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Azores to PortugalSailing the Atlantic aboard the Sea Cloud II

April 16–26, 2015

With Aniruddh Patel, AM ’90, PhD ’96, & Jennifer Burton ’86, PhD ’97

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Azores to portugAl: sailing the Atlantic aboard the sea Cloud iiApril 16–26, 2015 (10 nights/11 days)

Floating in the Atlantic Ocean

nearly a thousand miles from

land, the lush green Azores

Islands are dotted with

picturesque villages, pristine

beaches, and volcanic craters.

Explore these beautiful islands,

once a favorite target of pirates and now a

peaceful autonomous region of Portugal,

aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II, one of the

most luxurious vessels afloat.

Each island visited has its own special

character: São Miguel’s geothermal hot

springs, steaming geysers, and crater

lakes; the spectacular blue hydrangeas on

Faial; Pico’s whale-hunting turned whale-

conservation history; the wine-making

tradition of Terceira, where the rich

verdelho wine is produced; and lovely

Santa Maria, prized for its beautiful

beaches and warm climate.

In the grand tradition of ocean crossings

aboard the finest sailing vessels, guests

aboard Sea Cloud II will enjoy the

amenities of a five-star cruise ship, the

atmosphere of a romantic tall ship, and

the thrill of sailing beneath 30,000

square feet of billowing hand-set sails.

En route to Lisbon, enjoy a diverse

educational program featuring Harvard

study leaders Ani Patel and Jennifer

Burton, as well as additional speakers

representing a fascinating range of

topics. An optional post-trip extension in

Portugal’s capital city and the nearby

royal retreat of Sintra is available.

(Above) Observe the influence of the Dutch on the traditional red-painted windmills, once used to mill grain. (Left) Whales are a frequent sight off Pico Island, dominated by Pico Volcano. (Back cover) The unique landscape of Pico’s vineyards has earned it World Heritage recognition.

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HAA stuDy leADers

Husband and wife Aniruddh patel AM ’90, PhD ’96 and Jennifer burton AB ’86, PhD ’97 draw on the complementary perspectives of science (Ani) and literature (Jennifer). Ani’s specialty is music and the brain, which he researches as an associate professor in psychology at Tufts University. He is the author of Music, Language, and the Brain, which won the Deems Taylor award from ASCAP. Jennifer’s work focuses on literature, film, and culture. She is a professor of the practice, filmmaking and film studies, at Tufts University, and her publications include Call and Response: Key Debates in African American Studies (co-edited with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.). She produces films with her sisters as part of Five Sisters Productions,

and has just completed the web series “Old Guys”, which takes a comic look at ageism in popular media. Their previous trips with Harvard have included Costa Rica and Panama, Tahiti, Baja California, Alaska, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Venezuela’s Orinoco River. On this cruise, Ani will lecture on sound and music in the natural and human world, and Jennifer will lecture on literature set in or inspired by the Azores.

Visit Angra do Heroismo, the historical capital of the Azores and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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otHer FeAtureD leCturers

Don Walsh, one of the world’s preeminent explorers, oceanographers, and maritime historians, has dived to the deepest point of the world’s oceans and to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge near the Azores. In 2001 he was cited as one of the world’s great explorers in the Life Magazine book The Greatest Adventures of All Time.

kirt kempter has conducted studies of plate tectonics and volcanism around the world, including Iceland, Costa Rica, and Mexico. He is also an instructor for the NASA astronaut training program, teaching astronaut candidates geologic-mapping techniques in northern New Mexico.

