Windstar. Fake sailing ship. Sail on one of the Star Clippers instead.
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"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I received this information from Windstar and thought it would be of
> interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
> available on my web site.
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> Best regards,
> Ray
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>
> Explore the Mediterranean This Fall With Wind Surf's
> 14-Day Itineraries
>
> Special pricing available for two-week cruises in October/November
>
> Seattle, WA, July 10, 2006 - Windstar Cruises announces special 14-day
> cruise rates for select fall dates aboard the 308-guest Wind Surf.
> Guests may combine two seven-day cruises and extend their vacation in
> the Mediterranean to enjoy fall color, early holiday shopping and
> scenic cruising.
>
> Colorful coastal scenery and lively European culture draw tourists to
> popular locations such as Rome, Nice and Barcelona. And in the fall,
> Mediterranean ports come alive with locals bustling about plazas and
> markets enjoying the pleasant, moderate climate.
>
> This fall, a selection of fourteen-day cruises aboard the 308-guest
> Wind Surf are available for about $215 per day, which represents a 25%
> savings. Rates for a two-week cruise begin at $2,999 per person, based
> on double occupancy.
>
> Dates to combine into a two-week cruise include:
>
> o October 15, Rome to Nice, visiting Corsica, Elba,
> Livorno, Portofino, Monte Carlo.
> o October 22, Nice to Rome, visiting St. Tropez, Corsica,
> Ponza, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri
> o October 29, Rome to Barcelona, visiting Portoferraio,
> Portofino, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Marseille, Séte
> o November 5, Barcelona to Lisbon, visiting Ibiza, Palma de
> Mallorca, Marbella, Tangier
>
> "We've coordinated the itineraries on the Wind Surf to facilitate
> back-to-back cruises without repeating ports," said Diane Moore,
> Windstar's vice president of marketing and sales. "Sailing for
> two-weeks on the elegant Wind Surf is a perfect way to explore the
> Mediterranean in style, especially with the new luxury appointments on
> board."
>
> In all staterooms, guests enjoy luxury linens, plush Sealy Euro-Top
> mattresses, bathroom amenities by L'Occitane, flatscreen televisions
> and DVD/CD players. In The Restaurant, new Signature Cuisine menus by
> acclaimed Chef Joachim Splichal are served on Rosenthal china and an
> updated wine list offers more boutique labels. Riedel stemware graces
> the tabletop. The dining experience now includes an amuse-bouche
> (small bite) compliments of the chef, a cheese course serving fresh,
> artisan cheeses, and petit-fours to finish the meal.
>
> Other enhancements include hammocks built for two on deck, sorbet
> served in a chilled orange half and lemon-scented iced towels offered
> on deck on hot days, and dinner available course by course via room
> service.
>
> 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 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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