Dear Friends, You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:

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1 Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the Paris A Week to Remember tour, October 24 30, This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Rusty Lord, Daybreak Meteorologist. You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features: Roundtrip airfare from Omaha to Paris Excellent hotel accommodations featuring 5 nights at the Pullman Paris Hotel Eiffel Parisian experiences including a Seine River Cruise, the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral Intriguing attractions including Versailles, walking tour of the Montmartre and Latin districts and Monet s Garden 8 excellent meals featuring a special meal in the Eiffel Tower A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour Expert European Driver/Guides for our tours and sightseeing Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour There's no better way to experience the spectacular sights, history and architecture of Paris than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 7-day tour will exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value. Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to having you travel with us! Sincerely, Courtney Nelson Tour Consultant Manager Holiday Vacations

2 days All airfare included! Paris A Week To Remember October 24-30, 2016 with host Rusty Lord, WOWT Daybreak Meteorologist Local Departure Low Deposit Guaranteed prices

3 Sacre Coeur Basilica Rusty Lord Rusty joined the WOWT 6 The Weather Authority in June of 2008 after working at KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. While in Sioux Falls, he was awarded Best Weathercast by the South Dakota Associated Press in After growing up in Western Iowa, he is thrilled to be working in Omaha and loves the weather that the Midwest has to offer!! When not at work, Rusty still enjoys keeping a close eye on the skies. Rusty is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing and watching a wide variety of sports. He is a huge fan of Husker football and loves watching the Iowa State Cyclones play college hoops. He invites you and WOWT viewers to join him on this exciting vacation to Paris! Paris A Week To Remember October 24-30, 2016 Additional dates may be available Diverse architecture, rich cuisine and historic attractions harmoniously blend to reveal a city of endless surprises. Day 1: fly to france We board our overnight flight to the city referred to as the heart, soul and imagination of France multifaceted Paris. Day 2: Bon Jour Paris Paris unfolds before our eyes as we are introduced to its sights and sounds by our English-speaking Parisian guide. This cosmopolitan city is alive with activity. We start our visit of Paris where the city got its start, Ile de la Cite. Highlights include Notre Dame Cathedral, site of the coronations of Henry VI and Napoleon and made famous in Victor Hugo s novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Enjoy a delicious French WOWT Welcome Lunch hosted by our Tour Director. Afternoon finds us arriving at our hotel where we enjoy the luxury of unpacking just once during our Parisian stay. L Arc de Triomphe Day 3: visit monet s Garden & VersaiLLes Enjoy a full breakfast complete with fresh fruit and French pastries before venturing out each morning on our group guided activity. Today we travel through the French countryside to the charming village of Giverny, home to Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Surrounded by nature s beauty, the serene atmosphere of his home and gardens will feel as if we ve stepped into one of his famous paintings. This afternoon we visit Versailles, residence of King Louis XIV and the seat of France s government for a hundred years. Meticulously maintained, the Chateau s grandeur and brilliance remains that of the 17th century. Get a glimpse of life in this opulent palace on our tour through the State Apartments. Beginning in the King s Wing, we walk through the impressive Hall of Mirrors, before exiting by way of the Queen s Wing. Enjoy free time in Versailles before returning to the city late this afternoon. B Day 4: tour the louvre This morning we visit the Louvre, one of the world s most famous museums. Our guided tour through what started as a 16th century palace is to walk through France s history. Home to a vast collection of classic and modern art, we ll be inspired by DaVinci s Mona Lisa, and the ancient Greek statues Venus de Milo and Winged Victory before viewing the colossal painting, the Coronation of Napoleon. This afternoon and evening are open for individual pursuits. If shopping is your desire, the famous department stores Galleries Lafayette and Monet's Garden Printemps are nearby as well as many other stores along Boulevard Haussmann. If you are tempted by one of Paris s famous cabarets, tonight might be your night to enjoy their elaborate stage shows. B Day 5: seine river cruise Join your Tour Director for a closer look at this fascinating city. Paris is a collection of unique neighborhoods. We begin our day with a stroll along the Rue Cler and its markets. This pedestrian street is lined with the shops deemed essential by Parisians; bakeries, cheese, wine, fruits and vegetables, flowers and chocolates. We follow this with a visit to the Saint Germain des Prés neighborhood. This area was made famous by the philosophers, actors, musicians, and writers, such as Hemingway, that frequented its many cafes. The afternoon is open for independent activities such as visiting the Musée d Orsay with Keyword: omaha its impressionist paintings. Tonight we dine at a quaint French restaurant before enjoying a spectacular cruise on the Seine River. We glide past illuminated monuments, bridges, buildings and Notre Dame. The evening takes on a magical feel as the Eiffel Tower s golden lacework glows from within against the dramatic background of the night sky. B,D Day 6: dine in the eiffel Tower Experience a leisurely pace of life as we wander the winding streets and cobbled lanes of Paris s highest hilltop, Montmartre. Ascending by funicular to Sacre Coeur, enjoy incredible views in all directions. We find the artist s square of Place du Tertre in full swing as painters visions come to life. Make room in your suitcase for a piece of original artwork, a lasting memory that will transport you back to this very location. This evening, our special Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner is nothing short of spectacular as we dine on fine French cuisine 58 meters above the streets in the Eiffel Tower. Large bay windows offer stunning views of the city as well as the intricate ironwork of the Eiffel Tower s interior. Imagine the breathtaking beauty as evening transforms Paris into the City of Light. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it s the perfect ending of A Week to Remember. B,D Day 7: Au ReVOir Paris So much more than just a destination, we depart Paris with vivid memories that will surely last a lifetime. CB Featured Accommodations Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower Hotel 5 Nights Located near the banks of the Seine River, just steps away from the Eiffel Tower, this magnificent property provides the true taste of Paris. Completely renovated in 2014, we ll enjoy sophisticated, metropolitan ambience, exceptional service and comfortable accommodations. Savor a delicious meal, take in the energy of the city from the terrace of the on site brasserie and marvel at the views of the Eiffel Tower. Tree lined streets and sidewalk cafes are around the corner from our centrally located left bank hotel allowing us to have a quintessential Parisian experience. YOUR HOLIDAY VacatiONS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES All airfare All fuel surcharges, government fees, airport & departure taxes (minimum value of $730 per person) Holiday Vacations Tour Director Experienced European Guide Motorcoach and professional Driver All accommodations Baggage handling at hotels $100 travel voucher for a future Holiday Vacations tour 8 Excellent Meals Featuring 4 European breakfasts WOWT Welcome Lunch Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in the Eiffel Tower B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner CB=Continental Breakfast All Accommodations Featuring 5 nights at the Pullman Paris Hotel Eiffel Attractions & Highlights Paris city tour Notre Dame Cathedral Monet s Garden Village of Giverny Tour of Versailles Tour of Louvre Saint Germain des Prés Champs-Elysees Arc de Triomphe Illuminated Seine River Cruise Sacre Coeur Guided walking tours of Montmartre and Latin Districts Place Du Tertre Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Double...$4299 per person Single per person Triple subject to availability A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable. Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: July 22, 2016 Full refund 96 days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.

