After 24 days aboard Windstar’s Wind Surf in the Mediterranean, we understand why Windstar guests are so loyal. Exceptional service, excellent food, smaller ports, and a relaxed atmosphere make Windstar one of the best values in small-ship luxury cruising.
Our final port day of the cruise brings a relaxed walk through Piran, Slovenia, a climb up St. George's bell tower, and a memorable lunch in a town shaped by centuries of Venetian rule and salt.
A second visit to Dubrovnik brings two dives in the Adriatic, an anniversary dinner at Nautika, and a countryside Peka cooking class that turns strangers into friends, alongside a bit of Republic of Ragusa history.
A second visit to Kotor, Montenegro starts with donkeys, grappa, and a centuries old olive farm run by the Morić family, then winds through the walled old town and a big-ship reality check back at the tender dock.
A scheduling mix-up costs us our Blue Caves tour in Hvar, Croatia, but a ten euro water taxi to a hidden cove called Robinson's turns into one of our favorite afternoons of the whole trip, complete with a surprise gourmet lunch and a stroll through Croatia's glossy "Riviera" town.
Our second visit to Zadar combined a walk through the city's historic old town with a memorable afternoon at Srce Bukovice, where warm hospitality, homemade food, and local traditions offered a genuine taste of rural Croatia.
A rib boat tour out of Rovinj, Croatia turns from swimming and wine tasting along the Lim Fjord into an unplanned rescue at sea, plus a short look at the Venetian history behind this Istrian old town.
Otranto was our first stop on the Italian east coast, and the first one officially in the Adriatic Sea. It’s a walled village with a beautiful sea wall and harbor sitting right at the gates of the old city. The…
Discover the charms of Venice as we explore the Grand Canal, St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the famous glass-blowing island of Murano. From historic basilicas to romantic canals and incredible Italian cuisine, Venice is one of Europe’s most magical cities.
Bob and I enjoyed the highlights of Croatia in July of 2017 sailing north along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, we explored Dubrovnik, Zadar, Pag, and Rovinj — and knew we would one day return.
Grand European Tour – May/June 2022 (Part 2) After traveling through the night, we arrived in Vienna the following afternoon. Vienna immediately feels grand — wide boulevards, elegant architecture, and the quiet confidence of a city that has been at…