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TahitiTahiti ◆ MooreaMoorea ◆ HuahineHuahine ◆ Taha’aTaha’a ◆ Bora BoraBora Bora ◆ RangiroaRangiroa

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◆ ROUND-TRIP AIR FROM LOS ANGELES IS INCLUDED

◆ LUXURY SMALL SHIP–ONLY 166 SUITES AND STATEROOMS

◆ MOST ACCOMMODATIONS FEATURE PRIVATE BALCONY

◆ ALL SHIPBOARD GRATUITIES ARE INCLUDED

◆ ALL BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED

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February 4 to 14, 2016

University of Ottawa Alumni Association

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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, Fakarava, Rangiroa, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Moorea. Experience this unspoiled earthly paradise—majestic volcanic peaks rising up from emerald green jungles, chalk white atolls, pristine beaches and turquoise lagoons—that has beckoned explorers, travellers, artists and writers for centuries during this nine-night land and sea sojourn featuring the majestic Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago. Enjoy two nights in colourful Papeete, Tahiti, and seven nights aboard the Five-Star-Plus M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, specifi cally designed to cruise the crystal-clear aquamarine waters of the South Pacifi c, including the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, known for its incredible marine life and tremendous snorkelling. We invite you to join us for this splendid opportunity featuring round-trip air included from Los Angeles✤ and Early Booking Savings through July 24, 2015!

Cruise aboard the intimate, Five-Star-Plus, 166-Stateroom M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, which provides an unmatched small ship experience featuring impeccable service amidst the unparalleled beauty of the islands, atolls and motus of French Polynesia: Tahiti, the Society Islands and the Tuamotus. And, a whole host of complimentary features aboard ship are included: all onboard gratuities; complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the ship, including at every lunch and dinner, and replenished in your Suite or Stateroom throughout the cruise; complimentary watersports; and even complimentary personal butler service in Suite Category 1 and Stateroom Category 2.

Cultural enrichment abounds in the captivating natural environment of French Polynesia. During your stay in Tahiti, explore the west coast of the island and learn more about the history, environment and culture of Polynesia and admire the unique private collection in the MUSEUM OF TAHITI AND HER ISLANDS. An onboard naturalist will provide a variety of talks and demonstrations about the islands’ history and cultural heritage throughout the cruise. You can observe—and even snorkel and swim with—extraordinary marine life and breathe in the fresh fragrances of vanilla, gardenia and jasmine that delicately permeate the island air.

This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the Five-Star-Plus M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN cruising

✤Air included from Los Angeles and Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

in its “home ports” amidst the mysterious, far-off islands of the South Pacifi c. Featuring air included from Los Angeles,✤ this program sells out quickly, so we encourage you to book now while space and Early Booking Savings are still available! Please note that activities and services are offered in English only.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Rody, BA ‘83 President Alumni Association

P.S.: Your registration to this trip does not include travel insurance. The Alumni Association’s preferred partner, Johnson Inc., offers travel insurance at great rates. Call them within fi ve business days of your reservation at 1-866-60-MEDOC for more information or visit their website at www.johnson.ca/medoc.

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SOCIETY ISLANDS Papeete, Tahiti Bustling, cosmopolitan Papeete, the breathtaking capital of French Polynesia and the gateway to the treasures of the South Pacific, has extended a hospitable welcome to visitors since its founding as a missionary settlement in 1824. Located on a natural harbour cooled by trade winds, Papeete enjoys one of the finest natural settings in the South Pacific, set against a backdrop of verdant, forest-clad peaks. Its tropical ambiance is complemented by the charm and diversity of its inhabitants, a vibrant blend of native Tahitian, French and Chinese. During the exclusive included excursion along the island’s west coast, tour the MUSEUM OF TAHITI

AND HER ISLANDS to view its significant archaeological finds and learn more about the island’s geology, flora and fauna, and culture and customs. Walk through the

Visit the beautifully landscaped SPRING GARDEN OF VAIPAHI, a haven of tranquility, waterfalls and walking paths; home to approximately 75 different

AIR is Included From Los Angeles!✤

AIR ADD-ONS are available from

85 SELECTED GATEWAYS. ✤ Round-trip economy-class air is included from Los Angeles, and there are economy-class Air Add-Ons available from 85 selected gateways (limited) at additional cost; all are available through Paul Gauguin Cruises’ (PGC) Air/Sea Program, and all are based on economy-class travel, carriers and routings of PGC’s choice and contractual agreements between PGC and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability.

sacred Arahurahu Marae, Polynesia’s only fully restored marae (open-air temple).

species of plants including precious mape (chestnut), pine woods and tropical flowers.

