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European Coastal Civilizations European Coastal Civilizations Normandy Beaches Normandy Beaches France France Guernsey Guernsey Spain Spain Portugal Portugal April 27 to May 5, 2014 Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II Dwight David Eisenhower II accompanies you to the Normandy Beaches accompanies you to the Normandy Beaches University of British Columbia Alumni Association a voyage aboard the a voyage aboard the Five-Star Small Ship Five-Star Small Ship m.s. L’Austral m.s. L’Austral

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European Coastal CivilizationsEuropean Coastal CivilizationsNormandy Beaches Normandy Beaches France France Guernsey Guernsey Spain Spain PortugalPortugal◆◆ ◆ ◆

April 27 to May 5, 2014

Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker

Dwight David Eisenhower IIDwight David Eisenhower IIaccompanies you to the Normandy Beachesaccompanies you to the Normandy Beaches

University of British Columbia Alumni Association

a voyage aboard the a voyage aboard the Five-Star Small ShipFive-Star Small Ship m.s. L’Australm.s. L’Austral

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Dear Alumni and Friends:

Seventy years ago, on the morning of June 5, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower set into motion more than two million soldiers, 7,000 ships and 11,000 fi ghter planes deploying Operation Overlord, the secret Allied plan to liberate Europe. Eisenhower had the sole responsibility for this surprise invasion of Normandy, the largest amphibious assault ever attempted, that took place on June 6, 1944 — forever known as D-Day. Join fellow alumni and friends for the opportunity of a lifetime to meet distinguished expert Dwight David Eisenhower II, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, and grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who will share his personal insights during an onboard lecture, and accompany you to the hallowed beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Allied Forces’ historic D-Day landings. This one-of-a-kind small ship itinerary cruising aboard the state-of-the-art, fi ve-star M.S. L’AUSTRAL features the captivating historical legacies and the enduring yet dynamic cultures of European coastal civilizations. From the old-world sophistication of Portugal to the artistic riches of Spain’s Basque Country, to the rugged beauty of France’s Côte Sauvage, and the United Kingdom’s charming Channel Islands, a riveting canvas of important yet seldom-visited seaports awaits you along Europe’s western coast. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites, tour Oporto, the epicentre of world-famous port wine production, walk in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on St. James Way in Santiago de Compostela, cruise Spain’s Costa Verde, and call at France’s spectacular Belle-Île-en-Mer and the UK’s Channel Island of Guernsey. There is a cultural excursion in each port, along with two exclusive C’ES T T BON!N! CULINARY TRADITIONSCULINARY TRADITIONS™ options celebrating traditional regional cuisine of these European coastal civilizations. This is an extraordinary and exclusive opportunity and an excellent value. I encourage you to book now while space and Early Booking Savings are available!

Tuum Est,

Jeff ToddExecutive Director, UBC Alumni Association

For more information on all programs, communications, and services chosen with care by your alumni association, please see www.alumni.ubc.ca or call 604-822-3313.

Cover Photo: The seaside town of Arromanches served as part of the D-Day landing area code-named Gold Beach and became an assembly point for one of the Mulberry Harbor sites.

Our goals at UBC Alumni Affairs are to connect you with the university and your fellow grads by providing programs, communications, and services that enrich your life and add value to your

degree. Alumni Travel programs connect you with fellow alumni as you experience the world.

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CanadaSunday, April 27Depart Canada

Lisbon, PortugalMonday, April 28Arrive in Lisbon and embark the Five-Star M.S. L’AUSTRAL.

Leixões for OportoTuesday, April 29Dock in Leixões, northern Portugal’s principal port, and transfer to Oporto, a former Roman outpost and the hub of the country’s world-famous port wine trade since the 13th century. Its historic city centre, Ribeira, a neighbourhood of medieval streets lined with colourful Portuguese houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Gothic Church of São Francisco and the neoclassical Stock Exchange, with its intricately gilded Arabian Hall inspired by the famous Moorish Alhambra. The city showcases great artistic and architectural treasures that remain from the Moorish period, when previous Greek and Roman infl uences along with Jewish and Christian life created a coexistence of cultures in which disciplines like algebra, medicine, optics, horticulture, art and architecture fl ourished. During the fi rst of two exclusive C’ES T T BON!N! CULINARY TRADITIONSCULINARY TRADITIONS™ options, enjoy a specially prepared lunch in Oporto’s oldest historical district, where a celebrity chef introduces you to traditional Portuguese specialties.

Then, tour the cellars of a renowned port wine producer and enjoy a tasting among the seasoned oak casks. Attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception and dinner this evening.

