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Itinerary for Dec 19 — Dec 30, 2012

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Type: Hotel

 Description: Situated just 15 km south of Faa International Airport, Le Méridien Tahiti overlooks beautiful white sand beaches, calming blue waves, and majestic mountains. Located along a lagoon, the resort has an exceptional view of the island of Moorea and offers 138 garden and lagoon view rooms and 12- over water bungalows. Rooms offer vivid colors with Polynesian flair. Additionally, there’s a vibrant international arts scene occuring at Le Méridien Tahiti. L’Atelier, its onsite art space, features contemporary artists from across French Polynesia and the world. Unlike most galleries, L’Atelier draws creative guests with exhibitions as well as with artists themselves. Its loft is an inviting setting for lectures, art workshops, and openings where guests will find fresh opportunities to peruse contemporary art. Guests are free to observe artists at work and/or enroll in an art class with the visiting artist (a fee applies).

Contact info:
P.O. Box 380595
97718 Tamanu, Tahiti, French Polynesia
phone: +011- (689) 470707
web: www.lemeridientahiti.com

Room amenities: Air-conditioning, direct dial phone, safe, satellite television, WIFI (for a fee), minibar, refrigerator, and coffee-make. Bathrooms feature a separate bathtub and walk-in shower and hair dryer. Terraces are available in all rooms.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a (2) restaurants- La Plantation offering a mix of Polynesiand and international flavors buffet-style or ala carte, and the gourmet restaurant Le Carre, located right by the lagoon. Live music and cocktails are available at the Astroblabe bar and casual drinks can be found at the Pool Bar. Le Meridien Tahiti also provides complimentary use of its sandy bottom swimming pool (largest in the South Pacific), kayaks and outrigger canoes, aqua gym classes, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, and ping pong. Meeting rooms and business facilities are also available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See "Addtl Nights Comments"
A special group rate will be honored 7 days prior and 10 days after the “main program dates”, based on space availability. Participants will pay directly to the hotel for these accommodations and need a credit card for the guarantee. To book, contact Le Méridien Hotel Reservations Department Contact : Nathalie Merehau Tél : 47 07 29 -Fax : 47 07 28 E-mail : rez@lemeridien-tahiti.pf Participants must reference Road Scholar to receive special rates

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day One: Wednesday, December 19 - Flight to Tahiti/Arrive Papeete/Hotel Check In 
Afternoon: US afternoon flights for Tahiti, French Polynesia A snack or meal is typically included on board flight; however subject to change dependent on airline changes.

Evening: Arrive Papeete, Tahiti. Transfer to hotel and check in.

Lodging: Le Meridien Tahiti Hotel

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Type: Hotel

 Description: Situated just 15 km south of Faa International Airport, Le Méridien Tahiti overlooks beautiful white sand beaches, calming blue waves, and majestic mountains. Located along a lagoon, the resort has an exceptional view of the island of Moorea and offers 138 garden and lagoon view rooms and 12- over water bungalows. Rooms offer vivid colors with Polynesian flair. Additionally, there’s a vibrant international arts scene occuring at Le Méridien Tahiti. L’Atelier, its onsite art space, features contemporary artists from across French Polynesia and the world. Unlike most galleries, L’Atelier draws creative guests with exhibitions as well as with artists themselves. Its loft is an inviting setting for lectures, art workshops, and openings where guests will find fresh opportunities to peruse contemporary art. Guests are free to observe artists at work and/or enroll in an art class with the visiting artist (a fee applies).

Contact info:
P.O. Box 380595
97718 Tamanu, Tahiti, French Polynesia
phone: +011- (689) 470707
web: www.lemeridientahiti.com

