'Most Romantic Cruise Line'!
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Windstar Cruises Voted 'Most Romantic Cruise Line' for Fifth Time by
Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers in Annual Awards
SEATTLE, Nov. 23
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts
that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most
treasured destinations, has been recognized by Porthole Cruise
Magazine as the "Most Romantic Cruise Line" for the fifth time in a
row by readers in the 11th Annual "Best of Cruising" Reader's Choice
Awards.
"When it comes to romance on the high seas, it's hard to compete with
Windstar Cruises," said Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief of
Porthole Cruise Magazine, the leading consumer cruise magazine. "Our
experienced readers know this, and that is why they have voted them
Most Romantic Cruise Line year after year."
Several thousand readers cast their ballots in the 11th Annual
Reader's Choice Awards. The full list of awards are featured in the
December 2009 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine.
"We are honored that the readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine selected
Windstar Cruises again as the Most Romantic Cruise Line in the world,"
said Diane Moore, president, Windstar Cruises. "We are often told by
our loyal guests how romantic it is to sail on our beautiful ships."
Windstar recently announced the latest phase of its Degrees of
Difference initiative featuring added amenities and enhancements to
its luxurious ships in the areas of dining, accommodations,
entertainment, spa, fitness and shore excursions. With this latest
initiative, Windstar continues to raise the bar, delivering a vacation
experience that is "180 Degrees from Ordinary."
In addition to the Porthole Cruise Magazine award, Windstar has been
recognized by notable names in the travel world. Celebrated Living,
American Airlines' prestigious publication for first class passengers,
named Windstar Cruises "Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line" on their
2009 Platinum List for the third time in a row. Windstar received a
"Favourite Small-Ship Cruise Line" award in the U.K.'s Conde Nast
Traveller's 2009 Readers' Travel Awards and was listed in their "Top
100 of the Best the Travel World has to Offer." Windstar has also
earned top honors in Travel + Leisure's "World's 2009 Best Awards" and
was lauded among "The World's Best Small Ships" by Conde Nast Traveler
in 2009.
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their
pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden
harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations.
Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar
cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe,
the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including
brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.