The first time I saw them must have been in a Bond Film.
You know what I’m talking about – luxurious private, thatched bungalows built on stilts over turquoise, 80-degree ocean water.
Such an outing has been on my bucket list ever since.
The good news is that these resorts are not just the purview of the James Bond types any more. While typically selling for more than your standard Motel-6, such adventures are generally within reach of those of us trying to get this tick in the box.
There are lots of different places to experience the James Bond style floating hotel rooms that I dream of, but there’s no doubt that Tahiti is the top of this list.
Tahiti also happens to be the home port of Paul Gauguin cruises. Here’s an interesting little tidbit that I never considered before:
By air, Tahiti is only two hours further away than Hawaii. That’s just one movie or a couple of cocktails!
Now, I realize that for those living in the Eastern or Central time zones that Hawaii is, in fact, a long way away. But if you’re going to invest that amount of time, then you might want to consider Tahiti instead.
Paul Gauguin makes it easy, by including your flights from Los Angeles or San Francisco in the cruise fare. This is obviously great for those who live in California but given that it is often cheap to get from many parts of the country to So-Cal, the journey to Tahiti doesn’t look so ridiculous.
There are a lot of inclusions on Gauguin too. Besides your air, the price also includes gratuities, beer & wine, snorkel gear, and selected other water sports.
We are seeing some interesting deals from them for departures this December, with 7-night cruises starting at $4995 per person.
As a travel agent, I can tell you that when I first started to market small-ship cruise lines, Paul Gauguin really stood out to me.
Each of the cruise lines has their own claim to fame, but Paul Gauguin is very clear in their unique offering: a high-end, truly Polynesian experience, with a high level of adventurous water-based activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Oh yeah… and a pre-cruise stay at one of those James Bond resorts.
If Tahiti is on your bucket list and/or you’re looking for a special way to celebrate a personal milestone, then a Paul Gauguin cruise might be a good fit and I’d love to help you explore the idea.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
