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WIND SPIRIT February 13 to 23, 2018 Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association a T andhiti French Polynesia under Sail TTahitiahiti ◆ MMo’oreao’orea ◆ TTaha’aaha’a ◆ RRa’iateaaa’iatea’iatea ◆ BBoraora BBoraora ◆ HHuahineuahine aaboardboard tthehe EExclusivelyxclusively CChartered,hartered, FFive-Starive-Star SSmallmall SSailingailing SShiphip WIND SPIRIT February 13 to 23, 2018 ◆ ROUND-T-TRIP AAIRIR FROMFROM LLOS AANGELES ISIS IINCLUDED ◆ L UXURY SSMALL SSAILING SSHIP–ONLY 7373 SSTATEROOMS ◆ ALL OOCEAN-V-VIEWIEW AACCOMMODATIONS ◆ ALL SSHIPBOARD GGRATUITIES ARE IINCLUDED ◆ ALL BBEVERAGES ARE IINCLUDED Dear Alumni and Friends: The evolution of ancient volcanic activity beneath the sea, sculpted by waves and wind over millennia, created the idyllic islands of Tahiti, Huahine, Ra’iatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Mo’orea. What better way to experience this unspoiled earthly paradise— majestic peaks rising up from emerald green jungles, chalk white atolls, pristine beaches and turquoise lagoons—than under the billowing white sails of an elegant yacht? During this nine-night land and sea sojourn, explore the resplendent Society Islands— an exotic and colorful land that has beckoned explorers, travelers, artists and writers for centuries. Enjoy two nights (air schedules permitting) in colorful Pape’ete, Tahiti, and seven nights sailing aboard the Five-Star WIND SPIRIT, specifi cally designed to cruise the crystal-clear aquamarine waters of the South Pacifi c, known for incredible marine life and tremendous snorkeling. The intimate, Five-Star, 73-Stateroom WIND SPIRIT provides an unmatched small sailing ship experience amidst the unparalleled beauty of the Society Islands. During the cruise, enjoy complimentary features, including all shipboard gratuities; complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the ship, at every lunch and dinner and replenished in your Stateroom throughout the cruise; complimentary watersports; and a specially arranged excursion included on every island. Cultural enrichment abounds in the captivating natural environment of French Polynesia. During your stay in Tahiti, visit ancient marae, tour a vanilla plantation and learn more about Polynesia’s unique history, environment and culture. You can observe—and even snorkel or swim with—extraordinary marine life and breathe in the fresh fragrances of vanilla, gardenia and jasmine that delicately permeate the island air. Join fellow OU alumni and friends, along with alumni and friends from other colleges and universities as we discover this splendid opportunity featuring round-trip air included from Los Angeles and Low Air Add-Ons± from select U.S. cities. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the Five-Star WIND SPIRIT sailing its home waters amidst the mysterious, far-off islands of the South Pacifi c. This program sells out quickly, so book now while space and Early Booking Savings are still available! Sincerely,Sinccere ele y, ±Included air from Los Angeles and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed. Lea Ann Quirk Director of Alumni Programs OU Alumni Association U.S./Pape’ete, Tahiti AIR is Included Tuesday and Wednesday, from Los Angeles!± Day 1 and Day 2 Low Air Add-Ons are available Depart the U.S. and arrive in lively, from select cities. cosmopolitan Pape’ete. This breathtaking ±Round-trip economy-class air is included from capital of French Polynesia and the gateway Los Angeles to Pape’ete with return from Pape’ete, to the treasures of the South Pacifi c has available exclusively through Gohagan & Company extended a hospitable welcome to visitors in partnership with award-winning Air Tahiti Nui; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring since its founding as a missionary settlement association/organization have no control in 1824. Located on a natural harbor cooled by over availability. trade winds, Pape’ete enjoys one of the fi nest natural settings in the South Pacifi c, set against It also inspired James A. Michener to write a backdrop of verdant, forest-clad peaks. his unforgettable Tales from the South Pacifi c. Its tropical ambiance is complemented by the A scenic drive to Belvedere Point reveals an charm and diversity of its inhabitants, a vibrant unforgettable panoramic view of the island’s blend of native Tahitian, French and Chinese. lushly forested volcanic peaks, including Upon arrival, check into the ideally located, impressive Mount Rotui, and the crystalline Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT TAHITI. waters of Cook and Opunohu Bays. Visit the Wednesday afternoon, travel along Tahiti’s Agricultural School for a sampling of fresh west coast, and tour the Museum of Tahiti and fruit and local jams. Her Islands to view signifi cant archaeological Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. fi nds and learn more about the island’s geology, fl ora, fauna, culture and customs. Ra’iatea Walk through the sacred Arahurahu Marae, Saturday, Day 5 Polynesia’s only fully restored marae (temple). In the pre-colonial era, Ra’iatea