La Coruña for Santiago de CompostelaWednesday, April 30Today’s excursion travels into the oak and pine-forested hills of Galicia, one of Spain’s self-governed principalities infl uenced by its Roman, Germanic, Moorish and Castilian heritage and infused with an unexpected Celtic atmosphere. Golden-hued granite buildings grace its well-preserved capital, Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where almost completely pedestrianized streets lead to the expansive Plaza del Obradoiro and the city’s grand Romanesque cathedral, a national monument, built to enshrine the tomb of St. James, who preached on the Iberian Peninsula. A pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages, the church is recognized for its distinctive Baroque façade, original medieval portico and incomparable Churrigueresque altar.

Santander for BilbaoThursday, May 1From Santander, transfer to Bilbao, surrounded by the verdant Basque Mountains. Discover this dynamic and sophisticated city with a stop in the historic casco viejo (old quarter)

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Bay of Bay of BiscayBiscay

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and the promenade of El Arenal, a popular route for Bilbainos’ evening paseos (leisurely strolls). Enjoy a guided

architectural tour of the iconic Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum of Contemporary Art with time to stroll through the galleries of modern and contemporary art. Basque cuisine is a ritual of love passed down through the generations. During the second

C’ES T T BON!N! CULINARY TRADITIONSCULINARY TRADITIONS™ optional excursion, sample a variety of traditional Basque pintxos, or tapas, in a 16th-century caserio (country house) located in an idyllic setting just outside of Bilbao.

Belle-Île-en-Mer, FranceFriday, May 2This afternoon, anchor at Belle-Île-en-Mer, France’s “Beautiful Island,” off the coast of Brittany. Much of the island’s current population is descended from repatriated Acadian colonists who returned to France from Acadia (Nova Scotia) in the mid 18th century. See the charming island community of Le Palais and visit the 18th-century Vauban Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the unique beauty of the island’s stunning Côte Sauvage on a panoramic tour, highlighting the “wild coast” that has inspired artists from the time of Romans and medieval monks to the more modern French Impressionist Claude Monet as well as author Alexandre Dumas in his adventures of The Three Musketeers.

Guernsey, Channel Islands, U.K.Saturday, May 3An English outpost located off the coast of France, Guernsey is a fascinating mosaic of fi shing villages, greenhouses and fi elds dotted with its well-known chestnut-brown-and-white dairy cows. The island’s distinct culture is a delightful amalgam of English tradition and French lifestyle. Its capital, St. Peter Port, is an old Regency town distinguished by granite buildings and wrought-iron garden railings. It was here that Victor Hugo lived in exile from 1855 until 1870 and wrote Les Misérables. See the remnants of Germany’s occupation (1940 to 1945) of the Channel Islands, a launching point for invading Great Britain during

The lovely statues and fountains of Rossio Square lure visitors and residents alike to Lisbon’s city centre.

Behind its grand Baroque and Romanesque exterior, the majestic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela safeguards the relics of St. James the Apostle.

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World War II. Visit a historic site exhibiting the vestiges of the German Occupation and see Fort Hommet, the permanent fortifi cations constructed to keep a German foothold on Europe, on the drive along the coastal road to Vazon Bay. Join the Captain on board the ship for a Farewell Reception this evening.

Caen, France, for Normandy BeachesSunday, May 4Dock in Caen and enjoy historian David Eisenhower’s exclusive onboard lecture. Travel through the scenic countryside to the historic Normandy Beaches. In the company of David Eisenhower, walk where Allied forces landed almost 70 years ago under the direction of his famous grandfather, Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower, on June 6, 1944. Step respectfully among the solemn crosses and Stars of David in the American Military Cemetery at St. Laurent, overlooking Omaha Beach. Envision the brave rangers who scaled 61-metre heights to capture German gun emplacements at Pointe du Hoc. See remnants of Mulberry Harbor, constructed to support Allied landings, and then view exhibits chronicling the campaign at the D-Day Museum. Alternatively, you may choose to see the famous 70-metre-long Bayeux Tapestry, a stunning visual chronicle of the Norman conquest of 1066.

Honfl eur, France/CanadaMonday, May 5Disembark the ship in Honfl eur and continue on the Post-Cruise Option or to Paris for your return fl ight to Canada.

The delightful harbour of Honfleur has inspired artists from the time of French Impressionists Boudin and Monet to the present.

LisbonPre-Cruise Option Lisbon’s charm exudes from its renovated palaces, magnifi cent churches and an impressive castle that link the city to its rich cultural heritage.

A historic gateway for world exploration and Portugal’s intimate, welcoming capital, Lisbon is the ideal prelude to your cruise. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Jerónimos Monastery, a magnifi cent 16th-century monument, and the nearby sleepy village of Sintra, where the former Moorish fort is the last remaining medieval royal palace in Portugal. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe DOM PEDRO PALACE HOTEL, located near the Estrela Gardens and the 18th-century Basilica da Estrela.

