Dear Traveler,
Since its discovery by Europeans in the 17th century, French Polynesia has been a dream destination—a delight for all the senses, with its breathtakingly beautiful islands, the caress of soft sunlight and warm breezes, the scent of fragrant blossoms, strains of uniquely joyous music, and succulent, fresh cuisine.
I invite you to think of this brochure as your Book of Dreams, where you can let your imagination roam among the most colorful and fascinating archipelagos in the South Seas, each with its own distinct story.
Highlights of the 2012 season include the June Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise to witness the last Transit of Venus to occur in our lifetime ... the September Australs & Society Islands sailing visiting Rurutu, the Island of Whales ... and the two fall Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands cruises. We will also welcome several special guests aboard next year, including renowned oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau and celebrity Parisian chef Jean-Pierre Vigato—as well as two sailings featuring our own Chairman, Richard Bailey. And my husband and I will be sailing on the March 31 Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise and would love to meet you as well.
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Whichever itinerary you choose, you’ll be sailing aboard this luxury small ship at its finest, enjoying the all-new décor and other enhancements of a recent refurbishment (see page 70 for details). You’ll also enjoy our signature extraordinary value, with all-inclusive pricing and savings of 50% off standard cruise fares plus FREE airfare from Los Angeles.
I think you’ll agree that this is shaping up to be the most exciting year in the history of the m/s Paul Gauguin. Space aboard this intimate vessel is already starting to fill up! I urge you to reserve your dream cruise today.
Bon voyage,
Diane Moore, President Paul Gauguin Cruises
P.S. If you are a past guest of Te Gauguin, enjoy double Paul Gauguin Society savings on select 2012 sailings. Hurry—you must book by October 15, 2011!
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