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TREASURES OF MELANESIA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA & THE SOLOMON ISLANDS With Special Guest Lecturer Jared Diamond Aboard the Deluxe L’Austral August 25 – September 14, 2018 A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR NHMLA FELLOWS

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TREASURES OF MELANESIA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA &

THE SOLOMON ISLANDSWith Special Guest Lecturer Jared Diamond

A b o a r d t h e D e l u x e L’A u s t r a lAugust 25 – September 14, 2018

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR NHMLA FELLOWS

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Dear Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to join me on the inaugural expedition of NHMLA Journeys. Exclusive to members at the Fellows level, this new travel program will take you far beyond L.A. to experience firsthand the wonders that inspire our researchers’ incredible work. In August 2018, we will set sail with legendary UCLA anthropologist and NHMLA research associate, Professor Jared Diamond, for a special voyage of discovery to the Coral Triangle—Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands—aboard the small luxury expedition ship L’Austral. The natural and cultural history of this region is so rich it is difficult to know where to begin to describe it.

The islands in the heart of the Coral Triangle comprise the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world. Their history is filled with battles for control of the valuable spices—cloves, nutmeg, mace—that were once grown only here. During World War II, the islands were a major theater of conflict. The cultures of the indigenous peoples have fascinated western scholars for generations. It was here that Margaret Mead conducted the interviews that led to her influential study of Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies. The region also inspired our special guest lecturer, Jared Diamond, who developed the themes of his Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs, and Steel during the time he spent among the people of New Guinea.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles has an extensive collection of materials from this part of the world, due in significant part to the generosity of John Ward Williams (New Guinea) and William Preston Harrison (Solomon Islands). These fascinating artifacts played a key role in research of the Coral Triangle from the 1930s to the 1970s. This August 2018 voyage offers members of the Museum an opportunity to see in person the places and cultures that produced these treasures, all while in the company of one of the world’s most acclaimed scholars.

I hope you will join me on this incredible journey. For more information, please contact Dominic LoBuglio, Major Gifts Coordinator, at 213-763-3348 or [email protected].

Warmest regards,

Lori Bettison-Varga President and Director, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Papua New Guinea

Professor Diamond says of this Expedition: “I’ve been visiting New Guinea and the Solomon Islands for 52 years. I keep going back—29 times so far—because, in my unbiased opinion, they are the most fascinating area of the world! Nothing can match them for human diversity, beauty, and biological richness and interest on land and in the water. The only disadvantage of visiting New Guinea and the Solomons is that, once you have been there, all the rest of the world will seem to you boring by comparison. I’m looking forward to sharing with you my pleasure in New Guinea and Solomon Island people, languages, birds, coral reefs, fish, and World War Two history. I’ve been telling my wife Marie about that part of the world ever since we met almost 40 years ago, but she has never been there. Now, at last, I will be able to show Marie, and you, why I keep returning.”

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GUEST LECTURERSJARED DIAMOND, a globally renowned ecologist, evolutionary biologist, and professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the author of Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed and Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize. The recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Genius Award, the National Science Medal, and research prizes and grants from the National Geographic

Society and the American Physiological Society, he has won many teaching awards and has been elected a member of leading U.S. national scientific and academic honorary societies such as the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.

DR. BETTISON-VARGA, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, arrived at the Natural History Family of Museums in October 2015. She oversees NHMLA in Exposition Park, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall. Her immediate goals include advancing the outreach and education around urban nature and citizen science, as well as the re-imagining of the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, where

visitors can make connections between Ice Age Los Angeles 50,000 years ago, and climate change today.

A geologist who received her PhD from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Bettison-Varga served six years as President and W.M. Keck Foundation Presidential Chair at Scripps College in Claremont, California. There, she enhanced the visibility of the college, implemented policies to foster greater transparency and community engagement, initiated strategic planning for diversity and sustainability, and inaugurated a comprehensive capital campaign.

