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1 University of British Columbia Alumni Association C u l t u r a l Tr e a s u r e s of the I STANBUL and the featuring O DESSA S YALTA cruising aboard the All-Suite Small Ship Six-Star M.V. SILVER WIND September 9 to 17, 2012 Free Air! Limited availability. Special Price Reduction Two-for-One! Ultra-Luxury Small Ship All Suites Most with Private Verandah $500 USD per couple Passport to Luxury Shipboard Credit

2 Our goal at UBC Alumni Affairs is to connect you with the university and your fellow grads by providing you with programs 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. Dear Alumni and Friends: Vanished civilizations, impressive ancient Roman and Greek monuments, a blend of colourful customs, a powerful literary canon, and centuries of cultural exchanges between East and West combine with the vibrancy of life in emerging nations along the shores of the stunning Black Sea. Join us as we discover the ebb and flow of European history at the confluence of ancient trade routes on this seven-night round-trip Istanbul odyssey. Cruise aboard the Six-Star Silversea Small Ship M.V. SILVER WIND, featuring All Suites, Early Booking Savings, Two-for-One pricing, Free Air from 23 major gateway cities and Low Air Add-Ons from many other cities! And, the Passport to Luxury Shipboard Credit of $500 USD per couple allows you the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of shore excursions and onboard services. Silversea s M.V. SILVER WIND provides an unmatched Small Ship experience along the coast of the Black Sea. Enjoy complimentary personal Butler service and complimentary beverages in your suite, with lunch and dinner and throughout the cruise. Complimentary fitness classes and even onboard gratuities and port taxes are included. Explore the blending of centuries of culture and traditions surrounding the Black Sea, from the magnificent landmarks of Istanbul, the Potemkin Stairs in Odessa and the ruins of the sixth-century B.C. Greek-founded town of Nessebur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the historic Crimean Peninsula the impressive monuments of Sevastopol, the masterful 16 th -century Khan s Palace and Livadia Palace, site of the famous 1945 Yalta Conference, which delineated the borders of postwar Europe. To complement your Black Sea cruise, the exclusive Pre-Cruise Option in Istanbul and Post-Cruise Option to Cappadocia are offered, each including accommodations in deluxe hotels. Join this once-in-a-lifetime program which provides the best value, the finest accommodations and the optimal cruising itinerary! I encourage you to book now for the best opportunity to participate in the Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons Program as space is limited and is not guaranteed until the Early Booking Savings deadline. Tuum Est, Jeff Todd Executive Director, UBC Alumni Association Free Air from 23 cities and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed. For more information on all alumni services chosen with care by your alumni association, please see or call

3 Black Sea Coat of Arms Istanbul, Turkey This legendary metropolis straddling the Bosphorus Strait is one of the loveliest cities in Europe and most splendid in Asia. Its position at the crossroads for trade and cultural exchange over centuries have filled the city with beautiful architecture and magnificent monuments inspired by the region s diverse faiths. Its historic areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, include the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Yalta, Ukraine Considering the natural beauty of the historic Crimean Peninsula s mountainous southern coast of majestic, 1,500-metre peaks rising dramatically from the Black Sea, its lower slopes cloaked in a mantle of Mediterranean oak, pistachio and juniper, it is no wonder that Yalta was a favourite seaside retreat for czars, commissars and literary giants, including Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov. During the late 19 th century, the Russian nobility flocked here to bask in the abundant sunshine and breathe the invigorating sea air. In 1911, Czar Nicholas II, the last of the Romanovs, built Livadia Palace, a Renaissance-style mansion of white granite, as a summer residence for his family. It was at Livadia, in February 1945, the historic Yalta Conference was held, where Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin determined the post-world War II status of Germany and Eastern Europe. Sevastopol The Crimean port of Sevastopol is built upon terraced hills overlooking a magnificent natural harbour. The former headquarters of Russia s mighty Black Sea Fleet, which guarded the country s southern border Date Su 9/9 M 9/10 Tu 9/11 W 9/12 Th 9/13 ITINERARY Destination DEPART CANADA ISTANBUL, TURKEY/ EMBARK M.V. SILVER WIND CRUISING THE BOSPHORUS STRAIT AND THE BLACK SEA YALTA, UKRAINE SEVASTOPOL F 9/14 ODESSA Sa 9/15 Su 9/16 M 9/17 CONSTANŢA, ROMANIA NESSEBUR, BULGARIA ISTANBUL, TURKEY/ DISEMBARK M.V. SILVER WIND/ RETURN TO CANADA under the czars and the Soviets, today is an open-air museum dotted with hundreds of impressive monuments and memorials, recently rediscovered as the port remained closed to the outside world until The Sevastopol Panorama Museum offers a sweeping view of the city and harbour and impressive displays depicting the 1855 Battle of Sevastopol, a key engagement in the Crimean War. Nearby are the impressive excavated ruins of Khersones a Greek trading settlement established in 421 B.C. and the museum showcasing its artifacts, and Bakhchisarai Garden Palace the opulent seat of the Tatar Khans who ruled Crimea from 1427 to The Khan s Palace is noted for its harmonious blend of Persian, Turkish and Italian architectural elements and its legendary Fountain of Tears, which inspired Aleksandr Pushkin s great poem The Fountain of Bakhchisaray. Cover photo: Crimea s Gothic-style Swallow s Nest offers striking views of the Black Sea. Photo this page: The splendid and graceful Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful Ottoman monuments in the world.

