Throughout the week, our group experienced scuba diving, jet-skiing, drift snorkeling, jeep tours, swimming with sharks and stingrays, hiking, sunset cruises, photography tours, and more. We received a true taste of Polynesian culture, spirit, and hospitality." There are a lot of fantastic memories that we’ve brought home from our cruises over the years. So many people in our groups made new friends. It was so nice to see them exchanging phone numbers and making plans for activities when they returned home. One of my clients commented on how fun it was to travel over 4,300 miles and come back with new friends from St. George. I’ve always said travel brings people together, and this is another reason why. For the past two years, I have had to rely on the memories of my “happy place” instead of traveling to my beloved Tahiti and the Cook Islands. Like many other travel plans, our annual group cruise was cancelled in 2020 and again in 2021 due to Covid-19. However, I am now looking forward to August 2022. We are returning to paradise with another group onboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. In addition to “Southern Cross,” the song playing in my head is “I’ve Got Two Tickets to Paradise” by Eddie Money.V For more information about our group trip in August 2022, please contact me by phone at (435) 256-8897 or email celece@stgeorgetravel.com.
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