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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[How much was the cruise?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[William]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 15th 2010 1:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[The prices vary, but you can find a list of upcoming cruises and their cost here: <a href="http://www.pgcruises.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pgcruises.com/</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Wellner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 15th 2010 5:27PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[After reading the first paragraph of your article, I get the impression that snobs, like yourself, clearly must look down their noses at low rent cruisers like my wife and I. I guess it's a pity that people like us, that worked hard all of their lives and for the first time ever treat ourselves to a NCL cruise, aren't as enlightened as you.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ednyou]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 7:46AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[AMEN!!! One doesn't have to drink to have a "good" time.  Apparently this jerk never heard of the words " no thank you" to the photographers or the waiters for the abundance of food.   I have never been bothered by anyone & have always enjoyed our cruises.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patricia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 12:49PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[I sailed on this ship which is beautiful and small. I found that people came in groups and stayed in their groups and it was hard to make friends. It is annoying to try to join a couple at a table only to hear that they are saving it for their friends.<br>I prefer a larger ship since you can meet a lot of couples who are not traveling in groups. A  trend that I have seen since we have been cruising in 1995 is that two couples  traveling together stay together the whole time and don't separate to meet new people.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[al78eunice]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 8:36AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[Excellent comment EDNYOU - but let me expand a bit.  <br><br>I have had a very nice time on several cruises that Ms Wellner feels are for the culturally "great unwashed".  Glad I'm not married to her - we enjoyed our affordable vacations and I semi-retired at 56 because my wife was not a b---h about using every penny we had for the trendiest house, car or vacation.  Have a nice life lady - its people like you who have led this country into the financial mess its in today.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[dww348]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 8:47AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[I took a cruise on the Holland America Westerdam and I felt very much what you're talking about.  At about 1,000 feet long, the Westerdam hold 1,900 people.  NOT the 6,000 plus that Royal Carribean stuffs in the same size ship.  The only time you actually realize there are even 1,900 on board, is when you all have to clear customs.  <br><br>A very nice experience indeed.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Daily]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 8:57AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[My wife and I agree. The Holland American Line is great. We've taken numerous cruises and appreciate the smaller ship. The larger ships are nothing more than cities on water and the food is like a Reno casino buffett. A cruise is what a person/couple choose to make it. I was fortunate to be selected to serve as Mr. Noordam. If your active and participant you can make many new friends. We still communicate with folks we've met on past cruises. Give us a smaller ship anytime.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[vhgolfer36]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 10:57AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[Paul,<br>Try a canoe!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tnbbccj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 9:43AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[As a retired editor I can tell you there is a terrible "hole" in this story. The writer makes no effort to provide any pricing information. I am guessing he works for the cruise line or was paid  by the cruise line. No integrity whatsoever.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[sbjpt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 9:43AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[EDNYOU: No, not at all. I hope that you and your wife enjoy many happy vacations together in whatever manner that you choose. (DWW348: isn't that really the American way? Kudos on bringing politics into this, although I'll point out that the phrase "great unwashed" is yours and yours alone. For that and other reasons I'm sure glad I'm not married to you too.); AL78EUNICE: I found that the people on the cruise were friendly enough, at least on the excursions, but I would agree with you that it seemed the goal of my shipmates was not to meet people or make new friends, a larger ship with more people would seem to present better odds for that; Dan Daily: your Holland American cruise sounds lovely, I will have to try that mid-sized option at some point; ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Wellner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 9:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[SBJT: I rarely include pricing information in my travel coverage because it varies so much; I always provide a link which would enable you or anyone to learn that price. As for your guesses, I'm afraid it's three strikes: I'm not a "he", not a cruise line employee, not paid by the cruise line.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Wellner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 9:58AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2008 I cruised in French Polynesia (FP) for 10 days on a Princess ship the Tahitian Princess. It was a probably at least 2X the size of the Paul Gauguin. A cruise in that part of the world is the best way to go as hotel accommodations are eyeopeners. So see this beautiful place from aboard ship if you have always dreamed to experience the lure of far away tropical islands like Bora Bora and  Moorea.  