Windstar Cruises Named Best Cruise Line for Honeymoons In the 2008 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
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Windstar Cruises Named Best Cruise Line for Honeymoons In the 2008 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-10-31
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, was awarded Best Cruise Line for Honeymoons, in the category of Best for Romance, by the editors of Cruise Critic.
“The Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards recognize cruise lines that are best in class,” said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of Cruise Critic. “This year’s winners are setting standards in the cruise industry by offering a consistently superior cruising experience. Windstar’s award is a testament to its team’s commitment to providing that service.”
The awards honor the world’s top cruise lines for outstanding performance in 10 major areas and three sub-categories including: Best Family Cruises, Best Luxury Cruises, Best Dining, Best for Romance, Best Spa and Fitness, Best Cabins, Best Value for Money, Best Itineraries, Best Entertainment and Best Excursions.
“We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from the editors of Cruise Critic,” said Diane Moore, president, Windstar Cruises. “We are proud that our romantic and beautiful ships were selected as the best for honeymoons. It is an honor that guests choose to celebrate this special occasion with us.”
Windstar vessels feature billowing sails, sleek lines, intimate size (having room for a mere 148 to 312 guests) and service that makes guests feel as if they’re on their own private yacht. From special pampering on board to exclusive shore excursions for two, Windstar offers a romantic experience honeymooners will never forget.
An interactive list of all the 2008 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awards is available for download at www.cruisecritic.com/editors-picks/newsletter.cfm.
A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for more than 20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary travelers who appreciate the line’s luxurious accommodations, alternative dining venues, diversity of shore excursions, complimentary water sports program and deluxe spa facilities. The recently completed multi-million dollar Degrees of Difference enhancements on all three ships focused on structural and technical operations along with upgrades to guest areas, remodeled bathrooms in staterooms and an expanded beauty salon and spa. In order to take the ship’s comfort level to a new degree of luxury, Apple iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDock speakers, wireless Internet, flat screen televisions, luxury linens and mattresses as well as L’Occitane amenities were added in each stateroom across the fleet.
In addition to Cruise Critic’s award, Windstar was recently awarded “Favourite Small-Ship Cruise Line” in the U.K.’s Condé Nast Traveller’s 2008 Readers’ Travel Awards. Windstar received the highest score of any cruise line in the poll and was also only one of three cruise lines that made Condé Nast Traveller’s list of the “Top 100 of the Best the Travel World has to Offer.” Celebrated Living, American Airlines’ prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises “Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line” on their 2008 Platinum List for the second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Windstar “Most Romantic Cruise Line” and “Best Tall Ship” in the 9th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in Travel + Leisure’s World’s 2008 Best Awards and was lauded among “The World’s Best Small Ships” by Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2008.
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