4 Featured Attractions The Louvre Museum Musée du Louvre, commonly referred to as The Louvre, is one of the oldest, largest, and most famous art museums in the world. Located in the center of Paris, the building was originally built as a fortress in 1190 by King Phillipe-Auguste. This vast royal residence assumed its present form in the 18th century. Over the years, donations and purchases have enabled the museum to greatly expand its original royal collections. RESERVATIONs require a $200 per person deposit Versailles Situated southwest of Paris, Château de Versailles was originally no more than a modest hunting lodge for King Louis XIV. Now featuring 700 rooms, 67 staircases and more than 1,200 windows, it is home to the famous Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed signifying the end of WWI. Meticulously groomed formal gardens, statues and over 1,300 fountains highlight the grounds. Seine River Cruise The river Seine is the heart and soul of Paris. Once a great commercial artery, the Seine is now a tourist must-do. Discover the highlights of Paris from a completely different vantage point. Art and history lovers will be awe-struck as they leisurely float past architectural marvels such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Fabulous by day but unforgettable by night, experience the essence of Parisian romance while drifting under the Seine's brilliantly illuminated bridges. Printed in the U.S.A. Holiday Travel, Inc. SPACE FILLS QUICKLY, BOOK TODAY! For more information, to make a reservation, or to refer a friend, please call: Henry Ave. P.O. Box 87 Eau Claire, WI Final payment is due July 22, 2016 Your tour is fully refundable up to 96 days prior to departure. Thank You! Departure Point: Omaha Eppley Airfield B16WOWTPW Printed on recycled paper containing post-consumer waste.

