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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...envied Paul Gauguin, the Kungsholm departs Jan. 12 for a 94-day voyage to the South Pacific, calling at such Conradic ports as the Marquesas, Moorea and Tahiti. Average fare: about $6,500. For those who prefer the fictional accomplishments of Phileas Fogg (after all, Gauguin died broke), the Gripsholm will allow passengers to go round the world in 86 days, with stops at India, Ceylon and Singapore, etc. ($3,665 for a double-occupancy inside cabin; $10,110 for a topside single). For those who find beaches tiresome, Lindblad Travel Inc. offers a two-week journey to the South...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: The Cynic's Gift Catalogue | 12/25/1972 | See Source »

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