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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Celtic Lands IRELAND SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND WALES ENGLAND FRANCE FEATURING THE DELUXE M.S. LE DIAMANT AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 u EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS RESERVE SAVE BY $1000 NOVEMBER PER 19, 2008 COUPLE! u

2 Dear Alumni and Friends: For more than 2,000 years, the Celts inhabited the rugged margins of northwestern Europe. From their remote homelands in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and Brittany they exerted a powerful influence on Europe an influence far out of proportion to their numbers. In their role as missionaries and scholars, they kept alight the flames of faith and knowledge during the Middle Ages; as explorers and immigrants they journeyed to the far reaches of the globe spreading and perpetuating their unique culture; and as artists and poets, they captured visions and preserved them for generations to come. Cruise with us for ten nights aboard the chartered, deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT on a remarkable voyage of discovery. From the ancient Irish capital of Dublin and the misty, legend-haunted islands and Highlands of Scotland, cruise through the dark blue waters of the Celtic and Irish Seas and along the verdant shores of southern England and northern France. During the course of your journey, immerse yourself in the stark beauty and solitude of Scotland s Orkney Islands and Inner Hebrides, discover exquisite gardens and imposing medieval castles in Wales, marvel at the soaring grace of Brittany s Mont-St-Michel, and walk along the hallowed Beaches of Normandy 65 years after Allied forces made their historic D-Day landings. Our unique itinerary allows you to experience the living heritage of the Celtic people on exclusive guided tours. Explore the scenic coasts of France and the British Isles and call at ports accessible only to small ships. Participants are afforded a carefully designed and leisurely paced travel program, plus the opportunities to complement the cruise with an optional two-night Pre-Program in Dublin, Ireland, and/or a two-night Post-Program in Paris, France. Join us for this cruise through the historic Celtic heartland. This program has sold out quickly every year and the M.S. LE DIAMANT s capacity is limited. We encourage you to place your reservations today. Sincerely, Gretchen Bower Program Coordinator Cover: Skye s rolling moors and distant hills have captivated generations of visitors in Scotland s Inner Hebrides.

3 U.S. Saturday, August 22 Depart the U.S. for Dublin, Ireland. DUBLIN, IRELAND Sunday, August 23 On arrival in Dublin, embark the M.S. LE DIAMANT. Set sail this afternoon. GREENOCK/EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Monday, August 24 Arrive in the port of Greenock and set out for the historic Scottish capital of Edinburgh, whose regal medieval castles and splendid Georgian architecture make it one of the most handsome cities in Europe. Visit imposing Edinburgh Castle where an impressive monumental complex of towers, walls and palaces encompass more than 800 years of Scottish history and architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Scotland, which chronicles 10,000 years of Scottish history and stroll along the famous Royal Mile, four ancient streets that comprise the main thoroughfare through Edinburgh s medieval Old Town, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site along with the city s New Town. Join your traveling companions this evening for the Captain s welcome reception. PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE Tuesday, August 25 Known as the Winged Island after its birdlike shape, Skye is the largest and most scenic of the Inner Hebrides. From Portree, relax on a pleasant drive to Dunvegan Castle, the seat of the powerful Clan MacLeod since 1270, built atop a rocky promontory overlooking the sea. Walk through Dunvegan s richly appointed public rooms and view the Fairy Flag, a silken banner said to have had the power to save the clan from defeat on three occasions. Also, admire the castle s lush gardens, ablaze with a profusion of flowering plants from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The return journey to Portree takes you along the island s western shore and across its starkly beautiful interior, a land of rolling green moors laced with clear, rushing