Huahine Soaring peaks, lush rainforests, dazzling white beaches and ancient shrines distinguish this untouched paradise formed of two islands—Huahine-Nui and Huahine-Iti—separated by a deep sapphire blue bay and ringed by a coral atoll. The idyllic port of Fare lies nestled between the sea and a woodland of towering mape trees draped with sweet-scented vanilla vines. In the nearby settlement of Maeva, the ancient religious centre of Huahine-Nui, stand 10 marae, built in the

Explore the mysterious underwater world of Bora Bora’s reefs and look for graceful double-saddle butterflyfish, dazzling corals and an abundance of exotic marine life.

◆ Round-trip air is included!✤

◆ Five-Star-Plus Small Ship.

◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

◆ All shipboard gratuities are included.

◆ Complimentary fruit and fl in your Stateroom upon arrival.

◆ Spacious, 100% ocean-view accommodations.

◆ Complimentary Butler Service (categories 1 and 2).

◆ Two-star Michelin chef-designed signature menu items featured at dinner.

◆ Early Booking Savings!

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Society Islands Tuamotu Archipelago

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16th century of locally quarried stone and dedicated to the Polynesian deities Tane and Oro.

Taha’a (Motu Mahana) Idyllically set across an azure lagoon to the north of Huahine, Taha’a is dominated by the profile of Mount Ohiri, named for Hiro, the Polynesian god of sailors and thieves. Today, two exotic enterprises provide the islanders’ livelihoods—the production of the world’s most flavourful vanilla beans and the farming of lustrous black pearls. Spend the day on the private South Pacific paradise of Motu Mahana, where you can swim, snorkel or kayak, and enjoy a traditional Polynesian feast on the island complemented by entertainment.

Bora Bora Described as “the most beautiful island in the world” by author James A. Michener, Bora Bora is the proverbial vision of a South Seas paradise. Its distinctive black basalt peak is cloaked in a lush tropical forest and silhouetted against turquoise lagoon waters, where a coral reef and an outlying fringe of motu teem with multicoloured fish. Bora Bora was settled by adventurous Polynesian mariners in the 10th century. The islanders have preserved the ways of their forebears and still wear

the traditional colourfully hand-dyed pareo or sarong. In Bora Bora’s forested interior, villagers cultivate breadfruit, coconuts and taro and preserve the ancient ruins of stone marae, the legacy of ancestral Polynesian deities.

ITINERARY

Day Destination

1 Depart Canada/ PAPEETE, TAHITI, SOCIETY ISLANDS

2 PAPEETE

3 PAPEETE/ Embark M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN

4 HUAHINE

5 FAKARAVA, TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO 6 RANGIROA

7 TAHA’A (MOTU MAHANA), SOCIETY ISLANDS/BORA BORA

8 BORA BORA

9 MOOREA/PAPEETE, TAHITI

10 PAPEETE/Disembark ship/ Depart for Canada

11 Arrive in Canada

Widely known for its beauty, Bora Bora features tall peaks ideal for hiking and strikingly blue lagoons well-suited for snorkelling.

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Kayaking and paddle boarding are available from M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN’S retractable watersports marina.

Moorea Impressive temples evoke Moorea’s Polynesian heritage while European churches underscore its role as the centre for 19th-century missionary activity in the Society Islands. Contemporary islanders continue the ways of their forefathers, farming pineapples and papayas and crafting fi ne works of art from seashells and indigenous wood. In Moorea’s village of Papetoai, a unique, octagonal-shaped church is the oldest European structure in the South Seas still in use.

TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO Rangiroa The Tuamotus, Tahiti’s “strand of pearls,” and the largest chain of islands in the world, are a remote, picture-perfect oasis of the South Seas where dozens of pristine coral atolls encircle stunning aqua lagoons. With more than 160 kilometres of tiny motus, each no more than one metre in elevation, Rangiroa—“vast sky” in the local language—offers immense, unobstructed vistas in every direction. Its seemingly endless, emerald green lagoon is the largest in the Tuamotus and the second largest in the world, a secluded natural aquarium that is particularly attractive to divers. The atoll also offers ideal snorkelling—observe the manta ray, the green sea turtle and the rare, endangered humphead wrasse—and an unusual pink sand beach.