Front cover: Samarai IslandsBack cover: Jayapura (left);

Raja Ampat (right)This page: Papua New Guinea

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ITINERARY

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION, VISIT NHM.ORG/JOURNEYS OR CALL 888-400-1082

Saturday and Sunday, August 25 – 26, 2018FLY FROM USA

Monday, August 27DARWIN, AUSTRALIAArrive in Darwin, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy a welcome reception in the evening. (R)

Tuesday, August 28DARWIN | EMBARKVisit Darwin’s Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which boasts exhibits of Aboriginal art and maritime history. Tour the city, then embark L’Austral in the afternoon. (B,D)

Wednesday, August 29AT SEA (B,L,D)

Thursday, August 30BANDA NAIRA, MOLUCCA ISLANDS, INDONESIABanda Naira was once the center of the spice trade and the Dutch East India Company. Walk the streets of colonial buildings and visit Fort Belgica. The crystal-clear waters here also provide great swimming and snorkeling. (B,L,D)

Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1RAJA AMPAT, WEST PAPUARaja Ampat is in the heart of the Coral Triangle—the most biodiverse marine region on Earth. More than 500 species of coral and more than 1,300 species of fish are found here. (B,L,D)

Sunday, September 2AT SEA (B,L,D)

Monday, September 3PULAU LAMSUTULamsutu is a tiny, uninhabited island off the coast of West Papua, one of a small group of islands. Explore the flora and fauna of this remote archipelago. (B,L,D)

Tuesday, September 4JAYAPURA | SENTANI LAKEEnjoy an excursion to a village on Sentani Lake, where all of the structures are built over water and connected by boardwalks that allow residents to move from one place to another without the aid of a canoe. (B,L,D)

Wednesday, September 5SEPIK RIVER | KOPAR, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Discover Kopar Village, home to about 160 people who live in bamboo houses on stilts with thatched roofs. Enjoy a display of customs, dances, and local crafts. (B,L,D)

Thursday, September 6MADANGMadang was virtually demolished during WWII and has been completely rebuilt. Our visit will include a performance of music and dance showcasing tribes from the area. (B,L,D)

Friday, September 7TAMI ISLANDS The Tami Islands are a small group of seldom-visited coral atolls with two main villages. In the center is a blue lagoon with abundant marine life and stunning coral formations. Tami Islanders are renowned artisans and are famous for their decorated bowls. (B,L,D)

Saturday, September 8KITAVA, TROBRIAND ISLANDS The culture of the Trobriand Islands produces some of the finest quality artisan crafts in the Pacific. Experience the dance performance for which the islands are famous. (B,L,D)

Sunday, September 9SAMARAI ISLANDNow largely abandoned, tiny Samarai Island was once the area’s most important port, its deep harbor providing anchorage for trade ships. (B,L,D)

Monday, September 10AT SEA (B,L,D)

Tuesday, September 11GIZO, SOLOMON ISLANDSPart of the Coral Triangle, the Solomon Islands are incredibly rich in coral and in marine life. They are populated with shipwrecks from WWII. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling. (B,L,D)

Wednesday, September 12RODERICK BAY Roderick Bay is surrounded by white sand beaches and coral reefs. Venture ashore for a welcome ceremony, take a walk through the village, or snorkel around a shipwreck. (B,L,D)

Thursday, September 13HONIARA | DISEMBARK | FLY TO BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA | OVERNIGHT IN BRISBANE (B)

Friday, September 14BRISBANE | FLY TO THE USA (B)

DARWIN

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Coral Sea

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Banda Naira

Raja Ampat Pulau

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Jayapura

Samarai Island

Kitava GizoMadang

Sepik River

HONIARA

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ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES & UNIQUE FEATURESOur fares are truly all-inclusive. Coupled with the high-quality lecture and educational program, we provide a most attractive value.

