TRAVEL & EDUCATION GENERAL AGREEMENT. 10 DAY Touring Program Effective Date: August 22, 2016

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1 TRAVEL & EDUCATION GENERAL AGREEMENT 10 DAY Touring Program Effective Date: August 22, 2016 CUBA PROGRAM DATES: *Dates may need to be modified to accommodate international flight to CUBA. Departure SNA-MIA and overnight in MIAMI Friday, December 30 th, 2016 International Flight MIA-CUBA-transfer to accommodation Saturday, December 31 st, 2016 Tour of LA HAVANA Sunday, January 1 st, 2017 Excursion to VALLE DE VIÑALES Monday, January 2 nd, 2017 Excursion to CIENFUEGOS Tuesday, January 3 rd, 2017 Excursion TRINIDAD Wednesday, January 4 th, 2017 Excursion SANTA CLARA Thursday, January 5 th, 2017 Transfer to airport and return to US Friday, January 6 th, 2017 With 2-day Optional Extension to Program Sunday, January 8 th, 2017 Transfer to airport and return to US PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN THE STUDENT FEE: *International roundtrip airfare MIA-HAV-MIA (Miami / Havana). The domestic portion in OPTIONAL COMPONENTS section below. Expert guide for the duration of the program. SADDLEBACK COLLEGE S assigned point person with presence during all group activities and emergency contact number for the duration of the program. Airport transfers, by private bus from airport to hotel in La Habana and from the hotel in La Habana back to the airport. Eight (8) nights (double or triple occupancy). One (1) night in Miami upon the start of the program and seven (7) nights in Cuba, Havana (4 nights), Cienfuegos (3 nights). Breakfast and dinner daily, lunches provided for 6 days. Excursions will be included along with group transportation by private bus, hotel accommodations with meals (where applicable), and sightseeing tour of the various cities with entrances to relevant historical monuments as listed and the services of a T&E tour manager and a professional Englishspeaking tour guide. Meet with locals in various professions and learn about daily Cuban life. Travel across the island visiting Havana, Viñales Valley, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santa Clara, discussing sustainable agriculture, art, music, dance, even ceramics with local professionals. Medical and accident insurance coverage in Cuba during the duration of the program. Included fees associated with US travel to Cuba: Visa = $85, departure tax = $25, All participants will be allowed one checked bag weighing 44lbs= $20 (the fee charged for overweight bag is $2 per pound and will be the responsibility of each individual participant at check-in in Miami should bags be over the allowed weight).

2 *IMPORTANT NOTE: Group flights to CUBA flying legally out of Miami are chartered and cannot be confirmed until 90 days prior to departure therefore dates are subject to the availability of group flights. Also, airfare can only be guaranteed for a minimum of ten (10) participants. VALUE ADDED BENEFITS US Liability Insurance Policy under which your school will be covered for the duration of the program. Comprehensive Study Abroad Insurance Coverage: Accident and Sickness, Trip cancellation and interruption, Baggage/Personal effects, Dental, Emergency Medical Reunion, Accidental death and dismemberment, Mobile App/24 hour assist, Compassionate visit, Administrator visit/faculty Replacement. Additional fee may apply. See below for details. US Embassy registration for each student for the program period. Accounting / billing services in the U.S. Pre-departure information services and a TOLL-FREE contact number in the U.S. 24 hour contact number for emergency or for after-hours support for participants in programs outside the EST time zone. Full color comprehensive T&E Acceptance and Orientation Packet and additional promotional materials including flyers and posters for university wide promotions. Advance planning services offered by our T&E office in Philadelphia. Promotional digital PDF version of flyer for reproduction by SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. Promotional presentations / orientations at SADDLEBACK COLLEGE campus or other specified places by T&E local staff on predetermined and mutually agreed upon dates. FACULTY BENEFITS INCLUDED IN THE STUDENT FEE: Faculty support services for target enrollment 10 students with one (1) faculty member as listed below: Roundtrip flights between California and Miami and Miami and Cuba on the scheduled group flights. Private accommodations for one (1) SADDLEBACK COLLEGE faculty or administration. Local Medical insurance for the duration of the program while on Cuban soil. Inclusion in Comprehensive insurance policy as mentioned above. Mobile phone Full participation on all activities scheduled on the itinerary, on the same basis as the students, including transfers, entrances, sightseeing tours, etc. For group participation in short term programs the faculty benefits listed above will be for the entire program period. For long-term group participation faculty benefits will be for a period of one (1) week during the group program period. Faculty benefits are paid in full for an enrollment of specified paying participants as listed below, or pro rata for a lower enrollment. For groups requiring ADDITIONAL administrative participation: Only one (1) administrative visit will be allowed by T&E per program period per a minimum group size of 10 participants. Any additional administrative arrivals will be the financial responsibility of SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. Should SADDLEBACK COLLEGE require additional administrator visits, T&E will provide shared accommodations in addition to airport transfers in order to meet this requirement and the additional administrator visit will be limited to these benefits. Full benefits as listed above only apply to the primary group program director. The additional administrator will need to pay an obligatory supplement for participation in the full service program provided to all T&E participants. Fee for additional administrator is listed in optional components.

