Candles Restaurant Expands to the Wind Spirit & Wind Star

Last summer, Windstar Cruises augmented the Wind Surf's restaurant options by creating Candles. Accommodating just 30 diners per evening, subject to weather conditions, guests are treated to alfresco dining at the poolside grill. From hypnotic ocean waves to stunning sunsets to star-filled skies, Candles is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two.

The menu focuses on grilled steaks and fish accompanied by vegetable skewers and topped off with tiramisu for dessert.

For more information, visit Windstar's website or give them a call at 1-(800) 258-7245.

Photo courtesy of Windstar Cruises.

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A Trio of Luxury Cruise Bargains to Snag Right Now

The economic crunch means that cruise bargains are easy to come by right now; even the luxury lines are looking to fill staterooms and suites. Here are three hot deals I'm following:

Springtime in the Mediterranean
$899 pp Aboard the Azamara Journey
This May 16, 2009 seven-night itinerary is a wonderful value for those 55 years of age or older. If you fall into that category, rates are available from $899 per person. You'll embark in Rome and call upon Florence and Portfino, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Bonifacio/Corsica, France; and Tunis, Tunisia before debarking in Barcelona, Spain. Seriously, can you pass up a Med cruise for less than $130 pp per night?

5-Night Caribbean Sailing from SeaDream Yacht Club
Just $1,799 pp
Are you free on April 12, 2009? If so, avail yourself of SeaDream's knock-out rate of $1,799 per person for a five-night Caribbean sailing aboard the SeaDream I. You'll sail from Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to San Juan, Puerto Rico and will call upon Cruz Bay, St. John; Gustavia, St. Barthelemy; Anguilla; and Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.

71% Off Regent's French Polynesia Itineraries
Aboard the Paul Gauguin
If you've got some frequent flier miles to burn, you may want to consider a trip to French Polynesia this summer. Regent Seven Seas is offer an amazing 71% off rack rate for the following dates: May 26; June 13, 20, 27; July 4; August 8, 15, and 22. Cruise 7 nights from $2,195 per person or 11 nights from $2,795 pp.

For more information about these cruise lines and ships, don't miss the cruise line database at Luxury Cruise Bible.

Photo of the Paul Gauguin courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.