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Dear Joyce,
In
the last year and one half I have spent one month
touring French Polynesia. These romantic islands
have always mesmerized me with their precipitous
lush peaks surrounded by calm multi-hued lagoons
which provide ample water activities to please even
the most discriminating water sports aficionado. The
gracious Tahitians are happy to share their islands
with those needing rejuvenation and a reality
check! Make sure you read Joyce's article,
"French Polynesia - by land or sea!"
| Welcome to the Gathering Island |
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Do you know where the
only royal palace on US soil
is located? Welcome to Oahu, the home of the last
Hawaiian Monarchy.
On your next trip to the islands be sure to plan to
spend a few days in Oahu. Known as "The Gathering
Island," this Island has a larger population than
all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined. Oahu has
something for everyone - unbelievably beautiful
beaches, incredible
restaurants, great shopping, and many tourist
attractions. If you like the hustle and
bustle of a big tourist city then head down to
Waikiki or downtown Honolulu. If you are looking for a
more relaxing atmosphere, Oahu has that also. Slip
away to one of the small surf towns or serene
beaches on the north shore or the windward side of
the island.
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| Now's the Time to..... |
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- Reserve
Christmas/New Year's vacations while space is
available
- Reserve private
homes for Easter 2006
- Finalize plans for
Disney's 50th celebration before space is
gone
- Reserve cruises
for next year to guarantee cabin space and
dates
- Reserve cruise on
Paul Gauguin as 2006 is the final year this ship
sails French Polynesia
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| The Joys of Multi-Generational Cruising |
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"We
wander for distraction, but we travel
for fulfillment" - Hilaire Belloc. With that
thought in mind, I recently
surprised my two granddaughters (ages 14
and 16) with their first ever
cruise adventure. A five day birthday cruise
aboard Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines Monarch of the Seas; just them
and me, what a joyful and
emotionally fulfilling experience.
The wonderful thing about family travel is
that it provides you with
experiences that will remain with you
forever and I can attest to that
from personal experience.
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| Ask Endora |
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Dear Endora,
Is it better to purchase airfare from the
airlines directly or should I
buy from a wholesaler?
Brad - Denver
Dear Brad,
The best deals by far are to be found with air
purchased from wholesalers. Air
from wholesalers can include insurance waivers which
can add a sense of security
to a vacation that is pricey. Waivers typically
allow you to make any
changes/cancellations up to 24 hours prior to
departure without incurring any
penalties. Most wholesalers have contracts with the
various airlines that
stipulate land packages which require either
hotel/condo stay or car rental. Air
purchased from the airlines is typically
nonrefundable and making changes cost
approximately $100 p/person.
Endora
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French Polynesia - By Land or by Sea? |
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As most of you know I am
a detail oriented individual. When I go on vacation
I am constantly analyzing everything! Tahiti was no
exception.
On my first journey to magical French Polynesia, I
was happy to finally observe the first in a series
of sunken craters of islands dotted along the vast
Pacific after eight hours of nothing but ocean. It
was just before twilight and these small dots of
land set the stage for better things to come. As I
got closer to the island of Moorea, I could see the
precipitous peaks of Cooks Bay and a myriad of over
water bungalows, with their twinkling lights
illuminating the peaceful lagoon. This was truly the
Tahiti of my dreams.
Find out more....
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