It is worth saving up for as the islands are all the legendary beauty that the movies have made them out be be. I enjoyed on board lectures about the Polynesian culture and took bus ride tours on land. I hiked in the jungle too. And yes I bought myself a black pearl. The FP people were nice and the swimming, especially with the big friendly stingrays, was truly memorable. I enjoyed the smaller ship and will  never forget this special cruise. Note: If you do not want to go by cruise ship there may still be Windjammer Sail Ship voyages available.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tonyvaninetti]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 12th 2010 6:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[My wife and I sailed on the Paul Gauguin on what I believe was its last voyage as a Regent ship.  We have sailed various cruise lines from top to bottom of price.  The Paul Gaugin was toward the top but like most lines they were offering significant discounts.  The inclusion of top brand bar drinks and a very nice wine list without extra charges was wonderful.  I did not notice people taking advantage.  In fact, I found the majority of passengers open to meeting new people.  Unfortunately, the French were in abundance and try as I might I cannot seem to get them to tolerate my existence.  C'est la vie!!  We had stayed in a Sofitel on Tahiti prior to the trip.  The hotel was horrible.  I would love to try the Intercontinental next door.  Hopefully that will now be a part of the package.  I hope we are not snobs because we enjoyed this ship.  I found the price comparable to a mid to upper category on the other lines and the intimate atmosphere of the ship to be worth the little extra.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[William Snidle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 10:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[dont knock rccl there great when i booked my people on princess they did not lower their their price when i booked a couple 3 weeks later needless to say the friend felt guilty so he didnt want to offend his friend who paid $400 extra.<br>he cancelled i put him on a ship that coinsided with his friends ports of course rccl.<br><br> rccl will extend the lower rate even if you paid in full they put on board credit for you account. and if you like fun rccl is alive and their premium brand celebrity cruises is just as good as the high price of smaller vessels. bigger is better for meeting friends who want to party......by the way the french dont party.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 11:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[From most of these comments, including the author of the article, I can only guess that none of you graduated from high school.  Your grammar, spelling and punctuation are not only appalling, but make it hard for me to understand the points you are trying to make.  It also makes me wonder how you make your way in the world, sounding like idiots!  You all sound like snobs, no matter which side of the issue you place yourselves!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kholl1957]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 12:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[Excellent point and my sentiments exactly.  In fact, I would venture to guess that they did not graduate the Fifth Grade given the poor grammer!! Leads me to ask the question......Are THEY smarter than a Fifth Grader?  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[gjandy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 12:55PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[We recently sailed on the Paul Gauguin Nov. 7th sailing, Papeete to Lautoka, Fiji.  We had previously been on 4 other cruises with Celebrity and wanted to try the smaller ship experience.  One thing that was enjoyable, none of that Tuxedo crap; everything was Country Club Casual (most enjoyable, no big fashion show), very relaxing.  I definitely feel there was decent value with this cruise, wine and drinks included along with tip included make this cruise a comparable value.  Here’s a good link for discount travel, <a href="http://www.vantagetravel.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.vantagetravel.com/</a>.  We were told by staff during the cruise that the change in ownership will reflect little or no change; the same contract crew members and staff will be working this ship as before.  I think the prevailing motto with the new ownership is “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” exits here!  We really enjoyed the cruise, found people were easy to talk to and socialize with, and the crew and staff were excellent.  Bottom line, you should try it once.  It’s an experience of unspoiled beauty, nature’s jewelry for the eyes.  We’re returning for the Society Islands, Marquesas, And Tuamotus cruise, this year.  We will also do another larger ship cruise in the future, we don’t seem to have any difficulty with large or small ship cruises, “it’s really the cruise itinerary that makes the experience for us.”  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 16th 2010 12:13PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sail French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/12/sail-french-polynesia-with-paul-gauguin-cruises/</guid><description><![CDATA[I followed the banner (or whatever they are called) that AOL had on the welcome page and came to this page.  After more than 30 years of marriage, we are getting ready to take our first cruise and I want it to be memorable so I thought I’d look at all the options.  I do not understand why people are taking jabs at Ms. Wellner; she is doing what she does.  Her blog is about luxury travel.  Like it or not, there are people out there that have discretionary income to spend on extravagances ranging from simply self indulgent all the way to embarrassingly obscene.  Her blog is hosted by (I assume) “luxist”.  In case you didn’t notice, there were buttons to click for topics such as Estates, Watches, Handbags, Celebrity Shopping, etc.  The site caters to the financially well off and those who feed on that type of lifestyle.  I’m willing to bet that the same people who are angry about this post are the same ones who are glued to “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” or some other reality garbage.  If you really want to ventilate, let AOL know how you feel; they are the ones who felt the banner was relevant to the lives of their subscribers in general.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 17th 2010 2:21AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
