History. Queen. Wof this wonder of the world, the new QUEEN ELIZABETH. grandest liner in years. We expertly arrange your train travel with your

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1 A Panama Canal cruise with the new Cunard liner QUEEN ELIZABETH and Across America by Train-Coast to Coast without flying Panama Canal with the Queen Once Only - January 13, Days from $3695 per person QE2, Circa 1996 hile many ships offer voyages through the Panama Canal, Lastly, our program offers a unique 'One Call does it all' arrangement there is only one iconic 'Queen' liner that offers a rare transit for the cruise of your lifetime through the Panama Canal on the newest, Wof this wonder of the world, the new QUEEN ELIZABETH. grandest liner in years. We expertly arrange your train travel with your Heir to the grand tradition established by the original Queen Mary, the preferred routing, your hotel stay, and your cabin choice aboard original Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Elizabeth 2, this great new Queen ELIZABETH as well as travel home from California. Our entire Cunard liner combines a fabled 170 year heritage of seagoing excellence staff has traveled on Cunard Line dozens of times and has done every with all the modern amenities one would enjoy in a modern Five-star Amtrak route, so there is no question we do not know the answer to. resort. Nicer still, by combining this extraordinary voyage through the In short, this one-time voyage has only one flaw, it will sell out quickly Panama Canal and adding in comfortable train travel to & from the ship and prompt reservations are encouraged. All Aboard. from your hometown, we have crafted a holiday that is convenient, and allows you to see a good deal of this great country both coming and going. Depending on where you live, you can enjoy travel on such HIGHLIGHTS! famous trains as the Lake Shore Limited, the Empire Builder and the Round-trip Amtrak coach travel from your hometown to the beginning Coast Starlight, even stopping to visit family or friends if you wish. In of the cruise in either New York City or Fort Lauderdale and home any event, we take care of all of your train arrangements for you; from Los Angeles after the cruise with the option of the stunning daylight passage through the Colorado Rockies aboard the famed reserving the space that you desire, arranging the best routing, all of it. California Zephyr or across the Navajolands on the Southwest Chief. Best of all, after your stay in California, you may choose to travel home aboard the famed Southwest Chief across the Navajolands of the Great! Overnight hotel stay after the voyage in Los Angeles at the legendary Southwest or the storied California Zephyr over the storied 'Mainline Biltmore Hotel with transfers and Farewell Dinner. Guests may extend through the Rockies' of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, a their stay in Los Angeles or in California at no additional charge, visual treat of epic proportions with Glenwood Canyon, the Continental returning home by train later. Divide and the Front Range of the Rockies. No other Panama Canal! voyage offers you the mesas of New Mexico or the snowbound Colorado Rockies, only Train Holidays. Despite such beautiful sights on this voyage as Costa Rica, the actual path through the jungle of the Panama Canal, vibrant Acapulco and ruggedly beautiful Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja not all of the grandeur and beauty is outside. Inside Queen ELIZABETH, regal public rooms that evoke the golden age of Ocean travel await, from the two-story Library, the resplendent Royal Court Theatre, the Golden Lion Pub and nicest of all, the grand two deck-high Queen's Room, complete with chandeliers for traditional afternoon tea daily and big band dancing every night. With a wide choice of dining options, from casual to opulent, a complete spa and health club and more amenities than most small cities, there is simply no finer way to see the Panama Canal. There is even a Games Deck with croquet and lawn bowling!!! Complete Panama Canal voyage from New York City (16 nights) or Fort Lauderdale (13 nights) to Los Angeles aboard the new QUEEN ELIZABETH in cabin category chosen. ALL of our arrivals in every port will be the Maiden arrival of this spectacular new liner, promising special excitement and interest. A professional tour manager aboard ship and in Los Angeles to assure your holiday runs smoothly from start to finish. We have also included special cocktail parties and events board aboard ship and ashore. Transfers between the ship, hotels and train stations. Since 1840 Cunard has enjoyed a tradition of sea-going superiority and perfection, making it the most storied and acclaimed shipping company ever. This grand tradition reached its apogee with the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, and the QE2, is still alive and well today aboard the brand new Queen Elizabeth. IN THE PATH OF History

