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Windstar Cruises Kicks Off Signature Collection Host Series With
Artist Jody Hewgill
Guests on Wind Surf's Barbados Roundtrip Sailing Departing February
15, 2009 Will Sail with Artist Jody Hewgill
SEATTLE, Aug. 19
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts
that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most
treasured destinations, offers guests a unique opportunity to travel
with world-renowned artist Jody Hewgill on a Barbados roundtrip
sailing aboard Wind Surf, departing February 15, 2009.
Windstar's Signature Collection Host Series features distinguished
guests and lecturers throughout the 2009 season, beginning with Jody
Hewgill; who will host an art exhibit, create sketches and talk to
guests about her artistic process and techniques.
Jody Hewgill is a fine artist and illustrator whose clients include
Rolling Stone magazine, Mondavi Wines and Time magazine. Her work has
also graced the pages of previous Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlases.
Hewgill's paintings are among many public and private collections
throughout Europe and North America, including the Library of
Congress' Permanent Poster Collection and the Centennial Olympic Games
Museum in Atlanta. In addition to her painting and illustration work,
Hewgill is currently teaching at the Ontario College of Art and Design
in Toronto. For more information about Hewgill, please visit
http://www.jodyhewgillart.com.
Wind Surf's 7-day Barbados roundtrip itinerary includes ports in St.
Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin, St. Barts, Guadeloupe, Iles des Saintes and
St. Lucia. Cruise rates start at $2,499 per person, based on double
occupancy.
Wind Surf accommodates 312 guests and offers deluxe, oceanview
staterooms that include beds with luxury linens and mattresses,
flat-screen TV and DVD player, Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple
iPods, waffle-weave robes with slippers and sumptuous L'Occitane
products. Suites also include an extra bath, TV and sitting area.
Bridge Suites give guests the additional luxury of a spacious private
living room and relaxing whirlpool spa. Culinary wonders abound in
Wind Surf's The Restaurant and Degrees enjoy live music in the Lounge
and cocktails in the Terrace Bar. Water sports enthusiasts will
appreciate Windstar's complimentary waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing
and kayaking from the ship's water sports platform.
Windstar's award-wining reputation for sophisticated, yet casual
elegance has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the
travel world. Celebrated Living, American Airlines' prestigious
publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises "Best
Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line" on their 2008 Platinum List for the
second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded
Windstar "Most Romantic Cruise Line" and "Best Tall Ship" in the 9th
Annual Readers' Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in
Travel + Leisure's World's 2008 Best Awards and was lauded among "The
World's Best Small Ships" by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2008.
About Windstar Cruises
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 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar
cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe,
the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including rates
and itineraries contact a professional travel agent.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC. |