served Visit the beautifully landscaped Spring Garden as the political and spiritual center of of Vaipahi, a haven of tranquility, waterfalls and the Society Islands and was beloved by walking paths and home to 75 different species Captain Cook, who called here on each of his of plants, including precious mape (chestnut), three voyages of discovery. It was the hub for pine woods and tropical fl owers. the colonization of Hawaii, the Marquesas and In the evening, enjoy the Welcome Reception New Zealand, and according to local legend, in the hotel. it was the birthplace of Oro, the god of Pape’ete war and fertility. On a panoramic tour, visit Marae Taputapuatea, a temple constructed of Thursday, Day 3 coral and black volcanic rock and one of the Enjoy time at leisure before embarking the best-preserved marae complexes in Polynesia. WIND SPIRIT. Attend the Captain’s Welcome Aboard a motorized va’a (outrigger canoe), Reception on board this evening. cruise along Ra’iatea’s tranquil Fa’aroa River, Opunohu Bay, Mo’orea the only navigable river in Polynesia, as it Friday, Day 4 threads its way through a world of wild hibiscus, bamboo and Tahitian chestnut trees. The heart-shaped island of Mo’orea is the Your afternoon is at leisure. remnant of a long-extinct volcano. Once a sanctuary for vanquished warriors from Tahiti, it was visited by Captain Cook in 1777 and by the American novelist Herman Melville in 1842. Cover photo: Exotic natural beauty surrounds you in Bora Bora, where tall peaks and strikingly blue lagoons are in abundance. Photo this page: Explore the mysterious underwater world of Bora Bora’s reefs and look for graceful double-saddle butterfl yfi sh, dazzling corals and myriad exotic marine life. BOORARA BOORARA Soci ety Cruise Itinerary Is TAAHAHA’A la Air Routing n d s ASIA NORTH AMERICA HUUAHINEAHINE Pacific Ocean P a RA’IIATEAATEA EQUATOR ci SOUTH fi Cook’s c Bay AUSTRALIA AMERICA Oc Opunohu ean Bay FRENCH POLYNESIA MO’OOREAREA PAAPEPE’EETETE DDistinctivelyistinctively TTAHITIAHITI GOOHAGANHAGAN & COOMPANYMPANY Bora Bora ◆ Round-trip air is included from ± Monday, Day 7 Los Angeles! Bora Bora, the proverbial vision of a South Seas ◆ Exclusively chartered, Five-Star, paradise, was described as “the most beautiful small sailing ship. island in the world” by James Michener. On a panoramic tour, view its distinctive ◆ Complimentary alcoholic and black basalt peak cloaked in a lush tropical nonalcoholic beverages. forest and silhouetted against turquoise ◆ All shipboard gratuities are included. lagoon waters. Alongside glittering Fa’anui Bay, see the ceremonial site of the Fare Opu marae ◆ Complimentary fruit and fl owers in adorned with carved petroglyphs of turtles— your Stateroom upon arrival. a sacred creature in ancient Polynesia—and ◆ 100% ocean-view accommodations. bunkers constructed by American soldiers during World War II. ◆ Excursions on every island. Bora Bora was settled by adventurous ◆ Only 73 Staterooms. Polynesian mariners in the 10th century, and since then, the islanders have preserved ◆ Early Booking Savings! the ways of their forebears and still wear the traditional colorfully hand-dyed pareo (sarong). In Bora Bora’s forested Taha’a interior, villagers cultivate breadfruit, Sunday, Day 6 coconuts and taro; preserve the ancient ruins of Taha’a is dominated by the profi le of stone marae; and respect the legacy of ancestral Mount Ohiri, named for Hiro, the Polynesian Polynesian deities. Learn about the art of dyeing god of sailors and thieves. Today, two exotic the traditional Polynesian pareo and taste some enterprises provide the islanders’ livelihoods— of the island’s abundant cultivated fruits. the harvesting of the world’s most fl avorful From a lookout point, admire spectacular vanilla beans and the farming of lustrous views of Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora’s highest black pearls. Gain a deeper understanding of peak, then enjoy time at leisure to explore the Polynesian people and their traditional the island. agriculture when you tour the lush grounds of a vanilla plantation and visit a farm that Huahine meticulously cultivates the region’s distinctive Tuesday, Day 8 black pearl oysters. Set across an azure lagoon to the south of Enjoy a traditional Polynesian feast on Taha’a, idyllic Huahine is distinguished by a private motu (islet), where you can swim, soaring peaks, lush rain forests, dazzling snorkel or kayak. white beaches and ancient shrines. The bountiful island of Huahine is often referred to as “the garden island” due to its rich, fertile soil—perfect for the growth of the island’s coconut plantations, vanilla orchards, tropical melon fi elds and banana groves. The enduring beauty and art of lei making is an A glittering azure lagoon of tiny motus and white sand beaches important part of French Polynesian culture. surround the island of Taha’a. This untouched paradise is actually two This evening, attend the Captain’s Farewell islands—Huahine-Nui (big) and Huahine-Iti Reception on board. (small)—separated by a deep blue bay and ringed by a coral atoll.
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