Room amenities: Air-conditioning, direct dial phone, safe, satellite television, WIFI (for a fee), minibar, refrigerator, and coffee-make. Bathrooms feature a separate bathtub and walk-in shower and hair dryer. Terraces are available in all rooms.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a (2) restaurants- La Plantation offering a mix of Polynesiand and international flavors buffet-style or ala carte, and the gourmet restaurant Le Carre, located right by the lagoon. Live music and cocktails are available at the Astroblabe bar and casual drinks can be found at the Pool Bar. Le Meridien Tahiti also provides complimentary use of its sandy bottom swimming pool (largest in the South Pacific), kayaks and outrigger canoes, aqua gym classes, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, and ping pong. Meeting rooms and business facilities are also available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See "Addtl Nights Comments"
A special group rate will be honored 7 days prior and 10 days after the “main program dates”, based on space availability. Participants will pay directly to the hotel for these accommodations and need a credit card for the guarantee. To book, contact Le Méridien Hotel Reservations Department Contact : Nathalie Merehau Tél : 47 07 29 -Fax : 47 07 28 E-mail : rez@lemeridien-tahiti.pf Participants must reference Road Scholar to receive special rates

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Two: Thursday, December 20 - Introductions/Intro to French Polynesia/Tahitian Dance &... 
Introductions/Intro to French Polynesia/Tahitian Dance & Drumming/Legends of Tahiti

Breakfast: Breakfast at leisure -hotel

Morning: Free morning to rest from the long flight and enjoy the hotel's beautiful property.

Lunch: Lunch- hotel restaurant

Afternoon: Introductions at noon followed by lunch. After lunch, there will be an orientation and class. Class: Introduction to French Polynesian. We'll give an overview of the geography, basic language phrases, and customs to prepare you for your wonderful journey through these beautiful islands. Before dinner, there will be a cool Tahiti dance and drum lesson!

Dinner: Welcome Dinner- Hotel restaurant

Evening: Presentation: Legends of Tahiti

Lodging: Le Meridien Tahiti Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Situated just 15 km south of Faa International Airport, Le Méridien Tahiti overlooks beautiful white sand beaches, calming blue waves, and majestic mountains. Located along a lagoon, the resort has an exceptional view of the island of Moorea and offers 138 garden and lagoon view rooms and 12- over water bungalows. Rooms offer vivid colors with Polynesian flair. Additionally, there’s a vibrant international arts scene occuring at Le Méridien Tahiti. L’Atelier, its onsite art space, features contemporary artists from across French Polynesia and the world. Unlike most galleries, L’Atelier draws creative guests with exhibitions as well as with artists themselves. Its loft is an inviting setting for lectures, art workshops, and openings where guests will find fresh opportunities to peruse contemporary art. Guests are free to observe artists at work and/or enroll in an art class with the visiting artist (a fee applies).

Contact info:
P.O. Box 380595
97718 Tamanu, Tahiti, French Polynesia
phone: +011- (689) 470707
web: www.lemeridientahiti.com

Room amenities: Air-conditioning, direct dial phone, safe, satellite television, WIFI (for a fee), minibar, refrigerator, and coffee-make. Bathrooms feature a separate bathtub and walk-in shower and hair dryer. Terraces are available in all rooms.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a (2) restaurants- La Plantation offering a mix of Polynesiand and international flavors buffet-style or ala carte, and the gourmet restaurant Le Carre, located right by the lagoon. Live music and cocktails are available at the Astroblabe bar and casual drinks can be found at the Pool Bar. Le Meridien Tahiti also provides complimentary use of its sandy bottom swimming pool (largest in the South Pacific), kayaks and outrigger canoes, aqua gym classes, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, and ping pong. Meeting rooms and business facilities are also available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: See "Addtl Nights Comments"
A special group rate will be honored 7 days prior and 10 days after the “main program dates”, based on space availability. Participants will pay directly to the hotel for these accommodations and need a credit card for the guarantee. To book, contact Le Méridien Hotel Reservations Department Contact : Nathalie Merehau Tél : 47 07 29 -Fax : 47 07 28 E-mail : rez@lemeridien-tahiti.pf Participants must reference Road Scholar to receive special rates

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Three: Friday, December 21 - Circle Tahiti Field Trip 
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast

Morning: Board an air-conditioned bus for a field trip circling Tahiti Nui. Depart Papeete and pass through many districts and villages. Notice how each area’s mayor tries to out do the others with enormous town halls. Passing Faaa Airport, notice that land for its runways was reclaimed from the lagoon. It was not until 1961 that modern jets were able to land here. Stop at the ancient Arahurahu marae (sacred place which served both religious and social purposes in pre-Christian Polynesia) which has been restored to its former grandeur. Next visit the Maraa Grotto, a beautiful garden and cave area, and continue on past the golf course which was once a huge cotton plantation worked by coolie labor from China. It was planted to fulfill the shortage of cotton in Europe caused by the American Civil War. A short distance further on, visit the Vaipahi Garden with its beautiful waterfall before stopping at restaurant Musee Gauguin for a buffet lunch. The restaurant is right next to the water and has its own lagoonarium!