4 UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing ROMANIA CONSTANŢA NESSEBUR BULGARIA ODESSA UKRAINE SEVASTOPOL Black Sea ISTANBUL TURKEY Crimea YALTA Cappadocia Odessa Founded by Catherine the Great in 1789 to guard the southern approaches to her empire, Odessa, The Pearl of the Black Sea, is a graceful city of tree-lined avenues and Franco-Italian architecture. The city s iconic feature is the majestic Potemkin Stairs, extending from the harbour to the city centre and immortalized in Sergei Eisenstein s cinema classic, The Battleship Potemkin. You may choose to stroll down tree-lined Deribasovskaya Street, the city s lively commercial heart; relax in a café in the glass-vaulted Passazh Corridor; or visit the ornate Odessa Opera House and Ballet, rebuilt by Austrian architects in Beneath the city, through the sandstone on which Odessa lies, is a vast network of catacombs that were unearthed during the 19 th century and have since served as hiding places and smuggling routes during World War II. Constanţa, Romania Legend has it that Jason and the Argonauts landed in Constanţa after finding the Golden Fleece. This principal seaport in Romania was established as the Greek trading settlement of Tomis in the sixth century B.C., later ruled by Romans, Byzantines and Ottoman Turks, and today remains a magnificent composite of all these civilizations. In the Archaeological and Natural History Museum, intriguing artifacts from the Greco-Roman era include the third-century B.C. Glykon Serpent. One of the most notable pieces of Roman archaeological fragments is a third-century mosaic that may have been part of the ancient Roman baths once located near the museum s lower terrace. Today, many elegant mansions and hotels remain from the 19 th century, when King Carol I decided to revive the city as a port and seaside resort. Nessebur, Bulgaria The small port of Nessebur is a sixth-century B.C. Greek-founded town and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite covering only one-tenth of one square mile along the rocky coast, Nessebur is a synthesis of centuries-old Centuries of cultural traditions and beliefs are on display in Nessebur s many well-preserved churches. civilizations and proudly preserves 11 Byzantine-influenced churches and many fine 19 th -century timber houses. The 13 th - to 14 th -century stone and redbrick Pantokrator Church is the town s loveliest and best preserved. In the centre of Old Nessebur, not far from the Byzantine town gate, are the remnants of St. Sofia Church, built in the late fifth and early sixth centuries. Gothic, Northern European and Moorish styles blend together seamlessly in Crimea s stunning 19 th -century Alupka Palace, featuring beautifully landscaped grounds with a staircase leading down to the sea.

5 Upensky Monastery, built into a limestone cliff by Byzantine monks, displays remarkable tiled mosaics. Istanbul Pre-Cruise Option The only city in the world that bridges two continents, Istanbul is a fitting prelude to your Black Sea odyssey. Enjoy an exclusive audience with the Archbishop of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I (Archbishop s schedule permitting) and guided tours of the city s UNESCO World Heritage site landmarks Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. This special two-night option features accommodations in the deluxe GRAND HYATT ISTANBUL hotel. Cappadocia Post-Cruise Option Inland Turkey holds one of nature s most captivating treasures, the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this perfect complement to your cruise, fly to the heart of Anatolia, the enchanting world of volcanic rock formations and spectacularly coloured valleys. Here, local vintners continue to produce wine just as their ancestors have for more than 3,000 years. Visit 2,000-year-old rock-hewn villages and learn about the region s distinctive culture. Accommodations will be for two nights in the deluxe CAPPADOCIA CAVE RESORT, an intimate property in the heart of the National Park of Göreme, and one night in Istanbul. The Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost, and details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Included Features Free Air from 23 major cities and Low-Air Add-Ons. Early Booking Two-for-One Pricing through March 21, 2012! Passport to Luxury $500 USD Shipboard Credit per couple. On board the Small Ship, All-Suite, Six-Star M.V. SILVER WIND Seven-night cruise round trip Istanbul, Turkey, with port calls at Yalta, Sevastopol and Odessa, Ukraine; Constanţa, Romania; and Nessebur, Bulgaria. Spacious, deluxe outside Suite. Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. Private cocktail reception. All gourmet meals, served at single, unassigned seatings. Complimentary beverages served throughout the cruise; complimentary wine is served at lunch and dinner. Complimentary in-suite beverages. Onboard guest speaker to provide educational discussions. Six-Star Butler Service, amenities and facilities aboard this luxurious small cruise ship. 24-hour Room Service with in-suite dining. Daily and nightly entertainment. Complimentary fitness classes. All gratuities to shipboard staff. Port taxes are included. Enhanced Travel Services Transfers airport/pier on the day of embarkation/disembarkation included only with the Free Air/ Low Air Add-Ons Program. Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Director to accompany you throughout the travel program. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. A program of optional shore excursions in Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, Constanţa and Nessebur available at additional cost. Limited availability. Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Program) 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.