streams and dotted with the fragrant yellow flowers of gorse, set against the rugged profile of the Cuillin Hills rising in the distance. Cruise this evening through the Sea of the Hebrides en route to the Isle of Lewis. ISLE OF LEWIS Wednesday, August 26 Call at the charming port of Stornoway, a bastion of traditional Gaelic culture and language where colorful old houses line a picturesque waterfront that bustles with the comings and goings of fishing vessels. Cross the island to the charming western coast to marvel at the imposing Standing Stones of Callanish, a ring of monumental stones reminiscent of Stonehenge that were erected more than 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Carloway Broch, a fortified stone tower that was built by the ancient Scottish tribe, the Picts, more than 2,000 years ago to ward off Roman attacks, and the traditional black houses of Arnol. ISLE OF MULL/IONA Thursday, August 27 Arrive this morning in the sheltered port of Tobermory, where houses painted in vivid shades of blue, red and green nestle between the hills and the harbor. After free time in An ancient castle beside a placid loch embodies the quiet beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

4 v Isle of Skye Isle of Mull Isle of Iona Portrush Derry Stornoway Portree Tobermory Iona Edinburgh Greenock North Sea Irish Sea Holyhead Dublin ENGLAND IRELAND WALES v Isle of Lewis UNESCO World Heritage site Air Cruise Coach Celtic Sea SCOTLAND Penzance FRANCE Honfleur Pointe du Hoc St-Malo Arromanches Paris Mont-St-Michel v English Channel Omaha Beach The American Military Cemetery at St-Laurent, France, hono who made the ultimate sacrifice during the D-Day landings, w spearheaded the liberation of France from Nazi occupation in summer of Tobermory, set off across the scenic Isle of Mull to Torosay Castle, a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Continue to 12th-century Duart Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean. A boxed lunch is served in one of the castles. Head west from Torosay along the shore of Loch Scridain, watching for red deer, seals and shorebirds. In Fionnphort, board a ferry to the nearby island of Iona, the birthplace of Scottish Christianity. In A.D. 563, the Irish monk Columba founded a monastery here; in later years, Iona became the burial place of 60 Scottish, Irish and Norwegian kings, including Duncan and Macbeth. Walk through the restored abbey, see the Romanesque Chapel of St. Oran and the ruins of the 14th-century Nunnery of St. Mary, and view the Crosses of St. Martin and St. John. PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND Friday, August 28 Landscapes of rugged cliffs, emerald meadows and white sandy beaches dotted with crumbling medieval castles and seaside villages are the hallmarks of the Causeway Coast, a beautiful stretch of shoreline along the north coast of Ireland that unveils itself as the M.S. LE DIAMANT pulls into the historic port of Portrush. This morning, visit one of the world s most breathtaking geological formations at the Giant s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site comprised of layered cliffs, rocky shorelines and thousands of basalt columns formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. This afternoon, set out on a scenic coastal drive to historic Derry, Northern Ireland s second largest city and the only remaining walled town in the British Isles. During the city tour, visit the 17th-century St. Columb s Cathedral, a classic example of Planters Gothic architecture and the first cathedral built in Ireland following the Reformation. Learn more about Derry s role in Irish history at the Tower Museum, where exhibits chronicle landmark events from the Battle of the Boyne and the defeat of the Spanish Armada to the recent Troubles between Catholics and Protestants that have defined life in Derry during recent decades. Walk through Derry s historic city center and along the imposing walls that have defended the city since HOLYHEAD, WALES Saturday, August 29 From Holyhead, travel east by coach across the Isle of Anglesey and over the Menai Strait on your full-day tour of North Wales. Here, in one of the cradles of Celtic culture, people hold fast to the old ways, and Welsh remains their mother tongue. Visit Bodnant Garden, one of the finest examples of 19th-century Victorian landscape artistry. Continue to the nearby village of Betws-y-Coed for lunch and a stirring local choral performance of Welsh hymns. Visit the imposing Caernarfon Castle, an impregnable 13th-century fortress built by Edward I of England. In 1969, the castle served as the investiture site for the Prince of Wales. View the Snowdonia Mountains a land of glacier-sculpted peaks and valleys, laced by streams and waterfalls that cover the hillsides en route to the ship. The traditional way of life in the Scottish Isles remains un fishing port of Tobermory where brightly painted houses

