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Tahiti and French Polynesia Under Sail distinctive travel for more than 35 years TAHITI AND FRENCH POLYNESIA UNDER SAIL Bora Bora Cruise Itinerary S ociet Air Routing y Isla Ta h a’a nds P a Huahine c i f R a’iatea c O c ea n Mo’orea Pape’ete ASIA NORTH AMERICA Pacific Ocean equator TAHITI SOUTH AUSTRALIA AMERICA French Polynesia Bora Bora Itinerary* Join us for a uniquely designed nine-night program in the Pape’ete u Mo’orea u Ra’iatea sun-soaked haven of French Polynesia’s Society Islands. Taha’a u Bora Bora u Huahine Sail for seven nights aboard the Five-Star WIND SPIRIT, January 28 to February 7, 2020 a small sailing ship carrying only 148 guests and among Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Cruise Lines.” This small Day ship experience amidst the islands, atolls and motus of the 1-2 Depart the U.S. or Canada/ † South Pacific includes round-trip air from Los Angeles, Arrive Pape’ete, Tahiti, Society Islands all onboard gratuities, complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise, complimentary 3 Pape’ete/Embark Wind Spirit watersports and an exclusive excursion on each island. Tour the 4 Mo’orea paradisal island landscapes of Tahiti, Mo’orea and Bora Bora. 5 Ra’iatea Visit a vanilla plantation and a black pearl farm. Explore early 6 Ra’iatea/Taha’a Polynesian culture on Ra’iatea and Huahine. This exceptional itinerary also includes two nights (air schedules permitting) 7-8 Bora Bora in the Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL TAHITI RESORT AND SPA in 9 Huahine enchanting Pape’ete. Post-Program Option in a deluxe seaside 10 Pape’ete, Tahiti/Disembark ship/ resort on Mo’orea is offered. Depart for the U.S. or Canada †Included air from Los Angeles has limited availability and is 11 Arrive in the U.S. or Canada not guaranteed. Five-Star Small Sailing Ship Wind Spirit Turtles Huts RESERVE EARLY! TAHITI and FRENCH POLYNESIA From $6995 per person, double occupancy INCLUDED FEATURES* (approximate land/cruise only)* TAHITI and FRENCH POLYNESIA u Round-trip Air Tahiti Nui flight from u Excursion on Ra’iatea, a cradle of o Please send me/us the travel program brochure ‡ Los Angeles is included. early Polynesian culture and a favorite (anticipated publication date May 2019). destination of Captain Cook. In Pape’ete, Tahiti, u _______ _______________________________________ u Visit to a vanilla plantation and a pearl Two nights (air schedules permitting) Title Name (as it appears on passport) in the Five‑Star InterContinental farm on Taha’a and a barbecue lunch on a Tahiti Resort and Spa. private motu. _______________________________________________ u u Breakfast each morning. Panoramic tour on idyllic Bora Bora, Affiliation(s) featuring the site of its largest temple. u Welcome Reception in the hotel. u Traditional Polynesian dinner on a private _______ _______________________________________ u Tour of Tahiti’s west coast featuring motu of Bora Bora. Title Name (as it appears on passport) visits to the sacred Arahurahu Marae, u Optional Bora Bora Shark and Spring Garden of Vaipahi and Museum of _______________________________________________ Tahiti and Her Islands. Ray Lagoon Cruise excursion is Affiliation(s) available at an additional cost. u Excursion on the east coast of u Tahiti, featuring the well‑preserved Demonstration of dyeing the traditional _______________________________________________ James Norman Hall Museum and the Polynesian pareo and tasting of local fruits Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number, please) iconic Point Venus lighthouse. on Bora Bora. u _______________________________________________ u Excursion on Huahine to experience the Day‑room accommodations in City the InterContinental Tahiti ancient treasures of Polynesian culture. u Resort and Spa on Day 10. Program of optional excursions available ____________ ___________________ - _____________ On Board the Exclusively on board through Windstar Cruises. State Zip Code Chartered, Five-Star, Small Always Included u _______________________________________________ Sailing Ship Wind Spirit Transfers and luggage handling is included Email Address u Seven‑night cruise round trip if you booked your air tickets through Pape’ete, Tahiti, with port calls at the Gohagan & Company on the program _______________________________________________ Society Islands of Mo’orea, Ra’iatea, travel dates. Telephone: (Home) Taha’a, Bora Bora and Huahine. u Experienced, English‑speaking local u Five‑Star ocean‑view accommodations. guides for included excursions. _______________________________________________ Telephone: (Mobile) u Captain’s Welcome and u Complimentary bottled water in the hotel, Farewell Receptions. aboard ship and on included excursions. Program reservations require a deposit of u u Gratuities to shipboard personnel and Complimentary alcoholic and $800 per person. nonalcoholic beverages available to local guides and drivers on included throughout the cruise. excursions and transfers. o Enclosed is my/our deposit check(s) for $_________ as deposit. u u All meals aboard ship. Hospitality desk aboard ship and Make check(s) payable to: Gohagan & Company. u in the hotel. Complimentary kayaking in the pristine o I/We authorize you to charge my/our u waters and lagoons surrounding the Experienced Gohagan & Company deposit of $_________ to: Travel Directors at your service. Society Islands. o Visa o MasterCard u Complimentary snorkeling equipment. u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on _______________________________________________ u Tour of Mo’orea, the tropical paradise said flights by Gohagan & Company. Card Number to have inspired James Michener’s mythical ‡ _____________ Bali Ha’i, including magnificent views from Included economy-class air from Los Angeles has Exp. Date Belvedere Point. limited availability and is not guaranteed. _______________________________________________ u Visit to the Atitia Outreach Center Signature as it appears on credit card on Mo’orea to learn more about Mo’orea French Polynesia’s unique ecosystem. Post‑Program Option* Send to: Gohagan & Company * The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the final Itinerary, Included Features, Pre-Program and Post-Program Options, 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 pricing and terms and conditions as set forth in the final printed 2020 Tahiti and French Polynesia brochure. Upon your receipt of Chicago, Illinois 60604‑1446 the corresponding printed brochure, you will be asked to select your cabin category and reconfirm your reservation(s). Phone: (800) 922‑3088 Fax: (312) 609‑1141 Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 u (800) 922-3088 Tour No. 041-01/28/20-999 01/29/19‑02.
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