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CONTRIBUTORS

Terry Elward travels the world in search of the densest jungle and the finest Champagne. An International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association member, her work has appeared in International Living, Time Out Istanbul, Taste & Travel Magazine, and on her blog, remarkabletravels.com. Stephen Grasso is a freelance writer and world traveler currently based in Hialeah, Florida, previously from London, UK, and originally from Newcastle. He writes about music, film and culture, and is working on his first novel. Natalie Kessell has sailed on more than 100 voyages around the world; contributed to publications including Porthole Cruise Magazine, Cruise Passenger Magazine, Traveltalk, and her blog, The Travel Review, and been broadcast in Australia and America. Kevin Revolinski has lived abroad in Italy, Panama and Guatemala, writing for Rough Guide guidebooks, Caribbean Travel & Life, Chicago Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal, as well as a memoir, The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey. John Roberts, freelance travel writer and operator of InTheLoopTravel.com, calls New Jersey his home base while venturing around the world aiming to help travelers find the best ways to explore destinations in a fun, fit and adventurous way. Chanel Samson took her first trip in the womb, aboard the ship her parents met on. Since then, she’s visited the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and all 11 countries at Epcot. Her work has appeared in Porthole Cruise Magazine, HerCampus.com and a few literary publications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES

VANUATU 101 Embrace the way of life in paradise. By Natalie Kessell

SURF, SAND AND SITKA A surfer’s best kept secret is on the West Coast ... and it’s in Alaska. By Chanel Samson

SPEAKING PANAMANIAN Trace a few cultural crossings, and you’ll “Habla como Pana” in no time! By Kevin Revolinski

THE DESERT AND THE SEA A voyage visiting Morocco and the Canary Islands unveils exotic flavors, natural wonders and ancient traditions. By John Roberts

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DON’T SMELL THE HÁKARL Iceland has a forbidding culinary reputation. But peek under the surface, and you’ll find a fascinating history to a delicious cuisine. By Stephen Grasso

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COLUMNS

UP FRONT

OUT BACK

CONTRIBUTORS

PRESIDENT’S LETTER By John Delaney

PUBLISHER’S LETTER By Bill Panoff

UNDERSEA ADVENTURES Diving down in St. Lucia, Sanary-sur-Mer, Fakarava and Isla Mujeres

FUNCHAL Tracing a path to the Portuguese island’s secret pleasures

CRÈME DE LA RIQUEÑO Jose Mendin, restaurateur and chef, has been cooking up artistic and financial success from Puerto Rico to the world. By Alex Darlington

GREEK GOODS A Hellenic Shopping Guide

A DAY IN… Kusadasi By Terry Elward

ALASKA Tracy Arm and the Inside Passage

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PRESIDENT’S LE TTER

WELCOME ABOARD

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Our small ships bring you closer to iconic and littleknown destinations with small-group excursions rich in one-of-a-kind cultural exchanges.

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AND THANK YOU FOR SAILING WITH US. As a world traveler, traveling, for me, is abundant in wonder and full of exciting possibilities. Every time, I look forward to new adventures as much as I do revisiting favorite locales. I wish you the same heightened excitement and extraordinary experiences on your Windstar cruise. Our small ships bring you closer to iconic and little-known destinations with smallgroup excursions rich in one-of-a-kind cultural exchanges. Whether it’s accompanying talented James Beard Foundation chefs to local West Coast fish markets, or downshifting through rustic and rural Sicilian roads behind the wheel of a vintage Italian car, Windstar Cruises specializes in curating uncommon and enriching travel experiences. As 2020 nears, we’re gearing up for exciting new adventures and exceptional excursions. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Starting late 2019, Star Breeze slips into drydock for a transformation. It’s the first installment of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative, a sweeping reimagination that increases space, adds suites and improves cabin amenities aboard our three all-suite Star Class ships. In addition to accommodation enhancements, a new spa and fitness center augment our exceptional onboard services. We’re also excited to debut a new Spanish restaurant, Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso, and the modern Star Grill. In early 2020, Wind Spirit embarks on a 60-day cruise from Tahiti to Singapore. It’s a journey rich in excursions to lush tropical shores, exotic cultures, and unforgettable sunsets over coral-hued beaches along the volcanic archipelagoes of Fiji and Vanuatu. If extended cruises to romantic destinations and remote coastlines appeal to you, I recommend checking out Windstar’s Star Collector offerings. Further into the summer is SAIL Amsterdam, a Northern Europe tallship celebration that only occurs once every five years. Since our newly refurbished Wind Surf is the world’s largest sailing ship, we’re an important fixture during the three days of tours and festivities, and our guests on board will have the best seats on the river to see the parade of tall ships. As you enjoy this cruise, I hope you find something among these pages that inspires your next adventure or heightens your desire to explore new destinations that remain 180 degrees from ordinary. Enjoy the wonders and possibilities—and thank you for coming aboard.

John Delaney President, Windstar Cruises

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PUBLISHER’S LE TTER

WELCOME ABOARD

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‘Adventure’ can mean a lot of different things to different people, but it always comes down to experiencing something new and amazing.

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BY THE TIME YOU READ THESE WORDS, we hope you’re settling into an adventure aboard one of Windstar’s absolutely stunning vessels. “Adventure” can mean a lot of different things to different people, but it always comes down to experiencing something new and amazing. That’s the heart of what Windstar Cruises has to offer. The cruise you’re on now will take you to some of the world’s most beautiful (and least traveled) destinations, all in the intimacy of a sailing vessel or motor ship. Ships and their destinations are why I do what I do. For more than two decades, I’ve published Porthole Cruise Magazine, which celebrates the adventure of cruising. And with 180 Degrees, we’re revealing what makes Windstar Cruises’ ships and destinations so uniquely appealing — what makes this cruise a real adventure. In this issue, we find ourselves on the shores of Vanuatu (p. 42), whose people have truly made this island a paradise. We investigate the food of Iceland (p. 58), a cuisine that’s as delicious as it is challenging. We celebrate the unique history of Panama as it lives on in their language (p. 68), and we learn the best places to catch a northerly wave — in Alaska (p. 50). Travel can bring all these adventures to life, and we hope that this magazine helps bring these miracles to you. At least you’ll get some great ideas where your next adventure might call you. Until then, happy travels!

Bill Panoff Publisher

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Your Bucket List Just Got Longer Experience the Most Beautiful Places on Earth® with the Xanterra Travel Collection Windstar Cruises is only one part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, a diverse portfolio of unique and unforgettable vacation experiences around the world. Trek to the ancient mountain-top ruins of Machu Picchu, venture on safari in Namibia, cycle through French wine country or take a sleigh ride in Glacier National Park at 6,000 feet above sea level. Watch Old Faithful erupt from a century-old lodge in Yellowstone, ride in a 1923 Pullman train car to the Grand Canyon or gaze at the Milky Way from a historic four-diamond desert oasis in Death Valley. It’s all possible through the companies of the Xanterra Travel Collection. So the only question is…what do you want to do on your next trip? Background Photo: VBT Bicycling Tours

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The Historic Grand Canyon Railway, Williams, Arizona There’s no better way to experience the beauty of Northern Arizona

Holiday Vacations, Worldwide Expert tour directors lead groups to some of the world’s best destinations like Alaska and New Zealand

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MONTE PALACE, FUNCHAL The Jardim Tropical Monte Palace showcases 100,000 plant species ranging from azaleas and ferns to one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest collections of cycads, a family of plants older than the dinosaurs. Panels among the vegetation show off Hispano-Moorish tiles dating back to the 15th century.

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UNDERSEA ADVENTURES

The world’s most fascinating features lie below the surface. ISLA MUJERES, MEXICO

MUSA Underwater

Sculpture Museum Cancun’s submarine art installation takes the otherworldly feeling of being under the sea and, well, goes deep. English sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor created over 500 life-sized and monumental sculptures out of materials designed to foster coral growth, in effect collaborating with the ocean itself to create haunting works of submerged art, visible by scuba, snorkel or glass-bottom boat.

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Biosphere Reserve

Sanary-sur-Mer MUSÉE FRÉDÉRIC DUMAS

The name everyone knows is Jacques Cousteau, but in the beginning it was the Trois Mousqemers. Cousteau, Dumas and Philippe Tailliez are all honored here, along with their first aqualung and mask prototypes. The collection goes further into underwater history, with an early 18th-century diving suit and sunken relics discovered offshore that date back to Ancient Greece.

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Snuba

Snuba combines the ease of snorkeling with the depth of scuba diving, and the waters around St. Lucia provide a prime spot for viewing a rich variety of marine life. Spend some time visiting sea horses and parrot fish in crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Undersea terrain runs from white sand to volcanic peaks as well as shipwrecks intentionally placed to form artificial reefs.

French Polynesia takes pride in its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which encompasses no less than seven low-lying coral islands and dozens of distinct habitats, from barrier reefs to seagrass beds to brackish lagoons. Travelers can see creatures here that exist nowhere else. Divers experience walls of silvertip sharks circling the steep passes, while schools of fish too numerous to count swim over coral heads and massive manta rays sweep in from the open sea. Even above the surface, the atolls and their inhabitants are shaped by the sea. 

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FUNCHAL

Trace a path through this Portuguese island’s hidden treasures. WICKER BASKET The steep slopes of the Funchal suburb of Nossa Senhora do Monte hosts a unique thrill ride — a one-way trip in a wicker basket downhill 1.2 miles to Livramento. The carros de cesto (wicker toboggans) have comfortable seats and runners of greased wood.

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Visitors can plunge into two centuries of Madeira wine heritage in this working winemaking facility. On display: rows of Brazilian satinwood vats, letters from Winston Churchill and the island’s oldest lagar (a foot-operated wine press). They also offer tastings of select vintages, from 3-yearold blends to wines from the 1960s and ’70s. blandyswinelodge.com

Art of the Open Doors

Along Rua de Santa Maria, artists have converted ordinary doors of abandoned shops and deteriorated areas into artistic interventions, using painting, sculpture, photography, video, music and writing to instill a sense of wonder in those who walk by. The Projecto Arte Portas Abertas has been running since 2011, when painter Mark Milewski created a trompe l’oeil bookshelf at #777, and is open to any citizen willing to offer their creativity to the city. arteportasabertas.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: STEPHEN FROST/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; BELMOND; BORDAL; DANITA DELIMONT/GETTY IMAGES; BLANDY’S WINE LODGE

FOOTSTEPS

REID’S PALACE Opulent Edwardian interiors set the tone in this cliffside retreat, where afternoon

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For 150 years, these embroiderers have created delicate works of art, from handkerchiefs to evening gowns. Bordal lacemakers created the layette for Princess Beatrice in 1988 and blouses for Karl Lagerfeld’s 2015 Chanel collection. The factory in Madeira contains a “historical route” tracing the craft from intricate, old lace drawings to antique linens, natural pulps and dyes, dress molds and royal trousseaus. bordal.pt

tea includes warm scones, savory Portuguese nibbles, a bewildering variety of cakes, and 24 house blends of tea. The view from the terrace makes the meal even more flavorful. Note: This grand hotel maintains a smart casual dress code. belmond.com/reids-palacemadeira/

