Better, Smarter Windstar Does Not Play Hide The Destination Game

Immersing ourselves in destinations. This really should not be such a big deal.  After all, weren’t cruise ships built to take us from place to place? Sure they were, in style! Well, sort of.  Actually, the big ship cruise travel Read More …

Here We Go: Follow Along On Our Windstar Cruise Through The Philippines

Holidays past us, next up is an enchanting 14-night sailing with Windstar Cruises.  The itinerary is titled The Best Of The Philippines & Borneo, with 212-passenger Star Legend sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong.  Along the way, an intense exploration of Read More …

180° From Ordinary Brings Windstar Best Boutique Cruise Line

As travel awards go, a top honor is placing well on USAToday’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.  Unique to these awards, USAToday’s panel of travel experts select the top 20 nominees in contests covering cruises, food, lodging, destinations, travel gear, Read More …

2017: An Interesting Year Of Travel

2017 was an interesting year for travel in many ways. Our personal travel anyway.  On rivers, we toured Europe revisiting a favorite classic itinerary.  In the oceans, we stayed closer to home. A full transit of the Panama Canal to begin Read More …

8 After Christmas Cruise Sale Shopping Tricks

Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, After Christmas Sales bring more than just one day only offers, allowing more time to buy.  Still, some of the urgency used for one-day sales can also be helpful when considering an After Christmas Read More …

Energized And Enabled Windstar Spotlights Locavore Fare Multiple Ways

Windstar Cruises culinary mission continues to evolve in its own unique way: Fact: Windstar yachts, tiny compared to mega-sized ships, are some of the most intimate of luxury travel options. Nice to know but old news and a fact that, in Read More …

Windstar Adds Further Depth To Signature Expedition Book

Windstar Cruises new Signature Expeditions program debuts in Alaska in May. Designed to deliver destination authenticity, Signature Expeditions will be featured on all sailings from 11- to 14-days, with rich and immersive itineraries, sailing between Seward (Anchorage), AK and Vancouver, BC.  More on Read More …