Eileen Ogintz is no stranger to travel. As a national correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, she traveled all over the country chasing down stories. In addition to writing stories for national newspapers and magazines, she also writes an award-winning column, Taking the Kids, which has become a must-read for many travel enthusiasts and family-minded individuals …
Though sailing through the warm, brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean and Costa Rica is a treat any time of the year, visiting these tropical destinations is even more delightful when you’re leaving cold weather behind. The only difficult thing about a vacation to the tropics in the winter is leaving, and we are even …
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We had nearly as much fun reading Aaron Saunder’s posts of his journey on the Wind Spirit through the Baltics as he had sailing! Well, perhaps not quite, but his posts are certainly a joy to read. From the beginning of his voyage in Stockholm, Sweden, Aaron had us captivated with his anticipation of his …
Wind Surf: Bodrum & Wind Spirit: Amsterdam Arriving into a new port for the first time is an exhilarating experience. It is a thrill for our guests, a thrill for those on land watching our sailing yachts approach, and a thrill for the crew. The maiden call is made even more memorable by undergoing an …
As travel writer Debbie Selinsky continues traveling north from Dubrovnik on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice sailing, she is passing some of the most beautiful ports Croatia has to offer. She shares with us her experiences on the legendary island of Korcula and the culture of Trogir as she sails north through the Adriatic …
A buttressed city like Dubrovnik, Croatia would certainly bring out the poet in all of us. And for a travel writer like Debbie Selinsky, this ancient city is the stuff of dreams. Debbie is currently sailing on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice voyage which visits Dubrovnik, and she chronicled her experience which we in …
He’s charming, fun, has an Italian accent – AND he can cook. It’s no surprise that Chef Fabio Viviani has a large audience of admirers and was voted “Season 5 Fan Favorite” following his several appearances on Bravo Network’s wildly successful reality show: “Top Chef.” Born in Florence, Fabio has become famous for his Tuscan …
Whole roasted suckling pig, grilled lobster tails with drawn butter, marinated grilled lamb chops with mint jelly… fare you might expect at a 5-star restaurant, and far from the burgers and hot dogs you see at your regular barbecue. Our deck barbecue is no neighborhood cookout – it is a unique culinary experience at sea, …
Have you ever seen a Windstar sailing yacht coming into port from a distance? They are unmistakable – the Wind Spirit and Wind Star each with 4 masts and 6 sails and the Wind Surf with her 5 masts and 7 sails. There is nothing like being out on deck when the yacht’s sails unfurl …
While many of you might have your cocktail and dinner recipes planned for the evenings, let’s not forget about those lazy weekend mornings following a long night of festivities. The bartenders aboard our sailing cruise ship certainly know how to rejuvenate our guests, and here is an Extreme Bloody Mary recipe which is sure to …
We sail into some of the most extraordinary ports in the world. From the famous winding canals of Venice and the majestic mosques, to the pulsing nightlife of Istanbul and the magnificent acropolis floating above Athens – each destination beckons you to stay a little longer. We want to help you linger, so it is …
Many of you have sailed time and time again with us, often on the same sailing yacht you love. One of the treasured experiences guests share with us is meeting and talking with our Captains—the masters of our yachts. They’re an integral part of the Windstar family and hold a special place in our guests’ …
Our philosophy has always been to let guests enjoy our sailing yachts and destinations at their leisure. Though we encourage our guests to partake in a variety of shore excursions to enhance their immersion into the incredible ports we frequent, our guests also enjoy the opportunity to explore ports by themselves at their own pace. …
Travel south from the rattling maracas and sultry samba of Cuba across the Caribbean Sea, east of the jungles and cloud forests of Costa Rica, west of the regionally divided and conflicting cultures of Colombia, and floating in the sparkling waters off the coast of Panama are the San Blas Islands – a world wholly …
Many people may not be aware, but there is a book written on the creation of Wind Star. When Liam from CrociereUK found out about the book, he decided to give it a read. After completing the book, he wrote a wonderful review on their blog which we thought you would all enjoy: Well I’ve …