3 PROGRAM FEES: *$3,216 US Dollars per participant for a minimum enrollment of a minimum of ten (10) paying student participants with one (1) faculty administrative visit. o Supplement for 2 Day Extension: $140 Includes: 2 additional nights, transfer to Trinidad and 2 meals per day. *Prices are subject to change based on any price fluctuations resultant from Cuban service providers up to 21 days prior to program start date. NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEES: Roundtrip airfare SNA-MIA-SNA. $95 application fee. Mandatory comprehensive insurance coverage: $40 Passport fees. Meals other than those indicated on itinerary. Hotel charges including phone charges, use of laundry facilities, tips, minibar etc Personal expenses. Additional field trips that have not been specified. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Group flight Reservations for SNA-MIA-SNA is OPTIONAL: T&E offers the option for group flight reservations for roundtrip on the domestic portion between Los Angeles and Miami to ensure your group stays together and that the fly within guidelines for the international portion. SADDLEBACK COLLEGE will need to meet a minimum sustained enrollment of ten (10) paying participants in order to qualify. T&E will provide an itinerary based on group preference along with a group quote prior to that date. Students will be provided with a deadline by which they should purchase airline tickets via the link below for the assigned flight associated with SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. o Single room supplement: $500 per person for the duration of the program.

4 PROPOSED PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCEDURE, BILLING, PROMOTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP (This procedure can be modified according to the needs and general practice of at SADDLEBACK COLLEGE) SADDLEBACK COLLEGE program coordinator will provide a group roster of participating students and their corresponding addresses along with a program deposit in the amount of $450 and airfare deposit of $250 (total $700) per student by August 26 th, Payments can be made in the form of personal check or money order made out to Travel & Education or credit card at under the APPLY tab. SADDLEBACK COLLEGE program coordinator will instruct students to apply to the appropriate program via the provided link below. All students will be held to T&E Application Contract for the given term. Online application due by September 2 nd, Online Student Application link for SADDLEBACK COLLEGE Cuba Program T&E will bill students directly who will then be responsible keeping up with T&E payment schedule as outlined on the T&E invoice. All T&E invoices are sent via only. Please contact T&E if a hard copy invoice is required. Second installment payment of 25% of fees owed or $1000 is due by September 23 rd, Final payment is due October 21 st, T&E reserves the right to withdraw students who are not paid in full by the final payment deadline. All assigned SADDLEBACK COLLEGE visiting administrator must fill out a corresponding form no later than November 4 th, The visiting program administrator will be asked a series of questions regarding preferences on communications with the group and other important items. Use the following link to register: T&E Accompanying Faculty Application. Faculty will then receive a T&E Welcome which will provide access to their online inscription. From the online inscription record, faculty will be provided with a link to monitor student enrollment and access student files. T&E can accept applications after October 21 st, 2016, but cannot guarantee program costs after this date. Students applying after this date can only be accepted on a space-available basis and may be sbject to a supplemental charge and a land-only status

