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Take it slowly

It's easy to get carried away in all the excitement preceding your luxury cruise and overlook some details when planning your vacation. The most frequent things that people forget are related to packing. They've usually not essential things, but it can still be annoying to get up in your cabin on the first morning and find out you've forgotten your toothpaste or other similar items.

You might remember, for instance, that you need a wide-brimmed hat to protect you from sunburns, but if your mind starts dreaming of how nice it will be to stroll on the deck wearing your blue hat and how well the color will go with that of the ocean, you might easily forget your sunglasses. At the other extreme, another mistake some people make is to pack too much. That's not very wise either, because you'll be carrying a lot of stuff with you that you might not need at all during the cruise. Here are some useful tips you might want to consider when packing.

Some things, such as a camera, an alarm clock, or a CD player are usually not forgotten. If you use your electric razor on the day of the departure, make sure you put it in your suitcase after that, and not back in its usual place. But don't forget that all these things run on batteries, so you'll need to have an extra set (or as many extra sets as you think are necessary) for each of them. A basic rule concerning batteries is that more is better than less.

Prescription medication is to be taken very seriously yet people so often leave their medicines at home. You should have your prescription with you too ?and a copy of it, if possible. If one piece of luggage gets lost, you'll appreciate the availability of a backup. An extra bottle of the medication is also advisable, in case you lose the first one. And don't forget, if you have two of them, they should go in separate bags.

The best way of gaining knowledge about cruise is by reading as much about it as possible. This can be best done through the Internet. We have written a humorous anecdote on cruise to make it's reading more enjoyable and interesting to you. This way you learn there is a funny side to cruise too!

You'll need more than one bathing suit, for both aesthetic and practical reasons. First, it wouldn't be very nice to be seen wearing the same suit every day, and second, it'll need time to dry after you've used it. You will have towels in the bathroom, but they will be bath-sized, so if you need large beach towels you'll need to bring your own. Also add some flip-flops, a pair of sunglasses, and sunscreen to your packing list.

In addition to film or batteries and memory cards for the camera, you might want to have a notebook with you, for writing impressions while they're fresh. Call it a log if you want, and you'll feel like a sea adventurer. The good thing about writing your impressions is that later you'll have a much more complete memory of the cruise than what you could get from pictures or video alone.

If you have good writing skills, you might even turn it into a bestseller. People love cruise stories. We have not left any stone unturned in compiling this article on cruise. If you do find any unturned stones, do contact us

Bora Bora Cruises News

New Paul Gauguin Cruises to South Pacific Announced by Adventure Life - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)


New Paul Gauguin Cruises to South Pacific Announced by Adventure Life
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Adventure Life's Paul Gauguin cruises for 2012 include itineraries that visit Bora Bora, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu Islands, Fiji, Tahiti and Tonga. The luxurious on-board accommodations include spacious suites ...

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Tahiti's Relaxing Paradise - Washington Times


Washington Times

Tahiti's Relaxing Paradise
Washington Times
It just got better as I boarded the Paul Gauguin cruise ship the next day to island hop for four days before taking leave in Bora Bora for three nights. Once you are on board you don't have to pull your wallet out at all unless you want to enjoy a land ...

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American couple winched off luxury sea liner - Northern Advocate


American couple winched off luxury sea liner
Northern Advocate
The Tulsa, Oklahoma couple, joined the cruise in Los Angeles and visited Tahiti and Bora Bora. Near Rarotonga, Fred started to feel unwell, but they never expected to be airlifted off the six-star luxury liner at daybreak. "Imagine this, the ship is on ...

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Six South Pacific Sips - Wine Enthusiast Magazine


Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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The Ultimate Bucket List: 101 Things to See and Do Before You Die - Money Saving (blog)


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Bora Bora is often referred to as the most beautiful island in the world. Famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. Go with a loved one and enjoy the legendary lagoon and magical sunsets. Work it, make it, do it, makes us harder, better, faster, ...

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Runner's finish line is the equator - Charleston Gazette


Runner's finish line is the equator
Charleston Gazette
Fowlkes and his wife, Roberta, will be on an 11-day Princess Cruise that goes through Hawaii on its way to Bora Bora and Tahiti. Between those last two destinations, he will make that momentous step. While they plan to chat with the ship's captain ...

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