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1 Bucknell University Alumni Association TR A N S AT L A N T I C VOYAG E MAY 4 TO 16, 2015 N E YOR K S O U T H A M P TO N SScotia N Newfoundland f dl d LLondon d

2 Dear Bucknellian: Rediscover the romantic allure and classic traditions of the Golden Age of Travel on this extraordinary North Atlantic voyage and transatlantic crossing. Evoke the age of great ocean liners when you board the luxury, Six-Star Silversea M.V. SILVER WHISPER amid the historic docks of lower Manhattan. Experience the excitement and anticipation of a bygone era while majestically cruising past the Empire State Building, rounding the spectacle of Manhattan s skyline and setting sail on the most exceptional and unique itinerary ever offered for a transatlantic crossing. Cruise aboard the Six-Star Silversea 100% Ocean-View, all-suite M.V. SILVER WHISPER. This luxury ship carries only 382 guests and features Six-Star exclusives and inclusives not available on typical mega-ships. Six-Star accommodations are all Suite configurations; there is an Early Booking $3000 Savings per couple; complimentary nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages are served at lunch and dinner and throughout the cruise; all Shipboard Gratuities are included; Port Taxes are included; there is complimentary butler service at your request; complimentary fitness classes and special Low Air Add-Ons are available. And, you need to unpack only once! Embark in New York City along the famed luxury liner row, whence elegant ships carried jubilant travelers into the Hudson River and on to the Atlantic, a ritual honed during the classic era of ocean cruising, when the voyage itself was as paramount to the holiday as the end point. During the best time of the year, cruise to the beautiful, pristine Canadian Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Retrace the routes of North America s discoverers, generations of immigrants and grand ocean liners across the Atlantic while enjoying an array of onboard pursuits or relaxing on deck as the day gives way to night and watching the radiant glow of stunning sunsets. Arriving on the other side of the pond, call at Foynes and Cork along Ireland s dramatic, rugged coast, and, across the Celtic Sea, at Cornwall, the off-the-beaten-path, quaint English county whose secluded coves and charming villages await discovery. Southampton, a traditional transatlantic voyage port, beckons from the east through the English Channel. In each port of call, you can choose to participate in fascinating shore excursions offering unique insights into local culture and history or explore the surroundings at your own pace. And if you prefer, you may choose to embark in Fort Lauderdale and cruise to New York City. You don t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime voyage of luxury and discovery. It is an excellent value and I encourage you to reserve now while Early Booking Savings and space are available. ray Bucknell, Melissa Plaisance 82 President Bucknell University Alumni Association

3 GOLDEN AGE TRAVEL During the 1920s and early 1930s, classic lines like White Star, Cunard, Holland America and Orient launched elegant ships that eclipsed the luxury and ability of their Edwardian- and Victorian-era steamship predecessors. Speed, style and service epitomized these grand queens of the sea, which ushered in an unprecedented era of comfort while visiting exotic and romantic destinations. These veritable floating palaces were modeled after the great hotels and grand manor houses of European royalty, and passengers were treated to a life of pampered luxury, entertainment and fine dining. The passage itself became the embodiment of deluxe travel and the ultimate destination. Today, you can evoke that glorious Golden Age of Travel on a voyage of a lifetime aboard the Six-Star Silversea M.S. SILVER WHISPER that employs the same lavish elegance and endless amenities of a transatlantic crossing. Book Early, Save $3000 per couple! Only 382 guests! All Six-Star, ocean-view Suites. Most Suites with private veranda. Complimentary beverages nonalcoholic and alcoholic throughout the cruise. All shipboard gratuities are included. All port taxes are included. Complimentary butler service. Relais & Châteaux signature dining. Special expert onboard lecturers. Welcome champagne and fruit upon embarkation. Opportunities to visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites. Low Air Add-Ons from 53 major cities! Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed. New York City The energy and excitement of New York, one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, emanates from the bright lights of Manhattan, colorful neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and the Upper West Side and legendary Central Park. Experience the tradition of boarding a vessel from the docks of lower Manhattan where illustrious steamships and historic luxury ocean liners began classic journeys across the Atlantic Ocean. Be on deck as the ship pulls away from the historic pier and cruises past the iconic Statue of Liberty and Manhattan s magnificent skyline. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada is also the second largest natural harbor in the world. Native Mi kmaq people have fished cod off the spectacular coast for millennia, and these once teeming waters led to an infusion of European fishing settlements. Its rich maritime and British military outpost history created a unique entry point for European immigration to Canada and gave this charming city a diverse and fascinating cultural heritage. Photo this page: The idyllic fishing community of Peggy s Cove epitomizes the charm of Nova Scotia.

