<p>Seattle, June 13, 2008 &mdash; Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world&rsquo;s most treasured destinations, offers guests convenient Monogram Luggage Valet Service which transports guests&rsquo; luggage directly between their home and ship stateroom. Now getting to and from the ship can be as luxurious as a Windstar cruise.</p><p>Windstar Cruises recognizes that traveling with luggage is not an easy task with current airline baggage size, weight and fee parameters, check-in lines and baggage claims. With Monogram Luggage Valet Service, guests are able to travel to and from their cruise effortlessly without luggage hassles knowing that their luggage will arrive at their selected destination on time. With one phone call, Monogram Valet will arrange guests&rsquo; shipment of luggage to be delivered to their stateroom on board the ship and returned to their home after the cruise.</p><p>Rates for the service vary depending on luggage pick up and delivery locations. Windstar guests can find more information about Windstar&rsquo;s Monogram Luggage Valet Service by contacting their travel agent, by contacting Windstar&rsquo;s reservation department by phone at 1-800-258-7245 or by visiting www.windstarcruises.com. </p><p>A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for the last 20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary travelers who appreciate the line&rsquo;s casual attire, alternative dining venues, rich mix of shore excursions, complimentary water sports program, deluxe spa facilities and luxurious accommodations. </p><p>Windstar&rsquo;s award-wining reputation for sophisticated, yet casual elegance has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the travel world. Celebrated Living, American Airlines&rsquo; prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises &ldquo;Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line&rdquo; on their 2008 Platinum List for the second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Windstar &ldquo;Most Romantic Cruise Line&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Tall Ship&rdquo; in the 9th Annual Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in Travel + Leisure&rsquo;s World&rsquo;s 2007 Best Awards and was lauded among &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s Best Small Ships&rdquo; by Cond&eacute; Nast Traveler readers in 2007. </p><p>About Windstar Cruises<br />Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world&rsquo;s most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas.</p>