Paris Escapade. AHI International Corporation Nov 13-20, 2007 Please call AHI International Corporation

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1 AHI International Corporation Nov 13-20, 2007 Please call AHI International Corporation Enjoy six fabulous nights in Paris, the City of Light, on this special travel program that gives you the flexibility to explore the city at your own pace. Ernest Hemmingway once wrote that Paris is a ''moveable feast and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other.'' You'll surely agree! From the soaring Eiffel Tower to incomparable Notre Dame, from the incomparable Louvre to the Musée d'orsay, Paris is a city that embraces every visitor in a different way. It is like no other place in the world. Optional excursions include a panoramic tour showcasing the city's highlights; the Conciergerie and SainteChapelle; the Marais District and the Louvre Museum; a tour of the nearby champagne country; and the opulent palace at Versailles. Exclusive Highlights Pamper yourself for six nights at the deluxe Sofitel Le Parc, ideally located between the elegant Champs Élysées and the Eiffel Tower. Indulge in the City of Light during the uncrowded off-season when you can best experience it as a native Parisian! Enjoy the flexibility of participating in Optional Excursions that showcase the breadth of culture in Paris and its regional environs or plan your own adventures. Mingle with your fellow travelers at Welcome and Farewell Receptions. An AHI Concierge Desk is located in the hotel for your convenience. Local experts will help you make plans for sightseeing, reservations for dinner and more! An AHI Travel Director will be on hand to answer any questions about your program. The Travel Director not only coordinates the logistics of your program, but can provide insight into the culture of Paris and tips to make your trip even more enjoyable.

2 Letter From Director Thank you for visiting our AHI International Corporation web site. We appreciate your interest in our travel programs. If you have traveled with us before, we thank you for your support. If you have not experienced one of our programs, we encourage you to participate in these exciting travel opportunities. For the past 45 years AHI has been a leader in the creation and operation of exclusive and unique travel programs for sophisticated travelers. Each of our travel programs feature innovative itineraries designed to provide a strong connection to the places and people of the cultures you will visit. We can promise you the highest levels of service and care. Our Passenger Service Representatives are trained to provide you with all the assistance you require as you prepare for your journey. Our experienced on-site Travel Directors anticipate your every need and ensure the smooth operation of your program. Our Deluxe Tours feature sophisticated land programs and river ship cruises that offer a comfortable and intimate way to experience historic, culturally rich destinations around the world. On our Alumni Campus Abroad; programs, you are immersed in the life of the region you are visiting. Meet the People exchanges and insights provided by local experts add a stimulating dimension to your experience. Designed for those who desire a more independent travel experience, combined with the support of our on-site staff, our innovative Discovery programs offer flexible programming at an exceptional value. We are committed to providing our alumni with exclusive, one-of-a-kind travel opportunities that appeal to the sophisticated traveler. We pledge to you our commitment to innovation, creativity, intelligence and the highest levels of service and quality in our travel programs. We invite you to consider an AHI journey in the very near future. Rick Small Executive Vice President AHI International Corporation

3 Your day by day itinerary Day 1 Depart your gateway city for Paris, France. Provided for air-inclusive participants only. Day 2 Arrive in Paris.Transferred to the Hôtel Sofitel Le Parc within an easy walk to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysee. Transfer provided for air-inclusive participants only. Day 3 A full American breakfast buffet is served each day at the hotel. Optional Excursion: Highlights of Paris Day 4 Optional Excursion: Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle Day 5 Optional Excursion: Marais District and the Louvre Museum Day 6 Optional Full-Day Excursion: Champagne Country, including wine tasting and lunch. Day 7 Optional Excursion: Versailles Day 8 Following breakfast, depart today for your return flight home. Transfer provided for air-inclusive participants only. NOTE: Itinerary and flight schedule(s) may change due to local conditions.