4 UNITED KINGDOM CANADA STATES UNITED Banks Grand Nova Scotia NEW YORK Newfoundland ST. JOHN S HALIFAX FROM FORT LAUDERDALE Atlantic Ocean IRELAND Celtic Sea FOYNES COBH FOWEY Air Routing LONDON North Sea English Channel SOUTHAMPTON UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Routing On a high point in Cobh, on the Great Islan masterpiece of St. Colman s Cathedral, one St. John s, Newfoundland St. John s is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It was a British base for operations during the Seven Years War, the American Revolutionary War and the War of During World War II, it was a base for the U.S. Army Air Corps and a harbor for Allied anti-submarine warfare ships. Spanish, French and Portuguese fisherman have trolled Newfoundland s waters for centuries and have left an indelible mark on the culture of this spectacular coastal city, once the largest supplier of salt cod in the world and the center of Newfoundland s lucrative fishing industry. Today, English and Irish influences are evident along the harbor where old Victorian merchant shops and colorful row houses line the wharf. Transatlantic Crossing Between port calls in Canada s Maritime Provinces and Foynes, Ireland, luxuriate in the ship s Six-Star comfort and pampered butler service. On your voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, rediscover the luxury of the Golden Age of Travel with onboard spa treatments, Relais & Châteaux cuisine, lectures, complimentary fitness classes, casino, live entertainment and stargazing. Or, simply wrap up in a blanket and relax on deck with a complimentary beverage of your choice while contemplating a panoramic view of the Atlantic horizon. Foynes and Limerick, Ireland Charles Lindbergh first landed in Foynes in 1933 on a surveying flight stopover for aircraft crossing the Atlantic. Through the early 1940s, this charming one lane Irish village, perched on the southern bank of the Shannon Estuary, grew to be one of the largest civilian airports in Europe. Today, the Flying Boat Museum commemorates the town s heyday. Nearby, Limerick is situated on the picturesque River Shannon, where ancient streets lead to the well-preserved medieval precinct and the 800-year-old King John s Castle. Cobh, Cork and Killarney Many Irish immigrants sailing to North America departed from Cobh, a beautiful fishing port and seaside resort. Nearby, Cork, an EU-designated Capital of Culture, is a bustling city that received its first charter from Prince John of Norman England in Inland are several of Ireland s most spectacular cultural and natural highlights, including the massive 15 th -century Blarney Castle, famous for its legendary Blarney Stone, and the splendor of the famous lakes of Killarney, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The sweeping landscape of open moorland, marshes and bogs in Cornwall s Bodmin Moor has inspired folklore and legends about the beautiful expanse since it was first farmed over 4000 years ago by Bronze Age settlers.

