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PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. 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ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
(1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email: Sharing with. (Send separate form.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land and Air Program I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip Air Program to, France, to depart from: Departure City Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Please note: Air prices will e sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days efore departure. International flight arrangements can e canceled with no oligation up to 75 days efore departure. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Please contact me/us regarding air options. I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 4, 2014 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. Fisher (1908 1992), U.S. writer If you are lucky enough to have lived in as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with Special Small Group Limited to 28 Passengers Cover photos: View of Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III you, for is a moveale feast. ~ Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), U.S. author, A Moveale Feast, 1964 While at, I was violently smitten with the hotel de Salm, and used to go to the Thuileries almost daily to look at it. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third U.S. president, Letter to Madame de Tessé, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 1950 many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Aove: Tipping of all guides and drivers. Vineyard near Reims Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Right: Louvre Museum Complimentary travel wallet.. 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ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
ACCoMMoDATIoNS Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History PRoGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Make your own while enjoying two weeks of apartment-style living in. Emrace personalitypacked neighorhoods during five escorted walking excursions through the Marais, Latin Quarter and other intriguing communities. The last time I saw, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. ~ Oscar Hammerstein II (1899-1986), U.S. songwriter, The Time I Saw, 1941 Tucked away in s 12th arrondissement, once housed the largest wine market in the world. A decade ago, the dozens of small white-stone warehouses were meticulously restored. Today they are home to an inviting collection of shops and restaurants. The friendly open-air village features colestone lanes, leafy terraces and the tracks once used to move wine arrels in and out of storage. Next door, the modern Parc de Bercy, located right on the Seine, includes a rose garden, small vineyard, her-filled scent garden, shaded lawns and a peaceful lake. Neary, a noted Frank Gehry-designed film house shows classic French films. The Seine and Notre-Dame the art galleries and stylish outiques, visit the Musée Picasso or stroll the regal Place des Vosges, first square. Deepen your understanding of history and culture during five insightful lectures. Day Four Bypass long entrance lines with the Museum Pass. T Sacré Couer Basilica, Montmartre his is no coach tour, ut rather an immersion program designed to introduce you to life in and its environs from a native s point of view. Travel y Metro and TGV rail as you immerse yourself in a program that showcases and provincial France. Spend two weeks in a apartment located in the eautiful neighorhood of Bercy, just minutes y Metro from the city center. Cruise the Seine, smell the roses in the Tuileries Gardens and still have time to linger in leafy courtyards, nile airy macarons, rowse French antique stores and follow your heart down colestone lanes. We will spread our wings and visit Reims, the coronation site of kings; Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy; the palace and gardens of Versailles; and the ancient port city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Expert lectures and guides will help us make the most of every moment, from navigating some of the world s greatest art collections to walking history lessons aout Ernest Hemingway, the French Revolution and more. Venture eyond during four excursions to outlying towns, including Reims for champagne tasting. Cruise the Seine and the Canal Saint-Martin on an exclusively chartered oat. Experience France s famed TGV rail. Travel like a local y Metro and TGV. UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are, Banks of the Seine; the Palace and Park of Versailles; and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Aey of SaintRémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. Grand and glamorous, epic and dramatic, stylish and cosmopolitan, is perhaps the most magnificent city in the world. The iconic architecture, artistic treasures, unparalleled cuisine and century upon century of history can leave a rushed traveler reathless. But take the time to stroll its intimate quarters, chat with neighorhood shopkeepers and unwind in tranquil churchyards and gardens and you ll come to know village-like soul. Each intimate quarter has its own sagas and legends; its own exuerant mood and rhythm; its own romantic side streets. Spend two weeks in and the memories will stay with you forever. As Hemingway put it, is A Moveale Feast. Day One In Transit Depart for, France.A Day Two d Upon arrival in, transfer to the Adagio Bercy, located in the near the Left: ian café Aove: Arc de Triomphe Seine, Parc de Bercy and the convenient Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. Become acquainted with the easy-to-use Metro system this afternoon efore taking a walking tour of the Bercy neighorhood. This evening, attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner at a ian restaurant. Day Three Lecture: The Story of. Enjoy a historic perspective efore venturing into the city. Excursion: Le Marais. Marais means marsh, ut this neighorhood is much more elegant than its name. Explore the heart of artistic and cultural life in on a walking tour of this intimate neighorhood, once the nucleus of Jewish life. Independent Exploration: This afternoon is yours to explore Le Marais and eyond. Browse Independent Exploration: Enjoy a morning