Windstar’s Star Legend is hosting the line’s first-ever totally planned “mystery cruise,” starting Saturday, April 19. All we know about our trip is that we’re sailing round-trip from Athens. Every other port we’re visiting in the region is a mystery to all of us who have booked this cruise. And yes, we chose it on purpose.
And soon we were being guided to Wind Spirit where she stood waiting, docked, just back from a previous voyage but shipshape and awaiting her new and eager voyagers. It’s not a big ship. It only has about 130 cabins. But it’s a sleek, tight sailing vessel with six sails that would soon be unfurled.
Pasta, pizza, historical sites and Italian leather goods are more apt to be on travelers’ reasons for visiting Italy than seeing wildlife. But for Windstar’s …
Did you know that rainforests abound in the region? In fact, rainforests (not to mention volcanoes) set the stage for our favorite hikes in places like Nevis, Puerto Rico, Dominica , Tobago and more.
And yet, it wasn’t just the traditional dishes, all made with ingredients from their own and neighboring farms, that stayed with me, long after we’d returned to Star Legend. It was the family’s warmth and hospitality,
As soon as I catch a glimpse of Tetiaroa, I understand why Marlon Brando fell head over heels for this South Pacific paradise more than …
Travel south from the rattling maracas and sultry samba of Cuba across the Caribbean Sea, east of the jungles and cloud forests of Costa Rica, …
Windstar Cruises’ year-round Mediterranean itinerary, which celebrates all the seasons, wasn’t actually meant to be. For Janet Bava, who joined Windstar as chief commercial officer …
Editor’s Update (November 14): There will be no spoiler alerts here, other than Joan made her choice (if you want to catch up or binge …
In mid-June, Windstar President Chris Prelog was presented with the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. Presented by TravelAge West, a publication that serves the travel advisor community, Prelog’s award recognized his outstanding leadership, insight and innovation, and also his success at impacting both his own organizations and of the travel industry overall.
Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star
If you’ve followed the construction of new ships with as much fascination as we do, you’ll know that there’s a whole lot of steel to …
If you had a chance to take a cruise without knowing exactly where you were heading, would you? Chris Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, is …
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
A solo cruise is an amazing way to travel, whether you’re looking to see the world, get away from it all or meet new people! …
How do we reconcile protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays with protecting the watery environment we cherish?
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.
I was at a writers’ retreat last month in New Orleans with some friends — travel journalists and editors — whom you might call extremely …
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 …
One of the reasons why the Canadian culinary scene is so intriguing is that it contains influences from England, Scotland and France, and also cuisine with roots in Native American and Asia cultures.
It’s Saturday morning on our 11-day James Beard Foundation cruise through Portugal, Spain and France. “Shop with the chef” is a complimentary excursion offered, (when possible) on specific itineraries.
For Windstar, celebrating 10 years of its partnership with the New York-based James Beard Foundation®, means it’s spent the last decade not just significantly upgrading the cuisine served onboard its ships, but also introducing travelers to chefs with diverse backgrounds and approaches to food.
To celebrate the extension of our partnership with the James Beard Foundation, we wanted to share some authentic insider insights from Peter Tobler, Windstar Cruises’ …
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 …
These four dishes have earned their place in the hearts of our guests, here are the recipes so you can recreate some of those mouthwatering moments at home.
Visiting Italy, France and Spain onboard Star Legend earlier this year was unexpectedly magnificent. I say unexpectedly because I learned then that this part of …
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 …
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 …
With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world seemed to come to a sudden halt. Stores closed, social distancing was enforced and events were …
An elegant cruise on a small ship is the ultimate romantic experience for you and your significant other. With exciting excursions and plenty of opportunities …
Even the busiest of us need a vacation at some point. Taking regular breaks at work is how to make sure you’re eating enough and …
