot Spot for Crab
Belly up to the bar. Tie on the bib. Roll up your sleeves. It’s crab feast time! Whether you’re traveling in Alaska or purchasing crab for a seafood dinner at home, knowing the ins and outs of different types of crab and how to prepare and eat them is crucial to your enjoyment of this …
Bring a Taste of Turkey Home
If you’ve spent any time in Turkey, you have surely been introduced to kofte – ground meat seasoned with spices. Each region and town will generally have their own take on kofte – but each variation is as delicious as the last one. Some feature just meat – usually lamb, but sometimes it is a …
Tuscan Enigmatic Vines & Wines
Why does Sangiovese grow best in Tuscany? Italy cultivates more than 370 wine grape varieties over 1.7 million vineyard acres, but Sangiovese, a difficult and fickle grape, seems to almost exclusively thrive amid romantic vineyards just a sling’s throw from Michelangelo’s David. Central Italy epitomizes the Mediterranean climate and that is an important factor in …
Secrets of Fresh, Organic Olive Oil Revealed at Montenegro’s Moric Family Farm
Deep dive into delicious olive oil country on the Taste of Montenegro tour offered in Kotor, a port on the Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast. cruise. You will be the youngest living thing in the orchard … of 300 year old olive trees. From the medieval Old Town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, …
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Around Iceland Travel Tips: A Meal in Every Port
Though the onboard kitchen of Windstar’s Star Pride is notable for its international cuisine, circumnavigating Iceland allows for access to remote restaurants with local specialties hard to find anywhere else. Where else might you try minke whale? Or puffin heart? Here is a guide to the best local restaurants in each of the ports on …
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Best Cruise Cocktails
What could be more relaxing than sinking into a cozy deck chair with a frosty, fruity cocktail in hand? A lot of travelers would agree — one of the best parts of taking a cruise is being able to fully relax while an attentive wait staff serves you extraordinary drinks and dishes. At Windstar Cruises, …
Tropical Cocktail Recipe Pinky’s delight by Angelo Labastida
While the crew is safely quarantined on board Wind Spirit, Angelo Labastida came up with a new cocktail for a bartender’s challenge called Pinky’s Delight that you can also make at home. Ingredients & procedure 1 oz Vodka .5 oz Malibu Rum .5 oz Peach Schnapps 2 oz Cranberry juice 2 oz Sour Mix Splash …
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What to Do & Eat in Portofino
Portofino is an enchanting fishing village on the Italian Riviera. Known for being a destination for celebrities, Portofino offers visitors the chance to experience la dolce vita. You can expect to find charming restaurants dishing up regional specialties, water as green as emeralds, dramatic seaside cliffs blanketed in vegetation and pastel-colored homes lining the harbor. …
The Best Indonesian Food You Should Try
If unspoiled beaches, ancient temples and deep green rainforests aren’t enough to draw you to Indonesia, consider heading there for the food. With culinary influences from China, India, and the Middle East, Indonesia offers some of the most intense flavors and colorful dishes in the world. Indonesian food also ranks high in deliciousness. For example, …
Behind the Scenes with Chef Anthony Sasso on a culinary themed cruise
There is a reason chefs work in kitchens. For some, it’s because they grew up in them, watching a mother or father roast chickens or flambee bananas every day after school for as long as they can remember. For some, it’s because they live on the adrenaline, soaking up the energy of fire and steel …
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James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Review
Windstar Cruises’ affiliation with the James Beard Foundation provided us with much more than we expected as we cruised the western Mediterranean islands on the beautiful Star Pride cruise ship recently. Windstar has always provided exceptional food quality and wonderful menus, but this culinary cruise was really special! Chef Amy Brandwein a 2017 James Beard …