4 Included Features Transportation Scheduled, round-trip transatlantic flights aboard Lufthansa, or similar carrier, to and from Paris, France.* Round-trip motorcoach transfers from the Paris airport to the Sofitel Le Parc.* Accommodations Enjoy six nights at the Sofitel Le Parc. Meals Full American breakfast buffet served daily. Welcome and Farewell Receptions. Many Included Extras Daily Concierge Services. Detailed travel and destination information prior to your departure to assist you in your travel planning. Deluxe travel wallet. Services of a friendly and experienced AHI International Travel Director throughout your trip.additional features, included for All transfers, baggage handling and gratuities at Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport and your hotel.* Domestic and foreign governmental airport/departure taxes and fees* Airport security surcharges* Fuel surcharges in effect at time of printing* Service charges* Exciting Optional Excursions Available at an additional cost Champagne Country. Travel to Reims in France's Champagne region. Visit its 13th-century Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the coronation site of French monarchs. Continue to Hautvillers where the monk Dom Pérignon initiated the art of blending. Conclude in Épernay with a tour of a champagne cellar where you'll taste a bit of the bubbly. Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle. Explore the historic Conciergerie on Paris' Île de la Cité. The first palace of the kings of France, it became a prison in 1391 and gained fame during the French Revolution in Admire the nearby SainteChapelle (Holy Chapel), one of the city's finest examples of Gothic architecture. Marais District and the Louvre Museum. See the many fine mansions in the Marais District, long regarded as Paris' most fashionable residential neighborhood. Visit the Louvre, a former palace showcasing priceless antiquities and art. Versailles. Experience the grandeur and opulence of classic French architecture. Marvel at Louis XIV's splendid State Apartments, Chapel, Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Apartments. Opportunities to Explore No traveler should leave Paris without: Cruising on the Seine. Sail through the heart of Paris under a series of historic bridges. Satisfy your palette for French cuisine with an evening dinner cruise. Shopping in Style. Experience the glamour of Parisian fashions at Printemps and Galeries-Lafayette, two of the city''s most well-known department stores. Discovering Montmartre. An artist''s haven, the hill overlooking Paris features Sacré Coeur Basilica, the Montmartre vineyards and nightly cabaret at the Moulin Rouge! Looking Behind the Scenes. Stroll through scenic neighborhoods on specially designed walking tours highlighting the Parisian life of Ernest Hemingway or the fictional events of Dan Brown''s novel "The Da Vinci Code." Indulging your Senses. Savor a wine and cheese tasting in the heart of the city. *Provided for Air Add-On passengers only

5 Accommodations Sofitel Le Parc Paris Sofitel Le Parc An exquisite blend of refined French hospitality amid the elegant ambience of an English manor house, the Sofitel Le Parc hotel offers a privileged setting in the heart of Paris, between Place Victor Hugo and Trocadéro. Haute couture shopping and legendary landmark attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Élysées and the Eiffel tower are just a leisurely stroll away. The hotel features a fine restaurant where standards of quality and freshness elevate the dining experience to an appreciation of the art of cuisine. Afterwards, relax in the cozy bar or revive your spirit with a work out in the well-equipped fitness center. At day s end, you ll find that no detail was overlooked in the decor of the serene, air-conditioned guestrooms. Each is tastefully rendered with antique paintings and period-style furniture appointed in sumptuous fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, radio, personal safe, mini-bar and hairdryer. While any visit to Paris is certain to forge lasting memories, enhancing the sojourn with a stay amid the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Sofitel Le Parc is the Pièce de Résistance! Price Price: $1, pp from (Land Only) Program Date: Nov 13-20, 2007 Category & Cabin Description Double Price Single Price BP - Base Price $1, $2, *Package rates are per person based on Double occupancy from Land Only. Prices include all service charges; port charges when applicable; US government taxes and fees. The minimum deposit is $ per person. For more infomation or to book your trip: please call AHI International Corporation at

6 Term & Conditions NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of Alumni Holidays (AHI International) is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of this trip is based on an Advance Purchase Excursion fare. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or cancelled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $150 per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; days, 30%; days, 50%. Cancellation from 14 days up to the time of departure will result in forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. BAGGAGE-The most restrictive airline regulations permit two checked pieces per passenger for which the sum total of the linear dimensions for each checked piece must not exceed 62 inches (height+length+width) and each bag should not weigh more than 50 pounds. One piece of carry-on baggage is allowed per passenger, for which the linear dimensions for the carry-on bag must not exceed 22 inches x 16 inches x 8 inches, must not weigh more than 18 pounds and must fit completely underneath an aircraft seat. Differing baggage allowances may apply, depending on program carrier. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. For additional or oversized/overweight pieces, excess baggage charges are expensive and not included in your trip price, so you should plan your wardrobe accordingly. Liability is clearly stated on the passenger contract. In no event shall liability exceed the actual loss incurred, subject to proof of the amount lost. Responsibility: RESPONSIBILITY-AHI International acts only as the agent for the suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other service and has no responsibility for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.

7 AHI International Corporation Please make reservation(s). Enclosed is my check for $ Land only as deposit ($ per person). Include air on group flights from Make checks payable to AHI International Corporation or charge my deposit to VISA or MASTERCARD. Card #: Signature: Expiration Date: Name(s) as it appears on your passport: Class / Year 1 2 Street Address City Phone Number: Home: ( State ) ZIP Work: ( ) Notes: A color brochure will be sent to you as soon as it is available. Please read it carefully, as it explains all the terms and conditions of this trip.