5 rs those which n the Soaring above the glistening waters of the English Channel and the wind-swept beaches of Normandy and Brittany, the sacred aura of Mont-St-Michel has drawn pilgrims from afar since the 8th century. PENZANCE, ENGLAND Sunday, August 30 Following a leisurely morning of cruising along the picturesque west coast of England, call on the historic Cornish port of Penzance. On the afternoon excursion, visit the fortified monastery of St. Michael s Mount, which rises dramatically from the waters of Mount Bay atop a small rocky island. The original monastery was constructed in the 11th century by Norman invaders inspired by the island s resemblance to the famous Abbey of Mont-St-Michel off the coast of Brittany. ST-MALO, FRANCE/ MONT-ST-MICHEL Monday, August 31 Arrive in the historic Breton seaport of St-Malo and visit Mont-St-Michel, a spectacular medieval abbey whose soaring spires rise majestically from the coastal plain. The monastery has drawn pilgrims from across Western Europe ever since the Archangel Michael appeared here in a vision in the eighth century. The narrow lanes of nchanged by the passage of centuries in the colorful overlook the Sound of Mull. the village lead up to the graceful abbey church and cloisters that rise high above the sea. Visit the Romanesque and Gothic abbeys, and walk through the tranquil cloister and vaulted scriptorium, where monks once copied manuscripts. The afternoon is free to pursue your own interests in St-Malo. Built upon a former island that is now connected to the mainland, this fortified medieval port guards the mouth of the Rance River. Enjoy striking views of the walled city and offshore islands from the imposing granite ramparts or walk through the narrow streets of Old Town. Depart St-Malo this evening and cruise overnight. NORMANDY BEACHES Tuesday, September 1 Tour the Normandy beaches, where the Allied forces launched the liberation of Western Europe 65 years ago on June 6, Visit Pointe du Hoc, where American rangers scaled 300-foot heights to capture German gun emplacements, and walk among the solemn crosses and Stars of David of the American Military Cemetery at St-Laurent, overlooking Omaha Beach. After lunch in Arromanches, you have the option to see the remnants of Mulberry Harbor, constructed to support the Allied landings, and view exhibits chronicling Operation Overlord in the D-Day Museum. Or, you may choose to see the famous Bayeux Tapestry, a stunning visual chronicle of the Norman conquest of England in This historic tapestry is 230-feet in length and is embroidered with meticulous detail that has been preserved for nearly a millennium. Join your traveling companions this evening for a special Captain s farewell reception. HONFLEUR/PARIS/U.S. Wednesday, September 2 Transfer to Paris and board your return flight to the U.S., arriving later today.

6 M.S. LE DIAMANT The M.S. LE DIAMANT is a rare find an oceangoing vessel providing the deluxe amenities and superior standards offered aboard a larger ship with the intimate charm and enhanced navigability of a yacht. Distinguished by its intimate, casual ambiance and personal, attentive service, this exceptional vessel is continually refurbished to ensure that the highest standards of comfort and elegance are maintained. All 113 spacious, outside staterooms or suites (ranging in size from 183 sq. ft. to 398 sq. ft.) are tastefully appointed and feature two lower twin beds that convert to one queen-size bed upon request, a private bathroom with shower (some staterooms have bathtubs and showers), telephone, television, DVD, minibar, double full-length closets, two nightstands, desk, hairdryer, duvets and plush terry cloth robes. Room service is available. Category 1 Stateroom Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served daily in a single, unassigned seating. The Restaurant Îles de France offers innovative Continental fare in a relaxed, inviting setting. Guests may reserve a table at L Escapade restaurant for more intimate evening dining. Complimentary house wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea are served at lunch and dinner. L Escapade Dining Room The ship has three lounges, where nightly entertainment includes a cabaret and live music. Other public areas include the hair salon, boutique, library, masseuse and fitness center. A certified physician is on board. Two elevators provide access to all passenger decks. Grand Salon