Lunch: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Continue on and pass through beautiful Papeari Village and along the inlet (Phaeton Bay) which has a number of fish traps; then cross the Isthmus of Taravao, pass the base where the military have been located since 1844. The ships of Antoine de Bougainville, anchored near the two small offshore islands in Hitiaa in 1786. At Mahaena, Tahitians fought an armed rebellion for three years against the annexation of Tahiti by France. Next stops will include Arahoho Blowhole, Fa`aurumai Waterfall, and Point Venus and Matavai Bay. Captains Wallis, Cook and Bligh anchored in the Matavai Bay area. Located here is a memorial to the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in 1797 and a lighthouse constructed in 1868, despite its 1867 date. Continue on to Pirae and pass One Tree Hill called Taharaa today. You will have some free time before dinner.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Evening: Cultural Performance: Tahitian Dance

Lodging: Le Meridien Tahiti Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Four: Saturday, December 22 - Free Morning/Papeete Open Market/Board Ship/Sail for Raiatea 
Breakfast: Breakfast - hotel restaurant

Morning: Free morning to relax and pack for hotel check out Check out at 11:00 am and depart for Papeete Open Market

Lunch: Lunch at local restaurant in Papeete

Afternoon: Excursion: A walking tour of town including the Papeete Open Market to see the native fruits, vegetables and crafts of Tahiti. The central market is a block away from the waterfront and was rebuilt in 1987. On the main floor, you will see people selling fish, fruit, root crops and breadfruit, vegetables and others offering meat, and bakery products. The largest handicrafts market is upstairs with pareo (wraparound skirt) and various other curios. There is also a large local cafe upstairs where local musicians play. After field trip, depart for Port of Papeete. Board MS Paul Gauguin, get settled and oriented. Cast off for our adventure as the Paul Gauguin prepares to depart Papeete for our first stop in the Society Islands, Raiatea.

Dinner: Welcome Dinner aboard ship

Evening: Ship sails for Raiatea. Meaning "faraway heaven" and "sky with soft light", Raiatea is considered to be the most sacred island in the South Pacific.

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Five: Sunday, December 23 - Lecture/Raiatea & Taputapuatea Excursion/Sail for Tahaa 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: Free morning to enjoy ship activities. Arrive in Raiatea about approximately 11am.

Lunch: Dining room

Afternoon: Excursion: Raiatea & Taputapuatea. We’ll cover the east to south coasts of the Raiatea as we visit Taputapuatea, a massive marae (ancient stone worship site) regarded as the oldest and most historic in the South Pacific. Includes a stop at a botanical garden.

Dinner: Dining Room

Evening: Sunset sail to Tahaa. Tahaa is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by a ship inside a lagoon. Taha`a also produces 80% of all the vanilla in French Polynesia.

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Six: Monday, December 24 - Tahaa Field Trip/BBQ Beach Party/ Sail for Bora Bora 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: Arrive Tahaa at approximately 9am. Disembark ship for field trip. Visit a private family pearl farm to see and learn about pearl cultivation, history & legends of the island. From there, journey to a vanilla farm to learn more about this important island industry. We’ll view other highlights of Tahaa along the way as we explore this beautiful island.

Lunch: Barbeque Beach Party on Motu Mahaea. A "motu" refers to a reef islet formed by broken coral and sand surrounding an atoll. Board tenders where there will be a barbeque lunch and free time to snorkel and relax on this spectacular local beach or feel free to stay onboard the ship and enjoy the ship’s facilities.

Afternoon: Free time to snorkel and relax on spectacular motu. Reboard ship. Social Hour before dinner. Ship sets sail for Bora Bora.