5 All required documents outlined in this contract in the AIRFARE AND DOCUMENTATION section below must be completed and submitted to T&E no later than November 11 th, The school administration and SADDLEBACK COLLEGE will promote the program on an appropriate institutional website listing or through the various available institutional outlets in order to ensure student awareness of the program offering at SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. T&E will be invited to present programs to SADDLEBACK COLLEGE s students and parents on predetermined and agreed upon dates during strategic periods of each academic term and will be provided with dates with sufficient time to plan for attendance. If T&E is unable to attend in person we will offer other options via video conferencing platforms. AIRFARE AND DOCUMENTATION T&E cannot arrange airline tickets for students applying after December 4 th, T&E is financially committed at this time to any confirmed airline seats therefore it is imperative that Saddleback College provide a preliminary list of student participants in order to confirm and/or release air reservations. T&E will reserve spaces according to information provided on the online student application form. Names must be entered as they appear on the student s US Passport. Once airline tickets have been issued to students they cannot be changed or refunded. It is the responsibility of each student to determine their eligibility requirements for travel to Cuba from their particular country of origin. T&E can provide assistance if requested however should the student fail to obtain the proper clearances T&E will not be held responsible for any actions taken by airport authorities nor any fees resultant from the negligence of the program participant. For insurance purposes, all students must sign a certificate of compliance. This form will be provided by T&E via as part of the pre-departure communications program prior to the program start date. In order to be in compliance with US law for US citizens traveling to Cuba for educational purposes, T&E requires all participants to provide the following documents: Visa Application Form, Travel Affidavit, and Reservation Form: These forms will be provided by T&E via once the group is confirmed and all fees are paid. Passport: provide a copy of the information page of their valid US passport (must be valid at least 6 months beyond the program return date) as part of the application process with T&E online.

6 REFUND POLICY Should an individual participant withdraw from the program they must do so in writing to T&E and the following policy will apply based on the date of withdrawal If participant withdrawals in writing On or before September 2 nd, 2016 After September 2 nd and before October 7 th, 2016 After October 7 th, 2016 and before November 4 th, 2016 After November 4 th, 2016 he / she receives a refund of all fees paid less $450 non-refundable application fee plus airfare deposit of $250 any additional non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by T&E on behalf of the student. a refund of all fees paid less $450 non-refundable application fee, $250 airfare deposit, $ st installment and any additional non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by T&E on behalf of the student. a refund of all fees paid less $450 non-refundable application fee, $250 airfare deposit, $ st installment, $310 insurance and any additional nonrefundable deposits paid by the student or by T&E on behalf of the student No refund Once the program has begun students withdrawing receive no refund unless T&E suspends the program. Force Majeure: The Parties agree that, if by reason of strike or other labor disputes, civil disorders, severe weather, acts of God, acts of terror, war, pandemic, or other unavoidable cause beyond the control of the party seeking to invoke this paragraph, either Party is unable to perform its obligation, such non-performance shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement. In the event a US Department of State travel warning is issued advising against travel to Cuba, SADDLEBACK COLLEGE may refrain from sending students to Cuba and in such event shall only pay for actual and documented costs incurred by Travel & Education for the scheduled program. In the case of the U.S. State Department issuing a travel warning which advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba or to leave the country if they are already there, T&E will: o If the program has not started, either make suitable alternative arrangements or cancel the o program and refund all fees paid. If the program has started, suspend the program and fly the students home. If students are returned home they will receive a prorated rebate of fees paid to T&E for the portion of the program not completed, less the $200 processing fee, the $75 insurance premium, the $95 nonrefundable application fee and any costs incurred for flying the student home. Loyalty Clause: As part of the terms of this agreement, SADDLEBACK COLLEGE will not actively seek out or accept any offer of a direct relationship with any of the academic institutions or organizations who partner with T&E in Cuba to supply academic and/or other services as part of the T&E provided program for the next 3 terms starting from the effective date of this contract.

7 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Airfare is the responsibility of each individual participant and any accompanying faculty unless otherwise indicated on this contract. T&E guidelines set forth in the T&E Application Contract must be followed when making airline reservations in order to take advantage of T&E provided transfer services to and from the airport. Should the T&E guidelines not be followed, participants will be responsible for determining the group s whereabouts and for providing their own transportation to join the group. The present agreement is subject to all of the policies, terms and conditions set forth in the T&E brochure and T&E Application Contract. The present agreement will be valid for the 2016 academic term with the mutually implicit understanding that T&E and SADDLEBACK COLLEGE will continue a relationship for the offering of T&E programs to SADDLEBACK COLLEGE students for both short and long term study abroad options. The present contract will be reviewed and drawn up on an annual basis and will be negotiated at the start of the promotional period for the following academic term. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL Travel & Education requires written acceptance of this proposal by August 31st, 2016 in order to prepare program materials, make the relevant bookings and to guarantee the price quoted. Please sign and date below to confirm that the components listed in this proposal fulfill your program requirements. Once signed, this document can be sent in its entirety via regular mail to Travel & Education, 1055 Mill Creek Drive, Feasterville-Trevose, PA or by fax to Should a signed agreement not be submitted by the specified due date above and SADDLEBACK COLLEGE subsequently launches a group program through Travel & Education Corp during term quoted, the formal acceptance of this agreement will be implied and will be binding with the stated terms and conditions. Important Dates to Remember: Contract: June 20 th, 2016 Group roster and deposits of $700 per student: August 26 th, 2016 Deadline for student online registration: September 2 nd, 2016 Second installment $1000: September 23 rd, 2016 Final payment due date: October 21 st, 2016 Accompanying Faculty Registration: November 4 th, 2016 All required documents to be submitted no later than November 11 th, 2016