Paris/Giverny Post-Cruise OptionEnjoy a walking tour of Honfl eur’s medieval old town before continuing to Giverny for a visit to Claude Monet’s garden and house, where he painted many of his iconic masterpieces. Transfer to Paris, the “City of Light,” for two nights, including breakfast, in the Five-Star INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND HOTEL, ideally located adjacent to the Opéra Garnier and a short walk to the Louvre.Pre- and Post-Cruise Options and Optional Excursions are available at additional cost. Details will be provided withyour reservation confi rmation.

Monet’s House and Le Clos Normand Garden

Lisbon Coat of Arms

Since the early 1200s, the formidable Castle Cornet has stood guard over the town and harbour of St. Peter Port on the island of Guernsey.

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Small Ship, State-of-the-Art DesignThe highly acclaimed M.S. L’AUSTRAL, launched in 2011, represents the newest generation of Five-Star small ships, featuring only 120 staterooms and distinctive French sophistication.

Spacious 100% Ocean-ViewSuites and Staterooms, 95% with Private Balconies Each large, air-conditioned deluxe suite and stateroom (18.5 to 45 square metres) features a private bathroom with shower and luxurious Five-Star hotel amenities. Most accommodations have two twin beds that convert to one queen bed, individual climate control, satellite fl at-screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers.

Chic and Casual DiningInternational and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious Le Coromandel dining room in single, unassigned seatings; alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Le Rodrigues Restaurant; or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with dinner.

Spacious Public Areas/World-Class Service and FacilitiesInviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge, and lectures, cultural performances and fi lm screenings in the state-of-the-art theatre. There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fi tness equipment and two elevators. The infi rmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The highly trained and personable, English-speaking, international crew provides attentive service.

Respect for the EnvironmentThe state-of-the-art propulsion system and custom-built stabilizers provide an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage by minimizing vibration and engine noise. The ship is in “Clean Ship” standing, an extreme rarity among ocean cruising vessels, showcasing the paramount importance of, and commitment to, energy effi ciency and environmental protection of marine ecosystems. The ship has two tenders.

FIVE-STAR M.S. L’AUSTRAL

Stateroom with Balcony

Dining Room

Lounge

Pool Deck

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Acclaimed Guest SpeakerHistorian Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower will provide a lecture and accompany you to the Beaches of Normandy.

Included FeaturesOn board the Five-Star, small ship M.S. L’AUSTRAL

◆ Seven-night cruise from Lisbon, Portugal, to Honfl eur, France, with port calls at Leixões for Oporto, Portugal; La Coruña for Santiago de Compostela, Santander for Bilbao, Spain; Belle-Île-en-Mer, France; Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom; and Caen, France, for Normandy.

◆ Spacious, Five-Star, 100% ocean-view stateroom or suite accommodations, each with a private bathroom.

◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ All meals—continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fi ne international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.

◆ Complimentary wine and beer served with dinner.

◆ Excursion to Oporto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

◆ Excursion to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

◆ Visit to Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum. ◆ Panoramic tour of Belle-Île-en-Mer with its citadel, one of Vauban’s UNESCO World Heritage site fortifi cations.

◆ Tour of Guernsey including a visit to one of the World War II sites.

◆ Full-day excursion to the Normandy Beaches during the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, including visits to the American Cemetery and the D-Day Museum or the historic Bayeux Tapestry. Lunch is included.

Enhanced Travel Services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling

abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides.

◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions.

◆ Two exclusive C’EST T BON!N! CULINARY TRADITIONSCULINARY TRADITIONS™ optional excursions are available at additional cost.

◆ Hospitality desk aboard the M.S. L’AUSTRAL. ◆ The services of an experienced team of Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program.

◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.

◆ Automatic $250,000 USD fl ight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on fl ights by Gohagan & Company.

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Featured Guest SpeakerDavid Eisenhower

There can be no more fi tting way to mark the 70th anniversary of the Allied Forces D-Day invasion than to walk on the Normandy Beaches liberated by American and Allied forces. Attend a dynamic lecture and be accompanied to the

beaches by our expert historian, intimately familiar with one of the most powerful world leaders of the 20th century and World War II.

DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER II, grandson of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is a noted historian of World War II and the Cold War. His 1986, 900-page best seller, Eisenhower: At War 1943-1945, was a fi nalist for the Pulitzer Prize in history. David is Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Public Policy Fellow at the Annenberg School of Communication and the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches “Communication and the Presidency.”

Normandy BeachesPivotal in the history and to the culture of Europe’s Atlantic coastal regions, on June 6, 1944,

Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower gave the order for 133,000 Allied troops to land along an 80-kilometre stretch of heavily-fortifi ed French coastline. The invasion, known as Operation Overlord, was supported by 7,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foothold on the continent to begin their march to free Europe. A portal to the region that altered the new world order, Normandy brings history to life. Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See Terms and Conditions.

