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Tahiti  ~   Bora Bora  ~   Moorea  ~   Huahine
Raiatea  ~  Tuamotus ~   Rangiroa  ~  Tahaa
Regent Seven Seas Cruises  "Paul Gauguin"
With Ten Days and Ten Nights ... In Paradise

                                       The January-2004, issue of “Condé Nast Traveler
                                       rates our ultra-luxury six-star m/s “Paul Gauguin”
                                       Number One small cruise ship of the world!

                                       Based on a total score of 100

                                       Value…………………………Excellent
                                       Overall Rating……………………97.7
                                       Itineraries……………………………100.0
                                       Crew/Service……………………………98.1
                                       Cabin/Design………………………………98.1
                                       Food/Dining……………………………………99.0
                                       Activities/Excursions…………………………93.3

                                       “The top-rated  ship  in  the  world"


                                                     
         Photos taken by Tom Taffel on Jul 25, 2006: m/s “Paul Gauguin” and Bora Bora Sunrise

Our TENTH group cruise to Tahiti, Bora Bora and beyond, will be aboard the ultra-deluxe, six star, 330 guest m/s Paul Gauguin. We will sail from Tahiti to: Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora, Moorea and return to Papeete, Tahiti, “Queen of the Pacific.”

Our group rate will include: Special group discount ~ $300 per person shipboard credit ~ round trip air fare from San Francisco ~ a complimentary 2.5 hour tour of Papeete, Tahiti ~ complimentary deluxe hotel ~ complimentary 3.5 hour tour of Moorea ~ complimentary airport/ship/hotel/airport transfers ~ gratuities for the vessel’s staff ~ complimentary soft drinks and mineral waters throughout the cruise ~ fabulous complimentary wines and premium spirits, (around-the-clock) ~ port charges and taxes ~ complimentary wind surfing, kayaking and water skiing from the ship’s watersports platform ~ complimentary cocktail parties throughout the cruise ~ personalized service of approximately 1 crew member to every guest, with one of the highest space per guest ratios in cruising ~ single open seating dining with the option of dining in two elegant restaurants featuring the culinary artistry of world renowned two-star Michelin chef Jean Pierre Vigato.

Voted by Ocean Cruise News in a 6-star category 9 years in a row as “Best Cruise Value.” Voted by the readers of Porthole magazine in 2001 as “Best Luxury Cruise Line.” Voted by the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine in 2001 as “World's Best Small Cruise Line”

Radisson (now Regent) Seven Seas won Travel and Leisure’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line for 1999. Ocean Cruise News named Radisson ’The Best Cruise Value’ in the ultra deluxe small ship line and Stern's six ribbon rating. The m/s Paul Gauguin’s staterooms feature pear wood and mahogany French furniture with white marble bathrooms.


Day Date Port   Arrive   Depart
Wednesday Jul 29 Papeete, Tahiti     Embark     -----------
Thursday Jul 30 Papeete, Tahiti     -----------      2:30am
Thursday Jul 30 Huahine      12:00pm      6:00pm
Friday Jul 31 Raiatea      8:00am      6:00pm
Saturday Aug 1 Tuamotu/Rangiroa      12:00pm      Overnight
Sunday Aug 2 Tuamotu/Rangiroa     -----------     12:00pm
Monday Aug 3 Bora Bora     8:00am     Overnight
Tuesday Aug 4 Bora Bora, Tahaa (Motu)     -----------     6:00pm
Wednesday Aug 5 Bora Bora, Tahaa (Motu)     8:00am     6:00pm
Thursday Aug 6 Moorea     9:00am     Overnight
Friday Aug 7 Moorea     -----------     5:00pm
Friday Aug 7 Papeete, Tahiti     7:30pm     Overnight
Saturday Aug 8 Papeete, Tahiti     Disembark     -----------


Your 10-Day French Polynesia cruise (vacation) aboard the new intimate, six star m/s Paul Gauguin, including economy air fare from San Francisco, port charges and taxes, hotel, transfers, gratuities, watersports, and outstanding daily complimentary fine wines, premium spirits and daily cocktail parties.


