Why cruise with Windstar?

180 extra Ordinary reasons why Windstar Cruises is... 180° from Ordinary!

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The most recent remodel of any luxury cruise line fleet

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Sleek white sails on 200 feet tall masts

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Casually elegant atmosphere

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Ocean view in 100% of staterooms and suites

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World's most romantic cruise line

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"Signature" cuisine designed by Joachim Splichal

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Fully stabilized sailing experience

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Resort casual dress code - leave your tuxedo and evening gown at home

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Queen size beds that convert to twins

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Comprehensive "WindSpa" onboard the Wind Surf

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Open seating dining in the Restaurant and Bistro (Wind Surf only)

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Over 10,000 square feet of wide open, teak deck

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Relaxing, unregimented cruise experience

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Enough storage space in staterooms to justify "serious" over packing

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Complimentary water sports platform onboard

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24 hour in-cabin room service

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Gracious Indonesian and Filipino service staff

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Open bridge policy

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Spacious suites on Wind Surf featuring "His" and "Her" bathrooms

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Newly renovated fully equipped fitness centers

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"Sail Light" cuisine designed by world renowned chef Jeanne Jones

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Full Restaurant menu available for room service during dinner hours

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PADI "Resort" dive program for novices

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PADI "Certified" dive program for certified divers

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Complimentary water sports include snorkeling, banana boat rides,

 

kayaking, windsurfing, sunfish sailboats, water skiing and more

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Carib homeport St. Thomas visiting ports inaccessible by larger vessels

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Sunday sailings on Wind Surf -- perfect for honeymoons

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Attractive air inclusive programs on Wind Star Tahiti voyages

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New DVD players and flat screen LCD TV monitors in staterooms/suites

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Best on-deck barbeque at sea in Tahiti (features lobster, grilled meats)

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Internet center on board Wind Surf (8 stations for just 308 guests)

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Interesting guest lecturers on select itineraries

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Shallow draft vessels allow for more intimate ports of call

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DVD player also plays CD stereo in each cabin

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Private Tahiti beach barbeque on Motu Tapu

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Friendly British officers

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Small number of guests make tender service quick and easy

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Cool wet towels greet guests returning to the ship

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Tipping not required policy

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Masseuse on board each vessel

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Unique 10 and 12 day itineraries to Baltic

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Plush terry cloth robes for two in each cabin

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Well appointed 188 square foot cabins

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A fly bridge deck offering the best view in the house… who needs a balcony?

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E-mail capability fleetwide

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Hundreds of DVDs for in-cabin viewing

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Two 14 day voyages to the Marquesas

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Hundreds of music CDs for in-cabin listening

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Satellite television reception (CNN)

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First run movies in-cabin

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Teak woodwork trim in bathrooms

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Captain's warmest welcome during the Officer's reception

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Popular 14 Day Trans Atlantic voyages

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Foremast newsletter for past guests

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Business class air upgrades to Europe from $995

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Back to back sailings -- great savings opportunities

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Extensive wine collection onboard

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Fully stocked mini bar in cabin

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Professional security screening

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New gangway, reception area on Wind Surf

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New appointments to Owner's Suite 501 on Wind Surf

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Upgraded owners Cabin 107 on Wind Spirit and Wind Star

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Aggressive travel agent commission program

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One free tour conductor berth for each 10 group members

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Professional water sports couple on board each ship

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Air conditioned accommodations & public spaces

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Comfortable deck areas with plenty of room to be alone

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Two swimming pools on board the Wind Surf

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Wrap around decks for walking or jogging

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Beautician/hair stylist on board each ship

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Attractive co-operative marketing collateral material for promotion

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Efficient embarkation & disembarkation procedures

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Indoor and outdoor Verandah café for breakfast and lunch

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Professional Host and Hostess team onboard

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Daily port briefing in the lounge

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Live music group offers hours of entertainment with dancing in the lounge

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Casino on board each ship with card table and slot machines.

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National Flag Carrier of Tahiti (Air Tahiti Nui) is Windstar partner

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VIP program welcomes past WLCL passengers with Alumnus savings

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Hors d'oeuvres served daily with cocktails in lounge and on deck

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Select port calls include local folkloric singers and dancers

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Perfect size ships for small groups

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Perfect for incentive groups as the majority of cabins are the same size

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Perfect for full ship charters - easy to manage group with a corporate identity

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On-deck appetizers and afternoon tea served daily

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Variety of soups and salads with low fat and low calorie menus

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Large menu selection without any premium charges for lobster or steak

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Sail and Save rates -- attractive and simple pricing structure

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Elevators on board Wind Surf

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New Terrace Bar on board Wind Surf

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Laundry service on board

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Cigars under the stars

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www.romanceundersail.com with special pre-cruise gift ordering & couples excursions

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Special voyage section of website for destination details

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Experience section of web site for on-board services and amenities

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NBC Today Show Honeymoon of choice

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Perfect for celebrating anniversaries and honeymoons

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Perfect for celebrating birthdays and romantic getaways

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Excellent shore excursion program designed for couples and smaller groups

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Continental breakfast served on deck early each morning

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88 service staff for 148 guests on Wind Star

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www.windstarcruises.com with detailed itineraries, maps and shore excursions