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CRÈME DE LA RIQUEÑO

Jose Mendin, restaurateur and chef, has been cooking up artistic and financial success from Puerto Rico to the world. BY ALEX DARLINGTON

He was born in Puerto Rico and for most of his youth his passion was volleyball. His skill at the game earned him an athletic scholarship to Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida. While there, fixing his own meals, he finally caught the cooking bug and found he had a knack for preparing food. Not long after discovering his buried talent, he decided to give it his full attention and make it his life’s work. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts. Another, less adventurous man might

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I worked in London and all over Spain and I’m Puerto Rican.

have contented himself with a highpaying job at an established restaurant. But Mendin decided to take some serious risks. In 2001, freshly out of school, he helped launch two Nobu restaurants, one in Miami, the other in London. Still, he hungered to better himself. In 2003, he left Miami for Spain, where he worked and studied with two of his idols — internationally renowned chefs Jesus Ramiro in Valladolid, and Juan Pablo Felipe in Madrid. After soaking up what he could from these two geniuses, armed with precious new knowledge and finely

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ow does a fun-loving college boy with a passion for volleyball become one of the most highly respected entrepreneurs and culinary artistes in the world? Don’t ask modest, unassuming Chef Jose Mendin. He doesn’t understand it himself. After being nominated five straight years for James Beard’s coveted Best Chef Southeast Award, he was named by People as one of the sexiest chefs in America — and replied simply, via Facebook, “Don’t know about that, but thanks!” Mendin not only excels as a chef, but also as a savvy businessman. He started Sushisamba in Miami and Mercadito in Chicago — two highly regarded restaurants known for creative dishes that combine American, Asian and Latin flavors. In 2009, he got together with two friends, Sergio Navarro and Andreas Schreiner (who also happen to be brilliant chefs), and founded the Pubbelly Restaurant Group. Pubbelly won the StarChefs Rising Star Restaurateur Award in 2016. Not bad for a guy who started out as a carefree jock with no interest in cooking. Despite being born into a family with an appreciation for fine food (his greatgrandmother was a noted cooking teacher), Mendin never expected to have a career in the culinary arts. He didn’t hear the call to his life’s mission until relatively late.

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A SWEET SIP OF THE CARIBBEAN

IT’S EASY TO PICTURE JOSE MENDIN, like most excellent chefs, dancing a virtual ballet over a gas stove, carefully mixing ingredients into a pan, stirring them and leaving them to simmer for the perfect amount of time. But not every recipe Mendin makes is complicated and exacting. Some are so simple, just about anyone can do them. Here’s a great-but-easy one, a cocktail mixed in tribute to Puerto Rican politician Anibal Acevedo Vilá, who was once caught in a nightclub drinking out of a red plastic cup. When asked what was in it, he replied, “This is my secret punch.” Chef Mendin designed his own sweet take on Acevedo’s refreshment. ANIBAL SECRET PUNCH • .75 oz guanabana pulp (El Sembrador brand) • .75 oz pomegranate syrup • 1 oz lemon juice • 1 oz tangerine juice • 2 oz New Amsterdam vodka Add all ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice and shake. Strain into a red Solo cup over fresh ice and garnish with an orange wheel and lime wheel.

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honed prowess, Mendin returned to Miami and, in partnership with Jordi Valles, opened Mosaico, a restaurant specializing in Spanish cuisine. As busy as he is, Mendin still finds time to give back to the culinary community. He often takes part in cooking seminars. Like other James Beard Award winners and nominees, Mendin has taught cooking to travelers on Windstar Cruises, the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation. Most recently he showcased his skills on Windstar’s Windward Islands Surf & Sunsets voyage to San Juan, sharing some of his closely guarded culinary secrets with guests. What kind of food does Mendin specialize in? That’s a difficult question. Even the most well-chosen words fall short of describing taste sensations. And, as with any truly exceptional art, Mendin’s tends to defy all attempts at being confined to a specific genre. But generally speaking, Pubbelly is known for mixing European, Asian and Puerto Rican styles into something totally unique: think southern-fried softshell crab with kimchi and shiso ranch; mofongo made with pork belly in shoju broth; or butter crab sushi rolls — kanikama wrapped in soy paper and served with ponzu and warm clarified butter. “I trained in Europe,” Mendin says. “So, I worked in London and all over Spain and I’m Puerto Rican.” All these influences are apparent in the dishes he prepares. “Every single piece or recipe that you create has to be very flavorful,” he says. And judging by his incredible success, he puts his money where our mouths are.  26 | WINDSTARCRUISES.COM

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VOYAGE COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; APRIL 2021

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It’s not just about the food and wine, but also getting to know these epicurean experts on a personal level. These are Windstar Cruises’ James Beard Foundation Culinary Themed Cruise experiences, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste dishes from some of the most sought-after James Beard Foundation affiliated chefs and sommeliers/beverage experts.

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: WEST COAST EPICUREAN EXTRAVAGANZA

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: CLASSIC ITALY & DALMATIAN COAST

Vancouver to San Diego : 10 days

Venice to Rome : 8 days

• Chef Duskie Estes of Zazu Kitchen & Farm, Sebastapol • Sommelier Michael Metzger of Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners

• Chef Chris Pandel of Swift & Sons, Chicago • Wine Director Marcello Cancelli of Swift & Sons, Chicago

Star Legend: September 24, 2019

Wind Surf: October 14, 2019

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: THE SPANISH MAIN: RISE OF THE NEW WORLD

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: WEST COAST EPICUREAN EXTRAVAGANZA

Colón to San Juan : 7 days

San Diego to Vancouver : 10 days

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Star Pride: Jan 25, 2020

Star Breeze: May 5, 2020

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: ALASKAN SPLENDORS

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: AUTUMN ON THE ATLANTIC COAST

Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage) : 11 days

London to Lisbon : 10 days

Star Breeze: June 8, 2020

Star Legend: Sep 19, 2020

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: QUINTESSENTIAL CROATIA

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: WINDSTAR CREW HOMETOWNS: PHILIPPINES & INDONESIA

Venice to Venice : 8 days

Hong Kong to Bali : 14 days

Wind Surf: Oct 16, 2020

Star Breeze: Nov 2, 2020

Check WindstarCruises.com for announcements on 2020 James Beard Foundation chefs and beverage experts.

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Star Collector Voyages combine some of our most popular itineraries for a more in-depth exploration of each region. Featuring longer voyages of 13+ days and few repeated ports, take advantage of your time here and unpack only once. Travel the world spending more time sampling exotic cuisines, immersing yourself in new cultures, and discovering perspectives that open your heart and return you home with a soul fulfilled. All Star Collector Voyages feature FREE daily laundry service, so you can travel light and come home with a well-traveled suitcase and one less chore.

Norway

GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR

GRAND SOUTH PACIFIC

Reykjavik to Athens : 66 days

Papeete to Singapore (or reverse

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Grundarfjordur, Torshavn, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Alesund, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Bergen, Leith (Edinburgh), Ullapool, Oban, Belfast, Greenock (Glasgow), Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ringaskiddy (Cork), Fishguard, Falmouth, HMS Belfast (London), Honfleur, St Peter Port, Le Palais, Le Verdon, Bassens (Bordeaux), Getxo (Bilbao), Leixões (Porto), Lisbon, Portimao, Cádiz, Málaga, Gibraltar, Almería (Granada), Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Mahon, Alghero, Amalfi, Catania, Valletta, Gythion, Piraeus (Athens), Transit Corinth Canal, Itea (Delphi), Katakolon, Chania, Santorini, Kusadasi, Scenic Cruising the Dardanelles, Istanbul, Myrina

Ports of Call: Papeete, Bora Bora, Rarotonga, Niue, Taveuni, Savusavu, Suva, Lautoka, Yasawa-I-Rara, Port Vila, Lifou, Maré, Noumea, Cairns, Port Douglas, Scenic Cruising Great Barrier Reef, Thursday Island, Yirrkala, Darwin, Timor, Flores, Loh Liang, Bali, Lombok, Celukan Bawang, Probolinggo, Pulau Menyawakan, Semarang, Scenic Cruising Krakatoa, Seribu, Bandar Bintan, Singapore

Star Legend: Aug 22, 2020

GRAND WEST COAST, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN EXPLORATION Vancouver to San Juan : 65 days Ports of Call: Vancouver, Scenic Cruising Inside Passage, Metlakatla, Wrangell, Scenic Cruising Tracy Arm, Inian Islands, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Juneau, Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Seattle, Scenic Cruising Columbia River, Portland, San Francisco, Monterey, San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue (La Paz), Loreto, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Playas del Coco, Bahia Herradura, Puerto Caldera (San José), Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park), Puerto Jimenez (Golfo Dulce), Isla Parida, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Transit Panama Canal, Colón, San Blas, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Santo Domingo, Isla Catalina, San Juan, Vieques, St. Barthélemy, Montserrat, St. Maarten, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Guadeloupe, Bequia, Grenada, St. Lucia Star Legend: Sep 12, 2019

Wind Spirit: Feb 6; May 4

) : 59 days

*, 2020

*May 4 departure visits Ile de Pins, Tonga, and Moorea instead of Taveuni, Krakatoa, and Pulau Bintan.

GRAND CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE St. Maarten to St. Maarten : 56 days Ports of Call: St. Maarten, Antigua, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. Barthélemy, St. Kitts, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Bequia, Mayreau, Grenada, Tobago, Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Bocas del Toro, Puerto Limon, Colón, Isla San Andrés, Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Port Antonio, Santo Domingo, La Romano Wind Surf: Jan 4, 2020

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Kyoto, Japan

GRAND JAPAN

UNCOMMON INDONESIA

Tokyo to Osaka (or reverse

) : 10 days

Bali to Singapore (or reverse

Ports of Call: Tokyo, Shimizu, Shingu, Kagoshima, Scenic Cruising Hashima Island, Nagasaki, Busan, Karatsu, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Osaka Star Breeze: Sep 10, 20

; Oct 1, Oct 11

*, 2020; Apr 9, 19

†, 29

†, 2021

*Oct 11, 2020 departure visits Yakushima and Sasebo instead of Kagoshima and Nagasaki. †Apr 19 and 29, 2021 departures visit Sasebo instead of Nagasaki.

) : 12* or 13 days

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Ports of Call: Tokyo, Kyoto/Kobe, Cruising Inland Sea of Japan, Tomonoura, Scenic Cruising Hashima Island, Nagasaki, Yakushima, Amami Island, Okinawa, Keelung (Taipai), Hong Kong Star Breeze: Oct 21, 2020; Mar 28

, 2021

*, 2020

NEW

) : 14 or 16 days

, 2021

KYOTO & THE ZEN OF JAPAN CRUISE TOUR TOKYO TO KYOTO (or reverse

NEW

†

Ports of Call: Hong Kong, Hundred Islands, Manila, Boracay, Busuanga Island (Coron), Puerto Princesa, Sandakan, Makassar, Flores, Loh Liang, Lombok, Bali

*Nov 2, 2020 14-day departure does not visit Flores.

ISLAND HOPPING THROUGH THE SETO INLAND SEA & EAST CHINA SEA ) : 12 days

Wind Spirit: Mar 23; May 4

Star Breeze: Nov 2*, 2020; Mar 12

*, 2021

*Feb 28, 2021 12-day departure does not visit Lombok or Flores.