Roundtrip coach air is included from San Francisco. Air from Los Angeles is $350 less.
There is a nominal charge for air from other regions in the U.S.
Everyone in our group will receive a $300 per person shipboard credit.
Your 20% deposit, is 100% refundable minus a $200 per booking (RSSC) Administrative Fee until March 29, 2009.

Special Group Rate Including Air (From SFO)

Category 'OS' Owners Suite  Deck 7  $14,795
Category "GS" Grand Suite   Deck 8  $11,825
Category "A"    Veranda on   Deck 7    $9,935
Category "B"    Veranda on   Deck 8    $8,185
Category "C"    Balcony on   Deck 7    $6,835
Category "D"    Window on   Deck 6    $6,025
Category "E"    Window on   Deck 4     $5,755
Category "F"    2-Portholes   Deck 3    $5,575

Air From LAX is $350 less than SFO (above).
Single Supplement for: D, E, F: $1,290
Third Person Fare Is "Half Fare"

These rates include port charges & taxes and 2009 fuel surcharges.
Rates, schedules and availability are subject to change.
Your 20% deposit, is 100% refundable minus a $200 per booking--
RSSC administrative free, until March 29, 2009.

Radisson (now Regent) Seven Seas Cruises has won the praise of the most demanding critics including “Best Small Cruise Line” award from Travel + Leisure”, “World's Best Cruise Line” from Condé Nast Traveler and “Best Luxury Line, Platinum Award” in Porthole magazine’s “Reader’s Choice Awards.”


Airbus A340-300

12 round trips/week to Tahiti from Los Angeles

Air Tahiti Nui rates....
Subject to availability
Schedules are subject to change

7/29/09 United Airlines B737-300
SFO - - - - LAX ~ UA Flight #1153
8:15am - 9:34am

7/29/09 Air Tahiti Nui AB340-300
LAX - - - - PPT  ~  TN Flight #001
1:00pm - -6:20pm

8/8/09 Air Tahiti Nui AB340-300
PPT - - - - LAX  ~ TN Flight #102
10:00pm - 9:10am (7/30/06)

8/9/09 United Airlines B737-300
LAX - - - - SFO ~ UA Flight #0857
12:10pm - 1:25pm

Air Tahiti Nui’s Cabin Staff ~ Take Honors

Skytrax, the largest airline survey in the world polling over 4 million passengers from 98 countries every year, honored Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti and her Islands, with the 4th place ranking of its flight attendants among all airlines worldwide in the 2004 annual SKYTRAX passenger survey.

Air Tahiti Nui ranked behind only Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Asiana Airlines and out-polled such perennial standouts as Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways to garner the 4th spot.  The carrier was also voted top place in the Australia/Pacific regional category.

Skytrax also honored Air Tahiti Nui with one of nine “Airline Excellence” awards, “Best Airline, Pacific Region” for the second consecutive year and an overall rating of 4 Stars out of a possible 5 Stars.


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Tahitian Vanilla – The Taste Of Paradise

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The world’s finest epicurean vanilla comes from French Polynesia. My favorite use of vanilla on our six-star, ultra-luxury m/s “Paul Gauguin” is the vanilla sauce served with lobster. It’s just divine, being neither sweet nor dominant, just a perfect compliment.

French Polynesian cooking has opened the kitchen door to so many exciting new ways in which to add intrigue and “tropicality” to French Cuisine…such as:

Moonfish with a flowery citrus sauce and a vanilla highlight.
Foie gras with a fruity tartness accented with vanilla.
Roasted pumpkin infused with vanilla.
Crème brûlée infused with vanilla.
Chicken with figs and vanilla rum.
Beef fillet in red wine and vanilla.
Banana flambé with vanilla rum.

You will have a wonderful opportunity to visit a small family vanilla plantation and purchase vanilla, (40 beans for $50), on our cruise:   “Exploration of Taha'a” Duration: 3½ Hours. Code: TAM-2486

You'll depart from the dock of Patio in a safari 4x4WD vehicle for the drive across one of the highest mountains of the island. Your Taha'a guide will point out sights along the way before stopping at a scenic viewpoint, where you'll discover the traditional use of local plants and trees. You can also sample the various local fruits and learn the Tamure, a Tahitian dance.