Fakarava The second largest of the Tuamotu atolls, Fakarava is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its lagoon’s rich ecosystem of rare endemic birds, plants and crustaceans. In Fakarava’s two villages, the local pearl and coconut farmers actively participate in conservation efforts, as their livelihood depends on sustaining these natural resources.

Fresh, vibrant fl owers and fruit are an important part of the French Polynesian culture.

The motu village of Tetamanu, the former capital of the Tuamotus, features a lovely Catholic church built entirely of coral, the fi rst church constructed in the archipelago by European missionaries (1874). Near the village of Rotoava stands the Topaka Lighthouse, a picturesque coral stone turret nearly 14 metres tall.

INTERCONTINENTAL LE MOANA

BORA BORA RESORT Post-Program Option

Extend your sojourn in French Polynesia with two nights in a Five-Star seaside resort hotel on Bora Bora, providing an authentic Polynesian experience. On Bora Bora’s dazzling Matira Point, enjoy magnifi cent, expansive ocean views from your deluxe beachfront or overwater bungalow. Observe the abundant marine life on a reef excursion, dine in one of the island’s gourmet restaurants for the exotic fl avors of fresh local seafood prepared with French Polynesian fl air, or enjoy the resort’s wide array of watersports and two white-sand beaches. This resort option includes breakfast daily and round-trip air between Tahiti and Bora Bora.

Look for the endangered green sea turtle that fi nds sanctuary in the waters of the South Pacifi c.

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Dining Room

Category C Stateroom

Category B Stateroom

La Veranda

FIVE-STARFIVE-STAR� M.S. PAUL GAUGUINM.S. PAUL GAUGUIN THE MOST DELUXE SMALL SHIP CRUISING FRENCH POLYNESIATHE MOST DELUXE SMALL SHIP CRUISING FRENCH POLYNESIA

Category B Stateroom

Category C Stateroom

Dining Room

La Veranda

THE FIVE-STAR-PLUS M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN, consistently rated as one of the Top Small Ship Cruise Lines by Travel + Leisure readers, provides the ultimate shipboard environment and best complimentary amenities in the South Pacific! Its small size enables it to manoeuvre from deep seas into bays and shallow lagoons inaccessible to larger ships, creating exclusive opportunities to explore. Recently refurbished and meticulously maintained, the M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN is the only vessel designed specifically to cruise among the islands, atolls and motus of Tahiti and French Polynesia, and provides a quintessential South Pacific experience by immersing you completely in the native Polynesian culture on board your luxury cruise.

The ship features only 166 exceptionally spacious (18.6 to 33.3 square metres) Staterooms and Suites, 70% of which are designed with an expansive, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door that opens onto a private balcony. Each is air conditioned and furnished with one queen bed (a limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds), a sitting area, private bathroom with shower (and full-size bathtub in most Staterooms), luxurious European linens, robe and slippers.

“Bon voyage” with complimentary fresh flowers and fruit in your Suite or Stateroom. Among the extensive list of inclusive indulgences aboard the ship are: complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the ship and during the entire cruise; all onboard gratuities are included; complimentary in-suite beverages are replenished upon request; in-suite dining and 24-hour room service simply at your request; and complimentary snorkelling equipment, paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing.

The professionally trained crew of les Gauguines and Gauguins, with a one crew member to 1.5 guest ratio, provide attentive service and gracious hospitality. A professional butler will be at your service in Suite Category 1 and Stateroom Category 2 to unpack, arrange, facilitate, refresh, serve, organize, assist and, quite simply, pamper you.

Savour exclusive epicurean delights in La Veranda bistro, where dishes from two-star Michelin Chef Jean-Pierre Vigato’s signature menu are served indoors and alfresco; in L’Etoile, which features fine international cuisine with a Polynesian flair; or in Le Grill, which offers a casual poolside dining alternative of grilled specialties. The ship also offers in-suite dining and 24-hour room service. Vegetarian and low-carb options are available upon request. An open seating policy allows you to choose the venue, the time and with whom you wish to dine.

The onboard naturalist’s talks highlight the unique flora and fauna of the South Pacific. Learn about local nature conservation, the art of pareo-tying and the history of va’a (canoe racing), Tahiti’s national sport.