Born and raised in Italy, photojournalist massimo bassano has published his work in National Geographic Traveler and numerous European publications and regularly teaches National Geographic photography workshops in Tuscany and Venice.

elihu rubin, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at Yale, is currently working on a book about preservation, heritage, and tourism and will discuss the development of official and vernacular architecture in Portugal and the Azores, and the history and politics of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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(Left) Painterly blue hydrangeas bloom in profusion throughout the Azores. (Center) The two crater lakes on São Miguel are named to reflect the color of the waters: Lagoa Verde (green) and Lagoa Azul (blue). (Right) Observe the influence of the Dutch on the traditional red-painted windmills, once used to mill grain.

in the 15th century, is renowned as a yachting destination as well as for its spectacular display of blue hydrangeas in bloom during the summer months. In the harbor of Porto Pim, explore an old whaling factory that now houses a whaling museum documenting the work of the whalers and the processing of whale cadavers for oil and other products. Enjoy the panoramic vista from the Espalamaca belvedere, then visit the central Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo, a vast crater with a walking path around its rim, and the Interpretive Center at the Capelinhos volcano, which erupted in 1957–58 but is now extinct. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

Monday, april 20

pico islandThe dominant feature of Pico Island is its eponymous volcano, which rises up 7,700 feet to form the summit of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge of submarine volcanoes that run the entire length of the Atlantic Ocean. Tour the island’s capital, Madalena, and visit the Wine Museum, housed in a former Carmelite Convent. Learn about Azorean wine-making techniques and view the beautiful vineyard landscape, a picturesque mix of lava walls and green vines that has earned a World Heritage designation. At Cachorro on the north coast, marvel at the delicate arches, cliffs, and caves formed by eroded lava. Look for whales as

Thursday & Friday, april 16 & 17

Home / são miguel island, AzoresDepart home on an overnight flight to Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel Island. Upon arrival, check in at the Hotel Marina Atlantico. This evening enjoy a welcome orientation and reception. Hotel Marina Atlantico (R)

saTurday, april 18

são miguel islandPonta Delgada is a good base from which to explore the Azores archipelago’s largest island. Visit Ribeira Grande on the north coast, dominated by the Serra de Agua de Pau volcanic massif and endowed with some fine Baroque and Manueline-influenced buildings. Also tour the beautiful grounds and plantings at the Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens, and marvel at its geothermically heated and strangely mustard-colored pool. Enjoy a traditional cozido lunch on the northern shore of Lagao do Furnas, where the volcanic ground is hot enough to cook this rich meat and vegetable stew. En route back to Ponta Delgada, visit the hot springs, where 23 mineral springs spew hot water into a sulphur-laden atmosphere. Embark the Sea Cloud II, your home for the remainder of this program. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

sunday, april 19

Faial islandFaial, settled by Flemish farmers

the ship cruises between Pico and Terceira Islands this afternoon. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

Tuesday, april 21

terceira islandTerceira was the third (terceira in Portuguese) island of the Azores to be discovered, in 1427. Explore its capital city, Angra do Heroismo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, Vasco da Gama buried his brother Paulo in 1499, and Spanish galleons bearing treasures from the Americas packed the harbor in the 17th century. Visit Monte Brasil, a volcanic crater with a military fort built during Spain’s annexation of Portugal in the late 16th century, and take in the wonderful view of Terceira’s harbor. Enjoy a wine tasting at Biscoitos (literally, biscuits), named for the biscuit-shaped lava rubble strewn along the shores, and a tour of the Museu do Vinho. Another spectacular view can be seen from Serra do Cume, which overlooks Praia da Vitoria, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch of slow-cooked bacon-embellished pot roast called alcatra. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

Wednesday, april 22

santa maria islandThe first of the Azores discovered by the Portuguese around 1427, Santa Maria boasts lovely beaches and the warmest climate in the Azores. Visit the fishing town of Anjos to the north, where a statue of Christopher Columbus commemorates his arrival

(Left) Painterly blue hydrangeas bloom in profusion throughout the Azores. (Center) The two crater lakes on São Miguel are named to reflect the color of the waters: Lagoa Verde (green) and Lagoa Azul (blue). (Right) Observe the influence of the Dutch on the traditional red-painted windmills, once used to mill grain.

here in 1493 after his first voyage to the New World. The chapel in which he celebrated his return still stands. From the lookout point at São Lourenço, see the only white sand beach in the Azores. Also learn how linens and wool jerseys are manufactured at a handicraft shop in the village of Santa Espirito. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

