For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. 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 Novemer 21, 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 ($1,000 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. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to Yale Educational Travel. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. 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 2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. ACCOMMODATIONS Feruary 6-16, 2015 Full Price $8,095 Pullman Cain 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. Ride a tuk tuk through. See the Thai Grand Palace and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya. Visit a Thai elephant sanctuary. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 YALEOEXP15 229 Please send your payment and this form to:yale Educational Travel, P.O. Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 or fax this form to 203-432-0587. Or register online at YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15. INCLUDED FEATURES LAND PROGRAM Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Trip #:1-22153 NEW ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan now offers a low-cost Any Reason Cancellation feature. Book worry free! 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Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. 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 Novemer 21, 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 ($1,000 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. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to Yale Educational Travel. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. 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 2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. ACCOMMODATIONS Feruary 6-16, 2015 Full Price $8,095 Pullman Cain 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. 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Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
Life is so short we must move very slowly. ~ Thai prover Day One Depart your gateway city for, Thailand.A READERS CORNER Want to learn more aout the history and culture of Southeast Asia? Provided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. A SOUTHEAST ASIA, AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY y Milton Osourne This lively and accessile guide to Southeast Asia written y one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field. Osorne focuses on the social, political and economic changes since the 18th century and also covers the art and literature of the region. A HOUSE IN BALI y Collin McFee A warm triute to the people, culture and, especially, the music of. McPhee, a musicologist who ecame captivated y gamelan music made his home in the area of Sayan Ridge near Uud in the 1930s. A literary classic originally pulished in 1944. Recommendations from Longitude Books mrace Thailand, Malaysia,, and Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring a luxurious train journey designed y Eastern & Oriental. Begin in and explore its exquisite temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. On the island of, discover oth Uud, the leafy artistic and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island s sugar-white eaches that eg you to ask in the sun. A feast for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Aove: Ayutthaya UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial ; and suak, the cultural landscape of. Day Two In Transit Cross the international date line. Day Three Upon arrival, transfera to The Peninsula. Gather for a Welcome Reception at the hotel this evening. Day Four Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: Environment and Economy from to. Excursion: Virant. Take a short oat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple is also considered the country s first university. Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine at a restaurant in a century-old historic uilding. Day Five Ayutthaya Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, the extravagant royal Summer Palace surrounded y manicured gardens, and the ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam from the 14th-18th centuries. Continue to the Royal Elephant Kraal and visit a sanctuary for endangered Asian elephants, which are a Thai national symol. Tour this exceptional facility which promotes the humane treatment and conservation of these gentle giants, neworns to seniors. Aove:Wat Phra, Grand Palace, EAstErn &oriental ExprEss Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental, and experience the golden age of travel as you wind through some of the most exotic, untouched countryside on earth. The sister train to Europe s Venice-Simplon Orient, the E&O offers an equally luxurious experience complemented y an unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia s far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to detail make riding the E&O an unforgettale treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly aked croissants and delicately carved local fruits at sunrise. Feel like you are dining in one of the world s top restaurants when you take your seat in one of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined service and gourmet meals prepared with the freshest ingredients. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the forest as you relax in the open-air Oservation Car and sip a Shanghai while the pianist plays your old favorites in the piano ar. Filled with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled cain, paneled in cherry wood and elm urr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed, en-suite athroom and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. THE PENINSULA BANGKOK Left: Below: Uud market Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the Thompson Bar & Restaurant. This afternoon, oard the opulent Eastern & Oriental. As the train departs, watch the cityscape fade into a lush rural tapestry. State cain Thai dancer Day Six Eastern & Oriental Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: The Oil Palm Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. Excursion: s Thonuri Klongs and the Jim Thompson House. Begin your day with a cruise of the famous Thonuri klongs. This canal network forms a floating community, where residents oth live and AccommodAtions Below: Bridge over River Kwai Right: Georgetown Lower right: work. Then ponder the life and disappearance of Jim Thompson, the mysterious American who rought Thai silk to international attention, as you explore the teak complexes that made up his antique-rich home. Enjoy some free time to rowse the shop, filled with exquisite silk goods. Excursion:. Explore and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Clu, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is one of the city s oldest temples. This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin Oriental,. Day Ten, Indonesia This morning, depart for the airport for a flight to. Upon arrival, transfer to the Belmond Jimaran, which overlooks one of the island s most eautiful eaches. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day Eleven Excursion: nese Life. Spend the day learning aout life on the island of. Meet students and teachers at a local school. Visit a traditional nese housing compound to oserve the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Continue to the rice fields to learn aout suak, an ancient irrigation system still Tentative lecture y Professor Chertow: in use today. This cooperative system is more Understanding Modern. than a means to water fields. It is an extension Day Nine of temple culture. If you wish, you can try Eastern & Oriental your hand at planting or harvesting rice. Day Seven Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs from Wang Po along the wooden trestle viaduct eside a towering cliff. Excursion: Kanchanauri. Board a oat at River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down the Kwai Yai River, learn aout the ThailandBurma railway from a local historian. Then, drive past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while uilding the railway during World War II are uried. Day Eight Eastern & Oriental Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of Penang. See the Malay and the Chinese and Indian influences in this old trading port as you explore historic mosques, churches, temples, azaar and shops. This evening, enjoy a nightcap in the piano ar with friends on the final evening aoard the elegant E&O. the mystery of the American silk King American architect Jim Thompson, who worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, settled