Longtime Cruise Specialists Voyage Host, Tom Mullen, is accompanying a group of Cruise Specialists clients on the Viking Ocean Cruises Grand Polynesia Voyage. This Grand Voyage departed from the Port of Los Angeles on January 5, 2022. Its planned 32-night itinerary on board … [Read more...]
Holland America Line 2020 World Cruise Recap
On January 4, 2020, Holland America Line’s Amsterdam departed Fort Lauderdale on what was to be a 128-day World Cruise visiting 48 ports in almost 30 countries. Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts Tom Mullen and Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer were also on board hosting our group of … [Read more...]
Cruising the South Pacific aboard Paul Gauguin Cruises
One of my favorite cruise memories is from when I cruised the beautiful turquoise waters of the South Pacific on an intimate small ship. With Paul Gauguin Cruises, I sailed roundtrip Papeete on a 7-day voyage around the Tahitian Islands, aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. It is an … [Read more...]
To Serenity and Beyond: Explore the Many Wonders of the South Pacific
The jaw-dropping beauty of the South Pacific has long held a siren's call for travelers. Clear, turquoise waters set against brilliant white sands and lush green jungles. Towering mountains. Secluded lagoons. Beautiful weather, and friendly locals. It's not surprising … [Read more...]
San Blas Islands to Tahiti: Memorable Molas, Moai & Motus
As part of Holland America’s 2019 Grand World Voyage of the Amsterdam, our fifth World Cruise, my husband Humberto and I sailed to the San Blas Islands of Panama, Easter Island and two gems of French Polynesia. It was memorable, mainly because of the three M’s: molas, moai, … [Read more...]