Thursday–saTurday, april 23–25

At sea / lisbonDuring Sea Cloud II’s three-day crossing of the Atlantic to Lisbon, delve into the diverse areas of expertise of your study leaders—communication in nature, marine exploration, volcanoes and plate tectonics, the relationship between culture and architecture, literature, expert photography techniques—both during the continuation of the lecture series and in more intimate one-on-one conversations. Additionally, take advantage of uninterrupted time to relax and enjoy the amenities of this exquisite ship, the joy of sailing under billowing topgallants, staysails, and spankers, and the companionship of your fellow travelers. On the last evening aboard ship, enjoy a festive farewell dinner. Sea Cloud II (B,L,D)

sunday, april 26

lisbonDisembark the ship and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

DetAilsGroup size: 76 guests Activity Level: Moderate Co-sponsors: Yale, National Trust for Historic Preservation

WHAt to expeCtInfluenced by the Gulf Stream, spring temperatures in the Azores are generally mild and comfortable, with warm and bright sunny days averaging between 60 and 65 degrees F. Located so far out in the ocean, the islands are prone to rain at any time of year, which keeps them lush and beautiful. This program is considered moderately active. Participants should be fit and in active good health, able to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without assistance, and keep pace with an active group of travelers. When it is not possible for the ship to moor at a pier, passengers will need to transfer via the gangplank to tenders to get to shore. Participants with medical issues and/or dietary restrictions must make them known to us well before departure, and impairments regarding mobility must be disclosed prior to booking. If you have any questions about the level of activity of this program or your ability to participate, please call HAA at 800-422-1636.

optionAl post-trip extensionLisbon & sintra • apriL 26–28, 2015 Spend two nights at the Pestana Palace Hotel in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, while you explore the city’s rich cultural and architectural history. Visit Rossio Square, since the Middle Ages the stage of popular events and a lively meeting place even today; two World Heritage sites: the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery; the Monument to the Discoveries (left), built in honor of Henry the Navigator; and the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, with its varied collections of ancient and modern art. Also travel to Sintra, where a variety of royal retreats, estates, castles, and buildings has earned the town a World Heritage site designation. Enjoy a seafood lunch at Guincho, a popular beach on Portugal’s Estoril coast; a free afternoon for

independent exploration; and a farewell dinner with live fado music, the haunting expression of the Portuguese soul. Rates: $1,690 per person, double occupancy; $1,940 per person, single occupancy.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONTOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary; All excursions as specified in the itinerary; Full program of briefings, lectures, and presentations; Welcome and farewell wine receptions; House wine, beer, and soft drinks with all group lunches and dinners; Bottled water during daily excursions; Scheduled transfers on group arrival and departure days; Baggage handling for one checked piece and one carry-on piece per person; Entrance fees; Airport and hotel taxes; Port fees and embarkation taxes; Gratuities to porters, wait staff, guides, drivers, and ship’s crew for all group activities; Professional tour manager; $50,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance.

TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: U.S. domestic and international airfare; Passport and visa fees; Medical expenses and immunizations; Meals and beverages other than those specified as included; Dishes and beverages not part of the included meals; Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour; Alcohol or soft drinks except as otherwise indicated in Inclusions; Excess baggage charges;

Trip-cancellation/ interruption and baggage insurance; Independent airport transfers; Laundry, room service, telephone/email/fax charges, and other items of a personal nature.

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at 800-422-1636 or 617-496 0806, or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Final payment deadline is December 18, 2014, 120 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Notification of cancellation must be received in writing by HAA from the participant. Cancellations within 14 days of booking; full refund; cancellations received up to 120 days prior to departure will be assessed a cancellation fee of $1,000 per person. Cancellations received within 120 days prior to departure are subject to 100% penalty of all deposits and payments.

ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of printing. We reserve the right to

change the program or accommodations as conditions warrant.

INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA upon confirmation.

RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/azores-2015. If you are not able to access the internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.

DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change.

QUESTIONS: Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806; email: haatravels@harvard.edu.

