Category Archives: Polynesia

Old-school tiki bars from Montana to Florida

It’s good to know that you can still find old-school tiki bars around the country – even in Montana. Imagine escaping the bitter cold of Great Falls one winter’s day for a little slice of paradise.

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That’s why I love this linked article from Expedia company Orbitz.

Old-school tiki bars from Montana to Florida.

Check it out and be sure to stop by for a mai tai when your in each given town.

LA CRUISES CAN TAKE YOU AROUND THE CORNER AND AROUND THE WORLD

Most avid cruisers living in Southern California know that you can board a cruise ship in San Pedro and visit Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. After all, that’s the run made famous by “The Love Boat” television series.

crystal-bridgeBut the choices have grown considerably. Two cruise lines will now take you all the way to Alaska and back. No need for a flight – unless you want to take a floatplane to the top of a glacier.

You can visit Central America and the Panama Canal and return. No need to fly back from Florida. Or French Polynesia.

If you have the time, you can even circumnavigate the globe from Los Angeles.  Multiple cruises offer such world cruises. Or you can end the cruise in Australia or Europe and fly home.

WE’RE THE EXPERTS ON HOMEPORT LA CRUISES

Expedia CruiseShipCenters has catalogued all the Homeport LA options – from budget to luxury and from 3 days to 111 – for those who want to explore far and wide after setting off from their back yard.

We also have some great Expedia pricing on repositioning itineraries from LA to Vancouver.  You can take a 10-day all-inclusive luxury cruise for less than $3,000 a person and a short, cheap flight home. What a fantastic opportunity to sample a high-end experience!

We have itineraries from Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, Crystal, Oceania, Norwegian, Holland America, Azamara, Cunard, Disney, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea. You probably did not know that they begin or end cruises in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters offers onboard cash credit and Expedia+ Points on all cruises.

Do you want to learn more? Give us a call at (800) 745-4015.

Picture Perfect Paradise

V_BoraBora_2167Enjoy the Beautiful South Pacific While Tuning Up Your Photography Skills

The best way to experience the South Pacific is on a m/s Paul Gauguin cruise. Venture to  multiple islands as your floating  luxury hotel anchors in breathtaking lagoons, allowing you to snorkel, kayak and Jet-ski through earth’s most pristine waters. Double the value, enjoyment and memories with an Expedia Exclusive package featuring author and TV personality Erin Manning. Erin will offer exclusive travel photography workshops enabling you to take home picture-perfect images that will make your interlude in paradise even more unforgettable.  

H_IC_Tahiti_POOL-PB-H-01INCLUDED

  • The finest cuisine at sea.
  • The world’s most pristing waters
  • Jean Michel Cousteau scuba program
  • Adult beverages
  • Impeccable service and gratuities
  • Authentic Polynesian entertainment
  • Round-trip air from LAX (8.5 hrs nonstop)

ERIN MANNING: In her engaging and fun style, Erin will teach you to explore and control light, compose images with style and shaerin_biopic_anglere with care. You will learn how to capture memorable moments with your DLSR, GoPro or smart phone. She will share the techniques detailed in her popular workshops and publications. She will inspire  you to capture the moments of your life, beautifully

Check out Erin’s website: erinmanning.com

 

TWO AMAZING ITINERARIES

FEB 25 – MARCH 8, 2017: COOK ISLANDS & SOCIETY ISLANDS

LowRes_11nt_Cook_SocietyIslPapette, Tahiti – Huanine, Society Islands – Aitutaki, Cook Islands – Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Bora Bora, Society Islands (2 days) – Taha’a, Society Islands – Moorea, Society Islands (2 days) – Papeete, Tahiti

MARCH 8 – 18, 2017: TUAMOTUS & SOCIETY ISLANDS

Papette, Tahiti – Huahine, Society Islands – Bora Bora, Society Islands (2 days) – Rangiroa, Tuamotus – Fakarava, Tuamotus – Taha’a, Society Islands – Moorea, Society Islands – Papeete, Tahiti

PRICED FROM $5,543 INCLUDING ROUND-TRIP AIR FROM LAX

Call (800) 745-4015 today for more information and to reserve your place on this trip of a lifetime! Ask for Rose or Tami.

email: cmeyer@ocglobetrotter.com

Bora Bora

Bora Bora

Review sites such as TripAdvisor and CruiseCritic contain many accolades about Paul Gauguin. Here are a few excerpts:

“The whole experience was just incredible and amazing! I don’t have even the smallest complaint – it was just bliss.”

“There is no better guide to French Polynesia than Paul Gauguin Cruises.”

“The blues of the oceans of Polynesia do not compare to any in the Caribbean. There were so many beautiful shades of blue right next to each other in Bora Bora and Moorea. I was stunned every time I turned around.”

‘”I have taken probably 10 cruises or so on everything from the old SeaGoddess to the big Royal Caribbean ships, but this one definitely tops it all! I would compare it to having your own private yacht, only way better.”

“The restaurants were actually like land based restaurants with terrific menus and great food.”

“The passengers were an international group and it was delightful.”

 “Paul Gauguin cruise is not inexpensive but… compared to land accommodations in the Society Islands it is a downright bargain…There are no hidden fees.”

“All in all………….the trip of a lifetime. We are already saving up to do it again! This will spoil you for all other vacations ever……….promise!”

Enjoy time on our private beach in Bora Bora.