POLYNESIAN CULTURE: REFRESHING!
Vanilla! I had no idea. By Trixie Dugan
When you're at your local ice cream shop, you may not be one to land on "vanilla" while you painstakingly pour over your options. I mean, who can blame you? I myself am most certainly NOT a vanilla person. Vanilla is so... vanilla.
But if you fi nd yourself in Tahiti, one of the only producers of the spice in the world—please, please re-consider which fl avor you opt for.
Vanilla in Tahiti is anything but boring! I was lucky enough to eat a scoop (or two) when we stopped at the Agricultural School during the Trails of the Ancients Trek tour with Mark Eddowes in Moorea. The school was serving up homemade ice cream in the usual fl avors, and though I never order vanilla, the spirit of the islands struck me.
It was fun to learn that I actually DO like vanilla. Well, when I'm in Tahiti.
Tahiti's temperatures tend to hover right around 85°F/26°C year-round... This is weather best experienced with a cold refreshment in hand!
Whether you’re looking for something healthy or something with a little kick, you won't be disappointed:
Start out your morning right by visiting La Palette on deck 8 to partake in the magic elixir the morning barstaff have prepared in the way of a health- conscious smoothie.
Tahiti's local beer, Hinano, is a light lager. The beer has grown into a lifestyle brand, and you will see Hinano clothing and apparel throughout the islands.
Icy cold coconut water is a
luxurious refreshment on its own! Of course, while on Motu Mahana, you may opt to drink it with juice and/or a little more zip!
The attentive Gauguin barstaff will be happy to bring you the Drink of the Day while you are lounging by the pool or listening to Les Gauguines strum their ukuleles in La Palette.
22 2020 Paul Gauguin Cruises | Polynesian Culture
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