of independent exploration. Excursion: Garnier Opéra House. Step off Les Grand Boulevards into the Garnier Opéra House, commissioned y Napoleon III. See the Grand Foyer, marle staircases and ceiling painted y Chagall, then go ehind the scenes to learn how this the opera house inspired The Phantom of the Opera and Edgar Degas paintings of dancers. Day Five Independent Exploration: Spend the morning enjoying the city. Excursion: y Boat. This afternoon, oard a private oat and cruise the Seine. Glide past the Tuileries Gardens, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis efore entering the tranquil, leafy Canal Saint-Martin. Day Six Burgundy d Excursion: Bourgogne. Travel Le TGV, France s high-speed train, to Dijon, capital of Burgundy, to discover the town s landmarks, including stately stone mansions, a trio of churches and half-timered homes from the 15th and 16th centuries. Slow, or Like a Local Many visitors to have just enough time to zip through the top attractions. The fortunate ones have time to live like a ian and relish the moments. Relax with a warm croissant and a morning paper in a timeworn café. Wander the flower market on peaceful Île de la Cité. Stumle upon a flea market or shop with ians at La Samaritaine, the classic department store with top floor views of the city. Go underground to see the eerie catacoms or find the gemlike Sainte Chapelle and e dazzled y the heavenly stained glass on a sunny day. Oserve the proper culinary rituals, including a reak at legendary Ladurée for melty, rainowcolored macarons or ice cream from Berthillon, followed y a pleasant stroll on Île Saint-Louis. Spend time procuring the perfect picnic ingredients: wine, erries, an oven-fresh aguette and cheeses from a fragrant fromagerie. Find the right picnic patch at Luxemourg Gardens, the gardens ehind Les Invalides or the elegant Place des Vosges. At dusk, stroll the anks of the Seine or rest on the grassy Champs de Mars and wait for the moment when the lights illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Seek out live jazz at low-key, lamp-lit clus and dip into warm moelleux au chocolat at a neighorhood istro where French couples linger late into the eve. Local Flavor: Return to for dinner at one of the city s many excellent restaurants. Day Seven d Independent Exploration: Maye today you will spend the morning uncovering the secrets of the Left Bank. Perhaps you ll visit the home and art studio of Eugène Delacroix or the elegant Constructed as a fortress in the 12th century Italianate church Eglise St. Sulpice, famous and reuilt as a royal residence in the 16th for its appearance in The Da Vinci Code. Excursion: The French Revolution. Learn century, the Louvre is home to argualy the world s greatest art collection. Learn aout aout the French Revolution as you explore the Latin Quarter with a guide. Named for the the museum and the est way for you to approach it during this valuale lecture. scholars who spoke Latin in this intellectual hu, the quarter is filled with history. See the Independent Exploration: Navigate the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' Louvre with ease. Afterward, treat yourself to a gelato as you stroll through the Jardin des clu held their deates, visit the oldest café in and hear aout the guillotine and the Tuileries or sneak away to Palais-Royal, one of most romantic gardens. death of Marat. Local Flavor: This evening, enjoy a classic French meal in a restaurant. Day Ten Versailles Excursion: Versailles. Explore France s Day Eight grandest palace, including the Hall of Mirrors where the treaty of Versailles was signed. Lecture: The Treasures of D Orsay. The famous Musée d Orsay showcases French art Just a short trip out of the city, the aroque chateau was the kingdom s political capital of the 1800s and early 1900s, including works and the seat of the royal court from 1682 y Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, until 1789. A headset rental is included so Cézanne and Gauguin. Enjoy an expert overview of the museum and the impressionist that you can explore at your own pace. Independent Exploration: The remainder movement during a morning lecture. of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Independent Exploration: Enter the Day Eleven Musée d Orsay with insider insights, and relish the impressionist masterpieces at your leisure. Excursion: Rouen. Journey to the ancient city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy, in Day Nine comfort aoard the regional train. An expert guide leads us past half-timered houses Lecture: Treasures of the Louvre. Antoine Huot/Aaca Press APARTHOTEL ADAGIO PARIS BERCY VILLAGE PARIS Aove: Notre-Dame, Reims Feel right at home in your own ian pied-à-terre. The Adagio features 142 apartments with separate living rooms, equipped kitchens, athtus and other amenities that are hard to find in European accommodations. The Adagio is located just steps from the Parc de Bercy, the anks of the Seine and shopping and dining center, which is connected to the Cour Saint-Emilion Metro station. The hotel is just a short Metro ride from Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare, the termini for two of France s national rail routes. Enjoy a handy reakfast and easy access to landmarks from this apartment-style hotel. Right: Mona Lisa, Louvre Aove right: Inside the Louvre Lower right: GrosHorlog, Rouen Independent Exploration: You may opt to spend the rest of the day in Reims. Taste uly in Gothic cellars or dine at one of Reim s rasseries or haute-cuisine estalishments. along medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and to Cathédrale Notre Dame, painted repeatedly y Claude Monet, who was fascinated y the play of light on its towering façade. Hear the haunting story of Joan of Arc who was urned at the stake in Rouen s central square in 1431. Day Twelve Excursion and Lecture: Hemingway s. Return to 1920s as you visit some of Ernest Hemingway s favorite haunts. Enjoy a literary lecture at the famous ookstore Shakespeare and Company. Learn aout Hemingway s expat circle, which included Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Independent Exploration: Continue your exploration of at your leisure. Consider an afternoon exploring Montmartre, the highest spot in the city. See the resting place of Degas and the old avant-garde, and clim the stairs or take the funicular to the iconic Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Day