How to Plan a Honeymoon Cruise
Your honeymoon marks you and your spouse’s new life together. No other vacation will be your honeymoon, so it’s worth making it special. If you
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Dec01
180° Beyond Ordinary Ideas For Your travel Bucket List
Writing our bucket lists is one of those things that gives us something to start planning for and to look forward to in the future. …
Nov06
A Guide to Cozumel Cruise Port
Cozumel is an island paradise steeped in Mayan, Mexican and Caribbean culture. It’s widely loved for its pristine coral reefs and sparkling blue waters. It’s …
Nov04
How Many People Can I Expect on My Cruise?
Are you considering booking a cruise, but don’t want to deal with crowds? If you’re the type of traveler who would prefer to avoid a …
Sep04
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 …
Sep04
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. …
Aug24
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 …
Nov16
Alexandria’s Ancient Arcana
the library then In its time, Alexandria’s library was the largest and most prestigious in the ancient world, a collaborative hivemind for brilliant individuals, and …
Nov16
minos: legends & realities
The Greek myth of the maze and the minotaur is an epic of oral and written traditions. The rite-of-passage tale opens with King Minos of …
Nov04
Cruises to the Dominican Republic
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 …
Oct26
The Colossus of Rhodes – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Anyone who’s ever had knee trouble can sympathize with the Colossus of Rhodes. Built of bronze and standing 110 feet tall, the Colossus of Rhodes …
Oct16
Wildlife Found on Elba – Part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Pasta, pizza, historical sites and Italian leather goods are more apt to be on travelers’ reasons for visiting Italy than seeing wildlife. But for Windstar’s …
Oct15
Icelandic Horses in the Land of Fire & Ice
“Some say the world will end in fire; some say in ice.” Poet Robert Frost would have loved Iceland. He could view the landscape shaped …
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Nov12
Provençale Scallops
Did you ever wonder why scallop shells are iconic throughout European history, topping classical arches and doorways, marking pilgrim paths and even conveying a Greek …
Nov12
Crab Feast! Alaska is the Hot Spot for Crab
Belly up to the bar. Tie on the bib. Roll up your sleeves. It’s crab feast time! Whether you’re traveling in Alaska or purchasing crab …
Nov12
Bring a Taste of Turkey Home
If you’ve spent any time in Turkey, you have surely been introduced to kofte – ground meat seasoned with spices. Each region and town will …
Nov12
Tuscan Enigmatic Vines & Wines
Why does Sangiovese grow best in Tuscany? Italy cultivates more than 370 wine grape varieties over 1.7 million vineyard acres, but Sangiovese, a difficult and …
Aug27
Secrets of Fresh, Organic Olive Oil Revealed at Montenegro’s Moric Family Farm
Deep dive into delicious olive oil country on the Taste of Montenegro tour offered in Kotor, a port on the Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast. …
Jul07
Around Iceland Travel Tips: A Meal in Every Port
Though the onboard kitchen of Windstar’s Star Pride is notable for its international cuisine, circumnavigating Iceland allows for access to remote restaurants with local specialties …
Dec14
How to Plan a Honeymoon Cruise
Your honeymoon marks you and your spouse’s new life together. No other vacation will be your honeymoon, so it’s worth making it special. If you …
Dec14
11 Retirement Gift Ideas for the Seasoned Traveler
Is a friend, family member or coworker about to retire from a long career? If they love to travel, you have plenty of ways to …
Dec14
7 Reasons to Take an Anniversary Cruise
Whether you’ve been with your partner for a year or decades, it’s always worth celebrating your anniversary. Your anniversary is a milestone in your marriage …
Nov11
12 Reasons to Go on a Thanksgiving Cruise
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 …
May08
Birthday Group Celebration On A Luxury Cruise to Tahiti
When my husband asked what I wanted to do for my 40th birthday, I knew I wanted it to be special but with a birthday …
May02
Honoring a Hero: Korean War Veteran H.J. Burley Smith Retracing History on Windstar Cruises
During a Memorial Ceremony organized by the Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA), Brigadier General (retired) and MPVA Director General Kim Kwang-woo (left) …
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Oct30
Bill Hare – Windstar Yacht Club Member Profile
We’re kicking off the launch of our newly enhanced loyalty program by celebrating our past guests during Yacht Club Member Appreciation Week. Each day we’ll …
Oct27
Mary & Michael Sperry –Yacht Club Members Profile
We’re kicking off the launch of our newly enhanced loyalty program by celebrating our past guests during Yacht Club Member Appreciation Week. Each day we’ll …
Oct26
Carol & Richard McMakin – Windstar Cruises’ Yacht Club Members Profile
We’re kicking off the launch of our newly enhanced loyalty program by celebrating our past guests during Yacht Club Member Appreciation Week. Each day we’ll …
Oct26
Tod & Lisa Johnstone – Yacht Club Members Profile
We’re kicking off the launch of our newly enhanced loyalty program by celebrating our past guests during Yacht Club Member Appreciation Week. Each day we’ll …
Oct16
Paul & Heidi Stenner- Windstar Yacht Club Members Profile
We’re kicking off the launch of our newly enhanced loyalty program by celebrating our past guests during Yacht Club Member Appreciation Week. Each day we’ll …
Aug13
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM – BEYOND ORDINARY CARE
As you know, we recently announced our new health and safety program called Beyond Ordinary Care, a multi-layered program to create a safer environment aboard …
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