Tokyo to Hong Kong (or reverse

* May 4 12-day departure does not visit Pulau Bintan or Krakatoa.

Hong Kong to Bali (or reverse

Ports of Call: Bali, Lombok, Loh Liang, Flores, Pulau Banda, Kokas, Triton Bay, Thursday Island, Lizard Island, Cairns Star Breeze: Nov 16, 2020; Feb 28

NEW

) : 12* or 14 days

Ports of Call: Bali, Lombok, Celukan Bawang, Probolinggo, Pulau Menyawakan, Semarang, Scenic Cruising Krakatoa, Kepulauan, Pulau Bintan, Singapore

WINDSTAR CREW HOMETOWNS: PHILIPPINES & INDONESIA

HIDDEN INDONESIA & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Bali to Cairns (or reverse

) : 12 DAYS

Ports of Call: Tokyo, Shimizu, Shingu, Kagoshima, Scenic Cruising Hashima Island, Nagasaki, Busan, Karatsu, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Osaka, Kyoto Star Breeze: Sep 10, 18

; Oct 1, 9

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*Oct 9, 2020 departure visits Yakushima and Sasebo instead of Kagoshima and Nagasaki. †Apr 17 and 29, 2021 departures visit Sasebo instead of Nagasaki.

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Denali, Alaska

ALASKAN EXPLORATIONS & DENALI CRUISE TOUR

ALASKA GLACIERS & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Fairbanks to Vancouver (or reverse

Anchorage to Vancouver : 11 days

) : 15 or 16 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Seward, Scenic Cruising Kenai Fjords National Park, Sitka, Scenic Cruising Inian Islands, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Haines, Juneau, Scenic Cruising Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Wrangell, Scenic Cruising Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Scenic Cruising Canadian Inside Passage, Vancouver

Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage), Scenic Cruising College Fjord, Valdez, Scenic Cruising Hubbard Glacier, Scenic Cruising Point Adolphus, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Juneau, Scenic Cruising Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Petersburg, Wrangell, Prince Rupert, Scenic Cruising Canadian Inside Passage, Vancouver

Star Breeze: May 16

Star Breeze: Jun 19; Aug 2, 2020

*, 23; Jun 8

*, 30

*; Jul 7*†, 22

*; Aug 13

, 2020

*15-day itineraries do not cruise through Inian Islands or visit Icy Strait. †Jul 7, 2020 departure will visit Prince Rupert instead of Ketchikan.

Anchorage to Vancouver (or reverse

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & DENALI CRUISE TOUR Fairbanks to Vancouver : 15 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Seward, Scenic Cruising College Fjord, Valdez, Scenic Cruising Hubbard Glacier, Scenic Cruising Point Adolphus, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Juneau, Scenic Cruising Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Petersburg, Wrangell, Prince Rupert, Scenic Cruising Canadian Inside Passage, Vancouver Star Breeze: Jun 15; Jul 29, 2020

ALASKAN SPLENDORS ) : 11 or 12 days

Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage), Scenic Cruising Kenai Fjords National Park, Sitka, Scenic Cruising Inian Islands, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Haines, Juneau, Scenic Cruising Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Wrangell, Scenic Cruising Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Scenic Cruising Canadian Inside Passage, Vancouver Star Breeze: May 16

*, 27; Jun 8

*, 30

*; Jul 11*†, 22

*; Aug 13

, 2020

*11-day itineraries do not cruise through Inian Islands or visit Icy Strait. †Jul 11, 2020 departure will visit Prince Rupert instead of Ketchikan.

ALEUTIANS & NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING Anchorage to Tokyo : 15 days Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage), Homer, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Cross International Dateline, Hakodate, Ofunato, Oarai, Tokyo Star Breeze: Aug 25, 2020

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GREEK ISLES

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JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: WEST COAST EPICUREAN EXTRAVAGANZA Vancouver to San Diego (or reverse

) : 10 days

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Ports of Call: Vancouver, Seattle, Cruising the Columbia River, Portland, San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Diego

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TREASURES OF THE GREEK ISLES

KEY WEST & BAHAMAS GETAWAY

Star Breeze: Mar 14, 2020

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Nafplio, Mykonos, Ermoupoli, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Agios Nikolaos, Santorini, Monemvasia

*Aug 12, 2020 departure is 11 days and overnights in Agios Nikolaos.

*2019 departure does not visit Santa Barbara.

Ports of Call: Miami, Bimini, Key West

Athens to Athens : 10 or 11 days

Star Pride: May 5, 2020 Wind Star: Aug 2, 12*, 2020

Star Legend: Sep 24, 2019* Star Breeze: May 5 , 2020

Miami to Miami : 5 days

ANCIENT WONDERS OF GREECE & EPHESUS

Athens to Athens : 7 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Santorini, Monemvasia, Nafplio Wind Star:

Star Pride:

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12, 2019; May 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 2020 May 15, 22, 2020

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CARIBBEAN Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

THE ALLURE OF THE ANTILLES

STARS OF THE GREATER ANTILLES NEW

San Juan to Miami : 10 days Ports of Call: San Juan, Virgin Gorda, St. Barthélemy, St. Maarten, Tortola, Samana, Turks and Caicos, Key West, Miami

Ports of Call: Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Port Antonio, Santo Domingo, La Romana, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. Maarten

Star Legend: Dec 13, 2020 Star Pride: Mar 13, 2021

Wind Surf: Feb 18, 2020

UNCOVERING THE WINDWARD WONDERS OF THE CARIBBEAN

ANTILLES ISLAND HOPPING Barbados to San Juan : 7 days

Ports of Call: Barbados, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy, Antigua, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia

Star Pride: Nov 13, 2019; Feb 22*, 2020

Wind Surf: Jan 16; Mar 6, 2021

*Feb 22, 2020 departure visits St. Barthelemy and Jost Van Dyke instead of St. Kitts and St. Maarten.

Ports of Call: San Juan, St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, Bequia, Grenada, St. Lucia

St. Maarten to St. Maarten : 7 days

Star Legend: Nov 9, 23; Dec 7, 21, 2019; Jan 4, 18, 2020 Star Pride: Feb 1; Mar 7, 21; Dec 19, 2020; Jan 2, 16, 30; Feb 13, 27, 2021

Ports of Call: St. Maarten, Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, St. Barthélemy Dec 14, 28*, 2019; Feb 29; Mar 14, 28; Dec 5, 19, 2020; Feb 13; Apr 3, 2021

WINDWARD WAYS & TOBAGO CAYS

*Dec 28, 2019 departure visits Montserrat and Martinique instead of Nevis and Dominica.

DUTCH TREATS & STEEL DRUM BEATS St. Maarten to Colón (or reverse

NEW

Barbados to Aruba : 7 days Ports of Call: Barbados, Tobago, Mayreau, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba Wind Surf: Jan 25, 2020

NEW

) : 10 or 11 days

Ports of Call: St. Maarten, St. Barthélemy, Virgin Gorda, Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba, Cartagena, Colón Wind Star: Nov 26, 2019; Mar 14

WINDWARD ISLANDS SURF & SUNSETS San Juan to San Juan : 7 days

CLASSIC CARIBBEAN

Wind Surf:

NEW

Barbados to Barbados : 7 days

Ports of Call: Barbados, Bequia, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Virgin Gorda, San Juan

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NEW

Cozumel to St. Maarten : 11 days

WINTER ANTILLES ESCAPE San Juan to Barbados : 7 days Ports of Call: San Juan, Vieques, St. Barthélemy, Montserrat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados

*; Nov 18†, 2020

*Mar 14, 2020 reverse itinerary does not visit Bonaire. †Nov 18, 2020 10-day departure does not visit St. Barthelémy.

Star Pride: Nov 6, 2019; Feb 15*, 2020 *Feb 15, 2020 departure visits St. Maarten instead of St. Barthélemy.

JEWELS OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS Barbados to Barbados : 7 days

YACHTSMAN’S CARIBBEAN

Ports of Call: Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, Mayreau, Grenada, Bequia

St. Maarten to St. Maarten : 6* or 7 days

Wind Surf: Jan 18, 2020; Jan 9, 23; Feb 27; Mar 13, 2021

Ports of Call: St. Maarten, Antigua, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. Barthélemy

LUSH & LOVELY ISLANDS OF THE LESSER ANTILLES

Wind Surf:

St. Maarten to Barbados (or reverse

NEW

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. Barthélemy, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados Wind Surf: Jan 11, 2020; Jan 2, 30

; Feb 20; Mar 20

Dec 21, 2019; Jan 4; Mar 7†, 21; Nov 29*; Dec 12†, 26, 2020; Feb 6†; Mar 27, 2021

*6-day itinerary. † Mar 7 and Dec 12, 2020 and Feb 6, 2021 departures also visit Road Bay, Anguilla.

, 2021

SAN JUAN & THE VIRGIN ISLANDS San Juan to San Juan : 7 days Ports of Call: San Juan, Vieques, St. Barthélemy, Montserrat, St. Maarten, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda Star Legend: Nov 2, 16, 30; Dec 14, 28, 2019; Jan 11, 25, 2020 Star Pride: Feb 8, 29; Mar 14; Dec 12, 26*, 2020; Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 2021 *Features New Year’s Eve in St. Barthelemy, and does not visit Vieques.

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Tallinn, Estonia

AROUND ICELAND

GAELIC EXPLORERS

Reykjavik to Reykjavik : 7 days

Dublin to Edinburgh : 8 days

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Grundarfjordur

Ports of Call: Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Isle of Man, Portrush, Tobermory, Portree, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Leith (Edinburgh)

Star Legend: Jul 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020

Wind Surf: Jun 22, 2020

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JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: AUTUMN ON THE ATLANTIC COAST

LANDS OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN

Reykjavik to Edinburgh : 10 days

NEW

London to Lisbon : 10 days Ports of Call: HMS Belfast (London), Honfleur, St Peter Port, Le Palais, Le Verdon, Bassens (Bordeaux), Getxo (Bilbao), Leixões (Porto), Lisbon

LIVAROT, LARDY CAKES & LATE-BOTTLED VINTAGE PORTS: LONDON TO LISBON

BALTIC DELIGHTS ) : 10 days

NEW

London to Lisbon : 11 days

Ports of Call: Copenhagen, Gudhjem (Bornholm), Gdansk, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Stockholm

Ports of Call: Tilbury (London), Fowie, Isles of Scilly, Grattequina (Bordeaux), El Ferrol, Vigo, Lisbon

Wind Surf: Jul 10, 20

Wind Surf: Aug 17, 2020

, 2020

BELLES OF THE BRITISH ISLES

NORWEGIAN FJORD SPECTACULAR

Edinburgh to London : 10 or 11 days

Edinburgh to Copenhagen (or reverse

Ports of Call: Leith (Edinburgh), Ullapool, Tobermory, Greenock (Glasgow), Belfast, Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Fishguard, Cork, Falmouth, Portsmouth (London)

Ports of Call: Leith (Edinburgh), Bergen, Olden, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Oslo, Skagen, Copenhagen

Star Breeze: Sep 15, 2019 Star Legend: Sep 8*, 2020

Wind Surf: Jun 30, Jul 30

) : 10 days

EIRE WITH FIRE & ICE: IRELAND & ICELAND’S OVERLOOKED TREASURES NEW

NEW

Star Legend: Jul 17, 2020

Wind Surf: Aug 9, 2020

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FADO FOLKSONGS, TAPAS & CRYSTAL: PORTUGAL, SPAIN, BRITAIN & IRELAND Lisbon to Dublin : 7 days

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SAIL AMSTERDAM CELEBRATION Ports of Call: Leith (Edinburgh), Newcastle upon Tyne, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeebruge (Bruges), Tilbury (London)

Also on this departure, our Edinburgh arrival is timed so guests can participate in an optional shore excursion to visit the annual world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Ports of Call: Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Belfast, Torshavn, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, Heimaey Island, Reykjavik

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Edinburgh to London : 8 days

*Jul 30 departure visits Alesund instead of Kristiansand.

