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Visiting Tahiti calls for at least one diving experience. The Paul Gauguin diving experience is designed for guests with all levels of experience and they offer PADI certification for those who are just starting out or may just need a refresher. These certifications are not offered outside of French Polynesia, so this is a great for those beginners who want to bring home a special item from their vacation. While booking your Paul Gauguin cruise, Read more…

Departure Date: January 18, 2020 Prices starting from $6,695 (includes airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco*) This 11-night odyssey showcases the region’s incredible diversity of scenery, from Aitutaki’s low-lying islands to the jagged peaks and deep valleys of fertile Rarotonga, which was simply called “Paradise” by the first European explorers. Continue to the Society Islands to delight in the South Pacific’s crown jewels—Bora Bora, Taha’a, Huahine, and Moorea. Highlights While in the Cook Islands, Read more…

Departure Date: January 29, 2020 Prices starting from $6,495 (includes airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco*)Special Offer Beauty surrounds you on this 10-day sojourn, both on land and underwater. The Society Islands beckon with lush rainforests, crystal-clear lagoons, and warm breezes that encourage nothing but indulgent beachside lounging. Continue on to the Tuamotu Archipelago, a collection of low-lying atolls known the world ‘round for their vibrant underwater ecosystem. Highlights Enjoy two full days in Read more…

Departure Date: January 11, February 15, February 22 2020 Prices starting from $5,095 (includes airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco*) Discover your own island inspiration in the destination that enchanted painter Paul Gauguin, author James A. Michener, and countless others. In one wonderful week, you’ll explore the best of the South Pacific, with stops in lush Huahine, beautiful Bora Bora, and postcard-perfect Moorea. Once you’ve made these islands your home—even if just for a Read more…

Departure Date: January 4, 2020 Prices starting from $5,095 (includes airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco*) Big discoveries await you in “Little Tahiti” (Tahiti Iti), the smaller of the two landmasses that comprise the island of Tahiti. No other cruise line offers you the opportunity to explore this region of wild coastline, ancient petroglyphs and marae (temples), and pockets of authentic Polynesian culture. But because The Gauguin is owned by French Polynesia’s leading luxury hotel and cruise operator, Read more…

Earn up to $500 per stateroom shipboard credit, with reduced deposit on select luxury voyages to paradise! The color blue is associated with depth and stability; it’s the color of the sea and the heavens. In French Polynesia, our home, you can look out and see infinite shades of blue. Our dream is to share this with you. Book with your Stellar Travel advisor by July 31, 2019, to discover your favorite shade of blue. Read more…

What makes floating the European rivers with Viking so incredibly enticing? They have perfected the art of river cruising by making shore excursions accessibly to everyone, curating a strong team of staff to help you feel like a local, and cruising the rivers with their well-known longship’s to get you to places unbeknownst to other vessels too big to make it into port. Check out Viking’s top 3 most popular itineraries in Europe: Romantic Danube Read more…

Most would easily recognize the stomping, clapping, and split jumps as the traditional Russian folk dance but how did it come to be? The dance came to be during the 10th century during various invasions, including the Polish Expedition to Kiev and the Rus’-Bysantine War, and their connection with parts of Asia through trade. With European and Asian influences, the Russian folk dances were developed and were an expression of the people through difficult times. Read more…

On October 1, 2020 the REAL ID act will go into the final stages of its enactment for commercial air travel.  This means your standard driver’s license may not be accepted by TSA at the airport.   Driver’s licenses need to be REAL ID compliant to be used as identification to fly domestically. This includes scannable microchip technology in every driver’s license or identification card.  In Washington State, this means an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or an Enhanced Read more…

On Viking River Cruise’s Chateaux, Rivers & Wine itinerary, guests can explore vineyards, farms and forests for wine tastings, meal pairings, and truffle hunting. Stellar Travel highly recommends this river cruise for those who are looking for the ultimate culinary experience on and off their river cruise through France. Sailing with Viking is a gift in itself, however beyond their detailed complimentary shore excursions, they also allow guests to bring aboard their own exclusive wine Read more…