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Your Nine-Day French Polynesia cruise (vacation) aboard the intimate, six star m/s Paul Gauguin, including economy air fare from Los Angeles, port charges and taxes, transfers, gratuities, $100 per person shipboard credit, watersports, and outstanding complimentary gourmet wines and premium spirits and daily cocktail parties plus a 3.5-hour tour of Moorea.
Roundtrip coach air is included from Los Angeles.
Air Tahiti Nui rates....
7/11/12 United Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui’s Cabin Staff ~ Take Honors Skytrax, the largest airline survey in the world polling over 4 million passengers from 98 countries every year, honored Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti and her Islands, with the 4th place ranking of its flight attendants among all airlines worldwide in the 2004 annual SKYTRAX passenger survey. Air Tahiti Nui ranked behind only Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Asiana Airlines and out-polled such perennial standouts as Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways to garner the 4th spot. The carrier was also voted top place in the Australia/Pacific regional category. Skytrax also honored Air Tahiti Nui with one of nine “Airline Excellence” awards, “Best Airline, Pacific Region” for the second consecutive year and an overall rating of 4 Stars out of a possible 5 Stars.
Upgrade Your International and Domestic Flights Air/Sea guests can take advantage of international flight upgrades to First Class and Business Class at attractive prices. Enjoy access to Air Tahiti Nui lounges in Los Angeles and Papeete, as well as more legroom, more comfortable seating, and extra amenities during the flight. Air Tahiti Nui First Class Sit back. Relax. And let your dreams take flight while resting in your fully reclining sleeper seat in the Poerava First Class section. In addition to oversized pillows and blankets, you�ll be provided with soft pajamas for a peaceful sleep. If you´re too excited to sleep, there are personal video screens with continual first-run movies, as well as personal in-flight telephones, onboard games, and music channels. Air Tahiti Nui Business Class For extra legroom, in the Poerava Business Class section you can stretch out in the ocean-colored seats with fully adjustable head and leg rests that were custom-designed for Air Tahiti Nui. This Polynesian-themed cabin features 2-2-2 seating for 24 passengers, as well as personal video screens with continual first-run movies, personal in-flight telephones, onboard games, and music channels.
Extend Your Stay In Hollywood movies, when you see a panoramic stock shot of a stunning tropical island, there's a good chance you're looking at Moorea. Soak up the rhythms of Tahiti and French Polynesia with a hotel program before or after your cruise. These 2-, 3-, and 4-night stays, at beachside resorts or in overwater bungalows, allow you to extend your time in paradise in the most luxurious ways imaginable. Expand your explorations of Bora Bora´s multi-hued lagoon. Stroll Moorea´s fragrant gardens. Bask in the tranquil island life of Taha´a. Discover why Huahine is known as the “Wild Island.” Experience the sophisticated French flair of Papeete. Whichever destination you choose, you´re sure to delight in your extra time in paradise. Velvety mountain peaks... white-sand beaches with swaying palms... sheltered azure bays... gentle breezes... Moorea is the very picture of the ideal island getaway. And you can immerse yourself in its splendor with a hotel stay at a luxury hotel that offers world-class service in a spectacular setting. The InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa is nestled between mountains and a lagoon on this stunning French Polynesian island. Right on the resort grounds is Moorea's widest range of activities, including the Moorea Dolphin Center, Bathys Diving Club, tennis, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, and 4-wheel drive tours. The Arahurahu Marae temple is also worth a visit. The InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa is Green Globe certified, ensuring a commitment to preserving this pristine environment. This extension is a post-cruise on our South Pacific Discovery. Pre- and post-cruise (depending on sailing) Moorea programs include: 3- or 4-night accommodations, daily breakfast, pier or airport/hotel transfers for Air/Sea guests and roundtrip ferry transfer Papeete/Moorea/Papeete.