*Sep 8 11-day departure visits Oban instead of Tobermory.

Dublin to Reykjavik : 8 days

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Star Legend: Aug 29, 2020

Star Legend: Sep 19, 2020

Copenhagen to Stockholm (or reverse

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Torshavn, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Alesund, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Bergen, Edinburgh

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Ports of Call: Lisbon, Leixões (Porto), El Ferrol, Isles of Scilly, Fishguard, Dun Laoghaire (Dublin) Star Legend: Jul 10, 2020

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Monteverde Cloudforest, Costa Rica

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MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST & ARENAL VOLCANO CRUISE TOUR Colón to San José (or reverse

FISHING FOR THE SEA OF CORTEZ San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (or reverse

) : 11 days

Ports of Call: Colón, ransit Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Isla Parida, Puerto Jimenez (Golfo Dulce), Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park), Puerto Caldera, Monteverde, Arenal, San José Star Pride: Wind Star:

Dec 3 , 14, 17 , 28, 31 , 2019; Jan 11, 14 , 2020 Dec 7, 10 , 21, Mar 3 ; Nov 28; Dec 1 , 12, 15 , 26, 29 , 2020; Jan 9, 12 , 23, 26 , 2021 Star Breeze: Mar 30; Apr 2 , 13, 2020 Star Legend: Jan 19 , 30; Feb 2 , 13, 16 , 27; Mar 2 , 13, 16 , 2021

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue (La Paz), Loreto, Puerto Vallarta Star Legend: Oct 4, 2019 Star Breeze: Apr 28 , 2020

IN THE WAKE OF THE SPANISH ARMADAS NEW

Aruba to Colón : 9 days Ports of Call: Aruba, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Bocas del Toro, Puerto Limon, Colón

ADVENTURES IN PANAMA & COSTA RICA

Wind Surf: Feb 1, 2020

Colón to San José : 10 days Ports of Call: Colón, Transit Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Isla Parida, Puerto Jimenez (Golfo Dulce), Bahia Drake (Corcovado National Park), Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park), Bahia Herradura, Puerto Caldera (San José)

JUNGLES & JEWELS OF THE CENTRAL AMERICAN COAST NEW

Miami to Miami : 10 days

Star Pride: Nov 27, 2019

Ports of Call: Miami, Key West, Costa Maya, Santo Tomas de Castillo, Roatan, Belize City, Cozumel

CENTRAL AMERICA REVEALED

Star Legend: Dec 23, 2020 Star Pride: Mar 23, 2021

Miami to Colón (or reverse

) : 10 days

NEW

MAYAN LEGACIES

Ports of Call: Miami, Key West, Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Isla de Providencia, Puerto Limon, Bocas del Toro, Colón Star Legend: Jan 2; Mar 27

Ports of Call: Colón, Bocas del Toro, Isla San Andrés, Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel

*Mar 27 reverse itinerary visits Costa Maya instead of Key West.

COLORS OF KEY WEST & CENTRAL AMERICA NEW

Ports of Call: Miami, Key West, Cozumel, Belize City, Trujillo, Isla San Andrés, Puerto Limon, Bocas del Toro, Colón

SOUTHERN MEXICO: FISH TALES & MAYAN TRAILS ) : 8 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Playas del Coco, Bahia Herradura, Puerto Caldera (San José)

COSTA RICA & PANAMA CANAL

Star Legend: Oct 11, 2019 Star Breeze: Apr 20 , 2020

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: Colón, Transit Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Isla Parida, Puerto Jimenez (Golfo Dulce), Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park), Puerto Caldera (San José) Star Legend: Oct 19 , 2019; Jan 23 , 30; Feb 6 , 13, 20 , 27; Mar 6 , 13, 20 , 2021 Wind Star: Dec 7, 14 , 21, 28 , 2019; Jan 4, 11 , 25 ; Feb 1, 15, 29; Mar 7 ; Nov 28; Dec 5 , 12, 19 , 26, 2020; Jan 2 , 9, 16 23, 30 , 2021 Star Pride: Dec 7 , 14, 21 , 28, 2019; Jan 4 , 11, 18 , 2020 Star Breeze: Mar 30; Apr 6 , 13, 2020

Wind Surf: Feb 10, 2020

Puerto Vallarta to San José (or reverse

Star Breeze: Mar 20, 2020

Colón to San José (or reverse

NEW

Colón to Cozumel : 8 days

*, 2021

Miami to Colón : 10 days

NEW

THE SPANISH MAIN: RISE OF THE NEW WORLD Colón to San Juan (or reverse

NEW

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: Colón, San Blas, Santa Marta, Santo Domingo, Isla Catalina, San Juan Star Legend: Oct 26, 2019 Star Pride: Nov 20 *, 2019; Jan 25*, 2020 *Nov 20 and Jan 25 departures do not visit San Blas. W I N D S TA R C R U I S E S . C O M

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PRIVATE VATICAN & ITALIAN RIVIERA CRUISE TOUR Barcelona to Rome : 9 days

CLASSIC ITALY & DALMATIAN COAST Rome to Venice (or reverse

NEW

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Port-Vendres, Sanary-sur-Mer, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Portofino, Portoferraio, Civitavecchia (Rome)

Wind Surf:

Wind Surf: Sep 19, 2019

Star Pride:

Oct 6, 14 , 2019; May 3, 11 Oct 8, 24 , 2020 Jun 17 , 25, 2020

*; Sep 12, 20

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CORINTH CANAL & WESTERN EPICENTERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Rome to Athens : 10 days

Wind Surf: Aug 12, 2019; Sep 20, 2020 Star Pride: Jun 17, 2020

Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Ponza, Sorrento, Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Valletta, Fiskardo, Itea (Delphi), Transit Corinth Canal, Milos, Santorini, Piraeus (Athens)

NEW

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Transit Corinth Canal, Itea (Delphi), Katakolon, Valletta, Messina (Taormina), Amalfi, Civitavecchia (Rome)

ENCHANTING GREECE & THE AMALFI COAST

Athens to Rome (or reverse

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Monemvasia, Gythion, Messina (Taormina), Sorrento, Ponza, Civitavecchia (Rome)

Star Legend: Nov 6, 2020

Wind Star: Oct 19, 2019; Apr 26

ARTISTS & IDOLS OF IBERIA NEW

; Oct 11, 2020

GREECE, ISRAEL & EGYPT: FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH IN THE HOLY LANDS

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Motril, Mรกlaga, Gibraltar, Seville, Cรกdiz, Casablanca, Lisbon

Athens to Athens : 10 days

Star Legend: Nov 20, 2020

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Limassol, Haifa, Ashdod (Jerusalem), Port Said (Cairo), Alexandria, Heraklion

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Star Legend: Oct 27, 2020

AUTUMN REVELRIES ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA Rome to Barcelona : 7 days

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Star Pride: Apr 25, 2020

ANCIENT EPICENTERS IN AUTUMN VIA THE CORINTH CANAL

Barcelona to Lisbon : 10 days

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Ports of Call: Venice, Rovinj, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sorrento, Civitavecchia, Florence, Rome

Athens to Rome : 7 days

*9-day departure also visits Monopoli.

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN & DOWN THE DALMATIAN COAST CRUISE TOUR Venice to Rome : 11 days

) : 8 or 9* days

Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Sorrento, Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj, Venice

GREECE VIA THE CORINTH CANAL & TURKEY: THE MARVELS OF ANCIENT RIVALS

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Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno (Florence), Monte Carlo, Nice, Toulon, Marseille, Palamos, Barcelona

Athens to Athens : 10* or 11 days

Wind Surf: Nov 1, 2020 Star Legend: Nov 13, 2020

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Transit Corinth Canal, Itea (Delphi), Katakolon, Chania, Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Scenic Cruising the Dardanelles, Istanbul, Lemnos

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SICILIAN SPLENDORS Rome to Rome : 10 days

NEW

Barcelona to Athens : 10 days Ports of Call: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Alghero, Amalfi, Catania, Valletta, Gythion, Piraeus (Athens)

Wind Surf: Sep 26, 2019; Sep 28, 2020

Star Legend: Oct 7, 2020

SPANISH SERENADE

MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND MOSAIC Barcelona to Rome (or reverse

Lisbon to Barcelona (or reverse

) : 7 days

Star Pride: Apr 10*; Nov 20 , 2020 Star Breeze: Feb 20 , 2020 Star Legend: Jul 2 ; Sep 29, 2020

, 2020

*Apr 10, 2020 departure visits Tangier instead of Gibraltar.

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: QUINTESSENTIAL CROATIA Venice to Venice : 8 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Venice, Opatija, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Piran

Barcelona to Lisbon (or reverse

Wind Surf: Sep 3, 11

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; Oct 29, 2019; Apr 18

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) : 10 days

Wind Star: Nov 2, 2019; Apr 9

; Oct 25*, 2020

*Oct 25 departure visits Valencia instead of Ibiza.

Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Bastia, Saint Raphael, Monte Carlo, Santa Margherita, Portoferraio

YACHTSMAN’S HARBORS OF THE RIVIERAS

Wind Surf: May 20, 2020

Barcelona to Rome (or reverse

SECRETS OF CROATIA & GREECE VIA THE CORINTH CANAL

Star Pride: Jun 9, 2020

; Nov 8, 2020

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Tarragona, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Cartagena, Málaga, Tangier, Lisbon

ROME & GRAND PRIX OF MONACO 2020

Ports of Call: Piraeus (Athens), Transit Corinth Canal, Itea (Delphi), Dubrovnik, Kotor, Zadar, Piran, Venice

; Jun 6*; Aug 28

*Jun 6 departure visits Tangier instead of Gibraltar.