Fifteen Flea market, Day Thirteen d Lecture: Contemporary France. Learn aout issues and events that are shaping modern France. Excursion: and World War II. Stroll the neighorhood of Saint-Germaindes-Près and learn aout during the Occupation during this fascinating walking tour. This charming district dotted with storied cafes was a meeting a place for artists, writers and intellectuals. Independent Exploration: Make the most of an afternoon at leisure. Local Flavor: This evening, share stories with fellow travelers and gather for a delicious meal in a classic ian restaurant. Day Fourteen Reims Excursion: A Sparkling Experience. A speedy journey on the TGV takes you to the ancient city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn why it has een said that the French nation was orn here. Witness the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims and other sites. d Independent Exploration: Relish the last day of your adventure in. Soak up the atmosphere as you window shop with locals, people watch from the perfect park ench or see something new off the eaten path. Local Flavor: Join fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner in a restaurant. Day Sixteen After reakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home. NOTE: Itinerary suject to change. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner.
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Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 4, 2014 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. Fisher (1908 1992), U.S. writer If you are lucky enough to have lived in as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with Special Small Group Limited to 28 Passengers Cover photos: View of Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III you, for is a moveale feast. ~ Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), U.S. author, A Moveale Feast, 1964 While at, I was violently smitten with the hotel de Salm, and used to go to the Thuileries almost daily to look at it. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third U.S. president, Letter to Madame de Tessé, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 1950 many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Aove: Tipping of all guides and drivers. Vineyard near Reims Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Right: Louvre Museum Complimentary travel wallet.. Top to ottom: A icycle ride through a neighorhood Garnier Opéra House Clock, Musée D Orsay Metro sign A word aout your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored y alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel s care, you can rely on: An exceptional travel value. It would e impossile for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparale price. Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region s hidden treasures. Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offer personal insight into local culture. Flexiility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions. Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need. discounts and pricing. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Sept. 18 - Oct. 2, 2014 Wine and cheese are FRAPAR14 2 UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. Included Features program information, Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-4271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu land program wesite for the most current PSR: Trip #:4-21527W experience paris like a local UCLA Alumni Association B #: Date: two-week paris ImmersIon program Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. For Office Use Only: NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. 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Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in, France. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. 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(1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email: Sharing with. (Send separate form.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land and Air Program I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip Air Program to, France, to depart from: Departure City Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Please note: Air prices will e sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days efore departure. International flight arrangements can e canceled with no oligation up to 75 days efore departure. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Please contact me/us regarding air options. I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 4, 2014 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. Fisher (1908 1992), U.S. writer If you are lucky enough to have lived in as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with Special Small Group Limited to 28 Passengers Cover photos: View of Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III you, for is a moveale feast. ~ Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), U.S. author, A Moveale Feast, 1964 While at, I was violently smitten with the hotel de Salm, and used to go to the Thuileries almost daily to look at it. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third U.S. president, Letter to Madame de Tessé, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 1950 many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Aove: Tipping of all guides and drivers. Vineyard near Reims Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Right: Louvre Museum Complimentary travel wallet.. Top to ottom: A icycle ride through a neighorhood Garnier Opéra House Clock, Musée D Orsay Metro sign A word aout your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored y alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel s care, you can rely on: An exceptional travel value. It would e impossile for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparale price. Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region s hidden treasures. Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offer personal insight into local culture. Flexiility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions. Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need. discounts and pricing. