Dreaming of Tahiti? The Rekate family shares the Windstar adventure. Dear Windstar, I just wanted to let you know my family and I had the most amazing vacation aboard Wind Spirit while sailing the South Pacific. We were celebrating the full recovery of my mother’s breast cancer and this trip was the most meaningful time […]
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Earlier this month we returned to Tahiti for the first time in more than 10 years. During the 7-day voyage, we snorkeled, dove, sun bathed, ate, drank, danced, and sailed our way through the stunning Polynesian Islands. Below, our guests and crew shared their photos. Scroll down to experience the fun and beauty of Wind Spirit’s
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After more than 10 years away, we made our much anticipated return to Tahiti this week. Wind Spirit sailed into Papeete, Tahiti, Thursday evening following a transpacific voyage from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Through November 7, 2014 Wind Spirit will offer a 7-day voyage through the beautiful French Polynesian islands, with overnights in Moorea, Raiatea, and Bora Bora. The cruise
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As we prepare to return to Tahiti, we take a moment to look back to the beautiful French Polynesian islands as Windstar alumni Ernst A. Kemper shares his memories of Windstar’s previous Tahitian voyages. Our first Windstar cruise was in Tahiti on the new MSY Wind Song. From September 1 – 9, 1989, we had
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Tahiti’s legendary islands offer more than just crystal-clear lagoons, lush rainforests, and secluded beaches, but also fascinating Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers. Check out our Dreams of Tahiti shore excursions, which cater to everyone from The Shutterbug to The Archaeologist. Below are just a few excursions Windstar offers in the beautiful French Polynesia
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As Windstar prepares to once again sail the beautiful French Polynesia islands, some of our team members recently went down for a site inspection. The team, made up of Windstar’s Director of Marine Operations, Captain Sander Groothuis, and the Director of Product Development, Kelly Hubbard, chartered a small boat to sail the Dreams of Tahiti
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The sails on our yachts may help us navigate in the right direction, but it’s really you, our guests, who tell us where they want to travel. We hear you; and we’re ecstatic to announce our return to the enchanting islands of French Polynesia beginning May 2, 2014 with our newly renovated yacht Wind Spirit.
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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 60 years ago. From the window of a twin-engine airplane, I gaze down at the colorful atoll and see 12 lush, tree-covered islets encircling a shimmering turquoise lagoon. The scene
Last year, we gave each other one holiday gift: a Caribbean cruise that took place over Christmas.
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Spend 30 seconds with Chris Prelog, the gregarious president of Windstar Cruises, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm about French Polynesia. It is, he tells me with unabashed frankness, his favorite part of the world. Sure, the region’s absolutely astonishing physical beauty qualifies it as a favorite destination for many travelers. For Prelog, though, it goes
