AIRLINE, HOTEL AND TRANSFER INFORMATION

D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L F O R M O R E T H A N 30 Y E A R S AIRLINE, HOTEL AND TRANSFER INFORMATION Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesi...
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AIRLINE, HOTEL AND TRANSFER INFORMATION Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesia February 9 to 19, 2017 Please refer to pages 5 and 6 for detailed information to arrange your flights.

Main Program Arrival February 9, 2017 Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight arrives February 9, no later than 12:00 p.m., to meet the included Air Tahiti Nui flight to Papeete (PPT).

Main Program Departure February 19, 2017 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight departs LAX February 19, 2:10 p.m. or later, to participate in the included Air Tahiti Nui flight from Papeete (PPT).

Post-Cruise Hotel Options Departure February 21, 2017 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight departs LAX February 21, 2:10 p.m. or later, to participate in the included Air Tahiti Nui flight from Papeete (PPT).

AIR ARRANGEMENTS INFORMATION Paul Gauguin Cruises Air/Sea Program Included Air from Los Angeles is Economy Class on Air Tahiti Nui flight #001, departing Los Angeles (LAX) February 9 at 4:00 p.m. Air Add-Ons are available in Economy Class and are limited to the following gateway cities to Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Included Air from Los Angeles to Papeete, at the additional cost indicated: NORTHEAST

NORTH CENTRAL

NORTHWEST

$850 USD per person

$800 USD per person

$525 USD per person

Albany (ALB) Baltimore (BWI) Boston (BOS) Buffalo (BUF) Hartford (BDL) New York (NYC/JFK) Newark (EWR) Norfolk (ORF)

Philadelphia (PHL) Pittsburgh (PIT) Portland (PWM) Providence (PVD) Richmond (RIC) Rochester (ROC) Syracuse (SYR) Washington, DC (IAD/DCA)

Cedar Rapids (CID) Chicago (ORD) Cincinnati (CVG) Cleveland (CLE) Columbus (CMH) Des Moines (DSM) Detroit (DTW)

Grand Rapids (GRR) Indianapolis (IND) Louisville (SDF) Milwaukee (MKE) Minneapolis (MSP) Omaha (OMA) St. Louis (STL)

SOUTH CENTRAL $750 USD per person

SOUTHEAST $850 USD per person

Atlanta (ATL) Charleston (CHS) Charlotte (CLT) Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) Ft. Myers (RSW) Greensboro (GSO) Jacksonville (JAX)

Miami (MIA) Orlando (MCO) Raleigh (RDU) San Juan (SJU) Savannah (SAV) Tampa (TPA) West Palm Beach (PBI)

Austin (AUS) Birmingham (BHM) Dallas (DFW) El Paso (ELP) Houston (IAH) Jackson (JAN) Kansas City (MCI) Knoxville (TYS) Little Rock (LIT)

Memphis (MEM) Nashville (BNA) New Orleans (MSY) Oklahoma City (OKC) San Antonio (SAT) Shreveport (SHV) Tulsa (TUL) Wichita (ICT)

Boise (BOI) Fargo (FAR) Great Falls (GTF)

Portland (PDX) Seattle (SEA)

SOUTHWEST $525 USD per person

Albuquerque (ABQ) Denver (DEN) Las Vegas (LAS) Palm Springs (PSP) Phoenix (PHX) Reno (RNO)

Sacramento (SMF) Salt Lake City (SLC) San Diego (SAN) San Francisco (SFO) Santa Barbara (SBA) Tucson (TUS)

HAWAII $950 USD per person

Honolulu (HNL)

Business-Class flights from Los Angeles, California, at $4000 per person (very limited). 07/12/16-2

