I know the economy is recovering because I haven't been this busy in nearly three years. I'm working on nonfiction book projects, guidebook updates, magazine and website articles, and even an iPhone app! Every minute of the day seems to be spoken for so I am quite literally counting down the minutes until our French Polynesian vacation. Paul Gauguin Cruises, here we come! I can't imagine a better place to unwind.Next week we'll make the long trip from New York to Tahiti. We've got a one-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental Resort Tahiti. We're IC Ambassador members so I'm hoping for an upgrade from a panoramic room to an overwater motu bungalow. To be honest, the upgrade probably won't matter much. We'll roll into Papeete a little before midnight and will be very, very tired! Our plan for the next day is to sit by the pool and relax until it's time to head to the m/s Paul Gauguin.
The seven nights aboard the the ship will be heaven. We're also looking forward to shore excursions, like the Dolphin Watching Expedition in Moorea lead by marine biologist Dr. Michael Poole and Shark and Ray Watching by Glass-Bottomed Boat in Bora Bora.
Leonard will also spend plenty of time at the aft Watersports Marina, where he'll kayak, windsurf, and maybe even try water-skiing.
The only bag we've got packed so far is Len's camera gear. He's carrying the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II these days so we'll be posting tons of photos and high-definition video while we're away and upon our return.
If there's anything you want to know about the new Paul Gauguin Cruises, please let us know!
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com
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Andrea, Hope Len and you have
a great cruise in FP...have the fairest of winds and following seas. Please say hello to Dominque (In charge of PG Scuba) from Wes.
I just randomly found your blog because I am interested in taking the 7 day cruise in June. We saw the deal on Travelzoo(http://vacations.travelzoo.com/asian-vacations/797720). I was curious to see whether you thought the price was good. The deal includes roundtrip flight from LA to Tahiti and the 7 day cruise on the Paul Gauguin for $3395
Hi Jamie,
Paul Gauguin Cruises has some terrific deals for French Poly itineraries right now. According to their website, 7-night cruises in June start at $2,770 per person. There is free or 2-for-1 air from Los Angeles for most cruises as well.
Travel agents are offering even better deals. For example, VacationstoGo.com is advertising the June 12th sailing for $2,170 per person.
The deal you've referenced does look good, but you may be better off getting the cruise fare separately from the airfare. You may be able to get a better deal on the air from your home gateway to Tahiti.
You may want to speak with a travel agent who specializes in cruises. One of the agents I use is Ngaire Keene of Brown & Keene Travel. There's a lot of Tahiti / Paul Gauguin Cruises info at her website: http://www.bktahiti.com/
I've been watching the prices for Tahiti cruises for over a year and prices are as low as I have seen them. Go for it! Book this trip!
Thank you!! I look forward to reading your review. It looks so beautiful there. Have a great trip1
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