Thursday, June 14, 2018

Value Alert: Leverage Your Labor Day Holiday Into 8 Nights On A Sailing Ship Visiting Our Favorite Ports From Barcelona To Lisbon

We recently extolled here the value of visiting the Mediterranean in September, which avoids the worst of the summer heat and the hordes of Europeans and other tourists who must take their vacations in August.

Wind Surf Off Sicily

Windstar has just made that easier by including in their weekly promotion starting today a cruise that departs Barcelona Sept. 1, the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, and concludes Sunday, Sept. 9, just in time to fly home after only a few days off the job.

Wind Surf
Besides the perfect timing, there are two other treats to this cruise. First, the ship is the Wind Surf, Windstar's recently refurbished flagship that combines seven billowing sails with diesel electric engines. Second, the ports of call are among our favorite Mediterranean destinations.

Until June 20, you can book a cabin of 188 square feet with location chosen by Wind Star for $2,299 plus $218 taxes and $108 gratuities.


Sopranis, Cadiz
We rarely recommend restaurants, but in Cadiz last year we found an outstanding example. It is recognized in the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2018 Guide. If you schedule this trip, immediately book Sopranis, walk-able from the port and open for lunch 1 to 4 p.m. and dinner. Your ship arrives 7 a.m., does not sail until 11:59 p.m.


Wind Surf, 310 passengers, built 1990, refurbished 2013. 


  • Saturday, September 1 Barcelona, Spain. Extraordinary art and eats if you arrive a day early
  • Sunday, September 2 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. We'd skip the resorts, stroll the town
  • Monday, September 3 Cartagena, Spain. For nearby coastal resorts.
  • Tuesday, September 4 Granada, Spain. Do the Alhambra Palace excursion.
  • Wed, September 5         Malaga, Spain. Picasso museum or village excursions
  • Thursday, September 6 Gibraltar, UK Territory, The Rock.
  • Friday, September 7 Cadiz, Spain. Another charming town for strolling.
  • Saturday, September 8 At Sea
  • Sunday, September 9 Lisbon, Portugal. Unique architecture and cuisine. Worth a day or two stay if you do not need to be back at work Monday.

Windstar fares include: 

  • All meals in all venues at all times, including room service menu available 24 hours
  • All non-alcoholic beverages, including cappuccino, espresso, and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks
  • Welcome cocktails at reception
  • All onboard entertainment
  • Unlimited use of Fitness Center
  • Unlimited use of all water sports equipment
  • Informative nightly port talks and destination briefings
Round-trip air fares from New York and other U.S. cities range from about $800 in economy to  $4,000 in business. Use Google Flights to search for the best flights for your needs.
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