Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts, offers passengers the opportunity to travel with acclaimed winemaker Gary Eberle on a Costa Rica sailing aboard Wind Star, departing February 21, 2009, from Puerto Caldera. Mr. Eberle will host wine tastings and lectures about his wines and wine regions.
Gary Eberle is a winemaking pioneer in the Paso Robles region and one of its most accomplished producers. His career began in 1973 heading the family's Estrella River Winery (currently Meridian Vineyards). By 1980, Gary had co-founded the Paso Robles Appellation, opening his own winery three years later with the premiere of Eberle's 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon. Eberle's handcrafted style remains a favorite of wine-lovers and connoisseurs, earning 91-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast for its 1999 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 1996 Sauret Vineyard Zinfandel. For more information on the Eberle Winery, please visit www.eberlewinery.com.
Wind Star's 7-day Puerto Caldera roundtrip itinerary includes ports in San Juan del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu and Tortuga Island. Cruise rates start at $2,599 per person, based on double occupancy.
Wind Star, with intimate 148 guest capacity, recently completed enhancements which included upgrades in the public areas, staterooms and technical operations. Luxury amenities were added as well including plush Euro-top mattresses, luxury bedding, Egyptian cotton towels, Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods, flat-screen TVs, waffle-weave robes with slippers and L'Occitane products.
Water sports enthusiasts will appreciate Windstar's complimentary waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking from the ship's water sports platform. Passengers looking for some quiet time can peruse books, CDs and DVDs in the library or relax in the Lounge, Reception area or tranquil WindSpa. Windstar's cuisine can be enjoyed in the casual comfort of The Restaurant or sunny Veranda.
For more information including rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.
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