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To receive the benefits of the Air/Sea Program, please complete the enclosed INCLUDED AIR/AIR ADD-ONS REQUEST (pink) form and return it to Gohagan & Company immediately, as space is limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis. (Please choose only one gateway from the list above). Included Air from Los Angeles and Air Add-Ons (Paul Gauguin Cruises’ (PGC) Air/Sea Program) are limited and not guaranteed and are based on contractual agreements between PGC and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability. Paul Gauguin Cruises’ (PGC) Air/Sea Program is limited to designated gateway cities and is subject to availability at the time of booking. All air service is based on Economy Class travel using the carriers and routing of PGC’s choice. 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. Any charges that result from a ticket alteration being made by or on behalf of the participant will be the sole responsibility of the participant. All airline tickets issued by PGC are refundable only to PGC. Any unused portion of the flight ticket must be returned to PGC. PGC will, in turn, determine the amount of refund due, if applicable. Some airlines restrict the accumulation or use of Frequent Flyer miles in conjunction with fares used by cruise lines. PGC reserves the right to choose the air carrier and routing from each gateway city and the right to change airline routing for any reason and/or re-route participants without prior notice to the nearest departure city if adequate air service is unavailable. Occasionally, due to scheduling conflicts, an en-route overnight might be necessary. Should this be the case, PGC will advise you or Thomas P. Gohagan & Company about this at the time of confirming your air schedule. Unless otherwise specified in the cruise program description, any costs associated with the events described above will be the responsibility of the participant. En-route overnights as described above are subject to change/cancel due to changes in air scheduling. As the airfares offered are negotiated at competitive rates and are usually below published levels, availability is limited. PGC will do its utmost to secure these fares for you. However, the earlier you book your cruise the more likely we will be able to obtain your ticket at this special negotiated fare. All airfares quoted are subject to change without notice. Airfares are not guaranteed until full payment for the cruise/air package has been received and documents/airline tickets have been issued. All participants who elect not to participate in PGC’s standard Air/Sea Program or do not purchase transfer arrangements from PGC will be responsible for their own transfer arrangements to and from the ship. PGC is not responsible for any expenses or costs incurred as a result of uncontrolled events, including but not limited to, strikes, changes, delays and inclement weather as they relate to the ship’s schedule or by any change in schedules or routing by the participant, Thomas P. Gohagan & Company or airline. In the case of loss of the airline ticket, the replacement and cost of same will be the responsibility of the participant. In addition, any flight changes requests made within 60 days of departure, such as a new Air/Sea booking, changes to an existing booking or cancellation of your air itinerary, may be subject to a fee. Deviations from the air schedules and itinerary that result in additional cost will be made at the participant’s expense and will incur a minimum $100 USD deviation fee per person per change. For airline seat assignments, special meal requests and the addition of frequent flyer numbers to your air record, please contact the airline directly. Once submitted, instructions for how to check your flight information will be mailed to you approximately 150 days prior to departure. Any changes to this air itinerary will incur a minimum change fee of $100 USD per person, plus any applicable airfare supplement, for which participants will be responsible. Advance seat selection is subject to the policy of the participating air carrier and may not be available.

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Seating/dietary/wheelchair requests should be made directly with the carrier. The service and responsibility of the air carrier used in conjunction with any PGC cruise program is subject to and limited by the “Contract of Carriage” as specified by the air carrier for each ticket issued. Service is subject to availability during holiday periods. Included Air from Los Angeles applies to first and second guests in stateroom. Third- and fourth-berth guests pay full airfare. Airfares include taxes. Please note: Included Air from Los Angeles and Air Add-Ons may not utilize the most direct routing. Terms and conditions apply as set forth by PGC’s standard Air/Sea Program. Once tickets have been booked, penalties will apply for changes and cancellations. All deviation charges and cancellation fees will be determined by PGC and are in addition to the nonrefundable administrative fee and applicable cruise penalty. Any time prior to departure, guests opting to deviate their air will be required to pay a minimum $100 USD per person administrative fee per change plus applicable fees/penalties charged by the airlines and any airfare supplement. All air costs and fees associated with air arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Air Arrangements Made through Frequent Flyer Mileage Programs If you plan to utilize your accrued mileage when booking air arrangements, you will need to contact the airline(s) or credit card company sponsoring the mileage program directly.