2 Queen Elizabeth Voyage of Discovery Embark on an incredible journey with the elegant, contemporary Queen ELIZABETH - boasting all the traditional refinements of a bygone era with superbly modern amenities. What better way to experience storied places like the Panama Canal, including three maiden calls. Date Jan 13 Day Thu Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Fri Sat Sun Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Mon Tue Wed Jan 20 Jan 21 Thu Fri Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 25 Sat Sun Mon Tue Jan 26 Jan 27 Wed Thu Jan 28 Jan 29 Fri Sat Jan 30 Sun Port Arrive Depart New York, NY 5:00 pm MAIDEN CALL Ft. Lauderdale, FL 7:00 am 5:00 pm MAIDEN CALL Aruba 8:00 am 5:00 pm MAIDEN CALL Experience a strong Dutch influence on the island of Aruba in the Netherlands Antilles. Limon, Costa Rica 8:00 am 7:00 pm MAIDEN CALL On the Carribean coast of Costa Rica, Limon boasts one of the world s truly beautiful settings, with mangrove swamps, untouched beaches, and virgin rainforests. Transit the Panama Canal Acapulco 9:00 am 6:00 pm MAIDEN CALL Join the sun worshippers along Acapulco s Crescent Bay. This one-time vacation mecca for Hollywood royalty has been ranked a world-class resort for over a quarter of a century. Cabo San Lucas 8:00 am 2:00 pm MAIDEN CALL Located at the very tip of Baja California where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific. Los Angeles, CA 7:00 am MAIDEN CALL After disembarking, we transfer to the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for our overnight stay. A special farewell dinner is included tonight. Journey Home New York City Add-On While our Panama Canal cruise begins in Fort Lauderdale, it is possible to board the ship in New York City, enjoying three extra nights onboard and from many eastern or midwestern points, New York City has vastly better train connections. Guests also have the thrill of sailing out of New York City past Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, an ideal start to a nostalgic holiday. Better still, we have a lovely New York City hotel package that includes an overnight stay (January 12th) at the renowned Waldorf Astoria, a special sailing day luncheon at the 21 Club and a transfer to the pier where we board Queen Elizabeth. Rates for this package are quite reasonable at $245pp double occupancy including hotel stay with all taxes, the grand 21 Club and transfer to the ship. Extra nights are also available at modest cost.

3 Fares & Accommodations Category Dining Room From Ft Lauderdale From New York Q6 Suite Queens Grill $10995 $11995 P1 Suite Princess Grill P2 Suite Princess Grill A1 Verandah Britannia A3 Verandah Britannia A4 Verandah Britannia A7 Verandah Britannia C2 Outside Britannia D4 Inside Britannia D5 Inside Britannia D6 Inside Britannia D7 Inside Britannia D8 Inside Britannia Port taxes & Government fees of $295.pp are additional and not included in the above fares. 3rd/4th passenger rates begin at $2495.pp Aboard Amtrak, guests who wish to upgrade from the included coach accommodations may purchase sleeping accommodations. Pricing varies by date and room type. Like airline tickets, rates are less costly when early reservations are made. The trains we will be aboard feature full dining car and sightseer lounge service regardless of your accommodation onboard. The Main Restaurant - one of many dining venues. The Queen s Room - enjoy dancing nightly. Across America by Train Not only will our guests see the Panama Canal by day but scenic wonders await to & from the voyage with the complimentary round-trip train travel we have included from your hometown! This allows you to enjoy, before or after your cruise, travel aboard such legendary trains as the California Zephyr, the Empire Builder, the Southwest Chief and the Coast Starlight. We make all reservations for you and handle all of the details. Highly recommended after the voyage arrives in Los Angeles, for our friends in the East and Midwest, is travel back to Chicago aboard the storied Southwest Chief, offering up a visual feast of daylight passages through the Arizona desert, and passing through Albuquerque, New Mexico. All aboard! Princess Grill Single seating dining in the Princess Grill, access to the private Grills lounge, 24-hour room service. two beds that convert to a queen, fine linens and duvet, Pillow concierge menu, Shoe shine service, fine soaps and shampoos. Britannia 24-hour room service. two beds that convert to a queen, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer, bathrobe & slippers, nightly turn-down service, satellite TV, Bon Voyage half bottle of sparking wine upon embarkation, and more. approx. 367 square feet approx. 248 square feet as pictured (A1-A7) The Queen ELIZABETH In an era of countless drab cruise ships, the Queen ELIZABETH is a elegant exception. With a host of public areas including a Winter Garden, an authentic British Pub (with fish & chips and English ales), the stylish Chart Room Bar and the Empire Casino, there is plenty of room to relax and enjoy this heir to the proud Cunard tradition. There is also the Queen s Room with big band dancing nightly, the swank Midships Bar, and for those seeking literary respite, a two-deck high Library - one of the largest afloat. There are also acres of open deck, the Royal Spa & Fitness Centre, swimming pools and, of course, the Panama Canal! Eastbound aboard the Southwest Chief

