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Windstar Explores the Med and Greek Isles!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from the Windstar and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Windstar Cruises’ Three Sailing Ships Explore the Waters from the Western Med to the Greek Isles in 2006 Windstar Adds New Itinerary and More Departures in the Greek Isles Seattle, WA, March 8, 2006 —Windstar Cruises’ three elegant and intimate motor sailing yachts will spend seven months this year sailing in the Mediterranean and Greek Islands. Windstar’s Greek Islands cruises have proven extremely popular, and the company is increasing its number of sailings in 2006 from 27 to 38. The Wind Star and Wind Spirit will both sail the popular Athens to Istanbul itinerary, visiting Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum and Kusadasi. New for 2006, the Wind Spirit will sail five Greek Islands cruises on a new itinerary between Istanbul and Athens that includes visits to Canakkale and Izmir Turkey; Patmos, Agios, Kos and Naxos, Greece; and Nikolaos, Crete. The new itinerary allows guest to combine two Greek Island cruises for a 14-day voyage with no repeating ports of call. Between April and November, the 308-guest Wind Surf and 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit will sail a total of 40 voyages in Europe. Homeports include Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Monte Carlo, Málaga, Marseille, Nice and Venice. The Wind Surf will sail the Western Mediterranean from April through November including a 14-day Nice-to-Nice itinerary to coincide with the Grand Prix race in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The Wind Star and Wind Spirit will each sail three seven-day cruises beginning late April and then again in late October. “Europe is a very popular cruise destination for us,” says Diane Moore, vice president of marketing and sales for Windstar Cruises. “Our new Greek Isles sailings feature a new itinerary with smaller, unique ports. There’s no better way to see the beautiful Greek Isles than by sea, especially aboard a casually elegant Windstar ship.” The Wind Star will also operate a series of eight cruises between Athens and Venice in July and August. Ports of call on the Athens to Venice itinerary include Monemvasia, Katakolon, and Corfu, Greece and Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Venice to Athens itinerary visits Rimini, Italy; Hvar and Dubrovnik, Croatia and Cephalonia and Kythira, Greece. The company has adjusted its itineraries to allow for later departures and more overnights in ports, so guests can enjoy more time for shopping, shore excursions and nightlife in favorites such as Monte Carlo, Monaco; Ibiza, Spain; Santorini, Greece; Sorrento, Italy; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Taking the adventure from ship to shore, Windstar has organized shore excursions in port ranging from active and adventurous to relaxing and luxurious. “We’ve done all the research and booked with the best tour operators,” says Moore. “We take care of all the details with attention paid to the quality and safety of each excursion so that our guests can spend their day enjoying themselves.” If romance is in the air, a gullet ride for two in Bodrum, Turkey is a romantic sailing experience through the magnificent coves of the Bodrum Peninsula. A delicious lunch of local specialties and chilled white wine will be served on board. For adventure, see Monaco by helicopter or take the tram 3,000 feet up to the top of Mount Capanne in Portoferraio, Italy. Windstar has made reservations at fine dining hot spots. At the Hotel Splendido overlooking the picturesque harbor in Portofino, Windstar has arranged for the maitre d’hotel to meet guests, present the lunch menu, and discuss different types of olive oil used in Italian cuisine. In Mykonos, dinner is served at La Maison de Katrin, a romantic and classy restaurant in town often visited by stars. In Monaco, a private helicopter whisks guests to Moustiers village for lunch at La Bastide de Moustiers. Famous Chef Alain Ducasse prepares a three-course lunch of French Provençal cuisine. New Tours for 2006 In Canakkale, Turkey, Ancient Troy takes guests to the famous site of the legendary city destroyed in the Trojan War. In Izmir, Turkey, the Pergamum Acropolis & Asclepion tour visits the site’s ruins and includes a lunch of Turkish cuisine in the city center In Katákolon, Greece, Ancient Olympia takes guests 2,000 years into the past. A guided tour includes one of the seven wonders of the ancient world—the Temple of Zeus. The Deluxe Granada & the Alhambra tour in Málaga, Spain visits the stunning Muslim-Hispano 14th century Alhambra. Lunch will be served at Ruta del Veleta, one of Spain’s finest restaurants. Often visited by Spain’s royal family, the restaurant is known for their creativity with Spanish and Andalusian cuisine. In Portofino, guests may opt for the five-hour tour to Genoa, the main commercial port of Italy, also known as a genteel seaside resort. A guide will narrate the town’s history and sights. In 2006, a collection of 20 voyages are designated “Foremast Sailings” for alumni. On these sailings, alumni guests will receive 50% or more off the brochure tariff. About Windstar Cruises Seattle-based Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 308 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. Windstar’s Degrees of Difference initiative adds new luxury amenities and enhancements to the lines’ three ships. Additions include new Signature Cuisine menus from Chef Joachim Splichal, Apple iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDock speakers, Riedel stemware, luxury linens and mattresses, L’Occitane bathroom amenities, hammocks built for two and more. The initiative will be completed in stages during winter 2006. 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. World’s Leading Cruise Lines Windstar Cruises is a member of the exclusive World’s Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World’s Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. |
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