Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah, that’s hello in Tahitian). We were at the stunning island of Taha’a as known as the vanilla island for its high production of Tahitian vanilla beans. It is also known for its botanic beauty and the black pearls farms due to its crystal clear waters.

I had the pleasure to be with two wonderful people, Michael and Katie from the U.S having their romantic getaway wedding. Accompanying Michael and Katie, we had the Captain of the MS Paul Gauguin and the Cruise Director. After the ceremony, Michael and Katie got blessed with a traditional Tahitian haka. Hours later, sailed away on the MS Paul Gauguin.