"That's probably because I visited during what Windstar calls the "Local Season," the time between late fall and early spring, when this area typically welcomes far fewer tourists. Fewer crowds and shorter lines meant I could see more of each city I visited throughout the cruise. I took all the time I liked exploring each place and capturing it all without having to erase throngs of people from my photos."
"I couldn't book fast enough. I'd visited France, Italy, and Greece during the summer months before, and I had grown increasingly disillusioned each year as Mediterranean Europe became more crowded, expensive, and uncomfortably hot. It seemed like a January cruise would help me avoid a lot of my past grievances, so I booked Europe's Winter Riviera eight-day itinerary on Windstar, sailing from Barcelona to Rome with stops in Nice, Genoa, and Livorno."
In January, I sailed from Barcelona to Rome on Windstar's eight-day Europe’s Winter Riviera cruise, stopping in Nice, Genoa, and Livorno for excursions to Florence, Pisa, and Lucca. Visiting during the Local Season brought far fewer tourists, shorter lines, and more time to explore each city. I experienced famous sites with less crowding, including climbing the medieval village of Èze without encountering other visitors. The cooler weather did not hinder enjoyment; instead, it made sightseeing more pleasant and affordable. After the cruise, I concluded that winter provides a quieter, more rewarding Mediterranean travel experience.
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