in after the war. He ecame captivated y Thai culture and arts. With a charismatic personality and a keen eye for color and design, Thompson introduced the world to Thailand s silk industry and helped countless villagers in the process. Over some 20 years, the est known foreigner in ecame an authority on Thai art, uilt a unique home that attracted luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create the rightly colored silks we see today. The Silk King with CIA connections disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while vacationing with friends over Easter weekend in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his disappearance remains a mystery. Later, surrender your feet to a relaxing traditional nese foot massage. Local Flavor: Enjoy locally prepared coffee and tea as well as delicous regional snacks. Then at lunch, savor Indonesian specialities, dining alfresco y the rice fields. Day Twelve Excursion: Spiritual, Uud Monkey Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, head to the hills of. The morning egins with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple Sitting on the ank of the Chao Phraya River, this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated one of the est hotels in the world y discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of river and city as well as indulgent touches like silk-clad finishes and marle aths with televisions aove the athtu. Swim in the three-tiered pool emraced y lush landscaping or sneak away to the colonial Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-alancing massage. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE in Tampak Siring where the water from a uling spring is elieved to have healing powers. The temple, uilt in 926, features two athing pools where the nese hold purification ceremonies. Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near the village of Uud to see the long-tailed macaques who live in this sacred rain forest. Conclude with a visit to Uud s famous market, where you will find atiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, and woodwork as well as other traditional crafts. Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of nese cuisine in Uud. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers to id farewell to at a Farewell Dinner. Day Thirteen This morning, transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Mandarin Oriental, sits in Marina Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel offers many enticing amenities to its guests. Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian art; the collection features the works of regional artists. Enjoy everything from cocktails to international cuisine at the hotel s five restaurants and two lounges. BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI This luxurious resort overlooks one of s most eautiful eaches. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage suite with a private garden and terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands of the each or take a dip in the infinity pool uilt into the terraced landscape. The hotel has a spa, ut you can also relax with an in-room massage or aromatic facial treatment. Savor international cuisine at one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink and the sunset at the lounge.
For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availaility). 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Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. Ride a tuk tuk through. See the Thai Grand Palace and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya. Visit a Thai elephant sanctuary. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 YALEOEXP15 229 Please send your payment and this form to:yale Educational Travel, P.O. Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 or fax this form to 203-432-0587. Or register online at YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15. INCLUDED FEATURES LAND PROGRAM Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Trip #:1-22153 NEW ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan now offers a low-cost Any Reason Cancellation feature. Book worry free! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a 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. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. 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). 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. 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future YET program operating with AHI Travel in the current year or year following.} 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; 75-30 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 Travel & Yale Educational Travel. Yale Educational Travel PO Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 Reserve your to trip today!
For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. 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 Novemer 21, 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 ($1,000 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. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to Yale Educational Travel. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. 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 2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. ACCOMMODATIONS Feruary 6-16, 2015 Full Price $8,095 Pullman Cain 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. Ride a tuk tuk through. See the Thai Grand Palace and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya. Visit a Thai elephant sanctuary. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 YALEOEXP15 229 Please send your payment and this form to:yale Educational Travel, P.O. Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 or fax this form to 203-432-0587. Or register online at YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15. INCLUDED FEATURES LAND PROGRAM Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Trip #:1-22153 NEW ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan now offers a low-cost Any Reason Cancellation feature. Book worry free! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a 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. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. 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). 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. 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future YET program operating with AHI Travel in the current year or year following.} 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; 75-30 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 Travel & Yale Educational Travel. Yale Educational Travel PO Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 Reserve your to trip today!
For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. 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 Novemer 21, 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 ($1,000 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. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to Yale Educational Travel. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. 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 2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. ACCOMMODATIONS Feruary 6-16, 2015 Full Price $8,095 Pullman Cain 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. Ride a tuk tuk through. See the Thai Grand Palace and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya. Visit a Thai elephant sanctuary. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 YALEOEXP15 229 Please send your payment and this form to:yale Educational Travel, P.O. Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 or fax this form to 203-432-0587. Or register online at YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15. INCLUDED FEATURES LAND PROGRAM Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Trip #:1-22153 NEW ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan now offers a low-cost Any Reason Cancellation feature. Book worry free! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a 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. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. 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). 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. 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future YET program operating with AHI Travel in the current year or year following.} 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; 75-30 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 Travel & Yale Educational Travel. Yale Educational Travel PO Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 Reserve your to trip today!
