Going on a vacation with your friends is one of the best ways to travel. There are many benefits of group travel — you can explore a new city and culture with your favorite people, make new memories and strengthen your relationships. The first step of planning your group trip is picking the perfect destination. There are so […]
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If you’ve ever enjoyed a flavorful salad dressing, lightly seasoned meat with olive oil or perhaps olive oil mixed with spices for bread dipping, you might have thought briefly of its storied past. Even in stories from the Roman Empire and other ancient civilizations, olive oil was a favorite food item. Today, olive oil history
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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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Your cruise fare includes the basics, such as accommodations, meals, entertainment and transportation to ports of call, so you may be ready to leave your wallet at home. Although you can easily enjoy your time on board without cash, it’s still a good idea to have some money on you. The question is — how
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Instead of taking your friends out to the same old restaurant or having a game night at your place for your birthday, try something different this year. A birthday cruise allows you to create a unique adventure and explore a new destination, all in celebration of your special day. Whether you want an extravagant party
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There’s a reason many first-time travelers become lifelong cruisers — cruise vacations combine all the best parts of the land and sea for an unforgettable journey through different cultures and experiences. Between packing, embarkation day, shore excursions, bucket list tours and cultural considerations, planning your cruise can seem overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to
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If you’re ready to relax and take a cruise to a faraway paradise but don’t have a passport, you still have options. Though cruise lines strongly recommend having a passport book no matter where you’re going, a closed-loop cruise allows you to set sail without one. In this post, we’ll show where you can voyage
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The Dominican Republic has everything you’d hope to find on a Caribbean island, such as swaying palm trees, velvety beaches and jewel-toned water. While its dreamy image seems like other Caribbean destinations, if you look beyond the beach, you’ll discover so much more. From colonial history to contagious rhythms, there’s something to stir your soul
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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 something to appreciate, it also takes a lot of work. If you love to travel and want a less stressful holiday, you may be considering a Thanksgiving cruise. Table of
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We are pleased to announce that Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation have signed a multi-year agreement to continue our exclusive partnership through early 2021. Our relationship began in 2016 and in 2017 grew into an exclusive partnership with Windstar being named as the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation, a title
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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 ship pulls into a tiny picture-perfect port along the Mediterranean coast while its handful of passengers gets ready to disembark by strolling right on shore. Ahead of you is a
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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 those who haven’t heard, we’ve recently partnered with the James Beard Foundation to provide our guests with an elevated culinary experience aboard three separate European cruises destined for Spain, Morocco,
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A Star is Born Kris Thompson Page, Director of Marine Hotel Operations shares the story behind our gorgeous new refit to the Wind Star. The wee hours of Monday morning, April 30, 2012 As I climb into bed, after serenading (and being serenaded!) at the new piano bar in the Wind Star lounge, I know
