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 […]
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One of the most memorable moments of the wedding experience for the bride-to-be is her bachelorette party, so it’s no surprise that over 75% of couples nationwide reported having a bachelor or bachelorette party in 2019 alone. Bachelorette parties have grown increasingly extravagant over the years, with 40% of women spending $1,000 or more for
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Are you looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate your next event? Whether you want to have a private party for your next corporate event or host a special birthday party for a loved one, a cruise ship is an innovative way to celebrate. There are plenty of customizable charter business incentives available to
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The day has finally arrived! Wind Surf emerged fresh from her 18-day refurbishment this Saturday in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Sparkling with new enhancements, the 310-passenger sailing yacht is cruising its inaugural voyage with a seven-day Yachtsman’s Caribbean voyage. A stem-to-stern renovation, Wind Surf received updated décor in the public areas, complete with new furnishings, upholstery,
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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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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
A couple months ago we were thrilled to announce that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler selected us to be among the magazine’s prestigious Gold List award. As a fifth-time recipient of this honor, we were additionally recognized by being placed in the Platinum Circle. Now, we are honored once again to announce that all
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Sail seamlessly between modernity and antiquity with our Greek Isles and Turkish Delights itineraries. Sip espresso at a chic café in downtown Athens while the ancient Greek gods seem to guard the city from above on the Acropolis. Then, cruise to the thoroughly modern islands of Mykonos and Santorini, where you can bask in the
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Do you know where you’re going this summer? Why not explore the historical, geographically astounding and culturally rich regions of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic with us? We are so excited to announce the following 3 itineraries which explore some of the most beautiful and compelling destinations the world has to offer, from impressive
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You’ve been to Rome. You’ve made a wish to Neptune at the Trevi Fountain by night, walked the footsteps of Raphael, Botticelli and Michelangelo in the Vatican City by day. You fell in love with the history, the culture and incomparable beauty of this captivating country, homeland of Augustus and Aurelius, muse to da Vinci
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Whether you’re seeking the most relaxing destination on Earth or eager to experience the eclectic, vibrant mix of cultures found only here, our Caribbean Cruise voyages are the best way to explore this incredibly diverse and beautiful region. And there has never been a better time to go – book by February 24, 2012, to
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In 2012, we are bringing Windstar Cruises to a new level. In the upcoming year, discover an even higher level of luxury accommodations and world-class service on the open seas. From the conceptual beginning of our company, we always believed in giving guests a unique experience, one they couldn’t have with any other cruise line—anywhere
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We are delighted to announce our latest accolade, and we have you to thank for it! Condé Nast Traveler magazine released their prestigious annual Gold List, a compendium of the best hotels, resorts and cruise lines in the world selected by their readers. Our wonderful alumni have once again shown their support by voting us
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We completed the first phase of Wind Surf’s refurbishment encompassing the yacht’s staterooms, suites, bridge suites and corridors. Guests on the December 10, Yachtsman’s Caribbean voyage set sail from St. Maarten with the new, luxurious and stylish accommodations and corridors. Now it’s your turn to see the updates which are part of Windstar’s $18 million
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