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Sept. 18 - Oct. 2, 2014 Wine and cheese are FRAPAR14 2 UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. Included Features program information, Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-4271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu land program wesite for the most current PSR: Trip #:4-21527W experience paris like a local UCLA Alumni Association B #: Date: two-week paris ImmersIon program Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. For Office Use Only: NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $350 (AHI, UCLA-$100) per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in, France. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY - AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile 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 sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore 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 ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled 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 disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are ased on a minimum of 15 ooked passengers. Please call or refer to our Reserve your trip to today! SPONSORED BY Featuring UCLA Professor Ron Mellor, Department of History
(1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email: Sharing with. (Send separate form.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land and Air Program I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip Air Program to, France, to depart from: Departure City Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Please note: Air prices will e sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days efore departure. International flight arrangements can e canceled with no oligation up to 75 days efore departure. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Please contact me/us regarding air options. I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 4, 2014 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. Fisher (1908 1992), U.S. writer If you are lucky enough to have lived in as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with Special Small Group Limited to 28 Passengers Cover photos: View of Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III you, for is a moveale feast. ~ Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), U.S. author, A Moveale Feast, 1964 While at, I was violently smitten with the hotel de Salm, and used to go to the Thuileries almost daily to look at it. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third U.S. president, Letter to Madame de Tessé, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 1950 many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Aove: Tipping of all guides and drivers. Vineyard near Reims Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Right: Louvre Museum Complimentary travel wallet.. Top to ottom: A icycle ride through a neighorhood Garnier Opéra House Clock, Musée D Orsay Metro sign A word aout your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored y alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel s care, you can rely on: An exceptional travel value. It would e impossile for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparale price. Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region s hidden treasures. Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offer personal insight into local culture. Flexiility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions. Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need. discounts and pricing. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Sept. 18 - Oct. 2, 2014 Wine and cheese are FRAPAR14 2 UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. Included Features program information, Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-4271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu land program wesite for the most current PSR: Trip #:4-21527W experience paris like a local UCLA Alumni Association B #: Date: two-week paris ImmersIon program Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. For Office Use Only: NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $350 (AHI, UCLA-$100) per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in, France. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY - AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile 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 sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore 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 ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled 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 disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are ased on a minimum of 15 ooked passengers. Please call or refer to our Reserve your trip to today! SPONSORED BY Featuring UCLA Professor Ron Mellor, Department of History
(1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email: Sharing with. (Send separate form.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land and Air Program I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip Air Program to, France, to depart from: Departure City Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Please note: Air prices will e sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days efore departure. International flight arrangements can e canceled with no oligation up to 75 days efore departure. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Please contact me/us regarding air options. I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y July 4, 2014 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2013 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. Full Price Special Savings Special Price* B0 Studio $4,245 $3,995* B1 One-Bedroom Apartment $5,245 $4,995* *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single prices are availale upon request (limited availaility). accommodations 14 nights in, France, at the first-class Adagio. meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 14 reakfasts and five dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend festive Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. transportation All deluxe motor coach transfers, TGV train rides in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Metro ticket package to e used on included excursions and individual explorations. air program AHI Travel s exclusive Air Program provides special advantages for travelers who are flying on our designated group flights. Reserve your air with us to enjoy a