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Gardens of the Caribbean GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON GARDENS OF THE CARIBBEAN ROUND-TRIP BARBADOS ABOARD SEA CLOUD FEBRUARY 20 TO 27, 2009 GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON Dear Members and Friends of Guild Hall, You are cordially invited to join us for a very special Caribbean adventure aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud . Our trip will be hosted by East Hampton friends and members of Guild Hall, the renowned actress Dina Merrill and her husband Ted Hartley, Chairman and CEO of RKO Pictures. Dina grew up on board Sea Cloud , originally built in 1931 by her parents, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E.F. Hutton. We will be privileged to hear about her experiences as she traveled the globe, often with dignitaries and world figures. We will also hear about Dina and Ted’s many philanthropic efforts, including The Story Project, an organization they founded to foster communication skills in at-risk youth. Painstakingly restored to its former glory, Sea Cloud combines comfort and a casual atmosphere with fine service. Tasteful surroundings and five-star dining complement the heady experience of traveling under wind-lofted sails. Limited to 50 passengers, this will truly feel like a glamorous party aboard a private yacht. And there is no more delightful place to sail than the Caribbean, with its balmy island breezes and centuries- old tradition of gardening. Cruising round-trip from Barbados from February 20 to 27, 2009, we will step ashore in Trinidad, where we visit two private homes with spectacular gardens; the “Spice Island” of Grenada; Bequia, a snorkeler’s paradise; sophisticated Martinique and St. Lucia, with its towering twin peaks. We will also have time to relax on pristine beaches and swim in the dazzling azure water. For those of you who might wish to extend your vacation, an optional prelude in Barbados has been arranged at supplemental cost. Our voyage will be further enriched by the insights of art historian Alice DeLana, former Margaret Howe Wallace Class of '27 Teaching Chair in the Arts at Miss Porter's School, who will lecture about the Caribbean’s artists and writers. This voyage will also be shared with the alumni of Dartmouth College and MARTINIQUE Philips Exeter Academy. Fort de France As patron members of Guild Hall, Dina ST. LUCIA CARIBBEAN Soufriere and Ted look forward to sharing this wonderful SEA BARBADOS experience with you. Bridgetown Sincerely, Port Elizabeth BEQUIA St. George’s GRENADA Port of Spain TRINIDAD Ruth Appelhof, Ph.D. VENEZUELA Executive Director GARDENS OF THE CARIBBEAN ROUND-TRIP BARBADOS ABOARD SEA CLOUD February 20 to 27, 2009 MIAMI 1 BARBADOS GRENADA 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Friday, February 20 Fly from Miami to Barbados, then Monday, February 23 Arrive this afternoon in St. George’s, embark Sea Cloud for our seven-night cruise. with its medley of brightly colored houses set against lush green mountains. This is the “Spice Island,” where you can AT SEA shop for locally produced nutmeg, cloves, cocoa, cinnamon, 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ginger and vanilla. After a visit to privately owned Sunnyside Saturday, February 21 During a relaxed day at sea attend Gardens, we continue on to Tower Plantation House, a morning lectures, observe as the ship’s crew practices the art of working fruit and spice plantation in the wooded hills above trimming the sails by hand or perhaps settle into a comfortable the capital. In the company of the owner Paul Slinger, we visit deck chair with a favorite book. Tonight join the captain on the historic house, walk in the manicured garden and relax Lido Deck for welcome cocktails, followed by dinner. with a traditional rum punch. Tonight gather on Lido Deck for dancing under the stars to the music of one of the Caribbean’s best steel-drum bands. BEQUIA 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Tuesday, February 24 Anchor this afternoon off the low-lying island of Bequia. The largest of the Grenadines, Bequia has powdery white beaches and clear blue waters that are a snorkeler’s paradise. Enjoy the beach and water sports in this beautiful setting where the distant hills are dotted with oleander, bougainvillea and hibiscus. Hikers may take a brisk walk to a turtle hatchery located outside of town. d y o l L h t y n e w G y b o t o h p Hibiscus. TRINIDAD 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Sunday, February 22 Enjoy the gentle sun and quiet breezes during a leisurely morning at sea. In the afternoon we reach the island of Trinidad where we will visit two private gardens: d y o l Le Paradis, home to an extensive collection of rare orchids L h t y n and bromeliads; and Santa Barbara Garden, set on a verdant e w G y b hillside of tropical foliage and rare trees. Before