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Glamour at Cannes and the Thrill of a Formula One Race in Monaco on
Wind Surf’s 14-Day Grand Prix Cruise

Roundtrip Nice cruise sails on May 21, 2006

Seattle, WA, February 15, 2006 — Partake in the glamour of the Cannes
Film Festival and the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix race during the
Wind Surf’s special fourteen-day Grand Prix cruise. Guests will also
be treated to an exclusive wine tasting event hosted by renowned
Woodhouse Family Cellars, a boutique Washington State winery.
An itinerary 180-degrees from ordinary transports guests to two
exhilarating events in the Mediterranean aboard the elegant 308-guest
motor sailing yacht Wind Surf. Guests will overnight in Cannes,
France during the star-studded Cannes Film Festival and spend two
nights in Monaco during the Formula One Grand Prix race. Other ports
visited include St. Tropez, France; St. Florent, Corsica; Ponza,
Amalfi, Sorrento, Portovenere and Portofino, Italy.
“We’ve put together a longer itinerary for the Grand Prix cruise this
year to give our guests the opportunity to enjoy the events and have
ample time to relax on this luxurious Mediterranean cruise,” says
Diane Moore, Windstar’s vice president of marketing and sales.
“Optional exclusive events have been arranged for Windstar guests in
St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco.”
Coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival is a gala dinner at The Hotel
Majestic. The Majestic is renowned as a place to see and be seen with
dinner served in the Villa de Lys restaurant. Bruno Oger, an
exemplary chef with a passion for regional products and the French
“art de vivre,” will prepare a menu of Provençal cuisine.” The gala
dinner is available to Wind Surf guests and is $375 per person.
The International Film Festival, started in 1946, has become the
world's most prestigious congregation of film talent and aims to
display quality film works that have played a role in the evolution of
cinematography as an art.
In Monte Carlo, an elegant private dinner will be held on the eve of
the Grand Prix at the Monaco Private Car Collection Museum of the late
H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. Guests have the opportunity to walk
through the exhibits which include one hundred cars of all ages, made
by the biggest European and American firms, and six state coaches
belonging to the late HSH Prince Rainier III of Monaco. The dinner
is $425 per person.
Guests who wish to attend the Grand Prix may purchase the Monaco Grand
Prix Package Tour that includes a private “Welcome to Monaco” cocktail
reception and gala dinner on board the ship; a gift package of
Bushnell binoculars, Official 64e Grand Prix de Monaco program,
Official Team Ticket holder, Souvenir hat and Souvenir jacket.
On Saturday, guests will enjoy the Formula One Grand Prix time trials
from Tribune K reserved seating. Tribune K seating is located near
the pool where guests will see cars coming towards them at tremendous
speed, slow down for the turn, and then accelerate for the turn at the
pool. In the evening, guests attend the private dinner at the Monaco
Private Car Collection Museum. On Sunday, a private breakfast on
board the ship is followed by a thrilling day of viewing the final
Grand Prix race from the same track-side reserved seats.
In St. Tropez, a cocktail party is planned at the Bylos Hotel which
maintains a mythical place in jet set history for partying, luxury and
Provençal authenticity. The party includes a one-hour open bar with
champagne and hot and cold canapés on the Terrace de l’Olivier,
overlooking the swimming pool. The price per person is $179.
Oenophiles will enjoy an educational discussion on board the ship
hosted by Bijal Shah, owner of Woodhouse Family Cellars, a boutique
Washington State winery. Shah will provide insight into the
production of his boutique wines, along with a complimentary wine
tasting of labels offered through his company which includes Daríghe,
Kennedy Shah, Dussek Family Cellars and Maghie Cellars. Bijal and his
uncle, winemaker Tom Campbell, began making wine for friends in 1998.
What started as a passion to share good wine with friends has turned
into a popular boutique winery. Many of the wines that will be tasted
are already sold out and can no longer be purchased.
The voyage sets sail from Nice, France on Sunday, May 21, returning 14
days later. Rates for the Wind Surf’s Grand Prix cruise begin at
US$3,999 per person, double occupancy. All optional events on this
cruise have limited capacity and must be pre-booked. Inquiries may be
sent to .

About Windstar Cruises

Seattle-based Windstar Cruises operates three motor sailing yachts
known for their casually elegant atmosphere. A high-percentage of
return guests attests to the appeal of Windstar’s casual ambiance of
resort-style attire, innovative cuisine and wine selections, open
restaurant-style seating, attentive service, exotic destinations and
complimentary water sports.
This winter, all three ships will receive new luxury amenities and
enhancements including Apple iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDock speakers,
laptops for rent, wireless internet, Riedel stemware, luxury linens
and mattresses, L’Occitane bathroom amenities and more.
Rates are quoted per person, double occupancy including
non-discountable amounts and taxes. Windstar offers optional trip
cancellation protection that provides cash back when you cancel for
any reason prior to 24-hours before departure. For more information
including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional
travel agent.

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