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Main Site Destinations Eat+Drink Travel Tips Windstar Buzz Celebrations Cruise Finder Search for: Search MainMain Site Destinations Eat+Drink Travel Tips Windstar Buzz Celebrations Cruise Finder Search for: Here’s Why Travel Advisors Might Just Be Your Best Friend I was at a writers’ retreat last month in New Orleans with some friends — travel journalists and editors — whom you might call extremely experienced when it comes to trip planning. One pal had booked a cruise on a large ship and was facing issues. She told us she doesn’t even want to go Read More » Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube Here’s Why Travel Advisors Might Just Be Your Best Friend For Mother’s Day, Celebrate with a Family Trip Latest Stories By Category Travel Tips Get in the know before you go, with our exclusive travel tips. View All Stories May 08 Here’s Why Travel Advisors Might Just Be Your Best Friend I was at a writers’ retreat last month in New Orleans with some friends — travel journalists and editors — whom you might call extremely … Read More → Apr 03 A Traveler’s Guide: Best Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun How do we reconcile protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays with protecting the watery environment we cherish? Read More → Feb 21 The Ultimate Guide to Cruising Solo A solo cruise is an amazing way to travel, whether you’re looking to see the world, get away from it all or meet new people! … Read More → Jan 10 When is the Best Time to Cruise? It Depends! One of the questions we often hear from travelers is when is the best time to cruise?” It’s hard to answer because there are so … Read More → Sep 24 Tips for Solo Women Traveling Across the Globe Whether you’re booking a cruise, flying internationally or embarking on a solo road trip, here are some invaluable travel tips to ensure stress-free adventures and smooth sailing. Read More → Sep 07 21 Best Public Art Displays in the World One of the best things to do on vacation is explore and experience a new location through sightseeing. You can learn about the area’s history … Read More → May 06 Travel Around Iceland With Windstar Cruises Windstar’s Around Iceland cruise sets off on a complete circumnavigation of one of the most diverse and dramatic island nations on earth. Read More → Apr 30 Dispatch from Iceland: Volcano Travel Today, active volcanoes are carefully monitored and eruptions can be predicted well in advance, allowing people in places like Iceland and Italy to live, for the most part, without fear. Travelers can also, as I did, enjoy both an inner journey, as they contemplate these lands and their histories, and the actual journey, as they visit and see them for themselves. Read More → Apr 22 In French Polynesia, Every Day is Earth Day with Coral Gardeners If you’ve been to Tahiti with Windstar over the past few years, you likely know about its partnership with Coral Gardeners, the Moorea-based nonprofit. Read More → Apr 18 5 Things I Learned in Polynesia’s Remote Marquesas Islands The Marquesas are the most isolated islands in the world — farther from any continental landmass in the world Read More → Mar 26 Turkish Delights: Inside the Wondrous Remains of Ephesus Overlooking Turkey’s Icarian Sea are the dazzling remains of a city once so glorious it was fought over endlessly. Ephesus was founded by Greeks, expanded … Read More → Mar 23 What it’s Like: Our Year-Round Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend When Windstar announced last fall that it would be extending its Mediterranean season to year-round (from spring/summer/autumn), the first thing I wondered was this: How would a cruise in November–early March be different from one during the traditional April–October time frame? How would the new timings materially change the experience? Read More → Destinations Looking for an urban oasis or beachfront escape discover where to go next. View All Stories Eat + Drink Discover exquisite local flavors and innovative culinary creations. View All Stories Apr 22 Our 20 Favorite Greek Foods to Try While Traveling in Greece Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you … Read More → Feb 12 Why Windstar Cruises Partners With The James Beard Foundation. Interview With Peter Tobler. To celebrate the extension of our partnership with the James Beard Foundation, we wanted to share some authentic insider insights from Peter Tobler, Windstar Cruises’ … Read More → Jan 04 The History of Italian Food When you think of Italy, there’s a good chance that the first thing that pops into your head is Italian food. Italy has built a … Read More → Dec 21 Your Exclusive Look at Windstar’s Favorite Recipes These four dishes have earned their place in the hearts of our guests, here are the recipes so you can recreate some of those mouthwatering moments at home. Read More → Apr 08 Delicious Middle Eastern Foods to Try on Your Next Cruise From hearty entrees seasoned with a range of spices to irresistible desserts, these are some of our favorite foods in Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel and beyond. Read More → Sep 16 12 Popular Canadian Foods to Try While Traveling With its picturesque landscapes, remarkable attractions and kind people, Canada is a popular traveling destination for millions around the world. From bustling Montreal to stunning … Read More → May 08 For Mother’s Day, Celebrate with a Family Trip It’s a mild August evening at the historic Liotrivi estate in Monemvasia, Greece, and our group is transfixed by traditional Greek dancers twirling and winding … Read More → Feb 08 In Tahiti, Windstar’s Wind Spirit Hands Over the Year-Round Reins to Star Breeze In a festive celebration tinged with just a hint of sentimentality, Captain Belinda Bennett, who has served at the helm of Wind Spirit throughout its … Read More → Jan 07 An Overview of Fire Dancing Dance has long been a way for cultures to express themselves and tell stories about what they value. Depending on context and location, dancing can … Read More → Dec 29 Tips For Planning A Cruise Elopement You want your wedding to be beautiful, unique and memorable for everyone. What better way to achieve this goal than with a cruise elopement? Getting … Read More → Dec 02 What Is a Microwedding? With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world seemed to come to a sudden halt. Stores closed, social distancing was enforced and events were … Read More → Nov 12 Why a Cruise Should Be Your First Vacation as a Couple 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 … Read More → Celebrations Celebrations that are 180° degrees from ordinary. View All Stories Windstar Buzz Looking for the latest news from Windstar Cruises? This is where you will find it. View All Stories Apr 11 Windstar Expands its Fleet. Of Course We Have the Inside Scoop In case you missed it, yesterday Windstar President Chris Prelog shared a now-official and no-longer-secret announcement of good news: Windstar will be acquiring two motor-yacht … Read More → Mar 08 Windstar Reveals Details of its First-Ever President’s Mystery Cruise If you had a chance to take a cruise without knowing exactly where you were heading, would you? Chris Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, is … Read More → Jan 10 Have You Seen These Suites, Inspired by The Broadmoor and Sea Island? Imagine that your suite evokes memories of the stately Broadmoor Resort or the lush and sunny vibe of the salt marshes at Sea Island, two … Read More → Apr 25 Take a Look: Windstar Embarks on Major Refurbishments of its Three Sailing Yachts Windstar has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative for Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star Read More → May 04 Windstar Loves Travel Advisors May 5, 2021 is Travel Advisor Appreciation Day and Windstar loves Travel...