The island of Taha'a is often called "Vanilla Island", and you'll learn about this fragrant spice while visiting a small family plantation. You will also visit a small black pearl farm to learn how these treasures are cultivated and harvested. These small "cottage industries" represent a large part of this small island's economic structure. During the return drive on the East Coast of the island, your guide will continue to entertain you with tales of island life and lore.

The tour returns you to the ship, where a tender service is available to Motu Mahana throughout the day. On the motu you can enjoy lunch, water activities and snorkeling. Adults: $74.00.



The  Following  Complimentary  Wines
have been offered on past R.S.S.C. cruises

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Complimentary White Wines:

Alois Lageder, Pino Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy, 2000
Arrowood Chardonnay, Grand Archer, Sonoma, California 2000
Buehler Vineyards Chardonnay, St. Helena, California, 1999
Casillero del Diablo, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2000
Chateau de la Vrillere, Muscadet-de-Sevre-et-Maine-sur Lie, Loire Valley, 1999
Chateau Haute-Selve, Graves, Bordeaux, France 1998
Chateau Reynella, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, South East Australia 2000
Cuvaison, Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2000
Domaine William Fevre, Chablis, Burgundy, France 1999
Drouhin, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2000
Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma County, California 2001
Flora Springs, Chardonnay Estate, Napa Valley, 2000
Georges Duboef, Chardonnay, Van de Pays d'Oc, France, 2000
Geyser Peak, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California 2001
King Estate, Reserve Pinot Gris, Oregon 2001
Los Boldos, Chardonnay, Chile 2000
Macon-Lugny, Louis Jadot, Maconnais, Burgundy, France, 2000
Macon-Villages, Loron & Fils, Burgundy, France, 2000
Pinot Grigio, D.O.C., S. Margherita, Valdadiage, Italy, 2000
Pouilly-Fuisse, Bouchard Pere et fils, Maconnais, Burgandy, France 2000
Pouilly Fuisse, Drouhin, Burgundy, France, 2000
Sancerre, Domaine du rochoy, Loire Valley, France 2000
Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2001

Complimentary Desert Wines

Beringer, White Zinfandel, California, 2000

Chateau de Monbazillac, Monbazillac, Bergarac, France 1995
Piesporter Michelsberg, Lange & Schafe, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany 1999

Complimentary Red Wines

Alapay Cellare, Santa Maria Valley, Pinot Noir, California 2000
Barbera d’Asti, Luigi Castino, Piedmonte, Italy, 1999
Barbera d’Asti, Superiore, Michele Chiarlo, D.O.C.G., Piemonte, Italy, 1999
Brouilly, Loron & Fils, Burgundy, France, 2000
Canyon Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 1999
Centine, Rosso Toscano, Castello Banfi, Tuscany, Italy, 1999
Charles Krug, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 1998
Chateau La Gaillarde, Premieres Cotes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France, 1998
Chateau Garraud, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 1996
Chateau Le Bruilleau, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France, 1999
Chateauneuf du Pape, Georges Dubeouff, Southern Rhone Valley, France, 2001
Chateau Orme-Brun, Grand Cru, St. Emilion, France 1998
Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tours, Premieres Cotes de Blaye, Bordeaux France, 1999
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Castello Banfi, Tuscany, Italy, 1998
Concha y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Merlot, Rapel Valley, Chile, 1998
Cote de Beaune-Villages, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France, 1998
Cotes du Rhone, Loron & Fils, Rhone Valley, France, 2000
Crozes-Hermitages, Chapoutier, Rhone Valley, France 1998
Francis Coppola, Diamond Series Claret, California, 2000
Frank Phelan, Saint Estephe, 1997
King Estate, Reserve Pinot Gris Oregon 2000
La Chapelle du Romanin, Les Baux-de Provence, France 1998
Les Granges, Domaine E. Rothschild, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France, 1999
Metala Shiraz-Cabernet, Langhorn Creek, South Australia 1998
Montes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Curico Valley, Chile, 1997
Montes, Merlot, Curica Valley, Chile, 2000
Moulin a Vent, Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais, France, 2000
Niebaum-Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 1999
Niebaum-Coppola, Diamond Series Claret, California 2000
Phelan, St. Frank Estephe, Bordeaux, France 1999
Valley of the Moon, Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 1998

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Tom Taffel: (415) 566-7673 ~ TomTaffel@sbcglobal.net
California Seller of Travel             (CST) 1010972-40