Air Arrangements Made on Your Own If you are making your own air and/or hotel arrangements, please complete and return the enclosed INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS (blue) form with your Flight Itinerary to the offices of Gohagan & Company. It is essential to have this information on file to facilitate contacting you in the event of a program change. Please be sure to advise your Passenger Services Coordinator of any flight itinerary changes that occur between now and your departure date. If you prefer to make your own air arrangements (home city/Papeete round trip), the air credit for this travel program is $1650 USD (round trip) per person (to be deducted from your final invoice). Air credit must be requested at the time of initial booking. Air credit applies only to the first and second guests in a suite. When making air arrangements on your own, we recommend that you: • Ensure three hours connecting time in Los Angeles; • Be sure that your flight arrives in Los Angeles on February 9, no later than 12:00 p.m., for PGC’s scheduled flight departing at 4:00 p.m.; • We strongly recommend four hours minimum connecting time between the arrival of the flight from Papeete to Los Angeles and your return flight home, as you will need to claim your luggage upon arrival in Los Angeles, pass through immigration and customs, and re-check your luggage for your next flight. Currently, the charter flight from Papeete to Los Angeles is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles at 10:10 a.m., February 19 (Main Program) and February 21 (Post-Program), but is subject to change; • Allow for airport delays such as long lines at check-in and security or the late arrival of your first flight; • Consider the time it takes to disembark from your first flight and find the next gate, and the time the airlines take to transfer your luggage to the appropriate departing flight; • Plan to depart one day in advance of the scheduled program departure date if you live so far from the airport that distance or inclement weather could hamper your ability to arrive in time for the start of the program; • Finalize your air arrangements no later than four months prior to departure.

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Please note: Most major airlines can check your luggage from your home city all the way to Tahiti. This will save you time connecting in Los Angeles. Some airlines do not transfer bags to other airlines—check with your originating airline or Air Tahiti Nui regarding baggage transfer agreements.

Additional Air Information for All Participants • Whether PGC has made your air arrangements or you have made your own arrangements, please ensure that you carefully review your air schedule upon receipt and again 72 hours prior to your flight departure. • PGC cannot guarantee specific airline seats. You are encouraged to contact the airline well in advance of flight departure to make a special request. • If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact the airline(s) at least 72 hours prior to departure to order any special meals. • If you require wheelchair assistance at the airports, please contact the airline at least 72 hours prior to departure in order to request the assistance. If you have flights with more than one airline, be sure to contact each airline. • In your Final Mailing, you will receive DAY OF DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS with helpful tips should you encounter any flight delays on departure day.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION • Upon arrival in Papeete, claim your bags at the baggage claim area. • Clear government formalities (immigration and customs). • GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFER: - Proceed through customs into the arrivals hall. - Look for your Gohagan & Company representative displaying a “Cruising Tahiti and French Polynesia” sign. The representative arrives approximately 30 minutes prior to the Group Transfer departure time and will accompany you on the transfer. Please be advised that it is your responsibility to find and meet the group outside of customs in the correct arrivals hall. Please use the information desk staff in the airport to guide you to the correct arrivals hall. Please note: If your flight is delayed or does not arrive in time to meet the Group Transfer from the airport, the costs of baggage handling and transfers to the group hotel or ship will be your responsibility. Please be advised that the scheduled arrival and/or departure Group Transfer times are subject to change due to changes in air schedules.

TRANSFER INFORMATION Transfers and Luggage Handling Arrangements for Connecting (Domestic) Flights Participants are responsible for their own transfers and luggage handling for domestic flights, including those domestic flights that connect to the travel program’s international gateway. When checking in for your domestic flight, we advise you to check your bags through to your final destination.

Group Airport Transfers and Luggage Handling Arrangements for International Flights Complimentary airport transfers will be provided for participants booking on the Paul Gauguin Cruises Air/Sea Program on the main program dates and for participants booking on the Post-Cruise Hotel Options on the Post-Cruise Hotel Options dates. Airport transfers are not included for participants who make their own air arrangements and/or arrive outside of the main program or PostCruise Hotel Options dates, but may join the Paul Gauguin main program departure and Post-Cruise departure group transfers for an additional fee.

