The kids are grown and gone, the mortgage is paid off and
it is winter! For the first time you are free to let reality and fantasy trade
places with thoughts of lush faraway places. And now it's your turn.
Staring at my bookshelf the other day, one volume stood
out. "Mutiny On The Bounty"! A tale of sea going excitement and
bravado through the breath taking South Pacific.
Ah, why not an adventure to the islands of French
Polynesia, to Tahiti and the Society Islands. And what better way to do it than
by modern cruise ship. The delightfully informal and un-regimented way of life
emulated on board a luxury vessel!
Fortunately, the tribulations of Fletcher Christian and
Captain Bligh will not accompany you on your journey. Radisson Seven Seas
Cruises, Windstar Cruises and Princess Cruises can be your passport to this place
of exquisite passion and beauty.
Radisson's m/s Paul Gauguin, named after one of France's
greatest painters, is dedicated to Tahiti and the surrounding islands where he
spent much of his most productive years. In fact, Gauguin is quoted as saying,
"I have come to an unalterable decision - to go and live forever in
Polynesia".
In the 1890's, it took Paul Gauguin two months to reach
Tahiti. Today you can reach your beautiful ship in just seven and a half hours
from Los Angeles - only two more hours than flying to Hawaii.
A visit to the ship's "Fare Tahiti Gallery",
filled with books and videos on the history and culture of Polynesia will
introduce you to the islands' colorful heritage. On board lecturers and
exciting folklore shows featuring the arts of the islands are given on board to
enhance your dream vacation. Each cruise will bring the post card beauty right
to your cabin door.
You can experience an electrifying performance of ote'a - a
complex line dance accompanied by drums telling the ancestral legends of the
Polynesian people. Or, imagine yourself taking a lesson in the technique of
paddling an outrigger canoe (it's easy once you know the secret!)
The Tahitians, renowned for their health, physical beauty
and spiritual serenity are more than familiar with the medicinal and cosmetic
benefits of the plants and flowers of their islands and aboard the m/s Paul
Gauguin you are offered an environment that is equally conducive to health,
beauty and happiness.
The beautiful on board pool invites you to an early morning
dip and the fitness center features a full range of exercise equipment and
health spa to provide the spoiling you have waited so long to indulge in.
Imagine a ship, which is more your private yacht, hosting
only 300 guests and taking you through the reefs of Tuamotu Archipelago,
renowned for world class diving. The ship's small size and shallow draft allows
it to navigate shallow shimmering lagoons and narrow channels where larger
vessels cannot go.
My favorite feature (in addition to the fine French cuisine
and complimentary wines with dinner) is the specially designed, retractable
water sports platform at the aft of the ship which takes you down to sea level
to hop aboard a Windsurfer, launch a kayak, try a little water skiing or don
snorkeling or scuba gear to explore underwater adventures in pristine waters.
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