Barcelona to Lisbon (or reverse

Wind Surf: May 27, 2020

Athens to Venice : 8 days

) : 8 days

TREASURES OF SOUTHERN SPAIN & MOROCCO

Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Portoferraio, Bastia, Portovenere, Portofino, San Remo, Monte Carlo, Le Lavandou, Sanary-sur-Mer, Roses, Barcelona

Rome to Rome : 7 days

SPANISH SYMPHONY Ports of Call: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Almería (Granada), Málaga, Gibraltar, Cádiz, Lisbon

Wind Surf: Oct 16, 2020

Rome to Barcelona : 10 days

) : 8 days

Ports of Call: Lisbon, Portimao, Cádiz, Gibraltar, Málaga, Almería (Granada), Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Calvi, Bastia, Portoferraio, Civitavecchia (Rome) Wind Star: Apr 19; Oct 18

Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Catania, Xlendi (Gozo), Valletta, Porto Empedocle (Agrigento), Trapani, Lipari, Sorrento, Amalfi

) : 7 days

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Port-Vendres, Sanary-sur-Mer, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Portofino, Portoferraio, Civitavecchia (Rome)

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Darwin, Australia

AUSTRALIA & INDONESIA ENCOUNTER Cairns to Bali (or reverse

KIWIS, KOALAS, & KANGAROOS NEW

) : 16 days

Ports of Call: Cairns, Port Douglas, Scenic Cruising Great Barrier Reef, Thursday Island, Yirrkala, Darwin, Timor, Flores, Loh Liang, Bali Wind Spirit: Mar 7; May 16

Auckland to Sydney : 14 days

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Ports of Call: Auckland, Picton, Lyttleton (Christchurch), Dunedin, Oban/Stewart Island, Scenic Cruising Fjordland National Park, Melbourne, Philip Island, Eden, Sydney

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Auckland to Auckland : 15 days Ports of Call: Auckland, Russell (Bay of Islands), Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Oban, Stewart Island, Scenic Cruising Fjordland National Park, Picton, Kaikoura; Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga

Melbourne to Sydney : 13 days

NEW

WALKABOUT WITH TASSIES, AUSSIES & KIWIS

Ports of Call: Noumea, Cairns

Sydney to Auckland : 16 days

Wind Spirit: Feb 29; Jun 1

Ports of Call: Sydney, Philip Island, Melbourne, Burnie, Freycinet National Park, Hobart, Scenic Cruising Fjordland National Park, Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Wellington, Auckland

, 2020

DEEP DIVE DOWN UNDER: THE GREAT BARRIER REEF & BEYOND Cairns to Melbourne (or reverse

) : 11 days

Star Breeze: Dec 10, 2020

CORAL SEA CROSSING: NEW CALEDONIA TO AUSTRALIA ) : 7 days

NEW

Ports of Call: Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Portland, Port Arthur, Hobart, Freycinet National Park, Launceston, Philip Island, Eden, Sydney

Star Breeze: Jan 7, 2021

New Caledonia to Cairns (or reverse

PENGUIN PARADES TO PINOT NOIR: THE WILD SIDE OF AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA

NEW

Star Breeze: Dec 23, 2020

NEW

Ports of Call: Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Airlie Beach, Middle Percy Island, Fraser Island, Mooloolaba, Sydney, Melbourne Star Breeze: Nov 29, 2020; Feb 17

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DREAMS OF TAHITI Papeete to Papeete : 7 days Ports of Call: Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Bora Bora, Huahine Wind Spirit: Sep 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 31; Nov 7, 14; Dec 12, 19, 26, 2019 Jan 2; Jul 2, 9, 16; Aug 20, 27; Sep 10; Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5; Dec 3, 10, 2020 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4; Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; Jun 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15; Aug 12, 19, 26; Sep 2, 9; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov 4; Dec 2, 9, 2021

POLYNESIA: PEARLS OF PARADISE Papeete to Fiji (or reverse

) : 15 days

Ports of Call: Papeete, Bora Bora, Rarotonga, Niue, Taveuni, Savusavu, Suva, Lautoka, Moorea* *Moorea only on Jun 17 departure. Wind Spirit: Feb 6; Jun 17

*, 2020

*Jun 17 reverse itinerary visits Tonga instead of Taveuni, overnights in Bora Bora, and also visits Moorea.

SOUTH PACIFIC UNDISCOVERED: FIJI, VANUATU & NEW CALEDONIA New Caledonia to Fiji (or reverse

) : 8 or 9 days

Ports of Call: Noumea, MarÃ©, Ile de Pins, Lifou, Port Vila, Yasawa-I-Rara, Lautoka Wind Spirit: Feb 21

*; Jun 8, 2020

* Feb 21 reverse 8-day itinerary does not visit Ile de Pins.

TAHITI & THE TUAMOTU ISLANDS Papeete to Papeete : 10* or 11 days Ports of Call: Papeete, Fakarava Biosphere Reserve, Rangiroa, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Moorea 11 Days Wind Spirit: Sep 1; Oct 20; Nov 21, 2019 Jan 9; Jul 23; Sep 27; Nov 12; Dec 17, 2020 Feb 11; Apr 1; Jun 6; Aug 1; Sep 26; Nov 11; Dec 16, 2021 10 Days* Wind Spirit: Oct 10; Dec 2, 2019 Jan 20; Aug 10; Sep 17; Nov 23; Dec 28, 2020 Feb 22; Apr 12; May 27; Jul 22; Sep 16; Nov 22; Dec 27, 2021 * 10-day itinerary does not visit Raiatea.

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WIND STAR

13 Days – Lisbon to San Juan Departing: November 30, 2020

14 Days – Lisbon to St. Maarten Departing: November 12, 2019

MANGOS & MADEIRA: A PUERTO RICO & PORTUGAL TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING

15 Days – St. Maarten to Lisbon Departing: March 25, 2020

15 Days – San Juan to Lisbon (includes Funchal) Departing: Feb 1, 2020

WIND SURF STAR BREEZE

14 Days – Lisbon to St. Maarten (includes St. John’s) Departing: November 30, 2019

15 Days – Lisbon to Miami (includes Funchal) Departing Feb 28, 2020

13 Days – Lisbon to St. Maarten (includes St. John’s) Departing: November 16, 2020

STAR PRIDE

14 Days – St. Maarten to Lisbon (includes Ponta Delgada, Azores) Departing: April 4, 2020 Departing: April 10, 2021

OCEAN CROSSING + PONTA DELGADA, AZORES

14 Days – Lisbon to San Juan Departing: November 28, 2020 14 Days – Miami to Lisbon (includes Horta, Azores) Departing: April 2, 2021

STARS OVER THE AZORES

13 Days – San Juan to Lisbon (includes Horta, Azores) Departing: March 28, 2020

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ORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NEW HEBRIDES, the mostly volcanic archipelago of Vanuatu is made up of 83 islands, with only 65 of those inhabited. Melanesian culture and beliefs run strong throughout these islands, steeped in ceremony and tradition.

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A HOSPITABLE “HELLO” A warm welkam (“welcome”) is always on offer and you may be surprised at how easy it is to converse in their local tongue. Bislama, or pidgin English, emerged in the 19th century during the “Blackbirding” era when thousands of Ni-Vanuatu worked under duress on plantations in Australia and Fiji. The easiest way for them to communicate with each other and the plantation owners was to create a blend of English words and grammatical structures from the Pacific, resulting in Bislama. Vanuatu may be the most language-dense country in the world, with over 100 indigenous languages spoken across the archipelago, but one thing is for certain: There are no barriers to communicating in the islands. Locals are always willing to offer up some Bislama translations to help you along the way.

A BISLAMA PHRASEBOOK The word “Bislama” comes from “beach-la-mar,” an anglicized version of the French term bêche de mer, which itself comes from Portuguese bicho do mar, or “sea cucumber.” In the 19th century, local Vanuatu laborers would gather and dry sea cucumbers at the same time they were collecting sandalwood for European colonists; another early name for the language was Sandalwood English. A note on pronunciation: Bislama is generally spelled phonetically for English-speakers, so that welkam is spoken as “wel-kam.” However, an “I” is short and there is no silent “E,” so that i gud by yu is pronounced “ee good by you” and mi no save is pronounced “me no savvy.” Since Vanuatu has more than 100 distinct native languages, Bislama is a second language for many islanders, and is spoken with a large range of accents. Many Bislama-speakers will not distinguish between “D” and “T” sounds, between “B” and “P” sounds or between “G” and “K” sounds; in some areas, “F” is pronounced like a “V” or a “B,” and a “J” like a “CH.”

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Hello — Halo Welcome — Welkam How are you? — Oslem wanem? How are things with you? (a polite response to “How are you?”) — I gud by yu? What’s your name? — Wanem nem blong yu? My name is… — Nem blong mi… Goodbye — Tata/Baibai Cheers! — Jis! I don’t know — Mi no save I understand — Mi save Please speak more slowly — Plis talem moa slo Do you speak English? — Yu save toktok English? Thank you very much — Tangkyu tumas

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FIRE AND FRUIT One of the most effective ways to immerse yourself in a culture is to break bread with the locals. In Vanuatu, though, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the laplap. This national dish is one that is often prepared and shared communally in villages across the archipelago and consists of fruit, vegetables and meat wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a shallow coal-filled fire pit. Layer upon layer of a special paste made up of grated breadfruit, bananas, taro or yam root is applied to the banana leaf with island cabbage and a drizzle of coconut milk. Meats are added and the entire offering is wrapped together in big banana leaves and placed on the hot coals for an hour. In a village environment, each family would prepare their food parcels individually before 46 | WINDSTARCRUISES.COM

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The noble strains can improve your mood, keep your head clear, heighten your hearing and vision, relax your body and calm your nervous system.

cooking them together and sitting in a circle to enjoy their bounty. During ceremonial occasions, the entire village will prepare the food together and eat the tropical delicacy as a collective feast. Those unable to visit a local village can head to Port Vila markets for some traditional laplap whipped up with love by one of the market ladies. SIPPING WISDOM For a true insight into Vanuatu kastom (“custom”), you can’t go past the truth serum that is kava. As the local saying goes, “Alcohol makes you stupid, but kava makes you wise.” This ceremonial drink is made from the root of the kava plant (Piper methysticum), a relative of the pepper plant. With Vanuatu being the ancestral home of kava, be aware that the drink

and its respective effects can be more potent than anywhere else in the world. The ground or grated root is strained and squeezed through coconut fiber and diluted with clean water before being served in a coconut shell. Often served as a “welkam” drink and used as a key tool for celebrations, there are two distinct strains of kava to be aware of. Ignoble strains can make you feel dizzy, nauseous and result in a two-day kava “hangover,” while the noble strains can improve your mood, keep your head clear, heighten your hearing and vision, relax your body and calm your nervous system. It is metabolized much easier … meaning there are no lasting effects on your body either. The advice here is simple. Ask which strain you are being served before you indulge. An acquired taste, kava’s flavor is reminiscent of dirt, grass and spice and will numb your tongue or make it tingle. To make the experience more palatable, however, suck on a slice of fruit afterwards. If you are going to embark in the “kastom,” do so responsibly by avoiding mixing kava with alcohol, not eating 3 to 4 hours before drinking kava and not snacking between drinks as it may make you feel nauseous. If you do get hit with the stomach rumbles, warm milk or tea generally counteracts the effects. In the village, kava is consumed in the nakamal (the central meeting hut) and is only offered to men, but there are many kava bars throughout Vanuatu now where women are also welcome. Look out for a red or green light by the door indicating their location. Ceremonial drinking takes many forms in Vanuatu, including more traditional afterwork beverages in bars throughout the island’s WINDSTARCRUISES.COM | 47

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capital of Port Vila. Banyan Beach Bar, Lava Lounge and the Warhorse Saloon are among the favorites, while Nambawan Café not only offers a selection of alcoholic tipples, but also some of the best coffee in town produced direct from neighboring island Tanna. MARKETS TODAY AND TOMORROW The Ni-Vanuatu proudly champion their local produce and live sustainably as a general rule. Nowhere is this more evident than the local markets. Here, you will marvel at the fresh produce and handicrafts that fill the stalls run, more often than not, by strong, independent women. The locals proudly promote the use of each part

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of a plant or animal to ensure there is no waste and complete gratitude. They walked the sustainability walk in a major way last year when Vanuatu proudly announced that they had become the first nation in the world to legally ban the use of plastic straws, bags and polystyrene containers. Why use plastic film to wrap your fresh produce when banana leaves fill the role perfectly, after all? This forward-thinking island nation and its proud people are leading the way when it comes to showing a deep respect for their environment. They know they live in paradise and want everyone to experience their islands’ beauty for years to come. Perhaps this is the best way for us to all embrace the Ni-Vanuatu way of life. 