M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN provides an outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and steam room. The full-service Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm offers an extensive menu of treatments.✶

Explore Polynesia’s translucent, shimmering aqua lagoons from M.S. PAUL GAUGUIN’s state-of-the-art retractable watersports marina, where you can enjoy complimentary paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing. Snorkelling equipment is provided for underwater views of rainbow-coloured coral reefs and nose-to-nose encounters with parrotfish, clownfish, giant clams and sea turtles. The optional SCUBA diving and snorkelling excursions✶ for all levels of experience offer opportunities to dive deeper and swim alongside colourful sea creatures such as sea anemones, eagle rays and octopi.

✶Services provided at additional cost.Services provided at additional cost.

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Services provided at additional cost.

◆ Five-Star-Plus service, amenities and facilities on board.

◆ In-Stateroom dining and 24-hour room service. ◆ Onboard Polynesian entertainment by the lovely

“Les Gauguines.”

Enhanced Travel Services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling is

included abroad for all participants who have booked their air tickets through Paul Gauguin Cruises’ Standard Air/Sea Program on the program travel dates.

◆ The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program.

◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.

◆ A program of optional shore excursions is available at an additional cost.

✤Air included from Los Angeles, California, applies only to the first and second guests in each Stateroom. Paul Gauguin Cruises’ (PGC) Air/Sea Program is economy class, has limited availability and is based on contractual agreements between PGC and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability.

Included Features ◆ Round-trip air is included from Los Angeles.✤

In PapeeteIn Papeete ◆ Two nights (air schedules permitting) in the

Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT TAHITI. ◆ Breakfast each morning. ◆ Welcome Reception. ◆ Tour of Tahiti’s west coast featuring visits to

the sacred Arahurahu Marae, SPRING GARDEN

OF VAIPAHI and MUSEUM OF TAHITI AND

HER ISLANDS.

On board the Five-Star-PlusOn board the Five-Star-Plus Small Ship MM..SS. P. PAULAUL GGAUGUINSmall Ship AUGUIN THE MOST LUXURIOUS SMALL SHIP SAILING TAHITI AND THE SOCIETY ISLANDS. ◆ Seven-night cruise round trip Papeete, Tahiti,

with port calls at the idyllic Society Islands of Huahine, Taha’a, Motu Mahana, Bora Bora and Moorea; and Tuamotu Archipelago’s Rangiroa and Fakarava.

◆ Spacious, Five-Star, ocean-view accommodations, each with a private bathroom.

◆ Butler service is available in categories 1 and 2. ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ Gohagan & Company Private Reception. ◆ All shipboard gratuities are included. ◆ Complimentary welcome fruit and flowers in

Stateroom upon arrival. ◆ Onboard naturalist to provide educational

discussions about Polynesian history, nature and culture.

◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout your cruise.

◆ All meals on board, served at single, unassigned seatings—full breakfast and lunch, and dinners featuring culinary creations designed by a two-star Michelin chef.

◆ Complimentary kayaking, paddle boarding and windsurfing in the pristine waters and lagoons surrounding the Society Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago.

◆ Complimentary snorkelling equipment.

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TheThe LureLure thethe South PacificSouth Pacificofof

ExoticExotic beaubeauty, turquoise waters,ty, turquoise waters, enchantingenchanting culture and a mystique all its own, Tahiti,culture and a mystique all its own, Tahiti, “Queen of the Pacific,” and her sister islands—“Queen of the Pacific,” and her sister islands— Huahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Moorea—haveHuahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Moorea—have beckoned visitors since Captain James Cookbeckoned visitors since Captain James Cook landed here in 1769. This tropical paradiselanded here in 1769. This tropical paradise hashas captivated explorers and mariners, artists andcaptivated explorers and mariners, artists and writers alike—Captain Cook returned twicewriters alike—Captain Cook returned twice more,more, H.M.S. BountyH.M.S. Bounty’s Fletcher Christian chose’s Fletcher Christian chose to remain for a time andto remain for a time and Master Impressionistaster Impressionist Paul Gauguin abandoned his family andPaul Gauguin abandoned his family and career in France to embrace the seductivecareer in France to embrace the seductive lifestyle of Polynesia. The neighbouringlifestyle of Polynesia. The neighbouring Tuamotu Archipelago—which translates toTuamotu Archipelago—which translates to “Distant Islands”—was first spotted by famed“Distant Islands”—was first spotted by famed Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan duringPortuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his circumglobal voyage in 1521.his circumglobal voyage in 1521.

