With the Euro stronger than ever, a European cruise might be just the way to save money (no hotel, rental car, fuel and meal costs). Here's a few Windstar sailing cruise offers to consider.

Wind Surf 6-Day Nice to Barcelona
May 28, 2007
From $1,799 per person
Sailing from: Nice, Monte Carlo, Marseille, Valencia, Palma De Mallorca, Barcelona

Wind Surf 7-Day Barcelona to Nice
June 3, 2007
From $1,999 per person
Sailing from: Barcelona, Palamos, Marseille, Porquerolles, Porto Vecchio,
Portovenere, St. Tropez, Nice

Wind Surf 7-day Rome to Barcelona
July 1*; August 5; September 9; October 14 & 28*, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Rome, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca,
Tarragona, Barcelona

Wind Surf 7-day Barcelona to Monte Carlo
July 8*; August 12; September 16, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Barcelona, Palamos, Marseille, Porquerolles, Porto Vecchio,
Portovenere, St. Tropez, Monte Carlo

Wind Surf 7-day Monte Carlo to Rome
July 15*; August 19; September 23, 2007
From $2,399* per person
Sailing from: Monte Carlo, Cannes, Portofino, Livorno, Portoferraio,
Ponza, Sorrento, Rome

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All fares mentioned are per person in US dollars, cruise only, based on double occupancy in category B and include non-discountable amounts. Select fares include Early Booking Incentive (EBI) savings of $200-$900. *$1,799 lead rate is valid on the May 28, 2007 6-day Wind Surf sailing only. Fares are valid on select departures and are capacity controlled and can change at any time. Government fees and taxes are an additional ($21.71-$278.61). Cancellation penalties apply, see brochure for details. Certain restrictions apply.

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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".