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Weddings and Windstar
A Match Made in Heaven
Unique Wedding and Vow Renewal Programs
For a wedding that is truly 180 degrees from ordinary,
a Windstar Cruise combines the romance of sailing ships and the intrigue of
exotic destinations with user-friendly websites and personal wedding
planners, making planning the event of a lifetime easy and a dream come
true. The award-winning ships of Windstar offer a wedding experience unlike
any other in the travel industry, arranging nuptials at sea and onshore on
more than 140 itineraries throughout the Caribbean, Tahiti and Europe.
From the most intimate exchange of vows to the most
elaborate and indulgent celebrations, Windstar offers a wedding and vow
renewal program as only a small ship can with individually tailored
ceremonies. Weddings are arranged through The Wedding Experience by calling
(877) 580-3556 or visiting
www.theweddingexperience.com. A personal Wedding Planner is available
to assist in advance and onsite, attending to extraordinary personal touches
from the simple – fresh flowers adorning the aisle as a violinist plays
Canon in D – to the grand – a fireworks display sailing out of Venice.
Voted
“Most Romantic Cruise Line” and “Most Romantic Dining Ambience” by Porthole
Magazine, “Most Romantic Cruise Line” by CruiseCritic.com and “Top
Honeymoon” by viewers of Today Throws a Wedding and theKnot.com, Windstar
provides the ultimate escape for couples looking to get away from it all –
together.
“There is perhaps nothing more romantic than being at
sea aboard the intimate sailing ships of Windstar as they explore some of
the world’s most exclusive harbors,” says Tom Russell, vice president of
marketing and sales. “Our wedding and honeymoon packages, combined with the
personalized service of our wedding and travel planners, are by far the most
comprehensive in the cruise industry and offer tremendous romance and
value.”
Planning a romantic vacation is easy with Windstar’s
Romance Under Sail program featuring a dedicated interactive website -
www.romanceundersail.com - inviting couples to research and customize
their honeymoons and romantic escapes online. With special packages that
celebrate all things romantic—an extensive menu of wines and champagnes,
intimate shore excursions, scuba diving adventures, spa treatments and
special in-suite commemorative amenities and services—the website eliminates
the stress of last-minute planning by allowing couples to customize their
special vacation in advance.
Windstar’s Romance Registry adds a new twist to an
established tradition with a gift selection that goes beyond the
conventional china and silver to offer the sublime, such as an extensive
selection of vintage wines and champagnes, rejuvenating spa treatments and
romantic excursions ashore. An on-staff Romance Coordinator assists with
special requests and adds that extra touch of personalized attention.
“Romance Under Sail” captures romance ashore with a
selection of excursions specifically designed for couples featuring such
escapades as an overnight interlude in an over-water bungalow at one of Bora
Bora’s beautiful resorts; Parasailing in Moorea; a Gondola Serenade at Night
in Venice; a day in Kythira, the ‘island of love’ and Eros and Ahprodite; a
Passion Catamaran sail in the Grenadines.
Windstar’s complimentary water sports program allows
for intimate exploration of some of the world’s most exclusive destinations
- from waterskiing in an exotic lagoon, bay or harbor, to kayaking along
intimate shorelines, to windsurfing, sailing, scenic boat rides, snorkeling,
and scuba diving in 31 of the world’s most exotic locales from Virgin Gorda
to Ibiza, and from St. Tropez to Santorini. Breathtaking beaches and
pastoral countrysides are inviting escapes to enjoy a Picnic Basket for Two,
complete with champagne, fruit, and gourmet sandwiches and treats.
The culinary experience of any vacation plays a very
important role, and Windstar’s award-winning Signature Cuisine created in
tandem with acclaimed celebrity chef and restaurateur Joachim Splichal
delights the senses with menus created especially for lovers. The Romance
Under Sail website features favorite menu selections with links to recipes,
allowing guests to return home and recreate the tempting dishes they
experienced at sea.
About Windstar Cruises
Carrying just 148 to 308 guests, the luxurious ships of
Windstar exude a private yacht-like atmosphere creating camaraderie and
lasting friendships between shipmates. The company’s unique vacations offer
a seaside window on the world, combining the refinement of a luxury hotel
with a moveable feast of cultural experiences. The three sailing yachts
cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at more than 100 ports throughout
Europe, the Caribbean and Tahiti.
Guests sailing in 2004 will benefit from a recent
multi-million dollar investment in the Windstar fleet. Enhancements range
from new flat screen TVs and DVD players in staterooms to new fabrics, décor
and window treatments throughout the ship.
Visit Windstar Cruises online at
www.windstarcruises.com. For brochures or more information contact
1-87-STAR-SAIL (1-877-827-7245.) For special offers and
information about Windstar’s romantic cruises, visit
www.romanceundersail.com. To
make reservations, or receive more information, contact a professional
travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245.
World’s Leading Cruise Lines
Windstar Cruises is a member of the exclusive World’s
Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines,
Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts
of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to
quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and
budgets. The World’s Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching
cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.
Edited by Dave Shultz
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