Dinner: Dining Room - dine at your leisure

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Seven: Tuesday, December 25 - Lagoon and Motu Exploration/Overnight in Bora Bora 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: Arrive Bora Bora at approximately 8am: Surrounded by offshore motu islets inside a protective coral necklace, Bora Bora is in the center of a multi-colored lagoon world-famous for its beauty. Generations of travelers — including novelist James Michener — have regarded Bora Bora as an earthly paradise Excursion: Motu and Lagoon Exploration – An opportunity to snorkel in Bora Bora’s beautiful lagoon as well as to visit a scenic private motu.

Lunch: Picnic lunch on private motu

Afternoon: Free Time to explore Bora Bora or relax.

Dinner: Dining Room

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Eight: Wednesday, December 26 - Bora Bora Hike/Free Time/Sail for Moorea 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: Field Trip: Hike Bora Bora

Lunch: Lunch aboard ship

Afternoon: Arrive back to ship mid-afternoon. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy Bora Bora one last time.

Dinner: Dining Room

Evening: Sunset sail to Cook Bay, Moorea and arrive early evening. Heart-shaped and incredibly beautiful, Moorea is 15 miles across Tahiti’s “Sea of the Moon.” Surrounded by white sand beaches, marae (ancient stone worship sites), and spectacular mountain vistas, it is twice as old as Tahiti. Moorea has two stunning, neighboring, fjord-like bays - Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay - which give the island its distinctive butterfly shape. We’ll spend two days on Moorea, with one day in each bay.

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Nine: Thursday, December 27 - Free Time/Dolphins of French Polynesia /Overnight in Moorea 
Breakfast: Dining Room- dine at leisure

Morning: Arrive Moorea at approximately 8am. Free morning to enjoy ship's activities including the marina.

Lunch: Dining Room

Afternoon: Field Trip: Dolphins of French Polynesia – A boat-based Field Trip around Moorea to observe dolphins, hopefully including schools of acrobatic "Spinner Dolphins", and to learn of their remarkable lives at sea. Tender back to ship.

Dinner: Dinner aboard ship

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Most luxurious ship to sail in Tahiti on a year-round basis with a capacity of only 332 guests onboard. Designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5 All oceanview accommodations, nearly 70% with balconies Space to guest ratio of nearly 58 to 1, one of the highest of any ship serving the North American market “Highest-Ranked Small Luxury Cruise Ship” -Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Poll (2008)

Ship Information: Overall Length: 513 feet (156.5 meters) Beam (width): 71 feet (21.6 meters) Draft: 16.9 feet (5.15 meters) Passengers: 332 Officers: Crew: 217 International Passenger Decks: 7 Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint Nazaire, France Gross Tonnage: 19,200 Cruising Speed: 18 knots Ship's Registry: Bahamas Propulsion System: Diesel Electric

Contact info:
11100 Main Street, Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98004 USA
phone: 800-848-6172
web: www.pgcruises.com

Room amenities: All oceanview staterooms feature temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration) bathroom with full –size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, bottled water and beer. Luxurious bathrobes and cotton slippersare also provided in each bathroom as well as luxury beauty products that include shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and bath gel. Complimentary in-room movie channels and movies available. The standard electrical voltage aboard ship is 220 volts. In the bathrooms, you will find a 110-volt AC outlet to accommodate most U.S. standard shavers. There are both 220-volt and 110-volt AC outlets in the suite/stateroom beside the dressing table mirror. For safety reasons, travel irons are not permitted onboard. Guests can make telephone calls directly from their suite or stateroom. Fax messages are received and sent through the reception desk. There are nine computers and a printer. Internet and Wireless access is available. Paul Gauguin Cruises has an advanced cellular network installed onboard allowing guests to place and receive calls using their personal mobile phones when the ship is in international waters. In order to take advantage of this service guests’ mobile phone must be able to roam internationally and their provider must have a roaming agreement with Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP). A list of roaming partners can be found online at www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/roa_xwmc.shtml. Not all prepaid phones are supported. BlackBerry’s and other mobile data services may continue to receive messages while roaming on the ship’s network. For questions about services or about pricing and billing, guests should contact their mobile phone provider’s customer service department prior to sailing. There are no charges from Paul Gauguin Cruises for this service.