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Christened in 2001, the Sea Cloud II is perhaps the most luxurious three-masted sailing yacht on the seas today. The sister ship of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s legendary Sea Cloud, she combines the seafaring elegance of a bygone era with the highest modern standards of luxury. Since the Sea Cloud II was christened in February 2001, this beautiful yacht

has never failed to enchant her guests with stylish comfort, a true sailing experience whenever weather permits, and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Sea Cloud II offers an intimate setting of just 47 beautifully appointed cabins, gracious common areas, world-class service, and five-star dining. Note: There is no passenger elevator between decks.

PROGRAM RATES, per person

DOUBLE SINGLE (LIMITED)

CATEGORY 1 $5,995 $7,995

129 sq. ft., upper & lower twin beds, 2 portholes, shower

CATEGORY 2 $6,995 $11,995

172 sq. ft., forward, twin beds*, 2 portholes, shower

CATEGORY 3 $8,995 $14,495

172 sq. ft., midship, twin beds*, 2 portholes, shower

CATEGORY 4 $9,995 —

204 sq. ft., twin beds*, 2 portholes, shower

CATEGORY 5 $13,890 —

204 sq. ft., queen bed*, panorama windows, shower

CATEGORY 6 $11,995 —

247 sq. ft., twin beds*, panorama window, bath tub/shower combination

CATEGORY 7 $13,995 —

290 sq. ft., king bed*, panorama window, bath tub, separate shower

* In categories 2, 3, 4, and 6, twin beds can be kept separate or pushed together to form one larger bed, with the exception of cabins 224 and 226, where beds are fixed together as one larger bed. Note that queen and king beds in categories 5 and 7 are made up of two mattresses, side-by-side.

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LAND & RAIL

gATEWAY To iCELAnD: THE noRTHERn LigHTS in THE LAnD oF FiRE & iCE Feb 12–16, 2015 daVId aguIlar

ART, ARCHAEoLogiCAL, & ARCHiTECTURAL TREASURES oF mEXiCo CiTY Feb 18–23, 2015

omAn, THE EmiRATES, & QATAR: A miDDLE EASTERn EXPLoRATion mar 12–22, 2015

A WEEK in BUEnoS AiRES mar 13–21, 2015

A HiSToRY oF EURoPEAn FASHion in LonDon AnD PARiS: CoURTiERS & CoUTURiERS mar 13–21, 2015 mary e. daVIs

THE ARABiAn PEninSULA: omAn, THE EmiRATES & QATAR mar 14–26, 2015 WIllIam granara

THE ARTS in AmERiCA’S HEARTLAnD: CRYSTAL BRiDgES & KAnSAS CiTY apr 15–19, 2015 alIce delana

inDonESiA: mAgiCAL iSLAnDS oF JAVA & BALi apr 15–30, 2015 theodore & VIctorIa bestor

TURKEY’S TREASURES apr 17–may 1, 2015

HoLLAnD & BELgiUm may 2–11, 2015 charles cogan

ToRonTo: THE QUEEn CiTY may 6–10, 2015 peter madsen

ViLLAgE LiFE DoRDognE may 14–22, 2015 mIchael shInagel

SiLK RoAD JoURnEY: ULAAAnBAATAR To iSTAnBUL may 14–Jun 7, 2015 daVId roXburgh

SoUTHERn AFRiCA BY PRiVATE PLAnE may 21–Jun 8, 2015 Jonathan losos

HimALAYAn KingDomS may 31–Jun 14, 2015 harVey FIneberg & mary WIlson

TRAnS–SiBERiAn RAiL JoURnEY FEATURing THE nAADAm FESTiVAL Jun 29–Jul 13, 2015 JulIe buckler

CRUISES

VoYAgE To mADAgASCAR on iSLAnD SKY noV 28–dec 16, 2014

AnTARCTiCA on CoRinTHiAn dec 26, 2014– Jan 7, 2015 Warren Zapol

nEW ZEALAnD BY SEA on CALEDoniAn SKY dec 29, 2014– Jan 11, 2015 laWrence buell

SAiLing THE PAnAmA CAnAL: CoSTA RiCA & PAnAmA on SEA CLoUD Jan 4–16, 2015 Joyce chaplIn