6 SIX-STAR, ALL-SUITE M.V. SILVER WIND SMALL SHIP. REFINED LUXURY. The 296-passenger M.V. SILVER WIND. One of the premier Silversea fleet, voted World s Best Small Ship Cruise Line 2010 by Condé Nast Traveller and Robb Report Reader s Choice for Favourite Cruise Line 2009, the M.V. SILVER WIND features the most expansive Suites of their class at sea, the finest personalized service and the ultimate in complimentary amenities. Its small size enables it to cruise into channels and ports inaccessible to larger ships. Quite simply, the M.V. SILVER WIND provides the quintessential Black Sea cruise experience. FREE AIR from 23 MAJOR CITIES! BOOK NOW for the best opportunity to participate in the Free Air Program! Limited availability. Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Program) 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. YOUR DELUXE SUITE Bon voyage with complimentary champagne, fresh flowers and fruit. Silversea s Suites provide the highest ratio of space per guest of any fleet. Choose between Midship Veranda or Veranda Suites (27.4 square metres/ 295 square feet including verandah), featuring full-length glass doors that open to a private teak balcony, and Vista Suites (22.3 square metres/240 square feet), providing a large picture window. All Suites have two twin beds convertible to one queen bed, deluxe hotel bedding, a sitting area, marble bathroom with separate shower and full-size bath, writing desk and vanity table, and complimentary beverage cabinet replenished upon request. REFINED LUXURY AT SEA Enjoy daily and nightly entertainment: see a full-scale production in the Show Lounge; watch a movie on deck; dance and listen to music in the Panorama Lounge or the Bar; enjoy a quiet retreat in the Observation Lounge or the Library; try your hand at the Casino; get connected in the Internet Café; shop in the designer boutique; sample Cuban cigars and fine cognacs in the Connoisseur s Corner; or take a refreshing walk around the pool or top deck. RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX SIGNATURE DINING Savour exclusive epicurean delights created by the prestigious international Relais & Châteaux for Silversea. An open seating policy allows you to choose the venue, the time and with whom you wish to dine. Select international cuisine at The Restaurant; choose panoramic dining in La Terrazza, featuring authentic Italian cuisine; or reserve Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux wine restaurant cruising the Black Sea. PASSPORT TO LUXURY SHIPBOARD CREDIT Your $500 USD per couple Passport to Luxury shipboard credit allows you to choose how to apply it: toward shore excursions, specialty restaurants, boutique purchases, spa treatments, Internet packages, ship-to-shore calling, laundry service or a personal trainer. EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT Learn about The Black Sea s amazing history and culture from the onboard guest speakers during a series of lectures throughout the voyage. AT YOUR SERVICE A professional Butler, trained by the Leading Hotel Schools of the World, will be at your service in every Suite. With a nearly one-to-one guest-to-crew ratio, the professionally trained crew provides attentive service throughout the ship. REFRESH THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT The Fitness Centre offers complimentary group classes aerobics, circuit training, Pilates, yoga and wellness seminars led by professional trainers; state-of-the-art fitness equipment; saunas and steam rooms; pool and whirlpool; full-service spa and beauty salon (services at additional cost). CruiseLite Dining options are offered daily. WITH COMPLIMENTS! A selection of complimentary wines, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the ship during the entire cruise; all onboard gratuities included in your cruise fare; in-suite dining and 24-hour room service simply at your request; and in-suite beverages replenished upon request and attentively delivered by your butler. The Passport to Luxury shipboard credit has no cash value, unused portions will be forfeited, and restrictions apply.

