Compass SPRING / SUMMER 2013 34 FEATURES Rooms with a view: Mallorca Windstar The surprising and beautiful island of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands, offers a wide choice of charming hotels and inns as well as some exciting sightseeing, tasty cuisine and all sorts of enjoyable outdoor activities. As all three yachts in the current Windstar fleet emerge from their “Star Treatment” refurbishment, they offer guests a truly relaxed atmosphere and a chance to visit tucked away ports, small harbors and pretty islands. Intimate service, fine dining and great watersports are just some of the hallmarks of this romantic cruise brand. Cunard’s iconic Queen Elizabeth, the third such ship to be so named, offers a glimpse of a very British life at sea with theater, afternoon tea and an English pub at the core. However, our writer also offers a true flavor of the great land of Norway, with its stunning scenery, amazing ords and absolutely delightful towns and villages. 26 Queen of the ords PHILIP LANGE / SHUTTERSTOCK; PPART / SHUTTERSTOCK Venice: La dolce amore For a real taste of the sweet life, this special viewpoint will have you longing to visit one of the most fabled and gorgeous cities in the world. Sailing from Venice and into the Adriatic Sea on the intimate and impressive, all-inclusive Seabourn Spirit, our author revels in superb service, ministrations of an attentive staff and some of the finest cuisine at sea. A dazzling array of exotic delights are yours to behold as we learn more about stunning Istanbul, as well as the marvelous and captivating region of Cappadocia and its unique cave system. Turkey is full of remarkable places that will surely enchant every visitor. Seabourn Spirit: More amore Turkish delight DEPARTMENTS Cruise News Spotlight Perspectives Cruise Calendar CRUISE HOLIDAYS 5