Windstar Cruises, the leader in small ship cruising, continues to evolve its fleet with three million dollars of stateroom upgrades scheduled for Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the two smallest sister yachts of the fleet. Wind Star's 72 guest staterooms will be renovated in a dry dock this November (one stateroom was already completed as a model showcase room). Wind Spirit is scheduled to have its 73 staterooms completed in April of 2015.

The current layout will be transformed with a sofa where guests can relax, watch TV or catch a cat-nap to replace the
previous desk and vanity set-up. When room service is ordered, or if guests want a place to write, the middle section of the sofa converts into a table, with seats at each end. Additionally, the centre dresser located next to the
bed will be exchanged for a chic new dresser that will give guests more open room. Before and after pictures of the mock-up stateroom can be viewed on Windstar's blog.

Staterooms on both yachts were previously enhanced as part of Windstar's $18 million fleet-wide renovation project in 2012. Across the fleet, staterooms were enhanced with leather headboards, stately arm chairs, linen wall coverings, new lighting features, elegant window coverings, plush wool carpeting, art work, and stylish bed cushions. Corridors were completely renovated from floor to ceiling with new wall coverings, carpeting, ceiling finishes, lighting, and art
work.

While Windstar's sailing yachts continue to constantly evolve with the latest trends in the luxury market, Windstar Cruises is also preparing for Star Pride, the first of the company's three new power yachts, to enter it's month-long dry-dock in April 2014, before sailing the Mediterranean in May of 2014.

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small luxury cruise ships known for their intimate yacht-style experience and unique voyages to the world's best small ports and hidden harbours. Its three recently renovated sailing yachts carry fewer than 300 guests and cruise to 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and Central America.

About Travel the World

Travel the World has been providing discerning travellers with unique luxury experiences for over 30 years. From premium cruise holidays with the world's best cruise lines to enriching cultural tours and indulgently luxurious resorts, Travel the World offers an exciting range of travel options beyond the predictable. The company has established new
benchmarks of excellence in travel-related services to the Australian travel industry and consumers since 1977.

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