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Visit Egypt’s Ancient Wonders on a Two-Day Tour of Luxor with Windstar Cruises

In 2024 Windstar is launching a number of exciting new itineraries in the Middle East, half a dozen of which include a two-day tour of Luxor, Egypt.

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Highlights of Windstar’s Rome and Prix du Monde of Monaco Cruise

For a taste of life on the Mediterranean Sea—and exclusive access to the Monaco Grand Prix—Windstar’s Rome and Prix du Monde of Monaco cruise is the perfect voyage.

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9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sir Bani Yas Island

9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sir Bani Yas Island

Hidden off the coast of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sir Bani Yas Island is the perfect escape for travelers to explore …

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9 Mediterranean Islands to Put on Your Bucket List

9 Mediterranean Islands to Put on Your Bucket List

The Mediterranean region has long captured the hearts of travelers, offering a mesmerizing blend of sun-kissed coastlines, rich cultural heritage and enchanting island vacations. With …

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10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

Croatia is a splendid traveling destination in the Northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The coastal strip of the crescent-shaped land runs along the Adriatic …

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All About Bedouins in the Middle East

Bedouins are known for their warmth and generosity, and an exchange or stay with Bedouins is a quintessential part of any trip to the Middle East.

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Windstar Buzz

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Unexpected Sweepstakes: Win a 2018 Cruise to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco

Here at Windstar we are enjoying an “Unexpected Fall” and invite our favorite cruisers along to do the same. UNEXPECTED SWEEPSTAKES – TAKE THE QUIZ …

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Windstar Unveils New ‘Unexpected’ Advertisement Campaign

We’re taking travelers in a different direction with the launch of an intriguing new marketing campaign that introduces a brand evolution for our award-winning small …

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4 Things That Make Windstar Cruises Different

Windstar Cruises pride themselves on being a little bit different, challenging the conventional expectations about a cruise, 180 degrees from ordinary. It starts with the …

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Cruise Asia with Windstar Cruises President John Delaney and OMEGA World Travel President Gloria Bohan

A highlight of 2018 in Asia is Windstar’s President’s Cruise, setting sail on The Best of the Philippines & Borneo itinerary January 6 with Windstar President John Delaney …

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Forget Mega-Ships: Small Ship Cruising Offers Big Benefits

Intimacy, exclusivity and like-minded passengers are among many advantages of a small-ship cruise.   By Veronica Stoddart Under a warm welcoming sun, your small cruise …

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The Best Way to Collect Windstar Voyages

This summer we launched a fresh series of back to back cruises, where longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days feature few …

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Why People Like Cruising

If you’ve never cruised before, it may be hard to understand why some people are self-proclaimed cruise addicts. Some travelers love cruising so much that …

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How to Sanitize Your Space and Airplane Seat

If you’re aching to dig your toes into Caribbean sand or feel the caress of a Mediterranean breeze, you probably can’t wait to set sail again. …

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Pompeii Essential facts and tips to make the most of your day tour to the ruins

Once a popular resort destination for Rome’s upper class, a tour through present day Pompeii is an eerie yet fascinating journey through the last days …

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What to do in Santorini, Greece in 24 Hours

The first view of Santorini you will have, arriving by water across the crater of a long-ago drowned volcano, is a heart-stoppingly spectacular one. Sheer …

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Travel Hygiene Tips

Maintaining personal hygiene can seem challenging when you’re dog sledding in Alaska or hiking in Guatemala. And it can be just as tricky when you’re spending …

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Choosing the best cruise ship room

How to Choose the Best Cruise Ship Room

Imagine strolling bougainvillea-lined paths with the Mediterranean sparkling below, or roaming through tropical greenery to reach a refreshing waterfall. A cruise allows you to enjoy …

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Eat + Drink

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Try Seattle Chef Hines’ Lobster Risotto Recipe from James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise

We recently had the pleasure of sailing with Chef Maria Hines on our James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise of Spain and France. While on board, …

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James Beard Awarded Chef Integrates Local Food With Fine Dining for Windstar Cruise

We caught up with award winning guest chef Michel Nischan following his eight-day trip from Lisbon to Barcelona on our first James Beard Foundation Culinary …

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Who’s Hungry? Recipes from James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise

Seared Wild Striped Bass with Tomato Sage “Fondue” Recipe Courtesy: Chef Michel Nischan, 2016 Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves (4-5 cloves) 2 …

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Sailing & Sipping – More than food on Windstar’s James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruises

This week we’re very excited to launch our first-ever James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruise, sailing aboard the Wind Surf on an eight-day voyage from …

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Celebrated Chefs Headline 2016 James Beard Collection of Culinary Cruises in Europe

Windstar Cruises celebrated the announcement of its chef line-up for the newly launched James Beard Collection of culinary cruises at New York’s James Beard House …

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James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise: Chef Line-up

Foodies rejoice! We’ve just revealed the exciting line-up of award-winning chefs preparing to set sail on our “James Beard Foundation Collection” of culinary-focused cruises. For …

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An Italian Windstar Wedding

TJ and Sari tied the knot at Castello Brown in Portofino, Italy, last year during a private ceremony officiated by Windstar Captain Wakelam. We are …

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Windstar Filipino Crew Donation

All of us at Windstar Cruises continue to be saddened by the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our alumni and team members …

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Windstar Cruises Ranked #2 in Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

It’s been a great month here at Windstar Cruises and we cannot say thank you enough for all the support we received from our dedicated …

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Wind Star enjoys fireworks in Cannes

During a recent Yachting the Rivera voyage guests on board Wind Star were treated to a spectacular display of fireworks during the Deck Barbecue in …

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Today Show Winner Cruises the Mediterranean

Windstar Cruises partnered with Kathie Lee and Hoda from The Today Show to give one lucky fan a voyage of a lifetime. Brian Hassell from …

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Guests Sail Down the Aisle for a Windstar Destination Wedding

Wind Star guests and newlyweds Jeff & Shari were recently married on the bow of our yacht in picturesque Santorini, Greece, and were gracious enough …

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