8 Tentative Itinerary: Day 1 Havana (L,D) Arrival at Havana s Jose Marti International Airport. Private transfer from the airport to the Casas (Homestays) to check in. Lunch provided at El Torre, perched 25 stories above Havana. Incredible views of the city Visit Historic Old Havana. Walking tour of Havana s four historic plaza s: 1. San Francisco de Asis, 2. Plaza Vieja, 3. Plaza de Armas, and 4. Plaza de la Catedral. See Camera Oscura, one of only 4 such cameras in the world Dinner provided at El Aljibe, Cuba s most famous chicken restaurant. Return to Casas. Day completed. Day 2 Havana (B,L) Breakfast served in Casas. Visit Fusterlandia, home and neighborhood of Jose Fuster, known as the Picasso of the Caribbean for his amazing and world famous ceramic artistry. You will have an opportunity to have your person tile placed in this neighborhood to mark your spot for perpetuity. This will be unforgettable. Lunch provided at El Rejoneo, a true Cuban neighborhood "paladar" Meet with a faculty member of the University of Havana for an explanation of the matriculation process from youth through college of the average student. Learn how each student is chosen for a particular field of work after graduation. Visit Revolution Square and Museo Militario, the Cuban government s military museum of past wars and conflicts Return to Casas Day 3 Pinar del Rio/ Vinales (B,L) Early Breakfast served in Casas. Full day excursion to the beautiful mountainous province of Pinar del Rio, approximately 180 kms. This western most region is known for its amazing valleys, landscapes and mountains. One hour hike through a National Park declared protected by UNESCO, which stands out for the beauty of its wooded hills and numerous caves of great interest Cultural landscape. Lunch provided at the only Cuban Organic farm on the island, Finca Organica. Take a tour of the farm led by it s owner and founder Visit one of the famous tobacco farms (Finca de Tobaco). Learn how this mainstay crop of Cuba is planted, harvested and prepared for shipping to tobacco factories to bring to final product. A personal guided tour by the owner will highlight. Return to Havana Casas. Day completed

9 Day 4 Havana (B,L) Breakfast served in Casas. Visit an elementary school to visit a classroom. See how a student spends a normal day Walking tour of a local tobacco factory. Discover how the leaves are transformed into cigars Lunch provided at Old Havana paladar Visit El Mercado for purchases, remainder of the day will be open Return to Casas, day completed Day 5 Cienfuegos (B,L,D) Breakfast in Havana casas Check out of our casas and hit the road for a 3 hour journey to the Cienfuegos, a water front city on Cuba s south coast known as the Pearl of Cuba for its beauty and pristine City tour including a Visit to The Palacio del Valle and the Teatro Tomas Terry. Lunch at local paladar El Garto, located on the water check into local casas Visit a local art workshop specializing in teaching children to draw and paint Visit a local art studio where you will meet the artists and view the artwork Return to casas. Day completed. Day 6 Cienfuegos/Trinidad (B,L) Breakfast served in Casas. Travel to one of the most historic cities in Cuba for walking city tour Trinidad Learn about Cuban religion of Santeria Experience authentic afro Cuban dancing Local lunch provided Visit local art studio and meet with the artists to discuss the meaning of their creations Continue Trinidad excursion to allow for individual expression Return to Cienfuegos, day completed Day 7 Cienfuegos/Topes decollantes (B, L, D) Breakfast served in casas. Drive for a mountain expedition to the incredibly scenic and breathtaking destination of Topes de Collantes, replete with jungle rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy swimming in the Venado pools and nature hiking. Our guide will discuss the importance of this region to the overall Cuban ecology Local lunch provided Return to Cienfuegos to complete day and week's excursion. Exit Dinner provided

10 Day 8 Santa Clara Breakfast in casas. check out of casas headed to Santa Clara airport for departure back to Miami *Itinerary subject to change End program