Lot 9
All Aboard For Anywhere

Eight (8) night voyage aboard The World for two (2) guests any time between June 1 and December 20, 2008
Round trip, first-class airfare to port of embarkation and from port of debarkation
Onboard accommodations in a luxurious “A” two-bedroom apartment
All meals and beverages aboard the ship
One (1) Call-A-Chef dinner for up to four (4) guests
Two (2) one-hour spa treatments at The World Spa by Banyan Tree
5 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Red Wine “H Block Hudson” (00, 01, 02, 03, 04)
5 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Red Wine “Variation One” (00, 01, 02, 03, 04)
3 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Red Wine (97, 98, 99)
2 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Merlot (98, 99)
1 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Merlot “Hudson Vineyards” (02)
1 - 1.5 Liter Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon (03)

Instead of taking a trip to your vacation home, what if your vacation home took you anywhere you wanted to go? That’s the unbridled freedom of traveling onboard The World, a whole new concept in luxury ocean travel. This remarkable vessel is not a cruise ship, but something far more extraordinary – it is a floating resort city, a private community at sea, with luxury residences, a spa, golf club and world-class restaurants, all managed and administered by ResidenSea, Ltd. Here, a refined atmosphere offers a lifestyle of adventure and discriminating luxury. You will savor the sense of anticipation as each morning brings a new port of call, in some far-flung corner of the globe, glancing outside your bedroom window.

In store for you, a Southern European itinerary that crosses seven nations, three seas, a myriad of cultures and a multitude of sights, flavors and indelible moments. One of the planned destinations you may choose is Valletta, Malta. Founded by the Knights of St. John in 1566, the island’s capital is a 16th century architectural masterpiece. It is often called “The Fortress City” and “a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen,” titles that recall its rich historic past. Valletta boasts vast cultural offerings, staged against the city's magnificent baroque architecture and floodlit bastions.

Or perhaps you want to see Turkey, one of the few countries in the world with such a wide cultural diversity. Spanning over two continents combining the East, the West and the Orient of today with the ancient Byzantine, Ottoman, Roman and Persian empires, Turkey stands in a class of its own. Set against a backdrop of pine-clad hills, your port of call, Marmaris, is a resort that combines natural beauty with an astounding zest for nightlife and it is Turkey’s most popular yachting destination. Even the surrounding countryside beckons; its scenic roads lead to ancient ruins and unspoiled beaches.

Combine the cosmopolitan with the eclectic, and you arrive at Barcelona. The capital of Catalonia is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony in the second century B.C. In modern Barcelona, culture and the arts flourish. Stroll its ramblas, explore its monuments and museums and indulge in Catalonia’s incredible wines and cuisine.

These are but three highlights of an adventure that also calls on Yalta, Ukraine; Lesvos, Greece; Zadar, Croatia; Taormina, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Ajaccio, Corsica and Gibraltar to name just a few. While onboard The World, you can treat yourself and your traveling companions to Call-A-Chef. This private dinner party program enables you to consult with one of the ship’s chefs to create a personalized menu. Your chef will then finish the meal in your apartment’s kitchen and your dinner will be served and attended by wait staff in your own dining room. Pamper yourself between meals and exciting ports of call at The World Spa, by Banyan Tree.

The victorious bidder will also assume ownership of this set of every Arietta wine bottled in magnum – 17 in all. This collection is absolutely unique because in several instances, less than five magnums remain, and the rest will not ship out of the library.

Sail the world on The World, an oceanic adventure like no other!

Insider’s Info:  All eight nights must be taken consecutively any time between June 1 and December 20, 2008 and within the span of the winner’s selected voyage.  All gratuities and port charges are included.  Pre- and/or post-cruise hotel accommodations, transfers to and from the ship, optional shore excursions and onboard personal expenses are not included.  Subject to change without notice. Subject to availability.

DONORS: ResidenSea, Ltd.
Wine donated by Carol & Tom Lund
Airfare provided by an anonymous donor