Allied forces land at the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, launching the D-Day invasion.

American Military Cemetery

The

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Please make my/our reservation(s)in Stateroom Category:1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____❏ Double occupancy (two twin beds).❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed).❏ Single accommodations.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Please make my/our reservation(s):Lisbon Pre-Cruise Option❏ Double at $595 USD per person.❏ Single at $795 USD per person.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Paris/Giverny Post-Cruise Option❏ Double at $875 USD per person.❏ Single at $1475 USD per person.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

❏ I/We want you to book my/our air from

__________________________(fi ll in departure city)

to Lisbon, Portugal, with return from Paris, France, at additional cost to be advised.‡

❏ Economy Class❏ Business Class❏ First Class‡ Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable.

❏ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements.

Deck 6, MahéDeck 5, BengaleDeck 4, ChandernagorDeck 3, Calicut

M.S. L’AUSTRAL

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy)

Stateroom Category*

Description- Staterooms range from 200 to 484 sq. ft. and most have two twin beds that convert to make one queen bed. All feature a private bathroom with shower and individual climate control.

Early Booking Price through

September 25, 2013

Regular Price after

September 25, 2013

8 Ocean-view, one large window. Deck 3, Calicut, forward. (limited availability) $4195 $5195

7 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony. Deck 3, Calicut, aft. (limited availability) $5870 $6870

6 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony. Deck 3, Calicut, midship. $6290 $7290

5 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private, partial wall balcony. Deck 4, Chandernagor, forward. $7120 $8120

4 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. Deck 4, Chandernagor, midship. $7330 $8330

3 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. Deck 5, Bengale, forward. $7740 $8740

2 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. Deck 5, Bengale, midship. $8060 $9060

1 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony. Deck 6, Mahé. $8580 $9580

DeluxeSuite

Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony and sitting area with sofa. Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability) $10240 $11240

PrestigeSuite II

Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5, Bengale. (limited availability)

$11490 $12490

PrestigeSuite I

Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability)

$12020 $13020

◆ An Owner’s Suite (Deck 6, Mahé) is available upon request at a cost to be advised, on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis.

◆ Singles are available in category 6 at $12540 USD and in category 4 at $13370 USD on or before September 25, 2013. Add $1000 USD for reservations made after September 25, 2013.

◆ Taxes are an additional $480 USD per person and are subject to change.

* M.S. L’AUSTRAL has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

EUROPEAN COASTAL CIVILIZATIONS RESERVATION FORMSend to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company

Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second FloorChicago, IL 60603-1240Phone: (800) 922-3088/Fax: (312) 609-1141

_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

____________________________________________________________________Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please)

______________________________________ _________ __________________City Province Postal Code

_________________________________ __________________________________Telephone: (Home) (Business)

_________________________________ __________________________________Email Address (Mobile)

____________________________________________________________________Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 095-04/27/14-297

Program reservations require a deposit of $800 USD per person plus$200 USD per person Lisbon Pre-Cruise Option and/or $200 USD per person Paris/Giverny Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

❏ Enclosed is my/our cheque(s) for $__________ as deposit. Make cheques payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company.

❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $__________ to: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard

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____________________________________________________________________Signature as it appears on credit card

All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by cheque, wire transfer or credit card January 22, 2014.

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Bilbao’s avant-garde Guggenheim Museum is perhaps the 20th century’s most audacious architecture, wrapped in shining waves of titanium.

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UBC ALUmni AssoCiAtion DisCLAimer: The University of British Columbia Alumni Association will not be responsible for the financing, the arranging, or the conducting of these tours. They assume no liability or responsibility for damages or financial loss to person howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through travel suppliers. Refer to the General Terms and Conditions established below with respect to participating in these tours.

ContrACt: terms & ConDitions AnD ArBitrAtion CLAUse. imPortAnt, reAD CAreFULLY.resPonsiBiLitY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party. In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, pests, insects, or animals, strikes or other labour activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind or the threat thereof, sickness, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, the lack of availability of or access to medical attention or the quality thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specific room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line. Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not responsible therefore and is not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the flight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure.not inCLUDeD: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated

local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section.AirFAre: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan.LUggAge: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy.PhYsiCAL ACCessiBiLitY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travellers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your travelling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travellers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. DisCoUnteD reservAtions: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by september 25, 2013. In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. CAnCeLLAtions: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 USD ($50 USD Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 USD ($200 USD Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 70% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.triP insUrAnCe: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available for comprehensive coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident as well as damaged or lost luggage. You will receive insurance information after you make your reservation. For more details or to enroll online, visit www.northsouthtravel.com/page/ubc-alumni.rAtes: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares supplier costs, currency fluctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases.registrAtion: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.ArBitrAtion Agreement: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.ACCePtAnCe oF ContrACt: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract.

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