We are pleased to offer both an all inclusive and cruise only package for the Tahiti and Society Islands Quilt Seminar Seminar at Sea. Please see below for full pricing details.

The all inclusive package includes:

• 7 day cruise on the luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin
• Airfare roundtrip from Los Angeles to Papeete
• Transfers to/from the ship
• All taxes and government fees
• 2 nights pre-cruise hotel in Papeete to visit the Tifaifai Quilt Festival
• Entrance to the Tifaifai Quilt Festival
• 3 days quilt classes onboard the ship
• Gratuities onboard the ship
• Complimentary beverages throughout the ship including select wines,
  spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
• Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water
• In-Suite bar set up and butler service for category B and above
• Complimentary 24 hour room service
• Motu beach party
• Autograph party with our teachers
• Farewell cocktail reception & show and tell
• Select reserved dinners for our group
• Special last day tour exclusive for our group

For more information on room types and location, refer to the m/s Paul Gauguin deck plan.

The cruise only package includes:

• 7 day cruise on the luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin
• Transfers to/from the ship
• All taxes and government Fees
• 3 days quilt classes onboard the ship
• Complimentary beverages throughout the ship including select wines, spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
• Refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water
• In-Suite bar set up and butler service for category B and above
• Complimentary 24 hour room service
• Motu beach party
• Autograph party with our teachers
• Farewell cocktail reception & show and tell
• Select reserved dinners for our group

For more information on room types and location, refer to the m/s Paul Gauguin deck plan.

Attend the 14th Annual Salon Du Tifaifai Quilt Festival

Tifaifai literally means to patch or sew. In the old days, weaving was unknown in Tahiti and women made Tapa Cloth from the bark of Paper Mulberry, Breadfruit and Banyan Trees. The boughs were soaked in a river for several days, the outer bark stripped off, then the inner bark separated from it. The softened inner bark was then placed on a block of wood and beaten with a mallet. When the Tapa was of a uniform thickness, it was dried in the sun and dyed. Floral or geometric patterns were printed or painted on. Early missionaries introduced the Tahitians to quilting and 2 layer patchwork tifaifai have now taken the place of Tapa (bark cloth). Used as bed covers and pillows by tourists, Tahitians still use tifaifai to cloak newlyweds and cover coffins. To be wrapped in a tifaifai is the highest honor. Each woman has individual quilt patterns which are her trademarks. Bold floral designs are popular, with contrasting colors drawn from nature. Along with the famous dance and the outrigger canoes, there is no more iconic expression of true Polynesia than Tifaifai. Its creators are powerful yet gracious women and proud guardians of their heritage. Their techniques and traditions are passed on hand to hand, person to person just like in any society. Salon du Tifaifai is put on annually by The Tahitian Quilting Guild or Te Api Nui O Te Tifaifai bringing quilters from many neighboring islands to exchange new ideas, update techniques and rekindle friendships. Polynesia is well known for it's open friendliness and, of course, quilters are the friendliest of all. Your new friends wait to welcome you to their island paradise!

Payments

A deposit of 10% of the total package is needed to guarantee your reservation. ($200 per person is non-refundable). A second deposit of an additional 10% of the total package will be due by May 1, 2013. Final payment will be due no later than January 4, 2014. Payments may be made by check (payable to AAA Washington Travel), or by major credit card.

Cancellations

The cancellation policy is as follows:
Before January 4, 2013: $200 per person non-refundable
From January 4-February 3, 2014: 50% of the fare per person non-refundable
February 3-May 1, 2014: 100% of the fare per person non-refundable