5 Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations published tour prices are based on the rates known at the time of publication and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit, your price is guaranteed, and any subsequent price increase is at our expense. Reservations Make reservations well in advance. Space requested by phone will be held for five business days, pending receipt of the required deposit by mail, telephone or in person. Reservations made after the indicated final payment due date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit must accompany all reservation requests. Personal check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms of payment. The deposit is fully refundable prior to the final payment due date. Final Payment A balance due date and amount will be indicated on your tour invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit cards but appreciate final payments to be made by check or money order. Special Requests Individual requests must be made when booking. Requests for (non) smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room types are subject to confirmation and cannot be guaranteed. Surcharges Included Tour prices are guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes, airport security charges, airline segment fees, airport passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges, if applicable. International airfare also includes applicable airport fees and taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline luggage fees are an additional charge and are payable directly to the airlines at check-in. GENERAL INFORMATION Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information contact Holiday Vacations or visit faa.gov. Airport Departure Cities Departure cities are subject to change due to limited or discontinued airline service. The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. Departure From Cities Not Listed You may request a departure from a city not listed. Holiday s air department will determine the feasibility of your request and advise you of any additional cost, if applicable. Land Only Price You may request a land only price. If the tour is purchased as land only, it will be your responsibility to meet the group at the arrival airport at the time designated by Holiday Vacations. If you prefer, you can join the tour at the first night s hotel. Taxi or other airport transfer costs are not included for independent arrival or departure. CANCELLATION FEES Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply: Motorcoach Tours (no flights) Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date $ days to 48 hours prior to departure date 25% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Air Tours Canada & Lower 48 U.S. Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 50% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 50% of tour price 7 days or less to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price. Airline Seating Seat assignments are controlled by the airline. We will no longer solicit requests and seating cannot be guaranteed by Holiday Vacations. Award Miles Please be advised that some commercial airlines offer reduced award miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit your frequent flyer number to the airlines, but makes no guarantee that full mileage will be awarded. Tour Participation The ability to perform assorted levels of activity while traveling varies between each individual. Although we welcome your questions regarding the amount of activity on any tour, Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor with questions when evaluating your ability to travel. Persons Needing Special Assistance Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time you make your reservation. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other independent suppliers. Travelers requiring extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the necessary assistance. Children On Tour Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Reservation Changes Requests for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays or for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to the final payment date. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any costs or penalties from suppliers. Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and importance of travel insurance for our customers. We offer an optional Travel Protection Plan, which includes accident and sickness coverage, baggage protection, trip interruption and cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be sent with your tour invoice deposit receipt or may be requested in advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance

6 due on your tour invoice. Processing fees for a voluntary change in airport departure or for other requested changes are not covered by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for on or before your final payment due date. Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations welcomes solo travelers. We will try to assist in arranging a roommate for any person wishing to share accommodations at the double occupancy tour rate. Should a shared arrangement not be available, the single price applies. Triple & Quad These accommodations are usually in rooms with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject to availability on a request basis. Reservation Name/Identification The requirement to collect your date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the government issued photo identification you will use on your tour is federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. TSA s privacy policy as well as additional details, can be found at using the keywords Secure Flight. Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations policy that all tours traveling outside of the United States require a valid U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport book. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable forms of identification for any Holiday Vacations tour traveling outside of the United States. Tour Documents Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days before your tour departure date. This material includes tour pickup location and time, a tour itinerary, hotel list and luggage tag. Gratuities Tips for all the included features of your tour (baggage handling, included meals, etc.) will be taken care of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals on your own or for other services are at your discretion. Customary tips for the Tour Director & Driver are on a voluntary basis and given individually. Suggested gratuities will be provided with your tour documents. Train Routes & Schedules Please note that train schedules and/or routes are subject to change by railroad passenger services. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes to train schedules and/or routes. Cruise Line Charges Additional fees applied by the cruise lines are not included in your tour price. These fees include but are not limited to: daily service charge for cabin & wait staff, specialty restaurant cover charges and optional shore excursions. Photography & Video on Tour Holiday Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours and to use such records for promotional and/or commercial purposes. Responsibility Tours are arranged and operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave., P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI Holiday Vacations and their agents act only as an agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their agents, presenters or co-sponsors because of injury, loss, delay or other complication experienced by tour participants. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to correct printing errors, to make any changes or alterations in the printed itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in included features prior to or during the tour, necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour. The hotels used may change without notice. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a participant of these tours. Luggage The cost of checking luggage with the airlines is the responsibility of each guest. This cost, if any, will be charged by the airlines when checking luggage for your flight and is payable directly to the airlines. An excess fee or Height handling charge may be collected by the airlines for each piece over the designated allowance and for oversize or overweight baggage. On tour, each person is allowed one suitcase which will be handled for you at hotels. In addition, you may carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on articles are the responsibility of each person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the overhead compartments may be charged as an additional piece of luggage. Additional pieces of luggage will be handled for you at hotels at a cost of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost specified for some tours. Though every effort will be made to safeguard your baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage. Checked Luggage (Not to exceed 62 total dimensions) Carry-On Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack (Not to exceed 8 x 14 x 20 ) Length Width United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. 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