Included• Comprehensive 16-night cruise aboard the

deluxe L’Austral• 1-night stay at a deluxe hotel in Darwin and

1-night stay at a deluxe hotel in Brisbane• Flight from Honiara to Brisbane• Lectures by special guest lecturer Jared

Diamond and briefings by Expedition Leader• Complete program of expedition excursions

via Zodiacs led by experienced naturalists• Hotel/airport/pier transfers and handling

of luggage • All meals aboard ship including early riser’s

coffee & pastry, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner

• Complimentary open bar aboard ship• Gratuities to shipboard personnel, porters,

guides, and drivers • Port taxes and charges • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions

aboard ship • 24-hour room service • Comprehensive pre-departure materials

Not IncludedAirfare other than stated above; passport and visa fees and/or immigration reciprocity taxes (if applicable); trip cancellation and baggage insurance; medical and repatriation insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses (such as telephone, Internet, laundry service, hair salon services, à la carte spa treatments, etc.)

Gizo, Solomon Islands

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L’AUSTRAL

DECK PLAN

2GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANTMARINA

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Owner’s Suite—Deck 6 Prestige Suites—Decks 5 - 6 Deluxe Suites—Deck 6 Prestige Staterooms—Decks 4 - 5 - 6 Deluxe Staterooms—Deck 3 Superior Staterooms—Deck 3

You will travel aboard the deluxe, five-star L’Austral, launched in 2011 and one of the most beautifully conceived and technologically sophisticated small ships afloat. Designed in France and built in Italy, L’Austral boasts an elegantly understated aesthetic that one associates with European sensibility and craftsmanship. It is one of four sister ships of the PONANT cruise line, selected as Best Luxury Cruise Line by Cruise Critic’s editors in 2014. All sister ships are recognized as eco-friendly “Clean Ships” by Bureau Veritas.

FARES PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

All accommodations aboard L’Austral face outside affording sea views, and, other than the eight superior staterooms, all feature a private balcony. All staterooms include a bedroom with either two twin-size beds or a king-size bed, sitting area (separate living room for the Prestige Suites), mini-bar, safe, spacious closets, climate control, telephone, WiFi access, TV with movies on demand, iPod player, and bathroom with marble vanity, shower, and fine amenities.

SUPERIOR STATEROOMS $10,290

DELUXE STATEROOMS $10,990

PRESTIGE STATEROOMS, DECK 4 $11,490

PRESTIGE STATEROOMS, DECK 5 $11,790

PRESTIGE STATEROOMS, DECK 6 $12,190

DELUXE SUITES $16,090

PRESTIGE SUITES, DECK 5 $17,290

PRESTIGE SUITES, DECK 6 $18,190

OWNER’S SUITE $18,790

Single Occupancy Supplement: Singles are available in Deluxe Staterooms at the rate of $17,990. Subject to availability.

THE NHMLA JOURNEYS PROGRAM IS EXCLUSIVE TO MUSEUM MEMBERS AT THE FELLOWS LEVEL.

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REGISTRATION N H M L A280818

The NHMLA Journeys program is exclusive to Museum members at the Fellows level. Enclosed is my check for $______ (25% of tour fare) as a deposit to hold ____ place(s) on Treasures of Melanesia, Papua New Guinea & the Solomom Islands. I understand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior to departure.Please make check payable to PONANT Yacht Cruises & Expeditions and mail with this registration form to: PONANT, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2838, New York, NY 10017.

o AmEx o Discover o Visa o MasterCard

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Please select cabin category in order of preference (1st, 2nd & 3rd choice):

Superior Stateroom - Deck 3 Deluxe Stateroom - Deck 3 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Prestige Suite - Deck 6 Owner’s Suite

o Twin Beds o King Bed

o Single Occupancy

o Share (cannot be guaranteed)