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Main Program Arrival February 9, 2017 Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight arrives February 9, no later than 12:00 p.m., to meet the included flight to Papeete: Air Tahiti Nui flight #001, departing Los Angeles (LAX) February 9 at 4:00 p.m., arriving in Papeete (PPT) February 9 at 10:25 p.m. GROUP TRANSFER departure time from airport in Papeete: ..... February 9, 11:30 p.m. Transfer time from airport to group hotel: .............................. 15 minutes Earliest group hotel check-in time: ......................................... 2:00 p.m. Group transfer from airport to group hotel: .......................... No charge if flight coincides with Group Transfer Private car transfer from airport to group hotel: ................... $195 USD per transfer, up to four people Taxi transfer estimated cost: ................................................... 2000 XPF ($25 USD) 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 3000 XPF ($35 USD) 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., plus 100 XPF ($1.50 USD) per piece of luggage, all rates are based on two participants. NOTE: Taxi rates will vary, as taxi drivers apply their own rates.

Main Program Departure February 19, 2017 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight departs LAX February 19, 2:10 p.m. or later, to participate in the included flight from Papeete: Air Tahiti Nui flight #102, departing Papeete (PPT) February 18 at 11:59 p.m., arriving in Los Angeles (LAX) February 19 at 10:10 a.m. GROUP TRANSFER departure time to airport in Papeete:.......... February 18, 9:00 p.m. Transfer time from group hotel to airport: .............................. 15 minutes Disembarkation time: .............................................................. 8:00 a.m. (ship arrives in Papeete February 17) Group transfer from group hotel to airport: .......................... No charge if flight coincides with Group Transfer* Private car transfer from ship to airport: ...............................$30 (must be arranged by PGC) Private car transfer from hotel to airport: ..............................$30 (must be arranged by PGC) Taxi transfer estimated cost: ................................................... 2000 XPF ($25 USD) 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 3000 XPF ($35 USD) 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., plus 100 XPF ($1.50 USD) per piece of luggage, all rates are based on two participants. NOTE: Taxi rates will vary, as taxi drivers apply their own rates. *Guests will be transferred from the ship to the INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT TAHITI in Papeete for use of individual day rooms. Those guests will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for evening flights. Timing is at PGC’s discretion and is subject to change.

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Post-Program Hotel Options Departure February 21, 2017 Depart Los Angeles (LAX) Be sure that your flight departs LAX February 21, 2:10 p.m. or later, to participate in the included flight from Papeete: Air Tahiti Nui flight #102, departing Papeete (PPT) February 20 at 11:59 p.m., arriving in Los Angeles (LAX) February 21 at 10:10 a.m. GROUP TRANSFER departure time to airport in Papeete:.......... February 20, 9:00 p.m. Transfer time from Post-Program Hotel to airport: ................. 15 minutes Group transfer from Post-Program Hotel to airport: ............ No charge if flight coincides with Group Transfer** Private car transfer from Post-Program Hotel to airport: ..... Not available Taxi transfer estimated cost: ................................................... 2000 XPF ($25 USD) 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 3000 XPF ($35 USD) 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., plus 100 XPF ($1.50 USD) per piece of luggage, all rates are based on two passengers. NOTE: Taxi rates will vary, as taxi drivers apply their own rates. **Post-Program guests will be transferred via inter-island flight to the INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT TAHITI in Papeete for individual day room use (dependent on air/ferry schedules). Those guests will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for evening flights.

Private Car Transfer Arrangements Gohagan & Company can make private car transfer arrangements as listed above. Please complete the enclosed ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS/PRIVATE CAR TRANSFER (yellow) form and return it to Gohagan & Company. Gohagan & Company strives to obtain the most competitive rates for private transfers; however, we cannot guarantee that the rates are the lowest available.

Participants Making Their Own Transfer and Baggage Handling Arrangements If you plan to transfer on your own via private car or taxi, please complete the “On Arrival” and “On Conclusion” sections of the enclosed INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS (blue) form (please complete and return the form to Gohagan & Company). It is essential to have this information on file to facilitate contacting you in the event of a last-minute program adjustment. Please use the flight and transfer times listed above as a guide to assist you in making arrangements.

THOMAS P. GOHAGAN & COMPANY 209 South LaSalle Street Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 (800) 922-3088 (312) 609-1140 Fax (312) 609-1141

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