5 d in Cork Harbour, stands the gothic of the tallest buildings in Ireland. Shaped by the dramatic weather forces of the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland s Cliffs of Moher are a majestic five-mile stretch of coastline. May I TINERARY R 1 FORT LAUDERDALE (Ft. Lauderdale Ship Embarkation) 2 3 Cruising the Atlantic Coast 4 NEW YORK CITY (NYC Ship Embarkation) 5 Cruising the Atlantic Coast 6 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA 7 Day at Sea 8 ST. JOHN S, NEWFOUNDLAND 9 12 TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING 13 FOYNES, IRELAND, FOR LIMERICK 14 COBH FOR CORK OR KILLARNEY 15 FOWEY, CORNWALL, UNITED KINGDOM 16 SOUTHAMPTON/ Disembark ship/london/ Return to the U.S. POST-CRUISE LONDON OPTION Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom Visit Fowey, a working port nestled on the bank of a sheltered estuary. This off-the-beaten-path Cornish village emanates the quintessential history and heritage of Britain, including traditional Cornish cream tea. Here, St. Catherine s Castle, a 16 th -century fortress standing watch over the harbor, was retrofitted with anti-aircraft guns during World War II to protect Allied craft gathering in the surrounding waters prior to the D-Day operation. Further inland, King Arthur s legendary magic sword, Excalibur, was said to have been returned to the Lady of the Lake, near Bodmin Moor. Southampton Southampton has one of the richest maritime traditions in England. It thrived as a commercial trading port for centuries, from the early days of seafaring Saxons and Romans, becoming one of England s wealthiest cities during the 20 th century. This former home port of great 19 th - and 20 th -century ocean liners remains England s leading passenger harbor. Steep sea cliffs meet the deep blue waters of the Atlantic at Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula, the western most point of Ireland and, some would argue, of Europe.

6 REFINED LUXURY. ONLY 382 GUESTS! The low density, 382-passenger, Six-Star M.V. SILVER WHISPER is one of the premier Silversea fleet, consistently voted one of Travel + Leisure magazine s World s Best Small Ship Cruise Lines. The M.V. SILVER WHISPER features the most expansive Suites of its class at sea, the finest personalized service with almost one-to-one crew to guest ratio and the ultimate in complimentary amenities, yet it is a sturdy 28,000-ton vessel. YOUR DELUXE OCEAN-VIEW SUITE Bon voyage with complimentary champagne and fruit in your suite upon embarkation. Silversea s spacious, 100% ocean-view Suites offer the highest ratio of space per guest of any fleet. Veranda Suites (345 square feet including veranda) feature an expansive floor-to-ceiling glass door and a private teak balcony and Vista Suites (287 square feet) provide a large picture window. All Suites have two twin beds convertible to one queen bed, deluxe hotel bedding, a sitting area, marble bathroom with shower, writing desk, vanity table and in-suite complimentary beverages replenished upon request. WITH COMPLIMENTS! A selection of complimentary nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages are served throughout the ship during the entire cruise; all shipboard gratuities, port taxes and a program of lectures are included. There is in-suite dining and 24-hour room service. Veranda Suite Dining Room RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX SIGNATURE DINING Alfresco Dining Savor exclusive epicurean delights created by the prestigious international Relais & Châteaux for Silversea. There is an open seating dining policy, which allows you to choose the venue, from The Restaurant s international cuisine; La Terrazza s authentic Italian cuisine; or, Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux wine restaurant at sea, to the time and with whom you wish to dine. AT YOUR SERVICE A professional Leading Hotel Schools of the World-trained butler will provide Six-Star service. REFINED LUXURY AT SEA Enjoy daily entertainment in the elegant Show Lounge, Casino and Panorama Lounge, or quiet retreats in the Observation Lounge, Library, Connoisseur s Corner and Internet Café. There is a pool and boutique. REFRESH THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT Complimentary group fitness classes led by professional trainers, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, saunas and steam rooms, a pool and whirlpool and full-service spa and beauty salon (services at additional cost) are available. CruiseLite Dining options are offered daily.

