Well the day is finally here, I am off to St. Maarten to board my sailing vessel, Windstar's "Wind Surf" for a fabulous 14 day cruise through the Caribbean! I have never sailed on this kind of vessel before and I am really looking forward to it.
What is exceptional about this cruise is that because of the smaller size of the ship it can reach many ports that the larger ships can't get to. I will visit 12 fabulous islands all with their specfic charm and history. Can't wait!
I will arrive at the St. Maarten Airport which is a sightseeing spot in itself!
No place in the world can people get so close to planes that they can almost touch the fuselage as the planes fly over the beach and come in for a landing at the Princess Juliana International Airport — a thin, two-lane highway separates the beach from the runway. Thrill seekers and aviation enthusiasts flock to the tiny half-Dutch/half-French island to sunbath in the shadow of a jumbo jet.
We sail from St. Maarten at 7PM!
St. Maarten/St. Martin is virtually unique among Caribbean destinations. The 37-square-mile (96-square-km) island is a seamless place (there are no border gates), but it is governed by two nations—the Netherlands and France—and has residents from 70-some different countries. A call from the Dutch side to the French is an international call, currencies are different, and even the vibe is different. In the Caribbean, only the island of Hispaniola is remotely in a similar position, ecompassing two distinct countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Boarding the Wind Surf. . . .
Windstar's Flagship Sailing Ship, "Wind Surf"
On any day, the 342-guest flagship, Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing ship, draws admiring glances as she glides majestically into port with her tall sails billowing. And her beauty is far more than skin deep. During the cruise, you will find the perfect setting for ‘making an entrance’ in the beautiful reception area – and, appropriately, that’s only the beginning.
When you return to your stateroom, the luxury gets personal. Windstar’s signature bowl of fresh fruit is waiting for you, along with rich tufted headboards, soft seascape colors, beautiful new upholstery, and fine count Egyptian cotton linens welcome you to an oasis of relaxing indulgence.
Wind Surf underwent a significant renovation of public spaces and suites, including an expanded lounge with new lights and sound for upcoming stage performances. You can relax into the destinations you’re visiting at the new World Spa by Windstar, which offers regional spa treatments, including massage styles like Swedish, Japanese Shiatsu and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.
Windstar has always been known for their iconic sailing ships and I can't wait to experience this form of cruise for the first time!
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