Port Vila, Vanuatu, is visited on our South Pacific Undiscovered: Fiji, Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruises Feb 21 and Jun 8, 2020, aboard Wind Spirit.

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SURF, SAND AND SITKA

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E END OF THE ROAD. In its place, a coniferous timberland and snowcapped mountain range cradle the coastal city of Sitka, shielding its bay from the formidable Gulf of Alaska. Just off the shores, a dormant volcano and thousands of rocky, green islets interrupt the incoming current. The view from land is a calm Pacific Ocean stretching away towards Japan. Most people bring a camera. Thrill-seekers bring a surfboard.

Surfing in Alaska sounds like an oxymoron if there ever was one. And yet one look at a map of Sitka’s coastline of fjords, islands and river mouths reveals the highest potential for surf in the Last Frontier. Pair this with a rainforest-like climate, and the water temperatures (45 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) are comparable to Northern California. THE LAND DUKE FORGOT

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In 1993, Surfer Magazine sent a team to Sitka to get a taste of the virtually unknown Alaskan surf scene. Dave Parmenter’s cover story heralded Sitka as “The Land Duke Forgot,” alluding to Duke Kahanamoku’s (aka the Big Kahuna) traditional surfer culture. Indeed, the harsh conditions, wildlife and unpredictable wave breaks made for a humorous contrast to Southern California or Hawaii, yet the untamed beauty of the Alaskan wilderness left an impression on the seasoned surfer: “So what was it like to surf Alaska? How different was it than, say, Oregon or Northern California? All I can say is that it wasn’t a matter of how the water felt or what wax to bring, or even how your lungs burned running up the point, sucking in volcanic ash from a nearby eruption. I felt something so much bigger than mere … surfing. They call Alaska the “Last Frontier,” but it’s more than that. It’s the last place where America, its true atavistic spirit, exists.” Windstar Cruises visits Sitka on Alaskan Splendors, May-Aug 2019.

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The view from land is a calm Pacific Ocean stretching away towards Japan. Most people bring a camera. Thrill-seekers bring a surfboard.

ON THE ROCKS

Situated on Baranof Island, just east of the main town, is one of the only surf spots accessible by road in the Alexander Archipelago. Sandy Beach, Sitka, is geographically the most navigable surf spot to catch a break. A bit of a misnomer, the glassy swells that reach the shore are attributed to the beach’s very rocky terrain. Wait for the hour-long window before or after high tide rolls in. On a good day, you’ll face 4 to 8–feet waves and an offshore breeze. Slipping on a 5 to 7– millimeter wetsuit, boots and gloves is highly recommended by the resident “Sandies” who also frequent the only wave in town. An adorable exception to this rule are the seal and otter locals, well-equipped with their own insulation system, who will be catching some waves of their own. TIDAL ERUPTION

The Alaskan Coastline extends for 6,640 miles; nearly all of it is accessible only by plane or boat. And some of its best waves are near the ashy shores of Kruzof Island, home to the volcanic Mt. Edgecumbe. The dormant volcano’s last eruption occurred around 2220 B.C.E. and left volcanic sediment to blend with recently formed coral to form lava rock, not unlike the treacherous Pipe reef below the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu. When a wave moves quickly from deep to shallow waters, a perfect barrel is formed.

To the south of Kruzof Island is where experienced surfers will reap the most out of the obsidian terrain. Shoals Reef and Shoals Point are two surfing spots where the waves break on grizzled lava rock to create powerful (and potentially treacherous) conditions that will satisfy the most daring of thrill-seekers. In Kalinin Bay, on the northwest corner of Kruzof Island, the mossy forest eventually opens up into sedge grass that fades into Sea Lion’s Cove, a two-mile white-sand beach. In prime conditions, 15- to 20-foot mauling waves invite expert surfers to chance the rocky shoreline to the north. Southwestern swells running at 8 to 12 feet are a more manageable feat on the south side. MIDNIGHT SUN

Alaska is often referred to as “Land of the Midnight Sun,” where summer days seem to blend into one another with as little as one to three hours of darkness in between. Even a southern city such as Sitka enjoys up to 17 hours of daylight in June. Of course, the flipside of this is that sunlight is sparse during the winter and can severely limit

surfing opportunities. Expert surfers combat this with the reflective nature of a blanket of snow and a full moon to illuminate the surface of the water. Though soundly unreasonable, night surfing is possible. The only challenge that daylight presents during a Sitka summer is the feeling of regret not being able to take advantage of it all after the dark winter months. CHASING WAVES

The temperamental nature of Sitka’s currents, along with limited access to the coastline, turn the quest for the perfect wave into a game of luck. Unlike most surf scenes, you’re bound to catch a lot more waves with a little local advice rather than going it alone. Engaging with Sitka’s close-knit surfing community will provide you with a pool of local experience, resources, finances and gear that can’t be found on a website or map. Even still, waves are never guaranteed, but the chase to find the perfect ride is a euphoric experience in itself. Whether you get waves or not, two things are always promised: You’ll enjoy the view and you’ll come home with a story. 

Beyond Sitka, the Last Frontier’s other surf spots include: • the Kenai Peninsula between Seward and Homer • Yakutat, also known as “Surf City Alaska” • the accessible breaks of Kodiak Island • Cordova, on the east side of Prince William Sound • Turnagain Arm, south of Anchorage, during the bore tide

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DON’T SMELL THE HÁKARL

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Iceland has a forbidding culinary reputation. But peek under the surface, and you’ll find a fascinating history to a delicious cuisine.

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OTTING SHARK that has been buried in a hole in the ground for months, a bowl of rams’ testicles, whale kebabs, puffin meat and a whole sheep’s head with tongue and eyeballs may sound daunting, but these unfamiliar and, yes, occasionally perturbing Icelandic menu items are only one side of Iceland’s historic culinary culture. LONG WINTERS, SPRING FASTS

Iceland was first settled in the seventh century by Irish monks seeking monastic solitude in its isolated landscape. Two centuries later, the monks abandoned the landmass after it was discovered by Viking settlers from Sweden and Norway, along with others fleeing political strife in ninth-century Scandinavia. These

homesteaders set up an economy based on subsistence farming but had to contend with harsh weather, sparse soil and a three-month growing season. The food produced during that short summer had to last through nine months of winter, which meant a dependence on being able to preserve meats and cheeses for long periods of time. These methods of food preservation became a characteristic influence on Icelandic cuisine and remain much used today. The Christianization (or re-Christianization) of Iceland was in full force by the year 1000, and that also had its impact on the food culture. The introduction of fasting for Lent increased the emphasis on fish as a source of protein, and the importance of preserving fish as a dietary staple. The so-called “Little

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Iceland is also well known for the quality and succulence of its lamb dishes ... the “Viking breed” roams freely outdoors from spring to autumn, feeding on a wholly natural diet of grass, moss, berries, angelica and seaweed.

Ice Age” of the 14th century brought a cooler climate to the Northern Hemisphere, which meant Icelanders could no longer produce barley or other grains. The change in temperature also led to the traditional Nordic longhouses being replaced by Icelandic turf houses, which were easier to heat and offered new cooking methods. Longhouses usually featured a long fire in the center that warmed the whole space, and around it holes were dug in the ground to create earth ovens for baking bread and cooking. The turf houses that gradually replaced them featured multiple smaller rooms and a separate kitchen with a raised stone hearth over which cast-iron cooking pots could be hung, a new cooking method that also contributed an influence to Icelandic food culture.

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in cubes on cocktail sticks, hákarl has a pungent stench that puts many off, but its flavor is milder than its odor. It’s also customary to wash hákarl down with Iceland’s national drink, brennivín, a local caraway-flavored schnapps similar to Sweden’s aquavit. Brennivín has the ominous nickname “Black Death” because of the skull design that used to feature on its famous black bottle, which was later replaced with a much less sinister map of Iceland. Iceland is also well known for the quality and succulence of its lamb dishes. The original ninthcentury Scandinavian settlers imported sheep to the island and the breed has developed in isolation since then, unaffected by modern selective breeding practices. The Icelandic sheep is often referred to as

the “settlement breed” or “Viking breed,” and roams freely outdoors from spring to autumn, feeding on a wholly natural diet of grass, moss, berries, angelica and seaweed. It is not fed grain or given any growth hormones and is extremely tender with a mild flavor. SCANDINAVIAN SNACKING

Iceland also has its own version of the hot dog called pylsa. It’s made from a blend of lamb, beef and pork and has a characteristic flavor. These sausages are typically served with crunchy deep fried onions, raw onions, ketchup, sweet mustard and creamy remoulade sauce. Hardafiskur, which means “hard fish,” is a kind of dried fish jerky that has been a part of the Icelandic

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It’s customary to wash hákarl down with Iceland’s national drink brennivin, a local caraway-flavored schnapps similar to Sweden’s aquavit.

diet for centuries and is commonly made from cod, haddock or wolffish. The fish is dried in the cold North Atlantic air until it becomes cured in a process similar to maturing cheese. Hardafiskur is eaten as is or smothered in salted butter, and is considered a healthy alternative to chips or popcorn. Skyr is a traditional Icelandic dairy product that has the consistency of yogurt but is technically a cheese. It’s made by separating skim milk from cream, which is then pasteurized and cultures from previous batches of

skyr are added. After it has thickened, it is filtered and flavors such as vanilla, berries, coconut or licorice can be added. Skyr was brought to Iceland from Norway originally but the dairy tradition has since vanished from everywhere in Scandinavia except Iceland. Ancient skyr from over a thousand years ago can even be seen at the National Museum of Iceland. More recently, skyr has taken on political connotations as it has been hurled at parliament buildings in Iceland as a form of anti-government protest. WINDSTARCRUISES.COM | 63

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Iceland’s reputation for unusual cuisine doesn’t come from nowhere, however, and there are many traditional menu items that might not appeal to more delicate palates. Svið is a whole sheep’s head that has been singed to remove the fur, then cleaned and boiled. It is served with tongue, eyeball and ears intact and ready to eat, and accompanied by scoops of mashed potato and mashed turnip. Iceland is home to the largest puffin colony in the world, accommodating around 10 million of the colorful birds during the summer months. The largest breeding grounds are the Westman Islands, around

10 kilometers south of the mainland and home to around 20 percent of the world’s Atlantic puffin population. The famous birds may look too cute to eat, but their abundance (and the practical necessity of using all available natural resources to survive) has made the puffin a part of the Icelandic diet for centuries. The meat of the puffin is usually boiled or smoked and has a texture similar to pastrami. BAKERS’ TREATS

Despite the scarcity of grain production, Iceland still has its own bread traditions with a strong Danish influence. Laufabrauð, or “leaf bread,” are

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Laufabrauð, or “leaf bread,” are round flatbreads decorated with geometric patterns resembling leaves, and rolled so thin, it’s said you’re supposed to be able to read through them. round flatbreads decorated with geometric patterns resembling leaves, and rolled so thin, it’s said you’re supposed to be able to read through them. They are pan fried and then served with butter, often included as a seasonal accompaniment to the Icelandic Christmas dinner. Flatkaka is a round rye flatbread believed to date back to the original settlement. It was originally baked on hot stones or directly on the fire’s embers, which lent to its characteristic spotted pattern. Today,

it is also cooked in cast-iron frying pans. Rúgbrauð is a dark, sweet-tasting rye bread with no crust. It is traditionally baked in a pot that is first placed among the embers of a dying fire and then buried in the ground and left overnight. Flour was not always easy to come by during the long Icelandic winter, so treats such as these were considered luxuries for special occasions. If you have a chance to sample them, savor them. 