7 Included Features Distinctively GOHAGAN & COMPANY Early Booking $3000 Savings per couple! Complimentary nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages served throughout your cruise. All shipboard gratuities are included. Port taxes are included. Complimentary Six-Star butler service in all accommodations. Complimentary champagne and fruit upon embarkation. Complimentary in-suite dining and 24-hour room service. Complimentary fitness classes. Spacious walk-in closets. Low Air Add-Ons from 53 major U.S. and Canadian cities. On board the Six-Star, all-suite Small Ship M.V. SILVER WHISPER Twelve-night transatlantic cruise from New York City* to Southampton, England, with port calls at Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John s, Newfoundland; Foynes and Cobh (for Cork or Killarney), Ireland; and Fowey, Cornwall. Spacious, Six-Star, ocean-view Suite accommodations. Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. Gohagan & Company Private Reception. All gourmet meals, featuring Relais & Châteaux specialty menus, served at single, unassigned seatings. Special expert onboard lecturers to provide educational enrichment. Six-Star amenities and facilities aboard this luxurious small ship. Daily leisure activities and live entertainment each night. Enhanced Travel Services Transfers airport/pier on the day of embarkation/disembarkation included only with the Low Air Add-Ons Program. The services of an experienced team of Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. A program of optional shore excursions will be available in each port of call at additional cost through Silversea. * Or choose to embark in Fort Lauderdale on May 1 for three additional nights of cruising. Limited availability. Low Air Add-Ons (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Programme) are economy class and based on contractual agreements between Silversea and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring associations/organizations have no control over availability.

8 From the docks of Manhattan, cruise past the spectacle of New York s skyline and the stately Statue of Liberty. London Post-Cruise Option Disembark in colorful Southampton, gateway to London. En route to London, stop in historic Portsmouth, where Allied troops deployed for their D-Day invasion more than 70 years ago. Tour the D-Day Museum devoted to the Normandy landings and displaying historical artifacts including a full-size model of the Allied headquarters map room, a rare Sherman Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle tank and the 272-foot-long Overlord Embroidery, depicting historic Operation Overlord. Continue to London, where living history touches every visitor, making each successive visit more enjoyable than the last. See the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, where history, tradition and modernity meet. Spend two nights in the Five-Star, centrally located ATHENAEUM HOTEL, an iconic family-owned hotel opposite the Royal Parks and near Buckingham Palace. Post-Cruise Option is available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Admire the elegant Tower Bridge, the iconic gateway to London, which spans the historic River Thames.

9 M.V. SILVER WHISPER Deck 10 Deck 9 Deck 8 Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Silver Sky Air Programme Low Air Add-Ons New York City Embarkation call for details. Fort Lauderdale Embarkation Low Air Add-Ons ZONE 1: $1300; ZONE 2: $1400; ZONE 3: $1500. ZONE 1: Baltimore; Boston; New York; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Richmond; Washington, D.C. ZONE 2: Atlanta; Austin; Birmingham; Charleston; Charlotte; Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, OH; Dallas; Detroit; Ft. Lauderdale; Houston; Indianapolis; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock; Louisville; Memphis; Miami; Minneapolis; Montreal, QC; Nashville; New Orleans; Oklahoma City; Omaha; Orlando; Savannah; San Antonio; St. Louis; Tampa; Toronto, ON; Tulsa; West Palm Beach. ZONE 3: Albuquerque; Calgary, AB; Denver; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Phoenix; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Tuscon; Vancouver, BC. Note: Due to limited flight schedules, Silversea s Silver Sky Air Department reserves the right to impose an overnight stay (hotel, transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant s expense. CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Suite Category Description - All Suites have two twin beds convertible to one queen bed, butler service, private Italian marble bathroom with full-size bath and separate shower, walk-in wardrobe, sitting area with writing desk, dressing table with hair dryer, plush robes and slippers, minibar, flat-screen television with DVD and satellite reception, direct-line telephone, safe and climate control. Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Bucknell Class Year Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Bucknell Class Year Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) - City State ZIP Code Telephone: (Home) (Mobile) Address (Business) Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No /04/ Please make my/our reservations for: New York City Embarkation Fort Lauderdale Embarkation May 4 to 16, 2015 May 1 to 16, 2015 Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and $200 per person London Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure. Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $ as deposit. Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $ to: Visa MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date Signature as it appears on credit card All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or wire transfer by January 2, Early Booking Price from New York City through October 13, 2014 TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE RESERVATION FORM Please make my/our reservation(s) in Suite 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): London Post-Cruise Option Double at $975 per person. Single at $1390 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). Low Air Add-Ons (subject to change and availability) Following the processing of your reservation deposit, you will be sent (via if you provided an address, or by mail with your Reservation Confirmation packet) a LOW AIR ADD-ONS REQUEST form. Please complete this form upon receipt and return it immediately to Gohagan & Company. Note: Low Air Add-Ons (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Programme) and/or airfare are subject to change. Space is limited and subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Date deviations and air changes are each subject to a minimum $100 fee per person as well as additional charges. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements. Early Booking Price from Fort Lauderdale through October 13, 2014 E Vista Suite with large picture window. 287 sq. ft. Deck 4. $4995 $6295 Veranda Suite featuring fl oor-to-ceiling glass door and teak veranda with D furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 5, forward. $6570 $7795 C B A Veranda Suite featuring fl oor-to-ceiling glass door and teak veranda with furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 5, midship; Deck 6; and Deck 7, forward. $6780 $7995 Veranda Suite featuring fl oor-to-ceiling glass door and teak veranda with furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 6, midship and Deck 8, forward. $6975 $8195 Midship Veranda Suite featuring fl oor-to-ceiling glass door and teak veranda with furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Decks 8 and 9. $7195 $8395 Add $1500 for reservations made after October 13, Additional Suite Category tariffs are available upon request. Singles from New York City are available in category D at $11695, category C at $11995 and category B at $12195; and from Fort Lauderdale in category D at $13740, category C at $14140 and category B at $14440 on or before October 13, Add $1500 for reservations made after October 13, Port taxes are included. Send to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois Phone: (800) /Fax: (312)

