Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. The name ''Papeete'' means "water from a basket". Papeete is not a tropical paradise. It is a typical government center and industrial port with small doses of French and Polynesian charm. It has shopping, eating, and drinking, but very little sightseeing for a capital city and even fewer top-class hotels. The residents speak French and Tahitian, although English is spoken by many in the tourist trade. The people-watching is superb.
Alaska the Carnival Way. Better than we expected!
I highly recommend Danny – his expertise and attention to detail made our Alaska cruise an absolute pleasure. From the start, Danny was extremely knowledgeable about the different cruise lines and ships. He offered thoughtful and personalized suggestions for excursions that were uniquely suited to the Alaskan experience, from whale watching to the train atSkagway and glacier tours. What really stood out was how quickly responsive and thorough he was throughout the entire process. He anticipated our questions, offered insider...
By Candace & Mark T, Burlington, ON (Jun 2025)