Windstar Cruises visits Iceland on Around Iceland in Jul and Aug 2019; Eire with Fire & Ice: Ireland & Iceland’s Overlooked Treasures on Jul 17, 2020; and Lands of the Midnight Sun, Aug 29, 2020.

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HILE THE OFFICIAL language of Panama is Spanish, don’t be surprised if what you hear isn’t entirely familiar — even if your Spanish is relatively fluent. Whether it’s slang, speech habits or outside influence, Panamanian has evolved into its own way of talking. But here are a few tips to keep you in the conversation.

THE ACCENT Many Panamanians drop the “s” from the end of a word, so instead of vamos a la playa (“let’s go to the beach”) it becomes vamo.’ But sometimes, as in the case of estar, “to be,” they even drop the “s” at the front — so you might hear ’ta loco if someone calls you crazy. (“Estas loco!”) Skipping the “d” in words ending with “-ado” is pretty standard. Lado (“side”) becomes lao; pescado (“fish”) turns to pescao. Pelado literally means “peeled” but is also slang for someone bald or when someone was a baby. Over time, it became the common word for a man, in the vein of “guy,” “dude” or “fellow,” and pronounced like pela’o. 70 | WINDSTARCRUISES.COM

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PANAMANIAN PIG LATIN A local form of slang reverses syllables in words. So hambre (“hunger”) becomes bre-ham, as in Tengo breham? “Are you hungry?” Is and on are reversals of sí and no. In the case of pela’o (“dude”), the -lao moves to the front of pe- so that “Qué pasó, pelao?” (“What’s up, man?”) Becomes “Qué so-pá, lao-pe?” (or even “Q Xopá” when texting.) To add to possible confusion, sopa means “soup” if the accent is on the first syllable. The diminutive suffix -cillo can even be added to make “little man,” in other words, a child.

FOREIGN INFLUENCES The United States took over the Panama Canal project from the French in 1904, and completed construction a decade later. Up until handing over control of the waterway to Panama at the end of 1999, the U.S.A. had a strong presence in Panama, especially in the Canal Zone. Panamanians took up baseball, which remains one of the country’s most popular sports, and many residents also picked up English. In some cases, those English words made their way into the local language: English with a Panamanian Spanish twist. For example, a clipsadora is a “stapler” here, but engrapadora elsewhere. Gufi is a “goofy person,” and a fren is a “friend.” Chiquishow means “public scandal,” from the word for “children” — chiquillos — and comparing such a thing to a child putting on a show, a tantrum. “Chewing gum” became chingongo, which frankly has a nicer ring to it. From the word “official” comes offi, meaning “OK.” ’Ta cool, ’ta cruel, or ’ta priti (short for “esta pretty”) can mean “great” when referring to, say, a movie.

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PANAMANIAN PRONUNCIATION Panamanian Spanish is pronounced like standard Latin American Spanish. Vowels are short, there’s no silent “E” but there is a silent “H,” so that hambre is “am-bray.” A “QU” is pronounced like a “K” and a double-L is softened to a “Y” (chiquillos is “cheekee-yos”). The double-“R” is rolled (arroz), and a tilde over an “N” gives it a “Y” sound (piña is “peenya”). Unlike Castillian Spanish, an “S” or “Z” is not pronounced with a lisp: pasó is “pass-oh.”

Verbs in Spanish end in -ir, -ar, and -er. Just as English slang might make action words out of nouns — “Google” into “googling”; “adult” into “adulting” — the Panamanians have taken some nouns — English nouns — and made them into Spanish verbs. For example, they learned the word “shortcut,” but rather than taking or making a shortcut, they use sharcotear. “Trippin’ ” or “having a good time” becomes tripear. The money in Panama may look vaguely familiar. The bills they refer to officially as balboas, or in slang as dólares or palos, are dollars from the United States. And while the coins are of Panamanian design, they match the size and denomination of the U.S. dollar. So twenty-five cents is still a quarter of a balboa, and pronounced cuara. Daim barely changes from “dime.” Not so unusual, but brand names sometimes become the general term for the product. So diapers may be referred to as pamper and baby food is gerber, which, because of the h-like pronunciation of “g” before “e,” becomes something like “hair bear.” 74 | WINDSTARCRUISES.COM

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Tin & Co. manufactured trash receptacles years ago and the name emblazoned on each became widely shared as “tinaco,” a label that stuck for all trash bins. From that evolved perro tinaquero, a dog one might find rooting around in the garbage, a stray dog.

your spouse, but to be “in the dog’s bed” means you’re broke in Panama: Estoy en la cama de los perros. “It could happen to anyone” is best said A cualquiera se le muere un tío: “Anyone’s uncle dies.” The understanding is that if your uncle were to suddenly die, it wouldn’t be your fault.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS Idioms are always fascinating from culture to culture. When you are surprised by something unbelievable, the first thing you may shout in English might not be “pork chop” but it is in Panama: ¡chuleta! Another exclamation you might hear is ¡Miercoles! (“Wednesday!”) Truth is, these are safe-for-public substitutes for similar sounding expletives. Something easy in English may be “a piece of cake.” But in Panama, it’s “a pineapple juice drink”: Eso es chicha de piña! (Chicha is a common term for various easily made fresh-juice drinks.) In English, being “in the doghouse” means you’re in trouble, often with

DALE (DAH-LAY) From dar, the verb “to give,” this word may seem to say “Give it!” but it shows up in some uniquely Panamanian constructions. You might hear Dale pa’alante! Dale pa’tras! In standard Spanish, that would be Dale para adelante or atrás or literally, “Give it for the front” or “for the back.” In Panama, either someone is telling you to move forward or back, perhaps in line or on a bus, or else they’re shouting dance instructions in a pop song. Dale pue’ is “OK then, go ahead,” while ¡Dale cuero! (literally “Give it leather!”) is a command to do something quickly. WHAT’S TO EAT The term “meat and potatoes” is sometimes used to describe the most basic home meal in the United States. In Panama, that would be arroz, poroto y carne or A.P.C. (pronounced “ah-pay-say”): that is, “rice, beans and meat.” From the verb raspar, which means “to scrape,” comes raspao or “shaved ice,” not to be confused with raspaito, “a scratch-off lottery ticket,” vendors of which are common along sidewalks downtown. Arroz con sombrero is rice with a fried egg on top. Seco con vaca is the popular cane liquor mixed with milk (vaca is “cow”). And at the end of the meal, you are harto when full. But just as in English, you can be harto or “fed up,” as in you can’t endure something anymore. Hopefully, all this information isn’t arroz con mango — “rice with mango” — that is, a tangled mess or difficult situation. 

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Windstar Cruises visits Panama on Adventures in Panama & Costa Rica, Nov 27, 2019; Colors of Key West & Central America, Mar 20, 2020; Costa Rica & Panama Canal, Dec 2019-Feb 2020; and The Spanish Main: Rise of the New World, Oct 26, 2019, Nov 20, 2019, and Jan 25, 2020. WINDSTARCRUISES.COM | 75

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A voyage visiting Morocco and the Canary Islands unveils exotic flavors, natural wonders and ancient traditions.

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Above: Mirador de Abrante viewpoint, Garajonay National Park, Gomera Opposite page: Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

Among the broad portfolio of intimate sailings that Windstar offers, perhaps none is more mysterious, exotic and romantic than a voyage to Morocco and the Canary Islands. I sailed on Windstar’s majestic five-masted, 350-guest Wind Surf on a weeklong voyage that brought me to everything from bustling medinas, souks and serene places of worship to stark deserts, idyllic seaside villages, rocky lava fields and lush forests. You can really understand what it means to be an explorer when you stand on the ship’s open teak decks underneath seven crisp white sails filled with the winds from ocean breezes. Morocco’s charms are evident in the country’s colorful heritage and history, a rich tapestry woven through centuries. And the Canary Islands — just off the coast of the northwest tip of Africa to the west of Morocco — hold their own special intrigue. The unique landscape across the seven islands of the archipelago includes beaches, volcanoes and fairytale-like forests that are home to species of plants not seen anywhere else in the world. Look carefully for sailings that visit these fascinating ports, and you’ll be able to cherish the distinct flavors, geography and cultural connections that few others get to savor.

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Visiting Morocco gives you the opportunity to explore one of the world’s oldest cultural regions through its food, market life and historical sites. Casablanca offers captivating architecture, including art deco buildings that house fascinating galleries and museums. The nation’s largest city borders the Atlantic Ocean and is also home to Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa. This port also serves as the launching point for tours to Marrakesh to visit the colorful and energetic souks where you can haggle with vendors for handcrafted goods or wander through the city square Jemaa el-Fnaa to become entranced by snake charmers, artists and other entertainers. I explored the Imperial City of Rabat, the capital city and home to the palace of King Mohammed VI. Windstar excursions here also visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower. The ornate marble mausoleum is adorned with zellige tiles, arranged in colorful mosaics. This masterpiece of modern Alaouite architecture contains the tombs of one of the country’s most revered monarchs and his son, Hassan II, who was father of Morocco’s current ruler. Our tour continued at the scenic Kasbah of the Udayas medina in Rabat’s Old District. This includes a rest stop with refreshing mint tea, the national drink of Morocco.

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Agadir offers a much different feel. The arid seaside city is enveloped by the Sahara Desert as it sits on the ocean. It’s a surfers’ haven, with sandy and quiet beaches. Tour options here include 4x4 rides in Paradise Valley to experience the diverse landscape, plants and neighborhoods that sit below the Atlas Mountains, a market and medina tour at the ancient village of Taroudant, or an interactive Berber cooking class. Outside the city, keep an eye open for the “flying goats.” The fruit of the argan trees lures nibbling and nimble-footed goats onto higher and higher branches until they look like they’ve landed there in the treetops. In Tangier, located just 20 miles from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, the gateway to Africa offers two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Together, the Old City (medina) and impressive Kasbah (citadel) enchant travelers to explore this city’s eclectic mix of European and African heritage. Try a cooking class and taste the famed Moroccan flavors of couscous and tagine chicken or lamb. I enjoyed a hearty meal cooked in the tagine clay pot, and the heaping serving perfectly blended the chicken with spices, dates, olives and onions, all enhanced by fragrant mint and lemon that wafted from the steam as it was placed piping hot on my plate.