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Interesting repositioning voyages

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Overnight port of call in Malta

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Greece/Turkey program - 7 Days between Athens and Istanbul

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Financial stability of Holland America Line and the Carnival Corporation

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88 service staff for 148 guests on Wind Spirit

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Visits to scenic National Park System of Costa Rica (Pacific side)

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Intriguing itinerary to Belize and the Mayan Riviera

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Overnight port of call in Bora Bora

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190 service staff for 308 guests on Wind Surf

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Snorkel equipment provided on-board

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Made to order omelet station in Verandah

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Fresh seafood served onboard

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Proud participants in American Express Cruise Privileges Program

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(value added for Platinum members)

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Easily accessible beds with space underneath for a suitcase or two

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Interesting onboard boutiques offer a range of local and international items

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Overnight port of call in Monte Carlo

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Ship board Photographer on Wind Surf

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24 hour staffed reception

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Attentive housekeeping staff

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Most highly recommended parasailing excursion in Tahiti

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Visits to ancient Mauri's by four wheel drive Range Rover in Moorea

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Dramatic sail away to the sounds of Vangelis' Conquest of Paradise

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Dive locations with easy access by zodiac and zillingers onboard

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Overnight port of call in Venice

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Malta to Venice itinerary (and reverse)

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Overnight port of call in Marseille

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Panama Canal cruises in '05

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Gleaming white ships with a shallow draft for entering the smaller ports

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Visits charming Portofino

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Overnight port of call in Moorea

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Sea salt scrub in the WindSpa

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Lead rate of $2,795 air inclusive to Tahiti

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Comfortable cushioned deck chairs

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Nice to Rome itinerary (and reverse)

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Compass Rose lounge on Wind Surf

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Easy reservation service for Wind Surf Bistro

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Onboard port information desk

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Sweet dreams pillow chocolates

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Lead rate of $1,595 to Caribbean

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Variety of exercise classes offered

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Satellite telephone service available

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Excellent libraries on board

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Fresh fruit in cabins and suites

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Outfit yourself with "Windstar Wear" prior to departure

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Sautéed crab cakes - a delectable appetizer

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Surf and Turf menu option each week

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Vegetarian alternatives for all meals

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Calorie/Fat content info provided for Sail Light options

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Lead rate of $1,495 to Europe

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Onboard ratings of over 8.5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) for overall onboard experience

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eBrochure available on website & coming soon 2005 Voyage ePlanner

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Barcelona to Nice itinerary (and reverse)

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Special opportunities for wine groups

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Adjoining cabins for friends and relatives traveling together

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Specialty soaps and toiletries in cabin

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Idyllic cruise and five star luxury vacation options for couples

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Lisbon to Dover (and reverse) itinerary

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Crew show on select sailings

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Captain's farewell reception

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Past guest reception

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Board games available in library

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Rome to Malta itinerary (and reverse)

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Quiz the captain or officer at watch on astronomy

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Review the charts with the captain or officer at watch in the Bridge

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Spot the ship from ashore at night -- beautifully lit masts

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Be the envy of every other ship you pass

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Learn first hand what 180 degrees from ordinary means

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Experience some of the best food in the world

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Learn how to be pampered by the best the crew of any small ship afloat

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Lisbon to Barcelona itinerary (and reverse)

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Be pleasantly surprised when the staff know your name and your preferences

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Feel like a welcome member of the family instead of a passenger on a ship

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Experience the warm feeling of "coming home" on your next Windstar cruise

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Holiday and New Year's sailings with festive activities

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Named to Conde Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay in 2004

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Recommend Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards named Windstar

 

#2 in the "Best Small Ship" category

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Named one of the 50 best honeymoons by Modern Bride in 2003

Click below for the very best luxury cruise vacation...
Windstar Cruises 2004 Europe offers!

Our Sell2Sail Winner for last week
April 16th, 2004 is:

Lee from Willow Hill Travel
of Glenview, Illinois.

Eligible bookings were two cabins
aboard the Wind Surf 7 Day sailing
from Nice to Barcelona
June 6, 2004!

What is Sell2Sail?

Through April 30, 2004
SELL two (2) Windstar cruises
aboard the beautiful Wind Surf departing
from April 18 through June 30, 2004...
and the agent and a companion
SAIL for FREE!

PLUS...
Every Friday through 4/30/04 Windstar Cruises will draw one of the
eligible winner's and the agent will receive a ...
$250
American Express gift check!
&
A GRAND PRIZE...

April 30, 2004 Windstar Cruises will draw one of the eligible
winner's and they will receive FREE airfare...

for the winning agent and their companion
and sail in a
SUITE!

Eligible bookings include two cabins (NEW bookings only) on Wind Surf sailings departing from April 18 through June 30, 2004. Please note that any back-to-back bookings will be considered one booking for the purpose of this promotion. Recipients will receive one (1) cabin onboard a Wind Surf sailing between September 12 and December 12, 2004. Airfare, NDA's and taxes are additional and the responsibility of the traveler. Travel Agent standby booking are ineligible. Sorry groups are not eligible and we must limit the gift checks to one per agent.


How do you get started? Simply click here for a form.

 

Thomas Cook Travel

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