SEATTLE, Jan. 19 -- Windstar Cruises combines the exotic and
wild land of Costa Rica with the five-star luxury of life at sea. Beat
winter's arctic blast with Windstar's hot cruise packages.

Book now and save 50% off the brochure fare with Windstar's "2-for-1 & Free
Air" rates on selected dates. Free round-trip airfare from Miami to San Jose,
Costa Rica is included.

Priced at $2,033 per person (double occupancy), the Costa Rican "2-for-1 &
Free Air" cruise packages include round-trip airfare from Miami, round-trip
transfers from San Jose to Puerto Caldera, port charges and taxes, and a
7-night cruise round-trip from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica.

Exceptionally low cost connecting airfares to Miami are available from 33
U.S. gateways. Connecting airfares start at $20 round-trip from Baltimore,
Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Connecting airfares
under $100 round-trip are available from Chicago, Cleveland, Kansas City, and
Tampa. Other gateway cities connecting airfares start at $130 round-trip.

The value-added "2-for-1 & Free Air" cruise package applies to the following
six 1999 dates: Wind Star departing March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4; and
Wind Song departing March 6.

The Wind Star embarks on Sundays, offering better travel connections for
spring break vacationers, and honeymooners with a Friday or Saturday wedding
date.

Windstar's Costa Rica cruise departs from Puerto Caldera and cruises along
the "Gold Coast" on the Pacific Ocean. The 7-night cruises visit the small,
charming ports of Coiba Island, Panama; San Josecito, Drake Bay; Quepos, Playa
Flamingo, Curu (Reserve) and Tortuga Island, Costa Rica.

By land, guests will delight in the abundant wildlife, spectacular natural
beauty and cultural riches. Windstar features a Costa Rican Naturalist on
every sailing to point out all the curious sights, smells and sounds of Costa
Rica and to answer questions on the culture and history of the area.

Windstar offers many optional shore excursions which are geared toward the
eco-tourism aspects of this natural gem. Shore excursions prices range from
$59 to $132 per person. Shore excursions and prices are subject to change or
cancellation.

For a memorable adventure, try zip-lining through the "Tree Top Trail" in
the Rincon de la Vieja as you experience the sensation of coming face to face
with the incredible wildlife of a tropical rain forest. A day long
"Reventazon River Rafting" adventure explores Class II and III rapids. Enjoy
the river's awesome force while racing through narrow, lush canyons.

The shore excursions span all fitness levels and also include guided nature
and archaeological walks, river boat tours, deep sea fishing, horseback riding
and swimming under a waterfall.

Windstar's watersports program is complimentary and includes opportunities
to snorkel, water-ski, kayak, swim, sail-board or ride the banana boat. Scuba
diving is available at an additional charge for both certified divers and new
divers interested in the Resort Certification Course.

By sea, Windstar pampers guests with five-star cuisine and impeccable
service. After a busy day ashore, spacious staterooms, teak-lined decks,
billowing sails and starry skies invite guests to kick back and relax. The
dress code and ambiance is always casually elegant in true Windstar fashion.

Known for luxury without pretense in an upscale yet casual atmosphere,
Windstar Cruises recently finished in the top three for small ship cruise
companies in Conde Nast Traveler's "Readers Choice Awards" and Travel and
Leisure's "World's Best Awards" for 1998.

Windstar Cruises operates 7 to 15 day cruises in the Caribbean, Panama
Canal, Costa Rica, the Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and Trans-Atlantic.

For more information or to book reservations call your travel agent or
Windstar Cruises at 800-258-7245. Visit Windstar's home page for destination
information at
www.windstarcruises.com.

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