Day 4: Aitutaki, Cook Islands. We boarded our tender boat and headed to this beautiful little tropical paradise. Aitutaki is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world as well as many archaeological sites or, marae.
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We joined Les Gaguines in the piano bar for some crafts time. We created our own “tapa” or design which we attached to post cards, bookmarks and finally coasters. This was a great activity to express our inner island artist and for the kids on board to harness their creativity.
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We arrived in Huahine in the morning at around 8:30 after some traveling through some stormy weather. The gentle rocking motion of the ship wonderful for helping you sleep peacefully through the night. Huahine is actually two islands Huahine Nui (big island) and Huahine Iti (small island).
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In January 2018, we traveled to French Polynesia to sail on the m/s Paul Gauguin for an 11 night voyage to the Cook and Society Islands. This series is a journal of our experiences and observations so that you, our reader, can see what it’s like to experience Tahiti/French Polynesia. We hope this inspires you to travel to this and other destinations.
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Consistently rated as the number one attraction in all of Guatemala, Tikal National Park is one of those places you absolutely must see at least once in your lifetime. Home to abundant wildlife and impressive ancient ruins, a trip to Tikal is one of those experiences that should definitely be on your bucket list. Contact […]
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For most full transit or Pacific coast Panama Canal cruises, a popular port of call is Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This is a great port for those looking to reconnect with nature and see wonders that aren’t available anywhere else in the world. There’s also plenty to do for a shopaholic along the Paseo de los […]
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One the “Seven Cruise Wonders of the World,” the Panama Canal is truly a modern marvel. Consider how long it used to take someone or something to go from New York to San Francisco and you can really appreciate the necessity of this engineering triumph. Yet since, it was completed in the early 20th century, […]
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When sailing on a Panama Canal cruise (full transit or Pacific coast), you might see a port of call for Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Don’t be alarmed. There is a plethora of options for this particular stop along your voyage. You can step back into ancient history with a day trip to Tikal, one of the […]
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Cartagena, Colombia is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a fairy-tale city of romance, legends and superbly preserved beauty where you are certain to fall in love with the people, the architecture, the history and the culture a city that brings “magical realism” to life. Spend a day exploring the wonders of this city […]
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