Windstar Cruises visits Morocco and the Canary Islands on the following sailings: Artists & Idols of Iberia (Nov 20, 2020), Spanish Serenade (Feb 20; Apr 10; Jul 2; Sep 29; Nov 20, 2020) and Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco (Nov 2, 2019; Apr 9, Oct 25, 2020).

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Clockwise from top left: Agadir market, Berber woman preparing tagine, Tangier’s Kasbah, and “flying goats” in the argan trees

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Leaving Morocco, it was time to set sail for the Canary Islands, the set of seven main islands in the Atlantic that represent the southernmost community of Spain. The region is autonomous, though, and each island owns distinct characteristics, both culturally and geographically. A sub-tropical climate lets the Canaries enjoy warm temps all year. Lanzarote, a desert-island paradise, is the first entire island to be declared a Biosphere Reserve, a status that serves to protect and study special ecosystems. Sister islands Las Palmas, La Gomera and Gran Canaria also hold the designation. Lanzarote offers a famous wine trail because of its unique and ingenious winemaking processes. Its stark landscape resembles a moonscape thanks to ancient volcanic activity, and crescent-shaped vineyards are carved into the volcanic hillsides, utilizing the ash to retain the limited moisture in this arid environment. The volcanic minerals give the grapes a flavor that distinguishes a Lanzarote wine. Aside from sampling the wines, I rode a camel for a short jaunt in Timanfaya National Park. The park is the island’s top attraction, and its 20 square miles is covered with lava flows and dormant volcanoes. Las Palmas is a well-developed island, featuring narrow streets lined with shops and restaurants, as well as pretty park and garden areas. Outside the city, the island features its own brand of natural beauty, with the verdant laurel Los Tilos forest, easy-to-reach beaches and the inviting Volcano Route hiking trails.

Wind Surf docked in the marina close to the city center, and I easily wandered to town. Las Palmas is a convenient port stop for independent explorers. A shopping mall is located just steps from the pier, and a large open plaza is located across the marina, where you’ll find public transportation and signage for points of interest around the town. You’re also within walking distance or a quick cab ride to museums, basilicas and the Crater de Bandama, a dormant volcano that is now inhabited and used for farming. (A walk around the rim offers amazing views.) Playa de Las Canteras, a 10-minute stroll from the ship, offers a sweeping public beach and wide promenade area. I arrived in December, and was able to enjoy a swim and time basking in the sunshine. Our final stop on Wind Surf was La Gomera, a brilliant destination because of its stunning natural areas. Garajonay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the lush cloud forest features popular hiking paths and winding roads that bring visitors to the island’s summit. Mists sweep over the peaks of the mountains, and the park’s high point is Garajonay Peak, the highest point on the island at 4,869 feet. The park is filled with rare laurel-tree forests that date to the Tertiary period, more than 2.6 million years ago. La Gomera also offers quaint seaside towns and lovely beaches and is well known for its steep ravines that cut between the volcanic hills. Residents on the island still use the silbo gomero, or Gomeran whistle, an ancient language derived so that villagers can communicate with one another across the ravines. The sounds of the whistling language can travel for more than a mile. 

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GREEK GOODS

A shopaholic’s handbook for Hellenic treasure-hunting GREECE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PLACE where aesthetic sense is prized. Think of Helen of Troy, whose face launched a thousand ships. Or of Aristotle, who wrote that “the good and the beautiful are the beginning both of knowledge and the movement of things.” Today’s Greece is no less concerned with the tradition of balance, symmetry, usefulness and allure. Modern designers and artisans are preserving the time-honored tradition of pleasing the senses as they advance their crafts into the 21st century. In Athens and beyond, beauty is still truth, and the discerning shopper can find troves of thoughtfully created clothes, cosmetics, cuisine and cultural treasures. Here is a curated collection of some of the best keepsakes of a Mediterranean adventure, full of flavor and timeless fashion.

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MELISSINOS ART Since 1920, the name Melissinos has been synonymous with stylish sandals. Georgios Melissinos forged the reputation, then handed the firm to his son Stavros — a poet — then his grandson Pantelis, a poet and artist. Along the way, they’ve attracted fashion-conscious customers the likes of Sophia Loren, Barbra Streisand, Queen Sophia of Spain, Bob Saget, Jeremy Irons, The Beatles, Jill Biden and

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The Union of Santorini Cooperatives takes wine seriously, safeguarding traditional techniques in order to produce vintages worthy of Santorini’s Protected Designation of Origin status. For three millennia, island winemakers have used white assyrtiko, athiri and aidani grapes. One traditional wine, nykteri, was named for a tradition of gathering and processing grapes by nikta — in the cool night. Vinsanto, on the other hand, is a sweet wine ranging from amber to dark red, originally made to survive long sea voyages. santowines.gr/en/

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Cretan carpet-maker George Apostolopoulos harnessed the power of waterfalls for the finishing stages of his traditional wool rugs. The spinning currents create a fluffy consistency that lasts up to 30 years, warming the home just as shepherd’s rugs did in ancient times. flokati-factory.gr

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The celebrated olive groves of Laconia once supplied the mighty Spartan army – and the same traditional techniques are used today at the Liotrivi Estate, where five varieties of hand-picked olives are either preserved in Monemvasia sea salt or cold-pressed to create pure olive oil. liotrivi.info

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Knitwear is where the Kourbela family began, with handmade designs and natural yarns that caught the world’s attention in the 1970s. Then Ioanna took over the family firm, bringing a fascination with Greek geometry, lines that extend motion, archetypal silhouettes and a theatrical sensibility based on stagecraft designs. The company is based in Attica, but their work, exclusively made in Greece, can be found at more than 100 shops across the country. ioannakourbela.com Continued on page 94

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KUSADASI

Discover Turkey’s local charm (and incredible history) in different ways from dawn to dusk. BY TERRY ELWARD

MORNING After fortifying yourself with Turkish coffee, prepare for a shopping experience you’ll never forget. Turkish bazaars are much more fun than a Western-style shopping mall and are full of character. Kusadasi has three: Kusadasi Bazaar, Oriental Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar. Most shops in the bazaars accept euros, U.S. dollars and credit cards if you don’t have Turkish lira. But cash is king here. Be prepared to haggle — and ready to walk away if the price isn’t right. Most sellers will accept 50 percent of their original asking price. Enjoy the game. A lot of the handbags and belts are made of quality Turkish leather crafted into fake designer items. Most of the leatherwear is like this except for the jackets, which are made of beautiful, soft leather and can be picked up for a steal. You can also pick up authentic

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Turkish goodies such as glass lamps, silver and jewelry made of Turkish stones. Ceramics and Turkish plates are exquisite and inexpensive. Turkish rugs in Kusadasi tend to be expensive (and large), but if you really fall in love with them, shipping can be arranged. AFTERNOON Kusadasi happens to be only 35 minutes from one of the most renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, Ephesus. Dating back perhaps as early as 7th century B.C., Ephesus is Turkey’s historical jewel — a Greek, Roman and Byzantine city at different points in time. Each of these civilizations left their mark on the city, making Ephesus unique and fascinating. Some highlights, in the order you’ll see them from the entrance gate, include: • THE TEMPLE OF HADRIAN — A small temple built in honor of Roman Emperor Hadrian in 145 C.E. The friezes around the top of the interior wall tell the story of the founding of Ephesus. Medusa, with her serpent hair, presides over the temples to keep out evil spirits.

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KUSADASI IS A SMALL, TURKISH seaside town that has lots of local charm and one very large claim to fame: It’s 15 miles from Ephesus (or Efes in Turkish), the second-largest city of the Ancient Roman civilization. Apart from the exquisite ruins of Ephesus, a day spent in Kusadasi can be packed with memorable experiences, such as shopping in a Turkish bazaar, eating local food or simply enjoying the Aegean Sea.

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DINNER AT THE LIBRARY OF CELSUS Windstar guests visiting Kusadasi will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Celsus Library after hours during an exclusive Evening in Ephesus event: a five-course, white-gloveservice dinner in the courtyard accompanied by a trio from the Aegean Chamber Orchestra. The Library’s spectacularly illuminated façade allows you to examine statues in their niches and elegant stonework of the frames as you dine under the moon and stars.

• TERRACE HOUSES — These beautiful homes of wealthy residents are being meticulously restored to give us a rare insight into life during the Roman period. Most are two-story terraces built in the 1st century and were luxurious even by modern standards — they were heated, had running water, pools and baths. Still intact, you can walk through the spacious rooms decorated with whimsical frescos and mosaics of birds, flowers, gardens, gods and mythical creatures. • THE CELSUS LIBRARY — The library once housed thousands of precious scrolls, all of which were burned during a Goth invasion of A.D. 262. Fortunately, the beautiful exterior is still here for us to admire. • THE BROTHEL — Ephesus’ brothel was typical of a Roman city. Always in the city center, these were considered a necessity as Roman soldiers were not permitted to marry. Across the Marble Road from the Celsus Library, you will find the remains of a house with a bathing pool. • THE LOWER AGORA & THE GREAT THEATER — On the left as you exit the Celsus Library, pass through an arch and find yourself at the lower agora, a marketplace. Many things are still awaiting

excavation in the lower agora, but the plaza leads to the Great Theater. If you have never seen a Roman or Greek theater, then this one is an excellent start. The easiest way to get to Ephesus is by taxi. If you can arrange to share a ride, then so much the better. Ask to be dropped at the Upper Gate so you only have a downhill walk through the ruins. Two or three hours is enough to see the highlights — more if you’re an art and history buff. EVENING Far from the humble kebab, there are wonderful authentic dishes to sample in Kusadasi. Look out for pide (bread stuffed with cheese, meat and other fillings), kofte meatballs, gozleme pastries, salads and delightful Turkish sweets. In and around the Orient Bazaar are places to eat. You can get a decent meal for 15-30TL. One excellent restaurant close to the cruise port is Erzincan (Camikebir Mahallesi, Yedi Eylul Sokak 9). With comfortable Turkish decor and beautifully presented Turkish food, it’s probably the best restaurant in town, famous for its mezze plates, kebabs, claypot-cooked meat stews, and the star of the menu, the kunefe: a Turkish dessert made of noodle-like pastry and sweet cheese served with clotted cream and rosewater or pistachio toppings. It’s simply divine. Orient Bar (Camikebir Mahallesi, Kisla Sokak 9) is a great find. This courtyard restaurant with live Turkish music is right on the beach; it’s quite magical at sunset to enjoy a Turkish beer or a raki by the sea. Enjoy your day in Kusadasi! 

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A maritime corporation that creates clothing and art: That’s how Serapis describes itself. From silk scarves decorated with freighter photos to shirts imprinted with “pranic healing” diagrams, the collections are striking, juxtaposing photography, nautical uniforms and the authentic needs of life on the sea. serapismaritimecorp.com

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