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Imagine making a spectacular entrance into a tucked-away port (say, Mayreau or Livorno) — white sails
billowing, a glass of chilled champagne in your hand. Leaning against the warm teak railing, you
watch as the distant shoreline comes into view. It may be the red rooftops of Gustavia welcoming you
to St. Bart's. Or the rugged hillsides of the glamorous Cфte d’Azur. The big, beautiful world awaits
your arrival — from the spellbinding ruins of Bodrum to the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of traversing
the magnificent Panama Canal.
The magic of your Windstar voyage through the Mediterranean or the Greek Isles or the beautiful
Caribbean doesn’t have to end. At least not as soon as you think. For those who feel that a seven-day
sailing simply isn’t enough, we make it easy to stay with us longer. Fourteen days, three weeks,
even a month if you like. Each day brings another new port to explore, another new tale to tell.
Enter a restorative world of brilliant color, starting with the fiery orange sun peeking up over the
horizon. (In an hour or so, you’ll feel its soothing warmth on the back of your legs.) Sailing into
your first Caribbean port, you’re greeted by the joyful sight of candy-colored storefronts. Locals
wander by in brightly colored frocks of turquoise and scarlet. Purple hibiscus and golden trumpet
flowers hail your arrival. Stretch out on beaches lined with gold, white or pale pink sand. Above,
puffy white clouds glide across cerulean skies. Straight ahead, towering coconut trees lead to a
calm azure sea. As you stroll along the perfect beach, you’re drawn to the colorful Caribbean accents
all around: French, Spanish, Dutch and Creole. Even the local wildlife includes its share of colorful
names. Among them: Lobster claw flowers, red-footed turtles and spotted goatfish. Somewhere between
the deep-red clock tower of Ft. Christian in St. Thomas, the verdant green forests surrounding
Grenada and the rainbow-hued orchids in the gardens of Nevis … an astonishing thought occurs: You
have just discovered the color of happiness.
Welcome to a living, breathing Eden. If it flies, swims, crawls, sings or screeches, there’s a good
chance you’ll find it in Costa Rica. With more than four percent of the world’s wildlife species
living within its borders, Costa Rica is decidedly one of the most biologically diverse places on
the planet. From pristine rain forests to glorious palm-fringed beaches, the “rich coast” lives up
to its name in every imaginable way. A hike through a misty cloud forest leads to a spectacular
1,000-ft. waterfall. Butterflies flutter among a sea of dazzling orchids. In the rain forest howler
monkeys scream for your attention while shy iguanas dart behind the nearest fern. In this place
scarlet macaws light up the sky. Leatherback turtles lumber along the beach in the moonlight. And
live volcanoes release their fiery cargo into the ink-black night. Whether you’re flying through the
treetops in an aerial harness, kayaking through the mangroves to an enchanting islet or sailing
through the majestic Panama Canal, there’s something about this corner of the world that makes every
part of you feel deliciously alive.
What is it about Europe that keeps us coming back for more? More medieval villages. More amazing
things to see. More romantic cafйs. (And more heavenly cappuccino, if you please.) Perhaps it’s the
way the continent is always changing, yet remains forever timeless. Maybe it’s the way we feel when
we’re there. Curious and open, enlivened and aware. Touched by the past, yet surrounded by the future.
Where else can you stumble upon an archeological dig on your way to a chic Roman nightclub? Check your
e-mail from a quaint cafй that dates back to 1876. Or discover that some of Europe’s most amazing art
lies outside any museum. There’s the shimmering mosaic lining the walls of a local bakery. Delicate
chocolates that are breathtaking in their beauty. Vineyards that rival the most sublime oil
painting. Why does everything look, feel and taste better here? The streets are more interesting; the
countryside more magical. No wonder each visit leaves you yearning for one more chat with your
favorite Boulanger. One more photograph of the glorious coastline. One more perfect week.
It is said that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from the sea. If so, it was surely in the
impossibly blue waters surrounding the Greek Isles. The signs of her beauty are imprinted on each
island. From the haunting Cave Lake of Cephalonia to the magnificent cliffs of the island of Kэthira.
Even today, one might happen upon a Greek god or goddess sunning on the beaches of Mykonos or Rhodes.
Here in this ancient land of mythic exploits and heroic battles, all is now calm as the sea. Perfect
for discovering a tiny, unspoiled village in the hills of Kos. Hiking to a remote monastery on Patmos.
Or wandering through fragrant olive groves on the island of Crete. In the spirit of Aphrodite, lovers
steal moments in shadowy doorways — and old friends share spectacular sunsets from a terrace in
Santorнni. Even on the islands, it’s hard to resist the siren call of the city. Whether it comes from
the storied hilltops of Athens — or the legendary Blue Mosque of exotic Istanbul. Take a journey back
in time. And add another chapter to your personal mythology.
Our transatlantic crossings offer you a unique opportunity to experience the true freedom of sailing.
Your life at sea gives you time to slow down, take stock, relax as you never have before. Settle in
with a thick novel or two — or start writing one of your own! Learn more about sailing from friendly
chats with the Captain. Study the stars in the jet-black night skies. Feel your spirits align with the
rhythms of the sea.
