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A Mediterranean Mosaic in Spain

Reflections in Retrospect

Gwin’s reaction to our Wind Surf voyage mirrored my own.

“Although I have cruised numerous times, I’d never had the experience of a sailing ship, which was not in any significant way different from the feeling of a regular cruise ship,” he said. “The true excitement was the delicious gourmet meals served morning, noon, and night and presented in a variety of venues, from outdoor deck dining to an elaborate buffet complete with a six-foot diameter bowl of Spanish paella.  I truly believe this was one of the best cruise dining experiences of my life. I am very seldom seduced by great dining, but Windstar proved to be the best of the best when it comes to epicurean delights. The entire ship ran well, the ports of call were exciting, and the efficiency of the staff and overall preparation were noticeably excellent throughout the sailing.”

Wind Surf’s executive chef, Subhash Rawat, and his staff did produce extraordinary dining adventures of the kind that excite even the most sophisticated palates. In addition to wonderful dinners, notable successes ranged from the tastiest doughnuts I’ve ever eaten to the deck barbecue in Málaga.

George, from Kirkland, Washington, became a new friend during the surprisingly damp Ibiza excursion.

“This was our first small-boat experience,” he said. We’ve always been on the big boats, but we’ve really enjoyed ourselves, and everything has been just great. I also found it interesting that there were always more people in the fitness center than the casino.”

With all due respect to numerous cruisers on mass-market ships, many of the travelers that group members will encounter on more luxurious, and yes, more expensive vessels like this one are a significant part of the attraction, simply because they have traveled extensively worldwide and have numerous unique and frequently amusing stories to share.

 

For more information on, this cruise contact Windstar Cruises at 800-258-7245 or go to www.windstarcruises.com