Facility amenities: Two elegant restaurants and one pool-side grill, all with open-seating dining. Complimentary in-room dining and Complimentary 24-hour room service. A choice of 3 dining options: 1) L'Etoile - international a la carte menu 2) La Veranda - indoor/outdoor breakfast and lunch as well as reservations-only French bistro for dinner. 3) Le Grill - casual al fresco poolside dining, serving breakfast, lunch and South Pacific-inspired cuisine for dinner. Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship. Well-being and vegetarian selections and special dietetic menus upon request WiFi hotspots are available throughout the ship. Yes, there is an Internet café with terminals or guests can bring their own laptop. Time plans for purchase: 250 minutes for $62.50, 100 minutes for $35, .55 per minutes pay as you go. All rates subject to availability Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. Prices range from a Tshirt @ $2.00 to a ladies dress @ $8.50 The Medical Center is designed to provide medical care for temporary illnesses and accidents. The ship’s licensed and registered doctor and nurse are on 24-hour call for professional and emergency services, which are available at customary charges Onboard fitness center includes a lap pull-down, seated rowing machine, ellipticals, treadmills, a stair climber, recumbent bicycle, upright bicycle, and free weights with bench Onboard state-of-the-art retractable Watersports Marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing, optional PADI dive program and certification Luxurious Spa and Salon with a wide array of services. Steamroom, Massage, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy are also available. La Boutique Gift shop Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar Reading Gallery & DVD Library

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Ten: Friday, December 28 - Moorea 4X4 /Sail to Papeete, Tahiti 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: All day Excursion: Overview of Moorea – visit to Belvedere view point; beautiful gardens; Gump’s Research Station & a local culture center where we will have lunch.

Lunch: Polynesian lunch at Cultural Centre

Afternoon: Continuation of overview of Moorea excursion. Tender back to ship and set sail for Papeete, Tahiti. Don’t miss the sunset over Moorea at our last setting sail!

Dinner: Dining Room

Evening: Arrive Papeete, Tahiti. Free Evening. Pack and leave your luggage outside your door before you go to sleep so the crew can prepare to take it off the ship tomorrow morning. Make sure you have everything you need for tomorrow in an overnight-bag you’ll keep with you.

Lodging: MS Paul Gauguin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Saturday, December 29 - Disembark Ship/Tahiti Safari/late evening flight to Los Angeles 
Breakfast: Dining Room

Morning: Disembark ship in the am Depart in vehicles for Field Trip: We will have a full day exploring the interior of Tahiti on a 4-wheel drive mountain safari. Our adventure will be rich in archaeological sites and spectacular views of impressive waterfalls and dams as we follow the path of the spectacular Papeno`o River to the ancient Tahitian Village of Fare Hape - there will be an opportunity to swimming in fresh water springs!

Lunch: Lunch at the Relais de la Maroto

Afternoon: Mid-afternoon, we will be dropped off at a local resort for time to change, relax and have a wonderful farewell to Tahiti!

Dinner: Farewell Dinner - Resort restaurant

Evening: Late evening flight departure and arrive Los Angeles the following day

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Twelve: Sunday, December 30 - Arrive Los Angeles 
Arrive To: Flight arrives in Los Angeles in the morning.



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Tahiti
Tahiti TourismContact the Tahiti Tourism office for details on activities and events in Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands or Tuamotus. The US office is in Los Angeles, CA. Phone # 310-414-8484 or by email at info@tahiti-tourisme.com
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Tahiti TourismeFor information on shopping, activities, museums, nightlife, events calendars and more, visit online at www.tahiti-tourisme.com or call 689/50-57-00. There is a US office at Tahiti Tourisme, 300 North Continental Blvd Ste 160, El Segundo, CA 90245 or you can request brochures by calling 310/414-8484 or by visiting www.gototahiti.com. Additional recommendations may be provided in participant packets or by Group Leader upon enrollment.
For additional information, visit: www.gototahiti.com
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Tahiti TourismeFor information on shopping, activities, museums, nightlife, events calendars and more, visit online at www.tahiti-tourisme.com or call 689/50-57-00. There is a US office at Tahiti Tourisme, 300 North Continental Blvd Ste 160, El Segundo, CA 90245 or you can request brochures by calling 310/414-8484 or by visiting www.gototahiti.com. Additional recommendations may be provided in participant packets or by Group Leader upon enrollment.
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