numer of important services to help ensure a smooth and relaxing journey. We have negotiated special fares and enefits with our airline partners. Your exciting travel program ahi air BeneFIts Arrival and Departure Transfers including aggage handling. Price Guarantee protect yourself from fare and fuel surcharge increases. Advance Seat Assignments on most airlines. Group Discount Business Class Prices on most airlines. Flexiility Most programs do not require immediate ticketing, avoiding penalties for cancellations or changes until the tickets are issued. A dedicated Passenger Service Representative a single point of contact to assist you. Knowledgeale Air Agents will track your flights and assist with any lost aggage, flight delays or cancellations. ItInerarY Day 1 Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dijon Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Versailles Day 11 Rouen Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Reims Day 15 Day 16 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. (For full details, please refer to the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, Englishspeaking guides. A two-day Museum Pass provides entry to the d Orsay and Louvre museums after learning aout the museums and their collections during informative lectures. The pass also allows you to ypass long lines. All excursions: Explore the Bercy neighorhood, your home during your two-week stay in. Stroll through Le Marais. Admire the eauty and opulence of the Opéra Garnier. Take a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and through the Canal Saint-Martin. Explore the city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Discover the highlights of the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the wonders of Versailles. Explore historic Rouen. Discover Hemingway s. See significant sites during the occupation of during World War II. Journey to Reims, center of Champagne country. ageless companions, like Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, aspirin and aches, or Emrace like never efore during this two-week adventure featuring apartment-style living and the perfect alance of enlightening lectures, fascinating walking tours, must-see landmarks, exciting excursions and ample free time. Joining us for an educational component will e UCLA Professor Ron Mellor who has taught Greek and Roman history, western civilization and world history at UCLA since 1976. As an undergraduate, Mellor studied French in and southwest France in preparation for Junior-Year-Aroad. During a year at the French-speaking University of Louvain in Belgium, Mellor studied Latin, Greek and ancient history. He has made over twenty trips to France and has previously led six Alumni Association tours to Europe. Travel the convenient Metro like a local, and enjoy expertly guided neighorhood walking tours and preferred access to popular attractions. For instance, efore visiting the Louvre and Musée d Orsay, learn the ins and outs during educational lectures and then ypass the long lines with a valuale Museum Pass. This trip comines the security, ease and value of group travel with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. Enjoy the camaraderie of exploring and eyond with a group of likeminded people and still have time to follow your own path. Space on this unusual tour is limited to only 28 travelers, so make your reservations today. people and nole Regards from Westwood, Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel June and moon, or good ventures. ~ M.F.K. Fisher (1908 1992), U.S. writer If you are lucky enough to have lived in as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with Special Small Group Limited to 28 Passengers Cover photos: View of Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III you, for is a moveale feast. ~ Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), U.S. author, A Moveale Feast, 1964 While at, I was violently smitten with the hotel de Salm, and used to go to the Thuileries almost daily to look at it. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third U.S. president, Letter to Madame de Tessé, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, 1950 many Included extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Aove: Tipping of all guides and drivers. Vineyard near Reims Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Right: Louvre Museum Complimentary travel wallet.. Top to ottom: A icycle ride through a neighorhood Garnier Opéra House Clock, Musée D Orsay Metro sign A word aout your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored y alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel s care, you can rely on: An exceptional travel value. It would e impossile for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparale price. Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region s hidden treasures. Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offer personal insight into local culture. Flexiility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions. Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need. discounts and pricing. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Sept. 18 - Oct. 2, 2014 Wine and cheese are FRAPAR14 2 UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. Included Features program information, Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-4271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu land program wesite for the most current PSR: Trip #:4-21527W experience paris like a local UCLA Alumni Association B #: Date: two-week paris ImmersIon program Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. For Office Use Only: NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $350 (AHI, UCLA-$100) per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in, France. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY - AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile 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 sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore 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 ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled 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 disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are ased on a minimum of 15 ooked passengers. Please call or refer to our Reserve your trip to today! SPONSORED BY Featuring UCLA Professor Ron Mellor, Department of History