"The Sun is but a morning
star"
Henry David Thoreau
Sailing under the banner of its appropriate tag line
"180 From Ordinary"…or as the
Travel Goddess likes to say…zero
degrees from extraordinary…. Windstar
was created in the mid-1980's with the vision to offer
an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation.
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The Windstar passenger sees the world from
a romantic sailing ship with luxurious accommodations
(of course my travel
darlings), a casual yet elegant atmosphere,
and exquisite service and cuisine (yum,
yum).
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The ambience aboard Windstar is sporting and refined,
like that of a private yacht. The bridge is open to
guests anytime and features sophisticated computer
technology that controls the sails….(say
what!)…Windstar's ships are officially
masted-sail-yachts (msy),
but the designation belies the vessels unique rigging.
Unfurling in two minutes at the push of a button,
billowing white sails reach to the sky (simply
breathtaking to watch, my Travel Darlings).
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All functions are operated from the bridge
by computer micro-chips and navigational devices
(no need for press
gangs here!).
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Windstar has three ships in its fleet: the Wind
Star and the Wind Spirit are sister ships designed
for a privileged 148 guests.
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The 308-passenger Wind Surf has strikingly similar
specifications as her sister ships. Features unique
to the Wind Surf include 31 deluxe suites, a Business/Internet
Center, The Bistro, and the 10,000 square foot WindSpa
offering a full array of spa treatments (oh
yes please!).
With a crew of 88-185 staff members, with someone on
call at all times for 148-308 guests, Windstar sails
with one of the highest crew-to-passenger ratios in
her class. And they have a tipping-not-required policy
on board (what an excellent
concept!).
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With such a privileged few as guests, Windstar
ships exude a private yacht-like atmosphere creating
camaraderie and lasting friendships between fellow
sailors.
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Every day aboard Windstar brings the promise of new
horizons and harbors to explore.
Contact
The Travel Goddess for brochures, itineraries, fares,
early booking discounts and additional details of these
wondrous voyages.
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