Escape to Tahiti with The Sierra Club…
By Mary Morales

Follow the trade winds to the South Pacific on this 10-day fundraising cruise aboard Princess Cruise Line’s luxurious, intimate Tahitian Princess. This is your chance to experience paradise as you lose yourself on plumeria-scented islands under moonlit skies. See firsthand the vibrant riot of colors that inspired French Post-Impressionist painter, Paul Gauguin. Cruising in this 670-passenger ship leaves a smaller footprint on the fragile eco-structure of the blue crystalline waters surrounding hundreds of atolls that make up French Polynesia.

Relax as a gracious crew attends to your every need. Swim in the ship’s pools, dance the night away with friends to tropical sounds in the many lounges, dine in elegance or casual attire at any number of restaurants and cafes, take a yoga lesson, enjoy top rated nightly entertainment or catch up on a first run movie. Make the most of enjoyable on-board get-togethers and group dinners arranged by your Sierra Club cruise coordinator, Mary Morales. Choose to do any of these or simply unwind with only balmy breezes to disturb your thoughts.

Depart from Papette on November 29, 2008. Mingle with the beautiful people of Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea and once again, Papette – ports where we lay anchor overnight. Explore these ports of call with fellow club members on visits to ancient villages and archeological sites, local museums and white sand beaches. Tahitian Princess will cruise to Huahine and Rangiroa for magnificent views of these exotic outposts.

With Princess Cruise Line’s 40 years of unmatched experience and your Sierra Club cruise coordinator’s spirit of camaraderie, you will have an unforgettable trip. Bring camera, film sunblock and a sense of adventure!

Prices elsewhere are prohibitive. But with the Sierra Club’s group rates, you will find well-appointed accommodations starting at $1299 for inside cabins (per person, based on double occupancy), plus airfare, port charges, government taxes, and transfers. There is a generous allotment of staterooms at these prices, but this popular destination together with the smaller Tahitian Princess means a quick sellout.

Watch this website for a special cruise sale in mid to late October 2007 to reserve for an unbelievably low, low price! Contact Montrose Travel’s experienced reservation specialist, Violet Calderon for the details.

In addition to assisting you in making the best cabin choices, Violet will without charge, help single travelers find roommates by providing the names and contact information of other like-minded Sierra Club passengers. Make plans today and reserve early!