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 for downtime, you can quiet the noise of your busy lives together and be fully present with one another. Unique culinary experiences and entertainment with an exotic destination as your […]
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Mysterious and unique black pearls stand out for their elegant appearance. A stunning contrast to the traditional white pearls, black pearls come from Tahiti and other Polynesian regions and are associated with legends and stories dating back centuries.
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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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Why do we take pictures of the places we visit? Is it to commemorate our trip and remind ourselves of the things we encountered or share our adventures with loved ones back home? Maybe photographs are the closest we can get to capturing the raw, natural beauty of the world’s most iconic places and keeping
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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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Hotel Storekeeper and Indonesian born Eko Hastiyanto has been part of the Windstar team for about 1½ years. Having trained at the International Hospitality Center Eko enjoys his behind the scenes job on the ship. His work entails maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the ship storeroom and all its contents. He especially enjoys the
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You want to experience the amazing wildlife, breathtaking natural scenery, rich history and adventurous spirit of Alaska, and we don’t blame you. Alaska is gorgeous and full of cultural and natural experiences that every traveler should experience at least once in their lifetime. A cruise will get you the closest to what you want to
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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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Raw, wild and packed with amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali National Park covers an incredible 6 million acres made up of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, forest and tundra. Dominating the scenery is the majestic Denali – rising to 20,310 ft this is North America’s highest mountain peak. The park has just one road which weaves
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If you could conjure up a picture in your mind of the most quintessentially Alaskan town possible Talkeetna is almost certainly it. Charming in the extreme, Talkeetna nestles at the foot of North America’s highest peak -Denali -and is filled with flower-draped log cabins where early 20th century pioneers once lived and worked, tranquil streets
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Originally a settlement grown from traders, trappers and pioneers, Portland just a century ago had a notoriety as one of the most dangerous ports on the planet. Today this wonderful city which sits in the lee of Mt Hood and at the confluence of two rivers draws attention to itself for entirely different reasons. At
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The earliest of Sicily’s ancient Greek settlements, the lovely coastal resort of Giardini Naxos sits in a bay so beautiful it has few rivals the world over. Mainly beloved for its beach charms and sparkling Ionian Sea, this historic village is also home to an archaeological perk, a centuries-old castle, several churches and a small
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Found at the end of a breath-takingly beautiful emerald-and sapphire-hued fjord along the Adriatic coast, Kotor sits behind grandiose and perfectly preserved medieval walls. These ancient fortifications weave their seemingly impossible way up the dramatic slopes and guard within one of the most stunning towns you will find anywhere on Earth. Ruled by the Venetian
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Most famous for its annual film festival, Cannes on the sparkling French Riviera is synonymous with chic and glamor and one of the major European hubs for the socially elite. Like its glitzy cousin Monaco –50 minutes along the coast –Cannes offers a glimpse into the world of how the other half live, its harbor
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Windstar Cruises celebrated the winners of its Rising Stars Travel Agent Challenge this weekend at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. The winners partook in Windstar’s recent incentive program created for the top selling travel agents of Windstar’s new all suite power yachts, Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend. We