4 NIGHTS PRE-CRUISE InterContinental Moorea Resort and Spa with Air/Sea Combination Accommodations: Pre-Cruise* ~ Post-Cruise** ~ Additional Nights
Lanai Room: $845 ~ $645 ~ $175 * Pre-cruise program: A minimum of 4 nights (3 in Moorea) is required to operate this program, which is based on a Tuesday evening flight from Los Angeles. Due to domestic inter-island ferry schedules, this program will include an overnight stay at a hotel in Tahiti (ocean-view room) or other hospitality service. ** Post-cruise program: A minimum of 3 nights is required to operate this program, which is based on a Tuesday evening flight from Tahiti. Due to domestic inter-island ferry schedules, this program may include afternoon hotel accommodations or other hospitality service in Tahiti on the day of departure. <<>> <<<>>> <<>> <<<<>>>> <<>> <<<>>> <<>> Your Own Private Villa Here's a special offer from Tahiti´s most famous designer of black Tahitian pearls, Tahia Collins: her personal luxurious, completely private 2,200 square foot villa, (3 bedrooms, 2 baths), which sleeps up to eight people. The villa has a one acre landscaped garden with a separate fully equipped gym. You have use of an outrigger canoe to explore the lagoon, directly in front of the house where you can watch the dolphins in the pass and enjoy unforgettable sunsets. There are excellent nearby restaurants. Website www.vrbo.com listing #300773. Here's my beautiful beach home, perfect for 2 couples or a family desiring to have their own private paradise. The minimum stay is three days and the daily rate is US $550, all included: private concierge, daily maid service, (1-2 hours per day, Monday to Friday), all basic amenities, taxes, free phone to USA and WiFi Internet, complimentary champagne at check in, fresh flowers and fruit basket. Tahia will also arrange your pick up at the ferry or airport as well as your return. Maururu, Tahia
Winner, Top 5 Luxury Small Cruise Ships“Condé Nast Traveler” 2011 Readers' Poll (12 years in a row since 1998)
Best South Pacific Itineraries
Gold Magellan Award,
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Day 1. Embark the m/s Paul Gauguin in Papeete, Tahiti, (Society Islands). The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic islands and atolls strewn lazily across the grand Pacific Ocean. The island of Tahiti proper is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Papeete, the modern capital of Tahiti and her islands, contains government offices, hospitals, banks, and many other services dedicated to serving the islands, as well as guests who come to these islands for a life-enriching experience. You´ll embark The Gauguin here this afternoon and have time to settle into your cabin before dinner onboard later in the evening. The ship will set sail tonight.Day 2. Huahine, Society Islands. Your first port of call is Huahine, known as The Garden Island for its lush rainforests and dramatic terrain. While here, you can cruise the expansive lagoon, explore the island´s culture, or picnic on the beach. Day 3. Bora Bora, Society Islands. Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener described Bora Bora as “the most beautiful island in the world.” Behold Mount Otemanu rising up from the horizon as The Gauguin arrives early this afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to admire the island´s picture-postcard beauty. Day 4. Bora Bora. You have two full days to explore this magical island on your own. Perhaps you´ll relax on our exclusive, private beach on a motu just off the island. Or take your pick of optional shore excursions: circle the island by waverunner or jetboat, traverse the interior by off-road safari, enjoy a romantic overnight escapade at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa and so much more. Bora Bora. Bora Bora´s lagoon is constantly replenished with ocean water from the swells that crash between sandy motus and over the lagoon´s fringing reef. The dive instructors at The Gauguin´s onboard watersports marina make it easy even for novices to enjoy an optional SCUBA diving excursion in a matter of hours. You can also discover the charms of the lagoon while swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. Day 5. Rangiroa, Tuamotus. Divers from all over the world flock to Rangiroa to experience the extraordinary visibility of its lagoon and witness the multitude of tropical fish, manta rays, and dolphins. Here, snorkeling or SCUBA diving is a must. Spend a day beneath the water´s surface dazzled by an underwater technicolor fish frenzy in the reef passes surrounding the world´s second-largest atoll. Ashore, discover the daily activities of the Paumotu people, perhaps at one of the interior lagoons black-pearl farms. Or indulge in the island´s second-most popular pursuit: doing nothing at all. Day 6. Fakarava, Tuamotus. Known in the days before modern navigation as the Dangerous Archipelago for its shallow passages