Contemporary Tahitian society was bornContemporary Tahitian society was born of a unique blend of peoples originating inof a unique blend of peoples originating in Southeast Asia. Among the finest sailors in theSoutheast Asia. Among the finest sailors in the world, they used the sun, stars, oceanworld, they used the sun, stars, ocean tides andtides and currentscurrents and flight patterns of birds to makeand flight patterns of birds to make their way across thetheir way across the seasea around 2000 B.C.around 2000 B.C. From the Marquesas Islands, first settled byFrom the Marquesas Islands, first settled by mariners from Samoa, the Society Islandsmariners from Samoa, the Society Islands became inhabitedbecame inhabited shortly thereafter and moreshortly thereafter and more than 200 years after Magellan sailed past, inthan 200 years after Magellan sailed past, in 1767, English navigator Captain Samuel Wallis1767, English navigator Captain Samuel Wallis became the first European to set foot on thebecame the first European to set foot on the island of Tahiti. In 1768, unaware that theisland of Tahiti. In 1768, unaware that the English had already been there, French explorerEnglish had already been there, French explorer Louis de Bougainville arrived on the island.Louis de Bougainville arrived on the island. In addition to English, French and PolynesianIn addition to English, French and Polynesian heritage, the Chinese also arrived in Tahiti duringheritage, the Chinese also arrived in Tahiti during ththe late 19e late 19thth century,century, furthering the diverse culturalfurthering the diverse cultural blend of the island’s inhabitants.blend of the island’s inhabitants.

In keeping with the rich history of theIn keeping with the rich history of the South Pacific,South Pacific, aquacultural andaquacultural and agriculturalagricultural preservation continue to encompass the everydaypreservation continue to encompass the everyday life and cultural traditions of these remote,life and cultural traditions of these remote, unspoiled islands. Cultivation of Tahitian blackunspoiled islands. Cultivation of Tahitian black pearls and their shells, vanilla bean farms andpearls and their shells, vanilla bean farms and the coffee trade,the coffee trade, copracopra (dried coconut) and(dried coconut) and shellfish are central industries and of greatshellfish are central industries and of great cultural importance here. To this day, thesecultural importance here. To this day, these beguiling islands are synonymous with thebeguiling islands are synonymous with the world’s romantic vision of the South Seas, andworld’s romantic vision of the South Seas, and they await your discovery as you experience thethey await your discovery as you experience the true essence of Tahiti, the Society Islands and thetrue essence of Tahiti, the Society Islands and the Tuamotu Archipelago for yourself.Tuamotu Archipelago for yourself.

Mount Otemanu, the highest peak on Bora Bora, looms dramatically over the serene, crystal clear lagoons.

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Air Included from Los Angeles.✤

Air Add-Ons✤ from 85 select Canadian and U.S. cities. Note: Economy-class air is included from Los Angeles✤ and economy-class Air Add-Ons✤ (Paul Gauguin Cruises’ [PGC] Air/Sea Program) are limited and not guaranteed and are based on contractual agreements between Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC) and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability. Due to limited fl ight schedules, Paul Gauguin Cruises (PGC) reserves the right to impose an overnight stay (hotel, transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant’s expense.

LAND/CRUISE/AIR TARIFF (in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy)

Category Description - Ocean-View Staterooms and Suites range from 18.6 to 33.3 sq. metres and have a sitting area, private bathroom, individual climate control, fl at-screen satellite television, CD/DVD player, direct-dial telephone, mini-refrigerator stocked and replenished, safe, hair dryer and plush robes and slippers.

Early Booking Savings Tariff

through July 24, 2015

Regular Published

Tariff

6 Stateroom with two portholes, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub. Deck 3. $6240 $7240

5 Stateroom with a picture window, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub. Deck 4. $7080 $8080

4 Stateroom with sliding glass door and private balcony, queen-size bed and shower and full bathtub. Deck 6. $8330 $9330

3 Stateroom with sliding glass door and private balcony, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub (limited number of Staterooms have shower only). Deck 7.

$8850 $9850

2 Larger Stateroom. Butler service. Sliding glass door and private verandah, larger sitting area, queen-size bed (limited number of Staterooms offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub (limited number of Staterooms have shower only). Decks 7 and 8.

$10100 $11100

1 One-room Suite. Butler service. Sliding glass door and private verandah, larger sitting area, queen-size bed (limited number of Suites offer twin beds) and shower and full bathtub. Deck 7.

$11450 $12450

◆ Additional Suite category tariffs are available upon request.