4 Passage Contract / Terms and Conditions RESERVATION INFORMATION: Your booking, whether made in penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 14 days or less are subject strongly & urgently recommended. Policies can be obtained that writing or over the phone, is a contract of understanding with to a 100% penalty of the Total Fare. Given that the resale of provide protection in the event of trip cancellation, pre-existing Uncommon Journeys and/or Train Holidays and in so doing, you canceled space will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell other medical conditions, trip interruption, personal injury or damage to agree to the terms and conditions of this passage contract. Fares space, these fees are due regardless of resale. Name changes and property. Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays does not and Itineraries listed in this brochure are those in effect at time of departure date changes are considered cancellations and are endorse any particular type of policy or company but does printing. All prices listed are in US Dollars. Upon receipt of your subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations must be submitted in encourage all guests to consider the purchase of some type of deposit, either by phone or by mail, your reservation in confirmed. writing either by letter or by fax and the cancellation will be travel insurance. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel A 35% deposit of the Total Fare is required to confirm reservations processed only when this notification is received. Charges for insurance to cover 100% of your tour cost as there are no aboard any tour or program. After 5 days, confirmed reservations cancellation will be based on the date which cancellation notice is exceptions to the cancellation penalties. without deposit will be automatically cancelled by our reservation received. Cancellation refunds are only payable to passengers in system. Final Payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date the same manner in which deposit/final payment were made to TICKETS & DOCUMENTS: Tickets and documents will be sent via and no later than 75 days prior to tour departure. Payment by Uncommon Journeys. Please allow from 2-4 weeks for UPS promptly upon receipt from the railway, airline, or cruise American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or check is Cancellation refunds to be processed. Refunds cannot be issued company but only after final payment. This is customarily 14 days accepted. Your verbal authorization of the use of your credit card until cancellation requests in writing have been received. before departure. 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We cannot confirm seat assignment requests for INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL deposit has been made: Cancellations after deposit has been made airline or motorcoach travel. We are unable to accommodate TERMS AND CONDITIONS but prior to final payment are subject to a $ per person requests for special meals or other special services not specifically penalty: cancellations days prior to departure are subject to mentioned in the applicable tour or program brochure. a 40% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations days prior to departure are subject to a 80% penalty of the Total Fare: TRIP INSURANCE INFORMATION: Cancellation insurance is cancellations days prior to departure are subject to 90% available at modest cost from various insurance providers and is Glorious Journeys Around North America by Train, Coastal Cruiser, and Ocean Liner 2011 For reservations call our Explorers office at CST ID #

5 RESERVATION FORM PANAMA CANAL WITH THE QUEEN UNIVERSITY of ILLINOIS EXPLORERS JANUARY 13 30, 2011 ONE FORM TO BE COMPLETED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TRAVELER Last Name First Name MI Address City State Zip Telephone Birthdate Rooming with Category Ft. Lauderdale New York Q6 Suite $10995 $11995 P1 Suite $ 9995 $10995 P2 Suite $ 9495 $ 9995 A1 Verandah $ 6595 $ 6995 A3 Verandah $ 5995 $ 6395 A4 Verandah $ 5695 $ 6095 A7 Verandah $ 5545 $ 5995 C2 Outside $ 4995 $ 5395 D4 Inside $ 4395 $ 4695 D5 Inside $ 4345 $ 4645 D6 Inside $ 4295 $ 4595 D7 Inside $ 3895 $ 4195 D8 Inside $ 3695 $ 3995 Prices are per person based on double occupancy Port taxes & Government fees of $295 per person are additional and not included in the above fares. Deposit Amount $ _$1000_ /person Final Payment Due Date: 10/11/10 Payment Information (Circle One) Deposit or Full Payment Credit Card Type Signature Credit Card Number Expiration Date CVB Name as it appears on Card Billing address (if different than above) Bed Type Request (not guaranteed, but we will request on your behalf King Queen Single Room Special Requests or dietary requirements: Make Checks Payable to: Uncommon Journeys Send to: The University of Illinois Alumni Association UIC Student Center East 750 South Halsted, Suite #520 Chicago, IL Chicago, IL See next page for cancellation information...

6 Cancellation Information: Cancellation penalties do apply and for this reason trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Trip insurance is available at a modest cost and additional information may be obtained for your Alumni Association. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to cover 100% of your tour cost as there are no exceptions to the cancellation penalties. The following cancellation penalties apply should you have to cancel for any reason, including medical, once deposit has been made: Cancellations after deposit has been made but prior to final payment are subject to a $100 per person penalty; cancellations days prior to departure are subject to a 40% penalty of the Total Fare; cancellations days prior to departure are subject to a 80% penalty of the Total Fare; cancellations days prior to departure are subject to a 90% penalty of the Total Fare; cancellations 14 days or less are subject to a 100% penalty of the Total Fare. Given that the resale of cancelled space will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell other space these fees are due regardless of resale. Name chances and departure date changes are considered cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations must be submitted in writing either by letter or by fax and the cancellation will be processed only when this notification is received. Charges for cancellation will be based on dates which cancellation notice is received. Cancellation refunds are payable to passengers in the same manner in which deposit/final payment were made to Uncommon Journeys. Please allow from 2 4 weeks for cancellation refunds to be processed. Refunds cannot be issued until cancellation requests in writing have been received.