7 INCLUDED FEATURES Many of Dublin s elegant Georgian homes are distinguished by their colorfully painted doors. DUBLIN PRE-PROGRAM OPTION Before embarking on the M.S. LE DIAMANT, join us for an optional two-night stay in Dublin, one of Europe s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cities. Enjoy deluxe accommodations in the city s most prestigious hotel property, the landmark Marriott Shelbourne Hotel. During specially arranged excursions learn more about Dublin s rich literary, architectural and historical legacy, while walking through Dublin Castle and Trinity College in the footsteps of Jonathan Swift, Edmund Burke and James Joyce. Complete details will be included with your reservation confirmation. PARIS POST-PROGRAM OPTION Upon disembarkation in Honfleur, extend your program with an optional two-night stay in Paris, featuring first-class accommodations in the Hotel Ambassador, located near the Opera and the Rue de la Paix. During a half-day orientation tour, view Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe, and admire the artistry of French, Dutch and Italian masters in the Musée Jacquemart-André, housed in an elegant former mansion. Ample time at leisure affords you opportunities to explore Paris museums and galleries, stroll the tree-lined Champs-Elysées, or savor the glories of French cuisine in a five-star restaurant. Complete details will be included with your reservation confirmation. The radiant Eiffel tower and graceful Parisian architecture stand beside the Seine River as it flows through the City of Lights. ON BOARD THE DELUXE M.S. LE DIAMANT Ten-night cruise from Dublin, Ireland, to Honfleur, France. Port calls at Greenock (Edinburgh), Portree, Stornoway, Tobermory and Iona, Scotland; Portrush, Northern Ireland; Holyhead, Wales; Penzance, England; and St-Malo and Caen, France. Spacious and elegant outside accommodations with private bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Captain s welcome and farewell receptions. All meals breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner throughout the cruise, featuring fine Continental cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings. Complimentary house wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea included with lunch and dinner on board the M.S. LE DIAMANT. Tour of Edinburgh, Scotland, featuring visits to historic Edinburgh Castle and the Museum of Scotland. Excursions to the Hebridean Isles of Skye, Lewis, Mull and Iona, featuring Dunvegan Castle, the Standing Stones of Callanish, Torosay Castle, Duart Castle and the Abbey of Iona. Visit Northern Ireland s Giant s Causeway, a stunning geological formation where rocky shorelines are lined with thousands of natural basalt columns and volcanic cliffs. Derry city tour highlighting the Planters Gothic architecture of St. Columb Cathedral, Irish history at the Tower Museum and the famous walls that have defended the city for nearly 400 years. Wales visit to Bodnant Garden and Caernarfon Castle, performance of a traditional Welsh choir and a drive through the Snowdonia Mountains, with lunch in a restaurant in the charming village of Betws-y-Coed. Excursion from the Cornish port of Penzance to the fortified island monastery of St. Michael s Mount and the charming seaside village of Marazion. Tour of spectacular Mont-St-Michel, one of the greatest shrines of medieval Europe. Full-day excursion to D-Day landing beaches with lunch in a restaurant in Arromanches, including a visit to the D-Day Museum or the historic Bayeux Tapestry. ENHANCED TRAVEL SERVICES All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants who have purchased their air tickets through Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, with experienced local guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers. Hospitality desk aboard ship. Experienced Travel Directors to accompany you throughout the travel program. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information for each participant. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights through Gohagan & Company.

