This week, we pose a question: Are you a big-ship cruiser or a small-ship cruiser? You'll find a lot of discussion here about big and small ships, but I encourage you to weigh in with your opinions. Do you prefer the activities and thrills of big ships? Or are you more for the … [Read more...]
Seldom Cruised Caribbean Islands You Really Should See
By WALLACE IMMEN for The Avid Cruiser All right, so you’re an experienced Caribbean cruiser. You’ve docked in places like Phillpsburg and Bridgetown so many times you qualify for frequent visitor status. You’ve slathered yourself in sun lotion on more palm-lined beaches … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruise Review – Wind Surf Barcelona to Lisbon
Windstar Wind Surf Report from the Med: October, 2009 Barcelona to Lisbon Our first time aboard Wind Surf. We had been told that people either prefer the smaller ships, Wind Spirit or Wind Star (148 guests) or the larger Surf (309) – but we confess to being equally … [Read more...]
Windstar in the Mediterranean Cruise Review
My friend, Wendy, and I recently sailed as the Virtuoso group hosts onboard the Wind Surf from Venice to Venice. Hotel Manager Geert de Meyer personally greeted guests as we checked in and he requested a steward to take our large bags to the ship. Another steward escorted us to … [Read more...]