returning to o t o h the ship, we will see some of the capital city’s unique colonial p architecture and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Bequia beach. OPTIONAL BARBADOS PRELUDE February 17 to 20, 2009 d y o l L h t y n e w G y b o t o h p Caliandra, Les Jardins de Balata. d MARTINIQUE y o l 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 L h t y n e Wednesday, February 25 Arrive in the colonial city of Fort w G y b de France for a morning visit to Les Jardins de Balata. A host o t o h of hummingbirds, including the purple-throated and green- p throated caribs, greet us at the entrance to this private botanical St. Nicholas Abbey. park. The creation of its owner, artist and landscape architect Upon arrival in Barbados, transfer Jean-Philippe Thoze, Balata is the product of twenty years of Tuesday, February 17 to the oceanfront Hilton Hotel, where we stay for three nights. collecting, including a spectacular variety of new and mature plants. Following an afternoon at sea, the evening festivities Wednesday, February 18 This morning visit Andromeda feature a tasting of fine rums from island distilleries. Gardens, which is managed by the Barbados National Trust (BNT). This fascinating collection of unusual plant specimens from around the world is nestled among streams, ponds and rocky outcroppings in the cliffs overlooking the sea. Continue to Codrington College, recognized as one of the most beautiful early 18th-century buildings and landscape designs in the Caribbean. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. This evening visit Fisherpond Ho use, a lovely 300-year- n a m e l old plantation house furnished with antiques and objets d'art. e e N n a John Chandler, the owner, will guide us through the house i d i L © and host us for our welcome dinner. o t o h p Thursday, February 19 Orchid lovers will particularly Famous Pitons on St. Lucia. enjoy our morning visit to Orchid World, owned and designed by English landscape architect Richard Coughlan. ST. LUCIA Following lunch we will visit St. Nicholas Abbey with its 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 17th-century façade, mahogany plantation and stunning views Thursday, February 26 This morning Sea Cloud anchors of the Atlantic Coast. Return to the hotel for an afternoon in the Bay of Soufriere on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia. and dinner at leisure. You may wish to swim at a beach set in the dramatic Anse des Pitons, between St. Lucia’s towering twin peaks. Friday, February 20 The day begins with a specially Enjoy a lunch of Caribbean specialties at the renowned arranged visit to Bush Hill, a BNT restoration project. George Washington and his brother Lawrence occupied the Dasheene Restaurant, which boasts spectacular views. In house for several months in 1751. Continue to Graeme Hall, the early afternoon Sea Cloud sets sail for Barbados. a mangrove sanctuary where we will have an opportunity to BARBADOS 1 MIAMI bird watch. Lunch is at an elegant restaurant overlooking the 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Caribbean Sea. In the late afternoon, transfer to the pier in Friday, February 27 Disembark this morning in Barbados Bridgetown to embark Sea Cloud. Set sail in the early evening. n and transfer to the airport for the return flights. n SEA CLOUD n DECK PLAN CABIN AMENITIES CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK Air conditioning (individual cabin settings); bathrobes and slippers; direct-dial telephone; electronic safe; K E C 36 34 32 30 E G D D hair dryer; 110V/220V current; radio; I O SPANKER R B D DECK I L 37 35 33 31 refrigerated mini -bar; TV with VCR; umbrellas. PROMENADE DECK SPECIFICATIONS Draught . 17 feet R Length . 360 feet E 14 S 24 22 20 18 R U 28 16 P Width . 50 feet 17 29 25 23 21 19 15 Crew . 60 Main Mast Height . 178 feet DINING ROOM Passengers (Maximum Carry) . 64 Registry . Valletta, Malta MAIN DECK Sail Area . 32,000 square feet 10 8 6 4 2 Sails . 30 Speed Under Power . 14 knots Speed Under Sail . 12 knots 9 7 5 3 1 Please Note: There is no elevator aboard Sea Cloud. LAND 1 CRUISE RATES RATES INCLUDE (Per Person, Double Occupancy) n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud Cabins Decks Rates n All meals during the cruise. Complimentary wine with Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $4,995 lunch and dinner Upper and lower twin beds, shower. n Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $5,995 Sightseeing via private motorcoach, as per itinerary Twin beds, shower. n Entrance fees for all included visits Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $6,995 n Airport / pier / airport group transfers Twin beds, shower. n Taxes, service and porterage charges; gratuities to local Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $7,595 guides and drivers Twin beds, shower.
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