Silver Blade Tours, Inc. Proudly Presents 2012 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, Nice, France March 25-April 2, 2012 Post Worlds Tour-Paris, France-April 2-7, 2012 Silver Blade Tours, Inc. and Edmunds Travel are excited to return to the Cote d Azur city of Nice situated on the beautiful French Riviera. The cuisine, wine, sun, and sand beckons you to experience this beautiful provincial city and to the 2012 World Figure Skating Championships. Our group will explore Old Towne Nice, Fragonard Perfume Factory, the medieval hilltop village of Eze, and the principality of Monaco. We will offer a tour to the Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa and Gardens including lunch in their Tea Room and Restaurant and to St. Paul de Vence. Beautiful architecture, floral gardens, markets, charming boutiques, and bistro restaurants beckon you to this wonderful city of art and culture. Our four-star hotel Le Meridien is conveniently located right on the Promenade des Anglais, across from the Mediterranean Sea and a 2 minute walk to Old Towne and Plaza Massena. For those who enjoy walking, the Le Meridien is less than 15 minutes from the Acropolis Exposition, (event venue) and minutes from the Nice Tramway. Nice -"Nike" was founded by the Greeks and is the capital city of the Riviera. It is also centrally located on the rocky coast where one can take day trips to surrounding Cannes sight of the famous "Cannes Film Festival", Grasseperfume capital, San Tropez, or to San Remo, on the Italian Riviera! Our post-worlds tour to Paris will be thrilling as we view the sights of the Eiffel Tower, the basilica Sacre Coeur, which sits on the highest hill in Paris, and the Arc de Triomphe. We will visit the palace of Versailles which includes the famed Hall of Mirrors, King s apartments, and Gardens. Our visit to Paris will include entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral featuring its famed glass Rose Windows and gothic arches. You will have leisure time to explore the museums of Paristhe Musee d Orsay featuring works by Monet, Van Gough, and Monet. The world-renowned Louvre is home to famous works of art Leonardo de Vinci s Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, beautiful paintings and marble sculptures. Leisurely stroll down the famous avenues Champs Elysees or Rue de Rivoli to shop and people watch from sidewalk cafes. Our five-star hotel the Westminster is conveniently located in the heart of the Opera District- a 10 minute walk to the Louvre, close to the Musee D Orsay, and Tuileries Gardens. We will conclude our visit with a dinner cruise down the Seine River with fabulous night time views of Paris. COME JOIN US AND VISIT NICE ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA AND EXPLORE PARIS, THE CITY OF LIGHTS!
2012 World Figure Skating Deluxe Land Tour Package Nice, France March 25-April 2, 2012 includes All Event/Exhibition Tickets in Prime Location, International airfare to Nice is not included 8 nights (Deluxe category room) at the Four-Star Deluxe Le Meridien Hotel 8 Full breakfasts daily (gratuities not included) (1 piece Baggage handling airport transfer April 2 from hotel to Nice Airport) Weekly pass for Nice Tramway (a 5 minute walk from the hotel) & nightly transfers from the Acropolis Arena commencing on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Full day tour to hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence, Cathedrale Notre Dame, tour of the French Riviera Rothschild Museum, Villa & Gardens in Saint- Jean- Cap- Ferrat, Orientation tour of Nice, English speaking tour guide Lunch at the Tea Room and Restaurant overlooking the Bay of Villefrance Full Day tour of Fragonard Perfume Factory, Eze Village, Old Towne Monte Carlo, and entrance to the Cathedrale Changing of the guard at Grimaldi s Palace, Lunch at the Bistrouet Restaurant Farewell Dinner at the Five-Star Deluxe Negresco Hotel Tour price is based on 15 tour participants and is escorted by representatives of Silver Blade Tours Eight Night Deluxe Land only tour package Our deluxe tour Deluxe Rooms at the Le Meridien Hotel in Nice All Tours are escorted by representatives of Silver Blade Tours package to Nice is feature one Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds. Nice, France based on all event/ticket prices Opera rooms at the Westminster Hotel in Paris March 25-April 2, 2012 from previous feature one Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds. Worlds. Ticket *$4499.00 Twin rate per person prices are not Airfare from Nice to Paris is not included with our finalized