the Tuamotus islands are a diver´s paradise. You´] ll call first on Fakarava, whose diverse ecosystem has earned it the designation of a UNESCO-Classified Nature Reserve. There are two massive passes on the island where experienced divers can descend up to 130 feet into a world of cauliflower coral, gray sharks, and fish schooling by the thousands. Or stay on land and explore the island´s charming villages, ancient temples, and 19th-century coral church. Day 7. At Sea Day 8. Tahaa (Motu Mahana), Society Islands. Motu Mahana, an islet adjacent to Taha´a, is our very own South Seas paradise, featuring white-sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters, and gentle breezes. As an exclusive Paul Gauguin event, you will spend a full day on this idyllic island doing exactly as you please. Relax in the shade of a palm tree, engage in a game of volleyball, snorkel in the motu´s turquoise lagoons and enjoy a delicious al fresco barbecue lunch with Polynesian entertainment. Day 9. Moorea, Society Islands. Covered in an abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons, and palm-fringed beaches, Moorea features a magnificent beauty that is unsurpassed. White-sand beaches lapped by the translucent shimmering lagoon water and shaded by palm, coconut, and ironwood groves stretch for miles. During your visit, you might wish to take an optional air-conditioned coach ride around the island to admire the stunning views. Day 10. Moorea/Papeete, Tahiti Perhaps today you will try an optional SCUBA diving excursion among the sea turtles and staggering amount of fish species that call Moorea´s waters home. Or simply relax and revel in the island´s natural splendor. Late this afternoon, the ship casts off for Tahiti´s capital, where you´ll disembark the "Paul Gauguin" after dinner and be transfered to the airport for your flight home. Or stay on with an optional hotel stay.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Have you ever considered exchanging vows or even honeymooning in "Paradise?" Tahiti, Bora Bora and the Cook Islands are exotic, romantic, beautiful -- away from the crowds and tourists. Tahiti is only 7.5 hours from Los Angeles...and that's only two glasses of champagne farther than Hawaii. Tahiti and the French Polynesian Islands are simply ideal, with unforgettable sunsets, beautiful beaches and the most beautiful crystalline water you have ever seen, anywhere in the world. According to James Michener, Bora Bora is "The most beautiful isalnd in the world." (According to Tom Taffel, Moorea is the second most beautiful island in the world). Romance is always in the air because Tahiti isn't just a place, it's an experience; unforgettable, pleasurable, remarkable! Tahiti is the source of memories you will cherish for a lifetime. It's never too soon to start dreaming, planning, and giving yourself the pure pleasure you truly deserve. Come to Tahiti...Come to Paradise.
m/s “Paul Gauguin” Awards & Accolades
Award-Winning Itineraries and Service"Best for a Second Honeymoon" Award Winner Cruise Critic, Editors' Picks (2010) "Gold Magellan Award Winner" Travel Weekly, Gold Magellan Award, Small Ship Category (2010) "Best South Pacific Itinerary" Porthole, Readers' Choice Awards (2010, 2007, 2006) One of the World´s Top-Rated Luxury Cruise Ships "Top 5 Small Luxury Cruise Ship" “Condé Nast Traveler” Reader's Poll (2011) "Top 3 Small Luxury Cruise Ship" “Condé Nast Traveler” Reader's Poll (2009) "Five Plus Stars Rating" Stern´s Guide to the Cruise Vacation (2009) "Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship" “Condé Nast Traveler” Reader's Poll (2008) One of the Top Ten Best Small Ships “Condé Nast Traveler” Reader's Poll (2007) "Top 80 Cruise Ships in the World" “Condé Nast Traveler” Reader's Poll (2007) #2 Best Small Cruise Ship “Condé Nast Traveler” "Best in the World" Reader´s Choice Awards (2004) #1 Best Small Cruise Ship “Condé Nast Traveler” "Best in the World" Reader´s Choice Awards (2003) One of the World´s Top-Rated Small Ships “Condé Nast Traveler” Readers' Awards (12 years in a row, since 1998) "Five Ribbon Rating" Cruise Critic (2004, 2003) Top-Rated for Romance "Top Luxury Cruise" "Top Romantic Ship" Cruise Critic, Editor's Pick (2008, 2004) "Best for Couples" Cruise Critic, Editor's Pick (2008) "Best Spa" "Most Romantic Luxury Ship Afloat" CruiseMates, Editors' Picks (2004, 2002) "Most Romantic Ship at Sea, Luxury category" The Total Traveler Guide to Worldwide Cruising (2003) Accolades for Our Cruise Experience Best Luxury Cruise Travel Weekly, Readers' Choice Awards (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004) "Best Staterooms" CruiseMates, Readers' Poll (2004) "Best Food" "Best Shore Excursions" Cruise Critic, Cruisers' Poll (2004, 2003)
For more information, please contact: Tom Taffel: (415) 566-7673 ~ TomTaffel@aol.com
California Seller of Travel(CST) 1010972-40
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