7 M.V. SILVER WIND Deck 9 Deck 8 Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 The fifth-century Greek trading settlement of Khersones was one of the first democracies run by elected officials. Coat of Arms of Crimea In the Footsteps of History A highway of commerce, conquest and ideas since the fifth century B.C., the stunningly beautiful Crimean Peninsula and surrounding Black Sea countries showcase a 21 st -century tapestry of cultural treasures woven together over millennia of ruling Greeks, Goths, Huns, Ottoman Turks, Golden Horde Tatars, Mongols, Venetians and Genovese. Walk in the footsteps of Greek colonists who founded the city of Khersones, the Roman Legions who arrived in the first century A.D. and Catherine the Great, who on her first visit in 1787 to this idyllic setting and mild climate blooming with lush flora, was greeted by a cavalcade of 12,000 Tatar horsemen dressed in ceremonial uniform, who escorted her to the Khan s Palace. Explore the cultural treasures left by Russian royalty, who subsequently flocked to the Crimean Riviera and built lavish summer palaces that still display the opulent social legacy of the czars. You will even have an opportunity to stroll through the corridors and garden of Livadia, Czar Nicholas II s favourite summer residence and later the site of the worldchanging Yalta Conference in February of 1945, where the Big Three, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Russian General Secretary Joseph Stalin, met to determine Europe s postwar reorganization. Learn more about the Crimean War, the first modern war, which was famously documented in Alfred Lord Tennyson s poem The Charge of the Light Brigade, and how it illuminated the efforts of a young British nurse, Florence Nightingale, whose work pioneered advances in the nursing profession and inspired Swiss social activist Henry Dunant to implement the Red Cross Movement shortly thereafter. A relevantly new destination now open to the Western world, the deep blue waters of the Black Sea, the Crimea s spectacular scenery, expansive vineyards and endearing people beckon travellers to delve into its rich history. In 1945, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin met for the historic Yalta Conference in Livadia Palace in the Crimea. FREE Air from 23 cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C. Low Air Add-Ons from $99 USD from 50-plus U.S. and Canadian cities. Note: Economy Class Free Air and Economy Class Low Air Add-Ons (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Program) are limited and not guaranteed and are based on contractual agreements between Silversea and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the sponsoring association/organization have no control over availability. 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/Air Tariff (in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy) Suite Category All suites have two twin beds convertible to one queen bed, butler service, private Italian marble bathroom with full 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. Early Booking Price through March 21, 2012 Regular Published Tariff 3 Vista Suite with large picture window. 240 sq. ft. Deck 4. $5360 $ Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak verandah with furniture. 295 sq. ft. (includes 49-sq.-ft. verandah) Decks 5, 6, and 7. $6720 $12895 Midship Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak verandah with furniture. 295 sq. ft. (includes 49-sq.-ft. verandah) Decks 5, 6, and 7 $7030 $13495 Additional Suite category tariffs are available upon request. Singles are available in category 2 at $12390 USD and in category 1 at $13010 USD on or before March 21, Add $12400 USD in category 2 and $12980 USD in category 1 for reservations made after March 21, Port taxes are included The Black Sea and the Crimea Reservation Form Send to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor Chicago, IL Phone: (800) /Fax: (312) 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) Address (Mobile) Preferred name(s) on badge(s) Tour No /09/ Program reservations require a deposit of $600 USD per person and $200 USD per person Istanbul Pre-Cruise Option and $200 USD per person Cappadocia Post-Cruise Option. By forwarding of deposit, 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 Card Number Exp. Date Signature as it appears on credit card All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by cheque, wire transfer or credit card by May 12, Please make my/our reservation(s) in suite 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). Please make my/our reservation(s): Istanbul Pre-Cruise Option Double at $895 USD per person. Single at $1395 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). Cappadocia Post-Cruise Option Double at $1850 USD per person. Single at $2750 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). Free Air/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 FREE AIR/LOW AIR ADD-ONS REQUEST form. Please complete this form upon receipt and return it immediately to Gohagan & Company. Note: FREE AIR and LOW AIR ADD-ONS (Silversea s Silver Sky Air Program) 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 USD fee per person as well as additional charges. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements.

8 For nearly 120 years, Odessa s glittering Opera House has hosted elegant performances. UBCALUMNIASSOCIATIONDISCLAIMER:TheUniversityofBritishColumbia 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. IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY. RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. 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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: Passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; excess baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare (unless included under FREE AIR AND LOW AIR ADD-ONS) 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 have not made your international air arrangements through Gohagan/Silversea or 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. FREE AIR AND LOW AIR ADD-ONS: Free Air and Low 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 USD per person UBC Alumni Association 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Canada nonrefundable administrative fee. This Free Air/Low 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 travelling 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 & Company nor the sponsoring institution or association has control over the air carriers selected, the routes flown, nor the flight schedules utilized. Free Air/Low 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: Free Air/Low 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 USD 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 Free Air or Low Air Add-On price and may incur a minimum $100 USD 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. 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 March 21, 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 180 days prior to departure; from 120 through 179 days prior to departure, $600 USD ($200 USD Pre/Post Program(s)) 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 Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 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. Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, 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. 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