and an tour package and should be booked on April 2: Air $6299.00 Single rate adjustment might be France # AF 7701 departing Nice at 10:25 AM arriving implemented. into Paris at 12:00 Noon. World s Post Tour to Paris, France Five Night Deluxe Land Tour Package April 2-7, 2012- Airfare not included from Nice to Paris Airport transfers are included from Nice International Airport April 2, 2012 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Int l Airport and on April 7, 2012 Baggage handling- (one suitcase per person) 5 nights at the deluxe Four-Star Westminster Hotel including full breakfast Orientation city tour of Paris with views of the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Place De La Bastille, Eiffel Tower, entrance to Notre Dame, and lunch at a local restaurant, English speaking tour guide Half day sightseeing tour with Entrance to the basilica Sacre-Coeur-high up on MonteMarte Hill Half day sightseeing tour of Versailles Gardens and Fountains and Exhibition in Grand Apartments Wine and cheese tasting at the O Chateau Wine Bar, Bateaux Parisiens Farewell Dinner Cruise of the City of Lights $2299.00 Twin rate per person - $2999.00 Single rate Tour price is based on current exchange rates and on 12 tour participants Tour is escorted by representatives of Silver Blade Tours.*
TOUR CONDITIONS: 2012 ISU World Figure Skating Championships- Nice, France and Post tour-paris, France DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Deposit payment of $1000.00 per person for 2012 Worlds is required with completed reservation form. SECOND PAYMENT of $1000.00 is due on October 1, 2011. THIRD PAYMENT of $500.00 is due on November 1, 2011. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE on December 15, 2011. PAYMENTS: We accept personal checks towards our payment schedule. Master Card and Visa payments are accepted for 50% of the tour at time of booking and final 50% payment of the tour. All credit card transactions are not charged a service fee! A deposit refund (for those who sent in their deposit prior to tour announcement) will be allowed from Aug. 25-Sept. 25, 2011 through Silver Blade Tours. All payments are NON-REFUNDABLE except through Travelex insurance. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Trip cancellation and baggage insurance is offered through Travelex. A trip insurance brochure will be mailed or emailed upon your request. We strongly recommended trip insurance for protection against unforeseen circumstances, acts of war, medical and family emergencies that are NOT COVERED under this tour. Please mail completed trip insurance form directly to Travelex. Please read the trip cancellation waiver on your tour reservation form, sign and check off Yes or No to purchase the trip insurance. Silver Blade Tours, Inc. will not be held responsible if you have not checked this portion of the reservation form. BROCHURE CURRENCY/GROUP RATE: Tour brochure prices are based on current exchange rates and on 15 tour participants (Nice), 12 tour participants (Paris). An adjustment may be required on the final balance due to final pricing of all event tickets and currency rates. The adjustment will allow for any fluctuations in the international exchange rate that may have occurred between July 15, 2011 and January 15, 2012 and if there are less than required number of tour participants for Nice and Paris. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL/TRANSFERS: Tour participants are responsible for their own air travel and transfers from Nice Int l. Airport to the hotel unless noted in tour brochure. International airfare and airport transfers upon arrival to Nice are not included with this tour package. Airport transfers with departure from Nice (April 2, 2012) and arrival /departure (April 2, & 7, 2012) to Paris (CDG) for the post tour are included. If you arrive into Paris prior to our tour (April 2, 2012), airport transfers are on your own. ADDITIONAL NIGHTS: We have a limited number of rooms available for Saturday, March 24, 2012 that will be offered in the order of reservation request. Rooms must be booked through Silver Blade Tours. Any additional nights must be requested in writing, (no verbal requests) by email or letter by September 15, 2011 to be included in our tour room block. TOUR CHANGES: A written notice to Silver Blade Tours, Inc. is REQUIRED for any tour changes and will incur a $50.00 per tour change, (STRICTLY ENFORCED). Tour packages (deposits and payments) are NON-TRANSFERRABLE from person to person or from tour package to tour package. TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS: Tour packages do not include trip cancellation insurance, excess baggage fees, and expenses due to flight delays caused by strikes, bad weather, war, or other acts of God. Also not included are transfers from passenger s home, airport, and international departure taxes (where applicable), incidentals such as personal items, room service, beverages, food, liquor, laundry, parking, and telephone, or room upgrades). Gratuities for breakfast are not included in Nice or in Paris! ALL EVENT/EXHIBITION TICKETS: Silver Blade Tours Inc. purchases All Event/Exhibition Tickets (VIP, PREMIER, GOLD, or PLATINUM) in the LOWER LEVEL up to two or more years in advance. Silver Blade Tours Inc. negotiates with the Local Organizing Committee s on our Section, row, and seat assignments for most events. Other events all event tickets are assigned by the Local Organizing Committees or Skating Federations. The French Federation hasn t released ticket prices as of this date. EVENT SCHEDULES: Event schedules are dictated by the Local Organizing Committee/Skating Federations and are subject to change. Silver Blade Tours Inc. will not be held responsible for any event schedule changes. TOUR OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILTY: Silver Blade Tours Inc. and/or its consultant s act only as agents for tour participants in all matters regarding the selling of hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and transportation by way of bus, train, and airplane. It is not the airline s responsibility for any omission of events or schedules during the time passengers are in transit. Silver Blade Tours Inc. reserves the right to cancel any tours at their discretion within an acceptable time frame. In such instance, full refund of all payments minus an administrative fee will constitute full settlement to the passenger. The tour operator, Silver Blade Tours Inc. will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any loss, injury, or damage to person/persons or property as a result of unforeseen circumstances, date or schedule changes, while you are on tour. Silver Blade Tours Inc. will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any expenses incurred by such circumstances. The price of the tour is SUBJECT to change and is based on tariffs, schedule changes, number of tour participants, and currency rates in effect at the time of the printing. Silver Blade Tours will not be held responsible for any change of section, row, or seat selection for upcoming tour events or event schedule changes from the Local Organizing Committee or Skating Federations. Please mail completed reservation form with deposit to: Silver Blade Tours, Inc. 2672 Flowing Well Rd, DeLand FL, 32720-8903, by fax at 386-738-2512 or email to claudyne@silverbladetours.com Tour price date: Aug. 25, 2011.
2012 WORLDS FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESERVATION FORM BROCHURE DATE: AUG. 25, 2011 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE + 4 TEL HOME ( ) - CELL ( ) - EMAIL ADDRESS PASSPORT # MASTER CARD VISA EXP. DATE / CARDHOLDER S NAME CREDIT CARD NUMBER SECURITY CODE ROOMMATE YES NO SINGLE DOUBLE (2 IN ONE BED) TWIN ROOMMATE NAME *If a roommate is not available then the single supplement rate will be charged* EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE +4 PHONE ( ) - PLEASE CHECK: CUSTOMER REFERRAL INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING PSA BLADES ON ICE US FIGURE SKATING SKATE CANADA SBT WEBSITE PREVIOUS CUSTOMER 2011 SKATE AMERICA 2011 SKATE CANADA 2011 GRAND PRIX FINAL 2012 USFS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 FOUR CONTINENTS 2012 WORLDS 2012 POST WORLDS # OF PERSONS # OF NIGHTS Arrival Date Departure Date TRIP INSURANCE CANCELLATION WAIVER *I/we will purchase OPTIONAL TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: YES NO. I/we have read and understood Silver Blade Tours, Inc. terms of policy set forth in their tour packages. Silver Blade Tours, Inc. has advised me of all necessary documentation, refund policies, passport, trip insurance, and currency rates. If you checked YES, a trip insurance brochure will be mailed directly to you. By electing to check NO to purchase trip cancellation insurance, you are electing NOT to cover your tour for a refund through Travelex Insurance. All payments are non-refundable unless trip insurance is purchased. *APPLICATION NOT VALID WITHOUT COMPLETION OF THIS SECTION SIGNATURE ON FILE DATE FOR OFFICE USE DATE RECEIVED TRIP INSURANCE NO YES INS INFO MAILED/E-MAILED FORM OF PAYMENT: CHECK CHECK NUMBER MASTER CARD VISA