For information or with questions regarding this trip, please call or email edtravel@yale.edu. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) (2) Street Address City State ZIP Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Cain category desired: Pullman State Land and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to, Thailand, with return from, Indonesia, 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. 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 Novemer 21, 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 ($1,000 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. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to Yale Educational Travel. Need pre- or post-trip assistance? If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements efore and/or after this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 days prior to departure and they will e happy to assist you with your reservations. A nonrefundale service fee and additional air/land charges ased on reservations apply. 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 2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. ACCOMMODATIONS Feruary 6-16, 2015 Full Price $8,095 Pullman Cain 62 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower eds. Pullman Single Cain (limited availaility) Three nights aoard the elegant Eastern & Oriental. $9,590 One night in at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental,. $9,095 Three nights in, Indonesia, at the deluxe eachfront Jimaran Puri. 54 sq. ft. one lower ed. Price includes single supplement. State Cain* Three nights in, Thailand, at The Peninsula, a deluxe hotel. Dear Yale Traveler, Join us on a magical journey through the exotic lands of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. On this exciting adventure you will take in jaw-dropping tropical scenery, visit marvelous temples and grand palaces, and explore colorful, ustling markets. From cruising the Chao Phraya River and rafting under the Bridge over the River Kwai to exploring lively to admiring the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft eaches of, you will have a truly amazing immersion into these eautiful and intriguing distant lands. Not to mention the three nights aoard the incomparale Eastern & Oriental Train. While aoard, travel through spectacular landscapes and experience unparalleled luxury and elegance. 84 sq. ft. private lounge with anquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single eds. MEALS All prices quoted are per person, ased on doule occupancy (unless otherwise stated). *The State Cain single supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availaility for all single accommodations. AHI FLEXAIR Feruary 4-17, 2015 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. Specially negotiated air rates are often availale. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 CityA Depart Gateway Cross international date line Arrive in, Thailand /Eastern & Oriental Kanchanauri, Indonesia Return to Gateway CityA NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Some excursions in this program involve a significant amount of walking. AProvided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 10 reakfasts, seven lunches and four dinners. Tea and coffee are included with all meals. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner. Ayutthaya Statue, Elephants, Ayutthaya Girl, Cover photo: Feruary 4-17, 2015 Don t miss this incredile program, one sure to e an unforgettale travel experience. I encourage you to make your reservations today at www.yaleedtravel.org/angkok15 or call. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD TRANSPORTATION Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies With est wishes from Yale, The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach transfers in the Land Program itinerary and aggage handling on these transfers are included. Katherine Edersheim '87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Association of Yale Alumni TRAVEL PROGRAM (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) In-depth, illuminating lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. All excursions: Discover s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant Kraal. Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. Tour colonial Georgetown, capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. See the highlights of. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 Eastern & Oriental Top to ottom: Accompanying you will e Yale Professor Marian Chertow, a dynamic and passionate faculty leader, whose research and experience in environmental issues will ring greater insight into Southeast Asia today. While savoring eautiful landscapes and exploring exquisite cultural treasures, learn aout the region s resources and how its countries are managing current challenges and opportunities. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Take advantage of leisure time to try regional cuisine independently. Explore the Jim Thompson House museum. to Discover s sights, including a traditional housing compound, the famous arts and crafts market in Uud and a monkey sanctuary and temple. BANGKOK TO BALI: EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS FEBRUARY 4-17, 2015 Get a firsthand look at suak, an age-old nese cultural, spiritual and agricultural system. EXTRAS Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of a professional Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist you in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Enjoy enlightening lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow. Marian Chertow '81 MPPM, '00 PhD is Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, usiness/environment issues, and uran sustainaility. Primary research interests are: (1) the study of industrial symiosis involving geographically ased exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of usinesses; (2) the potential of industrial ecology in Southeast Asia and other emerging economies; (3) measurement of the uran metaolism of cities y studying the flows of material and energy into and out of uran regions. Professor Chertow has een working in Southeast Asia since eing appointed to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of (NUS) in 2001. She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. Experience an exclusive Small Group journey limited to 28 travelers. Discover oth the lush highlands and eautiful eaches of, one of the world s most idyllic islands. Explore the lively city of. Experience the golden age of travel on the Eastern & Oriental and see the Thai and Malaysian countryside as you make your way from to. Cruise the River Kwai to see the historic ridge uilt y Allied troops. Ride a tuk tuk through. See the Thai Grand Palace and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Wander through the impressive ruins of Ayutthaya. Visit a Thai elephant sanctuary. YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15 YALEOEXP15 229 Please send your payment and this form to:yale Educational Travel, P.O. Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010 or fax this form to 203-432-0587. Or register online at YaleEdTravel.org/angkok15. INCLUDED FEATURES LAND PROGRAM Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel Trip #:1-22153 NEW ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan now offers a low-cost Any Reason Cancellation feature. Book worry free! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicale, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this rochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a 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. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must e accompanied y someone who is fit and ale to assist them, and who will e totally responsile for providing all required assistance. 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). 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. 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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 Yale University and the Association of Yale Alumni 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. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future YET program operating with AHI Travel in the current year or year following.} 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; 75-30 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 Travel & Yale Educational Travel. Yale Educational Travel PO Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 Reserve your to trip today!