Reserve Paul Gauguin Cruise by 18/December for 50% Savings & 2 for 1 Airfare from LAX!
November 30, 2009
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the m/s Paul Gauguin - the highest-rated luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific - has announced that the company has been acquired by Pacific Beachcomber, the leading luxury hotel operator in the destination the m/s Paul Gauguin calls home - including the InterContinental Resorts on the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. The m/s Paul Gauguin features award-winning itineraries to Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.
You may rest assured that the ship’s all-inclusive value, dedicated officers and crew members, and unparalleled amenities will remain unchanged.
To celebrate the acquisition, Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering Early Booking Savings with unprecedented value. Reserve by December 18, 2009 and save up to 50% plus receive TWO-FOR-ONE Roundtrip airfare from LAX on select cruises!
Merry Christmas!!
What a great gift to give your sweetie and you don’t even have to go to the Mall!!
Call the Travelgal at 800 644-6659 to reserve your cruise today!
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Paul Gauguin Ship Info & Watersports Marina
August 30, 2009
The m/s Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti, French Polynesia as well as other islands in the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas.
She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort and luxury.
• Overall Length: 513 feet • Beam (width): 71 feet • Draft: 16.9 feet
• Passengers: 332 • Crew: 215
• Passenger Decks: 7
• Shipyard: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France
• Gross Tonnage: 19,200 • Cruising Speed: 18 knots • Ship’s Registry: Bahamas
• Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis;
• Only 332 guests
• Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
• All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies
• Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market
• All onboard gratuities included
• Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship
• Butler service in categories B & above, including in-suite bar setup and SoundDock® for iPod®
• In-suite mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water
• State-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina
• Onboard dive program • Onboard lecture program
• Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining
• Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request
• WiFi hotspots throughout the ship • Complimentary 24-hour room service
• Complimentary in-room dining • Complimentary in-room movie channels/movies available
Watersports are a highlight of the Polynesian experience, and the m/s Paul Gauguin is constructed to take full advantage of these irresistible waters, with accessibility to ports and adventures that other ships can’t offer. The ship’s small footprint enables it to navigate lagoons that larger ships would never dare to enter. Their retractable, onboard Watersports Marina brings you down to sea level, where you can hop aboard a windsurfer, launch a kayak, try waterskiing, or embark on their Zodiac for optional diving adventures.
Even if you’ve never been diving, you can take advantage of the onboard scuba lessons. The m/s Paul Gauguin is the only luxury ship in French Polynesia to offer PADI certification onboard for novice divers as well as classes at all levels, from snorkeling to advanced scuba diving techniques, supervised by their own staff of PADI dive masters. For the convenience of their guests, all necessary equipment, including an air compressor to refill scuba tanks, is onboard.
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The Star Flyer Tall Ship is sailing to the Mediterranean in 2010
May 17, 2009
Star Clippers Tall Ships - Discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are combined with the modern comforts and amenities of the present.
Perfect for cruising in casual elegance, the Star Flyer will be leaving Tahiti and sailing for the Mediterranean, the exotic Far East and the Caribbean.
You are invited to join the Star Flyer crew on a trip of a lifetime. You’ll be able to jump on board along the way or just take the month off and sail half way around the world with them!
As the Star Flyer makes its way back to the Mediterranean from Tahiti, the itinerary includes a 34-night voyage from Papeete, Tahiti, to Balboa, Panama.
The ship will make maiden calls at Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands before heading east across the Pacific.
If you would like to cruise the world aboard a ship carrying only 128 passengers, Call Me at 1-800-644-6659
Your ‘Cruise Specialist’ at Luxury Hideaways
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The Feast at Lele is 1st Class Dining Hawaiian Style!
February 19, 2009
What could be better than spending an evening enjoying one of the most authentic Hawaiian luaus? My friend Petra and I were treated to a night out of island music, great food, drinks and entertainment at the Feast at Lele held beach-side at 505 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui. Whether you arrive by land or by sea - this is a special island treat.
The Feast at Lele is a first class luau under the stars, complete with intimate dining and white table linens - not the usual fare at most luaus. Every table had a great view of the dancers with the backdrop of the setting sun over West Maui. Couples enjoy individual table side service while feasting on 4 courses of local island cuisine and a very entertaining and educational trip thru the South Pacific. We tasted island cuisine from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand while the dancers performed in traditional attire.
The grand finale is a spectacular fire/knife dancer - and you thought your job was tough! Open bar, including those fun and colorful drinks are included. It’s been ages since we enjoyed an “umbrella drink” so decided to have a chi-chi - which is a cocoanut, pineapple juice and vodka drink - delicious! A wonderful way to end the evening with a happy opu! (full tummy!)
If you too would like to enjoy the best Luau in Hawaii
Call Me at 1-800-644-6659
Your ‘See the South Pacific Specialist’ at Luxury Hideaways
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Receive $500.00 in Airfare Credit when you Travel to the South Pacific!
December 11, 2008
I’ve been out shopping for you and have found an incredible deal! - Receive $500.00 in Airfare Credit when you Travel to the South Pacific! Of course there is some small print but its really “manini” (small in Hawaiian). You just need to stay 5 nights and a participating hotel, but the good news is, alot of hotels are participating!
This offer applies to travel to Tahiti, Fiji, Australia or New Zealand. We can customize your itineray and just work within the airlines boundries and we are good to go! [Read more]
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