10 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Gohagan & Company Hear the toll of London s Big Ben at Westminster Palace. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT 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. 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AIR ADD-ONS: Air Add-Ons are offered from select U.S./Canadian gateways in economy class and are limited and capacity controlled and are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without advance notice. Add-on charges are nonrefundable. Participants are responsible for applicable airline change and cancellation fees in addition to the trip/air cancellation fees listed above plus a minimum $100 per person nonrefundable administrative fee. This Air Add-Ons Program is the result of negotiations between Silversea s Silver Sky Air Programme and respective air carriers utilized and includes round-trip air plus transfers on day of embark/debark, except when traveling one-way, deviating, and unless otherwise specified. Silversea s Silver Sky Air Department reserves the right to select the air carrier, routing and departure airport from each gateway city. Neither Gohagan nor the sponsoring institution or association has control over the air carriers selected, the routes flown, nor the flight schedules utilized. Air Add-Ons are available only to the first and second full-fare (Early Booking Savings or Regular Published tariff) participants in a suite. Please note: Air Add-Ons may not utilize the most direct routing. Deviations from the air schedules and itinerary that result in additional cost will be made at the participant s expense and will incur a $100 per person nonrefundable administrative fee. Silversea s Silver Sky Air Programme reserves the right to arrange space for participants with any airline. Silversea s Silver Sky Air Department reserves the right to impose an overnight stay (hotel, transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant s expense. Terms and conditions apply as set forth by Silversea s Silver Sky Air Programme. The participant is fully responsible for any/all additional hotel/transfer/meal/ etc. costs for those destinations where a forced overnight may be required or requested but is not included in the original Air Add-On price and may incur a minimum $100 per person nonrefundable administrative fee deviation charges and hotel penalties, if applicable. 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. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. Bucknell University Alumni Association 90 University Avenue Lewisburg, PA DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by October 13, 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 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 ($50 Post Program) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 180 days prior to departure; from 120 through 179 days prior to departure, $800 ($200 Post Program) per person; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, 60% of the published full regular tariffs; from 45 through 94 days prior to departure, 80% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 44 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 through Gohagan and others for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an application upon receipt of your reservation. 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 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. On programs which include Gohagan purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after final payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases. REGISTRATION: CST#: , WST#: , OST#: TA BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement, 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. In any such proceeding, the substantive, but not procedural law of Illinois will apply. 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