Page 5 - Explore Magazine Winter 2018

Simply Stunning TAHITI

Relaxation at its Finest

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HELLOWORLD &

EXPLORE MAGAZINE!

WINTER ESCAPE INSPIRATION
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER – SIMON MCKEARNEY

You probably don’t need too much inspiration or coercion to book a holiday to escape the
darkness of winter, but author Hans Christian Anderson said it so well:
“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float. To gain all while you give. To roam the roads of lands
remote. To travel is to live.”
That about says it all.
And our team of helloworld agents throughout the country does exactly that. They travel
to their hearts’ content around the globe so they can share their expertise, knowledge and
ABOARD WIND SPIRIT GUESTS ENJOY: experiences with you, the customer.
The best Tahiti holiday begins > Champagne welcome reception And they couple it with the best deals to destinations around the globe for fantastic holidays,
all booked quickly and expertly. If you haven’t done so already, pop into your local helloworld
with Windstar Cruises: > Signature Sail Away to Vangelis’ “1492 Conquest of Paradise” store for a chat to plan your next adventure.
Enjoy this issue of Explore which has plenty of destinations and experiences to choose from for
• Weekly departures year-round, > Windstar’s Signature Onboard Barbecue and the beloved crew show escaping New Zealand’s winter cold.
Papeete Return > Local performances onboard

• 7- to 18- night cruises, > Learning how to sail with the Captain or officers on the Open Bridge
discovering up to > Ocean views from all beautifully appointed staterooms and suites
eight islands > Cooking demonstrations powered by the James Beard Foundation
and recipes by James Beard Foundation chefs
• Convenient package options TIME TO PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY
available, including flights, > All meals, in all venues, including 24-hour room service EDITOR – TRACEY MEHRTENS
accommodation > All non-alcoholic beverages, including specialty tea & coffee drinks Winter has definitely set in and made itself at home, and although the shortest day of
and transfers > Watersports Platform, including all watersports equipment featuring the year is well and truly behind us and daylight hours are on the up, there are still a few

complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, water trampoline and more months of cold, wet, dreary days ahead before we welcome spring.
So, there’s no better time than now to plan a holiday to escape the winter chills. Be it a
short trip to the nearby Pacific Islands for a cure-all dose of sunshine and warm seas, or
further afield to absorb the history and beauty of Croatia, Morocco or Cambodia, this
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7-NIGHT CRUISE FROM NZ$3,499 PP issue is bursting with options.
They include cruising, an all-time favourite with Kiwis and the choices are endless, from
Papeete Return in an Oceanview Stateroom, Twin Share voyaging around the romantic islands of Tahiti or packing up the entire extended family
for an eastern Caribbean adventure.
If planning a wedding is on your horizon, have a look in this issue at the photo-spread of
a wedding at stunning Malamala Beach Club in Fiji – close to home and picture-perfect.
Happy reading and holiday planning!

*Conditions: Cruise fare is based on 20 December 2018 sailing, in NZ Dollars, per person, share twin in category BX oceanview stateroom aboard Wind Spirit. Includes port taxes
and government fees and all applicable discounts (correct as at 13 June 2018). Other sailings and durations of cruises available, ask your travel agent for details. Price is for
cruise only, gratuities and airfares are additional. All fares and taxes are subject to change and currency fluctuations without notice up until full payment is received. Subject to
availability. Itinerary is subject to change. Price based on payment made by cash or EFTPOS only. Travel agent service fees may apply. Additional Terms and Conditions may apply.
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