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE: In order to secure a booking, the guest is required to pay a deposit of 25% of tour fare. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.CANCELLATION, MODIFICATION PENALTIES & REFUNDS: All cancellations or modifications must be in writing. Any and all guests not reporting for departure or prevented from reporting for departure or waiving for any reason whatsoever the benefit of services included in the program cannot claim any refund. PONANT GROUP shall not be required to refund any monies to any guests who must leave the cruise prematurely for any reason, nor shall PONANT GROUP be held responsible for any costs, fees, damages or causes of action which result from the transportation expenses incurred by guest’s early departure.For any deposited or fully paid booking, cancellation penalties will be assessed as noted below. These cancellation penalties are applicable on all services booked with PONANT GROUP. • From confirmation of booking date until 91 days prior departure: 10%

of full fare.• 90-61 days prior departure: 50% of full fare• Within 60 days prior to departure: 100% of full fare.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Passengers shall be responsible for subscribing to cancellation/luggage/assistance repatriation/medical insurance(s).ITINERARY: PONANT GROUP reserves the right to withdraw and/or cancel a sailing to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in its sole judgment, or in the judgment of the vessel owner or operator, conditions warrant it.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS/LIMIT OF LIABILITY: The passenger agrees that PONANT GROUP acts as agent and/or trustee for any person, ground and maritime agents and subcontractors, who provide any service forming, or in connection with, any part of the cruise. Transportation services to the port of departure, transfers to the ship, including, as applicable, hotel room and restaurant bookings or guided tours, are performed by independent suppliers who are not employees of PONANT GROUP. In this respect, PONANT GROUP acts only as an agent and shall not be held liable for said services or for the acts or omissions of sub-contractors or other contractors.PONANT GROUP shall not be held liable for bodily injury to, or death of passengers, or for loss of, or damage to luggage or other personal belongings, unless it is proved that the carrier has infringed statutory obligations or that it or one of its employees or agents has committed gross negligence. However, in the event the liability of PONANT GROUP is incurred, such liability is limited (details available upon request).

PONANT GROUP shall in any case not be liable for failure of an improper performance when the same is due to or caused by the fault of the passenger; the unforeseeable or unavoidable fault of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided under the contract; unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of PONANT GROUP; an event of “Force Majeure” such as a war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, acts of God, terrorist activities, natural and nuclear disaster, fire, technical problems with transport, closure of ports, strikes and any industrial action, or any other event beyond the control of PONANT GROUP.RATES: The prices given at the time of booking are based on economic conditions known on February 1, 2017 and are subject to change. These conditions are, amongst others, the cost of transport and fuel, relevant dues and taxes for the proposed operation (port taxes, embarkation and disembarkation taxes, entrance costs to tourist sites), currency exchange rates relevant to the pricing of these programs. PONANT GROUP reserves the right within the legal limits of applicable laws to vary the prices if necessary. All variation of the cost of transport, fuel, taxes, dues and visa costs will be passed on within the voyage cost. Additionally, any surcharge levied will be increased to include an amount to cover agent’s commission. Any change in fare cannot be imposed less than 60 days prior to departure. For the cruise-only rate, daily surcharge, if any, will be calculated based on: S= fuel variation* x daily consumption**Ship capacity ***(*): MGO FOB Rotterdam 0,1% in US$ (**): L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE LYRIAL, LE SOLEAL: 20t(***): L’AUSTRAL, LE BOREAL, LE LYRIAL, LE SOLEAL: 244 passengersJURISDICTION: These terms & conditions are subject to and interpreted according to International regulations and concern the transportation of passengers and their luggage from the time of boarding the ship to the moment of disembarking, as well as at ports of departure, destination, or stopover. PONANT GROUP shall incur no liability outside this period of time. Without prejudice to required legal regulations, any actions related either to the interpretation, or execution of this agreement shall be brought before the competent courts of Marseille-France. PONANT GROUP is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors and reserves the right to make corrections as required.SHIPS’ REGISTRY: FranceFL Seller of Travel Ref No ST37706 CA Seller of Travel Ref No 2120712-40

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