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Windstar Guide Tihoti Talks About Tahitian Tattoos and Traditions

Tihoti is one of Windstar’s incredible Tahitian guides, and he talks about his tattoos and keeping Tahitian culture alive in the digital age.

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11 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain

11 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain

World Heritage sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as culturally and historically significant. These locations represent humanity’s contribution …

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Best Time to Cruise to the Caribbean

Best Time to Cruise to the Caribbean

While cruises sail worldwide, many travelers favor the Caribbean, and for a good reason. Caribbean cruises sail year-round, allowing travelers to explore white sand beaches …

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Windstar Cruises Releases Schedule & New Itineraries Through 2025

Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through the summer of 2025, which includes several exciting, new cruises in Tahiti, Costa Rica, the Canary Islands …

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6 Mesmerizing Moments from Windstar’s Dreams of Tahiti Cruise

As a travel photographer who loves the outdoors, the Tahitian Islands have long been at the top of my list of exotic destinations to visit. From tropical landscapes to fiery sunsets, these are some of my favorite photos from Windstar’s Dreams of Tahiti c

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20 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy

20 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy

Italy has more World Heritage sites than anywhere in the world, with over 50 officially designated sites and many tentative spots up for consideration. Italy …

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Windstar President Hosts Panama Canal Cruise with Owner’s Suite Giveaway

A new set of Panama Canal locks opened for business in summer 2016, creating an additional lane of traffic aimed at allowing mega-ships to transit …

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Make Your 2017 “Nautical and Nice”

Cruise into Christmas: Windstar’s Nautical and Nice Holiday Event offers the Best Savings of the Season in the Caribbean, Costa Rica & Panama Canal, Europe, …

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Vote for Windstar Cruises Best Boutique Cruise Line

UPDATE: Windstar Cruises is Named Best Boutique Cruise Line in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2016 Award. A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors …

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15 Brand New Cruises to Asia & the Caribbean in 2017 & 2018 Debut on Star Perks Event

We recently unveiled Windstar’s 2017-2018 Winter Voyage Collection, including 15 brand new cruises. The elegant 212-guest Star Legend is charting an adventurous course to the exotic ports …

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Welcome Back, Star Pride

After receiving $4.5 million in renovations this spring, we’re proud to welcome back Star Pride to our six-yacht fleet. The Pride rejoined us in June …

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Diversity Sails Forward: Introducing Captain Belinda Bennett, Windstar’s First Black, Female Ship’s Master.

A fitting bit of news for March – introducing Captain Belinda Bennett. In addition to being the first female and black captain in Windstar’s history, …

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What to expect on a cruise

What to Expect on a Cruise

Maybe you go on a cruise every year, or maybe you’re going on a cruise for the first time. No matter your experience, knowing what …

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Make packing a breeze

Marie Kondo Tips That Make Packing For a Cruise a Breeze

Before you embark on your next journey, you should know what you’re bringing with you. While some people take weeks to pack, others wake up …

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Common travel mistakes to avoid

10 Common Travel Mistakes to Avoid

You spent months preparing for your dream vacation. After countless hours searching travel websites, speaking with travel agents over the phone and increasing your travel …

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Is cruise travel insurance worth it

Is Cruise Travel Insurance Worth It?

Booking a cruise involves some risk. When you make reservations, you hope that nothing will happen on or near your departure date to keep you …

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12 Reasons to Go on a Thanksgiving Cruise

A traditional Thanksgiving usually involves gathering with family around the dinner table to feast on turkey and pumpkin pie. While Thanksgiving at home is still …

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New Year's Cruise Tips

New Year’s Cruise Tips

Imagine ringing in the new year from a bustling city in Europe, a warm beach in the tropics or aboard an elegant cruise ship with …

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Windstar Cruises Hires New Corporate Chef

Windstar is thrilled to welcome Michael Sabourin as Executive Corporate Chef. In this role, he is responsible for the creation of new dishes, galley training, …

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5 Dining Tips from Windstar’s CEO

Hans Birkholz, Windstar Cruises’ CEO, recently coined the Islands of the West Med as one of his top voyages. Hans, an avid foodie, shares his insider …

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Windstar Offers Food & Wine Enthusiasts First Culinary Focused Sailing

Windstar, in partnership with Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain, exploring the local wine, culture, and regional cuisine of Spain. With a range of food …

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Windstar Cruises Samples Kotor

On every Windstar voyage the Executive Chef takes guests on a complimentary tour into a local market to pick out regional culinary items. On the …

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Windstar Cruises’ CEO Bakes a Cake

Hans Birkholz, CEO of Windstar Cruises, recently sailed onboard the Wind Spirit during the Greek Isles and Turkish Delights voyage. An avid chef, Hans couldn’t help …

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Flavors of the Caribbean with Chef Gerard

Executive Chef Gerard onboard Wind Surf shares his recipes for Chicken and Seafood Jambalaya, which is typically served during our onboard barbecue, and a refreshing …

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