◆ Singles are available in category 4 at $15310 USD and in category 3 at $15830 USD on or before July 24, 2015. Add $1000 USD for reservations made after July 24, 2015.

◆ Taxes are an additional $230 USD per person and are subject to change.

CRUISING TAHITI AND FRENCH POLYNESIA RESERVATION FORM

Send to: 2016 Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesia University of Ottawa Alumni Association c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60604-1446

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Street Mailing Address (no P.O. box numbers please)

City Province Postal Code

Telephone: (Home) (Mobile)

Email Address (Business)

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Program reservations require a deposit of $800 USD per person and $200 USD per person Bora Bora Post-Program Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure.

❏ Enclosed is my/our cheque(s) for $____________ as deposit. Make cheques payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company.

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Please make my/our reservation(s) in Category: 1st Choice_______ 2nd Choice_______ ❑ Double occupancy (two twin beds). ❑ Double occupancy (one queen bed). ❑ Single accommodations. ❑ I am reserving as a single but prefer to

share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Please make my/our reservation(s): Bora Bora Post-Program Option INTERCONTINENTAL LE MOANA BORA BORA

Beach Bungalow: ❏ Double at $1695 USD per person. ❏ Single at $2535 USD per person. ❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer to

share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Overwater Bungalow: ❏ Double at $1895 USD per person. ❏ Single at $2945 USD per person. ❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer to

share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Included Air/Air Add-Ons (choose one): (subject to change and availability)

❑ Economy-class fl ights included from Los Angeles, California.

❑ Economy-class Add-On fl ights from

______________________________ (fill in departure city)

to and from Papeete, Tahiti, at additional cost to be advised.‡

❑ Please contact me/us regarding an upgrade to business or fi rst class at additional cost to be advised.‡

‡Note: Air included from Los Angeles✤ and Air Add-Ons✤ and/or airfare are subject to change. Space is limited and subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Date deviations and air changes are each subject to a minimum $100 USD-per-person fee per call as well as additional charges.

❑ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements.

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Experience the allure of the South Seas on Moorea, an island paradise of jagged peaks, stately coconut palms and thatch-roofed dwellings.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affi liates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party.

In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, bites from or attacks by animals, insects or pests, strikes or other labour activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind or the threat thereof, sickness, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, the lack of availability of or access to medical attention or the quality thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely.

If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person Gohagan judges to be incapable of meeting the rigours and requirements of participating in the activities, or who is abusive to other trip participants, leaders or third parties, or who Gohagan determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specifi c room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line.

Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not responsible therefor and is not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare (unless included under AIR) and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/ hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later

are based on economy-class travel, carriers and routings of PGC’s choice and contractual agreements between PGC and respective airlines. PGC reserves the right to use charter air service where applicable. As the airfares negotiated by PGC are very restricted, all tickets issued are non-endorsable and cannot be exchanged for another carrier or alternative routing. Gohagan and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability. Once submitted, flight itineraries and/or travel dates on all deposited bookings can be changed for a $100 USD-per-person fee per call, plus any applicable service charges and/or supplier fees. Included air, however, is not guaranteed on any such changes. First-class and business-class may be available for the transpacific portion of your flights at additional cost. Full terms and conditions apply as set forth by PGC’s standard Air/Sea Program. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy. PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travellers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your travelling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travellers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by July 24, 2015. In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Post Program reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 USD ($50 USD Post Program) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 180 days prior to departure; from 120 through 179 days prior to departure, $800 USD ($200 USD Post Program) per person; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, 40% of the published full regular tariffs; from 61 through 94 days prior to departure, 60% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 60 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply. TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an application upon receipt of your reservation. RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fl uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. On programs which include Gohagan purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after fi nal payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases. REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905. BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement, the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such proceeding, the substantive, but not procedural law of Illinois will apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement. UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA DISCLAIMER: The University of Ottawa, its officers and employees, do not assume any responsibility for the fi nancing, arranging or conducting of the tour. They shall not be liable for any damages or financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in connection with the tour, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through Gohagan & Company. Photo Credits: Alamy, Estock Photo, Masterfile, Superstock, Tahiti Tourism Board; all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permission.

than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section. AIR: PGC’s Air/Sea Program is limited and subject to change and availability at time of booking and is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan/PGC. Round-trip economy air is included from Los Angeles, California, only for first and second person in same cabin. Round-trip Air Add-Ons available from 85 selected gateways at additional cost; all are available through PGC, and all 05/15-1

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