French Polynesia August 20-September 7, 2004

First I'd like to thank all the helpful people who took the time to answer my numerous questions posted on Cruise Critic, Tahiti-Explorer and the newest board, "LCT", and to my fabulous Certified Cruise Consultant for their valuable advise that helped me plan this extraordinary vacation for my husband and myself. We'll call it our "Pre 40th Anniversary Trip," since we met 40 years ago and will celebrate our anniversary on January 2, 2005.

Since our trip, but prior to my finishing this report, the news of the sale of the RSSC Paul Gauguin has been announced. My recommendation to anyone who has been contemplating a cruise in French Polynesia is to book a vacation on this ship while you can. RSSC will be operating her through 2005. The friendly crew, Les Gauguins, Siglo (the band), Motu Mahana, the private beach on Bora Bora and the fantastic food all played such a special part in making this vacation a tropical dream come true. Read more