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“It’s easy to combine the glitz of California with the ultimate romantic destinations of the South Pacific, especially where you’ve virtually got an island to yourselves such as
Tikehau in French Polynesia” MALCOLM JAMES, MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRANSPACIFIC HOLIDAYS
A scattered group of about 900 forested, mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, the Solomon Islands were discovered by a Spanish explorer and have names such as Santa Isabel and San Cristóbal. The islands were once ruled by Britain and were a battleground between American and Japanese forces in World War II, the legacy of which attracts many visitors. About 25,000 international travellers arrive
each year mainly for beaches, diving, honeymoons, sports fi shing and sailing, with larger hotels in Honiara and boutique resort accommodation, eco-lodges and home-stays scattered around.
What’s new Resorts: A boutique beachfront resort,
Nautilus (
nautilusresortrarotonga.com) has opened on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Overlooking Muri Lagoon and Ta’akoka Islet, it has 17 luxury villas with plunge pools and the Polynesian Spa. In Fiji, the 100-year-old, colonial seafront Grand
This page: Traditional Fijian dancers perform. Opposite page: Pacifi c Island cuisine uses lots of fresh fruits and fi sh; a local Fijian boy collects coconuts. Overleaf: Sunset fi shing on a Fiji beach; a Cook Islander and his musical shell
Pacifi c Hotel has reopened in the capital, Suva, after a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Sheraton (
sheraton.com) is opening a new resort on Tokoriki Island. This is not to be
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confused with Tokoriki Island Resort, which has launched a brand new website for consumers and travel industry partners at
tokoriki.com. Other new resorts in Fiji include Emaho luxury boutique resort in Vanua Levu, Sau Bay, and Tides Beach Resort in Taveuni. Hideaway Fiji (hideawayfi
ji.com) will open a new resort in Vuda (20 minutes from Nadi airport) in mid-2015. Getting there is half the fun with Castaway
VOYAGES by
Paul Gauguin Cruises The Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning natural beauty of the South Seas.
The Paul Gauguin
She offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort and luxury. Spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard water sports marina, three open-seating dining venues and an extensive spa are among her luxurious attributes.
TAHITI & THE SOCIETY ISLANDS Aboard Paul Gauguin
Departs UK, 2 January 2015 – 10 nights Itinterary: Papeete, Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora (overnight), Moorea (overnight) & Papeete (overnight)
Fares from £3,584 per person fly/cruise
SOCIETY ISLANDS & TUAMOTUS Aboard Paul Gauguin Departs UK, 17 March 2015 – 13 nights Itinterary: Papeete, Huahine, Bora Bora (overnight), Rangiroa, Fakarava, Taha’a, Moorea (overnight) & Papeete (overnight)
Fares from £4,811 per person fly/cruise
For more information or to make a booking, please call 020 7399 7691 Email:
pgcruises@cruiseportfolio.co.uk Web:
www.pgcruises.com
Terms & Conditions: Fares are per person, fly/cruise in UK sterling based on double occupancy in the lead-in stateroom grade for the first two full-fare guests in stateroom and include return economy class flights from London, overseas transfers and port taxes. The Paul Gauguin Tahiti sailing also includes one night pre-cruise hotel stay in LA pre-cruise and day room facilities post cruise. All fares, offers and itineraries are subject to change and availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Restrictions apply. See
pgcruises.com for complete terms and conditions of all offers.
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