Puntarenas, Costa Rica. There are so many fabulous encounters with nature available from this port, you’ll have a hard time deciding on a shore excursion. A visit to the Tabacon Resort Hot Springs takes you to the slopes of the active Arenal volcano. The Poas volcano features the amazing...
For those who want the quintessential Caribbean cruise vacation, with time to lie on a palm tree-lined beach, frosty rum punch in hand, blue sea lapping the shore, cruise lines offer tried-and-true itineraries – including one-week sailings to such popular destinations as St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Cozumel. But...
Linda just returned from a Danube River cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the Scenic Jade. Linda shares her thoughts below: “The Scenic Jade is a lovely ship with courteous and professional staff who will go out of their way to tend to your wishes and needs. The stylish...
Ha Long Bay (left), Phnom Pen (top left), Hue (top right) and Royal Palace in Phnom Penh (bottom left and right)
Once upon a time, an expedition ship was fairly basic: simple beds in small cabins, pleasant food and spectacular destinations. But times have changed, and today’s expedition ships are among the most luxurious vessels on the seas. Expedition cruise lines are polishing the product; building new, upscale vessels; and...
I was on a flight recently where there were so many vegetarian meals being served that the flight attendant quipped that the airline should start referring to “regular” meals as specialty meals and make the vegetarian option the standard choice. With the number of vegetarians, vegans and individuals who...
Arabia Your elegant yacht with its sleek lines and sophisticated technology takes you through lands as old as time and as new as tomorrow. The pharaohs themselves would envy your luxurious passage along ancient spice routes and the treasures you encounter in your journey. Golden trinkets from the tombs,...
First published in Senior Living Magazine, September 2014 It’s full sail ahead for Windstar’s glamorous and sexy yachts where you can sail to some of the world’s most enchanting places on the sea’s most unique, luxury cruise line. Small, sleek and gracious, gliding their way through spectacular seas and...
Best in the world among small ship cruise lines! Conde Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 27th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Windstar recognized as the Number 1 in the world in the Small Ship Cruise Line category. Windstar’s winning score of 90.065 also garnered the line...
What’s a Singles Cruise? Singles Cruises provide a unique and memorable vacation experience for singles who are 21 and older looking for fun and adventure with new travel companions. As part of the private Singles Cruise group, you will take part in lively cocktail mixers, lectures, theme parties, poolside...