TAHiTi AnD FREnCH PoLYnESiA: HUAHinE, TAHA’A, BoRA BoRA & mooREA on PAUL gAUgUin Feb 12–22, 2015

oPUS mEDiTERRAnEo: A mUSiCAL JoURnEY FRom mALAgA To nAPLES on CoRinTHiAn apr 10–21, 2015 John steWart

AZoRES To PoRTUgAL: SAiLing THE ATLAnTiC on SEA CLoUD ii apr 16–26, 2015 anI patel & JennIFer burton

AUSTRALiA’S KimBERLEY: A VoYAgE To THE oUTBACK on oCEAniC DiSCoVERER apr 24–may 8, 2015

ATHEnS To niCE on iSLAnD SKY apr 28–may 10, 2015 dIck gross & JIll meseroV

TRADE RoUTES oF CoASTAL iBERiA: LiSBon To BARCELonA on TERE moAnA may 1–9, 2015 Werner sollors

TRAnSATLAnTiC VoYAgE on SiLVER WHiSPER may 4–16, 2015 mIchael mcelroy

THE BRiTiSH iSLES & iRELAnD: VoYAgE To gREEn & gEnTLE LAnDS on CoRinTHiAn may 17–28, 2015 daVId aguIlar

gARDEn iSLES & gRAnD ESTATES FRom HonFLEUR To PoRTSmoUTH on SEA CLoUD ii Jun 6–14, 2015 leo damrosch & Joyce Van dyke

WiLD gALÁPAgoS on iSABELA ii Jun 8–16, 2015 rIchard Wrangham

mACHU PiCCHU To THE gALÁPAgoS on CoRAL ii Jun 9–23, 2015 danIel lIeberman

noRTH PoLE EXPEDiTion on 50 YEARS oF ViCToRY June 25–July 9, 2015 James mccarthy

THE BALTiC’S AmBER CoAST on SEA CLoUD ii Jul 13–24, 2015 carol saIVetZ

CRUiSing RUSSiA’S WHiTE SEA & noRWAY’S noRTH CAPE on SEREniSSimA Jul 17–27, 2015

ALASKA’S gLACiERS & THE inSiDE PASSAgE: JUnEAU To VAnCoUVER on L’AUSTRAL Jul 18–25, 2015 Fran ulmer

THE AnCiEnT BLACK & AEgEAn SEAS: TRACing THE LEgEnDARY VoYAgE oF JASon & THE ARgonAUTS on ARTEmiS aug 17–29, 2015 harVey coX & nIna tumarkIn

RIVERS & LAKES

THE PRiDE oF SoUTH AFRiCA, nAmiBiA, BoTSWAnA AnD ZimBABWE: CHoBE RiVER SAFARi on ZAmBEZi QUEEn mar 12–25, 2015 kay shelemay

WATERWAYS oF THE TSARS: moSCoW To ST. PETERSBURg on VoLgA DREAm ii Jun 11–21, 2015 stephanIe sandler

THE gREAT JoURnEY THRoUgH EURoPE: THE nETHERLAnDS, gERmAnY, FRAnCE & SWiTZERLAnD FEATURing THE gLACiER EXPRESS Jun 26–Jul 6, 2015 sue schopF

FAMILY ADVENTURES & SPRING BREAK

FAmiLY CHinA ADVEnTURE Jun 27–Jul 9, 2015 mIchael sZonyI

FAmiLY iRELAnD: An ARCHAEoLogiCAL & HiSToRiCAL JoURnEY Jun 28–July 6, 2015 James engell

A FAmiLY ADVEnTURE in mACHU PiCCHU & THE AmAZon Jul 1–11, 2015

JoURnEY To THE LAnDS oF goDS & HERoES: A FAmiLY LEARning ADVEnTURE in THE AnCiEnT mEDiTERRAnEAn on ARETHUSA Jul 6–17, 2015 Jonathan Walton

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