8 M.S. L E D I A M A N T LE DIAMANT Diamond Deck Ruby Deck Emerald Deck Turquoise Deck Jade Deck LE DIAMANT TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Cabin Category Two- Room Suite Veranda Suite Early Booking Regular Price Description - Each cabin has two twin beds that can convert to make one bed, Price through after private bathroom, television, DVD, hair dryer and a minibar (charge for beverages). November 19, 2008 November 19, 2008 Ocean-view with two portholes, shower. Jade Deck, forward. (limited availability) Ocean-view with two portholes, shower. Jade Deck, mid-forward. Ocean-view with two portholes, shower. Jade Deck, midship. Ocean-view with one picture window or two portholes, shower only or shower and hip bath. Ruby, Emerald, Turquoise & Jade Decks. Ocean-view with one picture window, shower and hip bath. Ruby & Emerald Decks. Ocean-view with one picture window, shower and hip bath. Ruby Deck. Ocean-view with two picture windows, two rooms: bedroom and separate living room (with two sofa beds), two bathrooms: one with shower and one with hip bath, television and DVD in each room (available for triple or quad accommodation). Private canapés each day between 6PM-7PM in cabin. Turquoise Deck. Ocean-view with sliding glass door onto private veranda, full bathtub and shower. Private canapés each day between 6PM-7PM in cabin. Diamond Deck. Land/Cruise Only $5450 $6450 $7350 $8150 $8450 $9050 $9850 $10450 Singles are available in category 4 at $12650 and category 3 at $14050 on or before November 19, Add $500 for reservations made after November 19, Taxes are an additional $295 per person and are subject to change. $5950 $6950 $7850 $8650 $8950 $9550 $10350 $10950 C E L T I C L A N D S R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M Send to: Celtic Lands 2009 The University of Kentucky Alumni Association c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor Chicago, IL Name(s) as on passport For more information, please call Gohagan & Company at (800) First Initial Last Class Year First Initial Last Class Year Address (no P.O. Box number please) City State ZIP Code Telephone (Home) (Business) Address (Fax) Preferred name(s) on badge(s) Tour No /22/ Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $ as deposit ($800 per person, plus $200 per person Dublin Pre-Program and/or $200 per person Paris Post- Program). Make check(s) payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Deposits can also be made by credit card. However, all FINAL payments are required to be made in cash, by check or wire transfer by May 19, I/we authorize you to charge my/our deposit to: Visa MasterCard Card No. Exp. Date Signature as it appears on credit card. I/we want to make reservations in cabin category: 1st Choice 2nd Choice Double occupancy (one queen bed). Double occupancy (two twin beds). 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). DUBLIN PRE-PROGRAM RESERVATIONS Occupancy: Double at $875 per person. Single at $1275 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 POST-PROGRAM RESERVATIONS Occupancy: Double at $1100 per person. Single at $1550 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). Program Air: Flights Atlanta/Dublin with return Paris/Atlanta. Airfare is available at an additional cost. Flights from (fill in departure city) to Dublin, Ireland, with return from Paris, France. Class: Economy Business First An Air Coordinator will contact you no later than four months prior to departure regarding your selections. Please contact your travel agent or air carrier directly for any deviations to the above. Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements. Eligibility: Membership in the UK Alumni Association is a requirement for participation in this program. One membership is required for every family. Alumni, friends of the University and parents are welcome. Annual memberships are $40. If you are not a current member of the UK Alumni Association please enclose a separate check payable to the UK Alumni Association for the appropriate amount and mail it with your deposit.

9 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Gohagan & Company Scotland s past lives on in Iona s Abbey, the burial site of medieval kings. CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; excess baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the Included Features section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure 1) if you have not purchased your air arrangements through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, or 2) if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Included Features section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Included Features section. AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline (not Thomas P. Gohagan & Company), even if purchased through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. 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. HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offices of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by November 19, In the event a discounted reservation must be cancelled, no replacement reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A replacement reservation is, in effect, a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Change and/or cancellation fees apply as outlined in this Contract: Terms and Conditions for the replacement reservation and the cancelled reservation. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip will not be effective until received in writing in the offices of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellations are subject to a $200 per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $800 per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariff; 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 tariff. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees and administrative fees will be assessed. PRE-PROGRAM AND POST-PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS: Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellations are subject to a $50 per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure;from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $200 per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariff; 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 tariff. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees and administrative fees will be assessed. Because these cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend for your protection that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident, as well as damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an application after you make your reservation. RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring institution or association, and its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, 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 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 of any 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, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access to appropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading of University of Kentucky Alumni Association King Alumni House Lexington, KY accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes 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. Gohagan may cancel a trip 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. All fares, as well as ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan shall not be required to refund any portion of the fare or make any other compensation under these circumstances. 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 or hotels of a similar category for those listed in this brochure. Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations or fuel surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, to the Responsibility Clause, to 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. RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change prior to departure. REGISTRATION: CST#: , WST#: OST#: TA 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. 7/08