(2) Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Send separate form.) Name(s) you would like on your name adge(s): (1) (2) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip AHI FlexAir to and from, Spain to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional $895 (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y Feruary 19, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availaility). transportation Two 10-ride tickets for use on the Metro and uses. AHI FlexAIr your exciting travel ProgrAm May -15, 2016 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participants automatically receive flight insurance worth up to $250,000, suject to policy terms. ItInerAry Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Arrive in Day 3 Day Day 5 Sitges/ Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Girona/Figueres Day 9 (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert guides. All excursions: Explore the historic and eautiful Barri Gòtic. Admire s modernist architecture. Visit the seaside town of Sitges. See s Olympic marina. Learn how to make authentic Catalonian cuisine. Stroll through the streets of El Born, one of s most fascinating neighorhoods. Visit the towns of Figueres and Girona. Discover the Benedictine monastery in Montserrat and Penedès wine country. Step into the Palau de la Música Catalana, a eautiful modernist concert hall. many Included extras metro Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Regards from Westwood, Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. santa maria del mar We invite you to join us on an exciting exploration of. This expertly planned itinerary allows you to experience the est of and Catalonia. Over 10 nights, get an in-depth look at this exciting city and the extraordinary Catalonian culture. Immerse yourself in the history, art, cuisine and everything else that gives its unique flair. See s most iconic landmarks and venture outside the city to neary cultural centers, which allows you to gain an understanding of Catalonia s heritage. I stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in April, and I was very impressed with the property. The location is also amazing, one lock away from Passeig de Gràcia. I have also participated in the immersion tour concept, so call me if you have any questions aout this new tour concept. Discover this world-class city while taking advantage of the ease, value and fun of group travel. The itinerary has een planned so that you still have plenty of time to explore independently, allowing you to pursue your individual interests and make discoveries of your own. Our other immersion trips usually sell out in a couple of weeks, so e sure to make your reservation today for this new tour! Enjoy an extensive meal program, featuring 10 reakfasts, five lunch and three dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend Welcome and Farewell Dinners. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. Day 1 meals Carlos Ruiz Zafón (. 196), Spanish novelist Surrealism is destructive, ut it destroys only what it considers to e shackles limiting our vision. Salvador Dalí (190-1989), Spanish artist My mother said to me, If you are a solider, you will ecome a general. If you are a monk, you will ecome the Pope. Instead I was a painter and ecame Picasso. Palo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish artist But man does not create he discovers. Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), Spanish architect Day 10 Montserrat/Penedès Day 11 Day 12 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary suject to change. This program is designed for active alumni and includes moderate daily walking. Your Travel Director will descrie the length and difficulty level. sitges sacred Heart church, mount tiidao, arcelona immersion discounts and pricing. Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, program information, 10 nights at the first-class Renaissance Hotel in, Spain. wesite for the most current Special Price* $3,95* Please call or refer to our Special Savings $250 AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travelers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexiility and customization. Safety and security. Full Price $3,75 Join alumni and friends on this journey of a lifetime! (1) AccommodAtIons I see cities as organisms, as living creatures. To me, Madrid is a man and is a woman. And it s a woman who s extremely vain. girona Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Included FeAtures May 5-15, 2016 catalonian woman UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires a memership to use our services. All UCLA alumni are now memers of the UCLA Alumni Association. You may invite up to three companions to travel with you as guests on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. land ProgrAm experience ArcelonA like A local Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu 10-nIgHt ArcelonA ImmersIon ProgrAm SPAINBAR16 2 Trip #:8-22851W NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO -Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes room accommodations in. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her room accommodations at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might ecome necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will e paid y the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsiility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disaility that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to e held responsile for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on oard their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract etween the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will e suject to a $350 (AHI-$250, UCLA-$100) per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must e sumitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. 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accommodations Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History Immersion Programs are moderately paced with a good alance of included activities and excursions and time to explore on your own. Travelers should e physically fit, ale to walk distances of up to three miles, exit and enter trains quickly and navigate stairs, hills and uneven terrain. Dali theater-museum chapel sant Joan, Montserrat casa Batlló Artists of sagrada Familia Plaça Reial, Barri Gòtic PRoGRaM HiGHliGHts Plaça d espanya osmopolitan, virant and intoxicating, is the jewel of Spain s Mediterranean coast. Founded y the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, the capital of Catalonia stays young y welcoming new ideas that fuse perfectly with its rich past. Through the years, s creative citizens have pushed innovations in architecture, art, cuisine and more. s spectacular cityscape and the works of creative visionaries are a feast for the eyes. Delve into several facets of s history. Walk through the Barri Gòtic, where the narrow warren of streets will transport you to medieval, and marvel at the whimsical genius of Gaudí in the Eixample district. Stroll through the streets of El Born, where medieval knights once jousted, to see the Santa Maria del Mar, an imposing 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Immerse yourself in, and discover a unique and wonderful city. C Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience. Day Four Discover s artistic heritage during excursions that highlight the region s most famous artists and architects, including Antoni Gaudí, Palo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Savor the flavors of Catalán cuisine and learn how to re-create dishes at home during a cooking lesson. Visit neary Sitges, Girona, Figueres and Penedès wine country to discover more of Catalonia. A lend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround yourself in the culture of and its environs at your own pace. Three informative lectures provide context and ackground for your adventures. Miró mosaic, la Ramla Educational Focus: Modernism and Antoni Gaudí. Discuss how the eccentric Catalán architect, Antoni Gaudí, shaped the city of with his astract structures and virantly colored tiles. la Ramla Day One In Transit Depart for, Spain.A Day Two, Spain Arrive in, and transfera to the Renaissance Hotel. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. UNESCO The Works of Antoni Gaudí and the Palau de la Música Catalana are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. Port Vell, Day Three d Educational Focus: The History of Catalonia and. Discover the fascinating history of this interesting corner of Spain. Excursion: The Barri Gòtic. Set out on a walking tour of s Gothic Quarter, where medieval flourished. Stroll along La Ramla, the usy pedestrian oulevard. Visit Plaça St. Jaume, where civic leaders have run the city since Roman times. Local Flavor: Savor an introduction to tapas during lunch at a restaurant. Excursion: s Modernist Cityscape. Hop on the Metro and head to the Sagrada Familia, the cathedral designed y Gaudí. Continue to see the façades of several modernist uildings, including Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller. Local Flavor: Enjoy delicious regional cuisine at dinner. Day Five Sitges Excursion: The Artists of Sitges. Travel y train to the seaside town of Sitges. Visit the Cau Ferrat Museum, home and studio of artist Santiago Rusiñol, to see pieces y Rusiñol and his contemporaries. Continue to the Maricel spanish artist Museum, whose collections include pieces dating from the Ages. and evening are at leisure in. Day Six Excursion: Post-Olympic. Stroll through Port Olímpic, the marina uilt for the 1992 Olympic Games. The marina, part of the Olympic Village, continues to serve the city. See Fish, the stainless-steel sculpture created y Frank Gehry. Local Flavor: Roll up your sleeves and work up an appetite for lunch as you learn how to make delicious Catalonian cuisine. Girona Educational Focus: Contemporary Catalonia. Learn aout life in Catalonia today. Day Seven Excursion: El Born. Visit the Picasso Museum, uilt in a complex of five medieval townhouses, to see one of the largest collections of work y the influential painter. Continue with a tour of El Born, site of medieval jousting tournaments and trade guilds. See the Santa Maria del Mar, a 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in and around testify to Antoni Gaudí s (1852-1926) modernist architectural contriutions. The undulating lines, space and colors in his works were inspired y nature and his Roman Catholic faith. His unfinished masterpiece, Sagrada Familia, will e completed in 2026, 100 years after his passing. -orn Santiago Rusiñol (1861-1931) is celerated for his evocative Spanish garden paintings. But it was the socially conscious sujects of his earlier work that influenced s favorite adopted son, free-spirited Palo Picasso (1881-1973). Picasso s precuism pieces appear in s Picasso Museum. The oldly colored whimsical work of surrealist Joan Miró (1893-1983) is found in s streets and squares, including a pavement mosaic on La Ramla. Salvador Dalí (190-1989) was orn just outside, in Figueres. His interaction with Picasso and Miró led to his first surrealist phase in 1929. Although the flamoyant artist is est known for his paintings, he also sculpted and collaorated with Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney on films. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in El Born. Day Eight Girona Figueres Excursion: Girona and Figueres. Visit the town of Girona, uilt y the Romans 2,000 years ago. Girona later ecame an important Catalonian town during the Ages. sardana, traditional catalonian dance Culture of Catalonia Catalonia s distinct culture has faced periods of oppression throughout history. Yet fiercely independent Catalans have maintained their unique identity, eloquently expressed through rich cultural traditions and language. has two official languages: Catalán and Spanish. Catalán is an evolution of Latin, as close to French as it is to Spanish. Although suppressed under the Franco dictatorship, today it s taught in schools and spoken y more than 9 million people. Catalonia s culinary tradition differs from that of its Spanish cousin. Spicy dishes are rare and meals commonly incorporate seafood, fresh produce and Mediterranean flavors. Favorite dishes include emotits, the famous sausages of the region, and pa am tomàquet, toasted read spread with tomato, olive oil and salt. Day Ten Montserrat Penedès Wine Country Excursion: The Monastery of Montserrat and Penedès Wine Country. Visit Montserrat, a ninth-century Benedictine monastery uilt on a dramatic sandstone mountain. Continue to the Penedès wine region, which is est known for producing cava, a sparkling wine. Local Flavor: Enjoy a country-style lunch featuring cava made at a family-owned winery. Within the historic town center is the Call, the medieval maze of narrow streets that was home to the town s Jewish community. Continue to Figueres, the hometown of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Visit the Dalí Theater-Museum, which is said to e the world s largest surrealist oject. The colorful uilding adorned with eggs on the top is as whimsical as the artwork displayed inside. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Girona. Day Nine Independent Exploration: Enjoy a day Day Eleven at leisure in. Explore on your own, shop for souvenirs or spend the day in Excursion: The Music Palace. Visit the museums and galleries. Palau de la Música Catalana, a eautiful Monastery, Montserrat Penedés wine country modernist concert hall created y art nouveau architect Lluís Doménich i Montaner. Independent Exploration: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner. Day Twelve Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Renaissance BaRcelona Hotel BaRcelona The Renaissance Hotel is ideally situated near the Passeig de Gràcia and many of s top attractions. The hotel s citycenter location means that s est shops, restaurants and more are just steps away. Meet friends for drinks in Cuit Bar & Lounge, which showcases traditional tapas. CRU Steakhouse offers international fare with a Spanish twist. After a day filled with seeing the est of, return to a luxurious oasis. Relax in a wellappointed guest room with complimentary Wi-Fi, an MP3 docking station and more.
(2) Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Send separate form.) Name(s) you would like on your name adge(s): (1) (2) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip AHI FlexAir to and from, Spain to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations at an additional $895 (limited availaility). I request assistance in securing a roommate ut will accept a single, if one is availale at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate e found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are suject to availaility and processed on a first come, first served asis. Reservations to e paid in full y Feruary 19, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must e accompanied y payment in full. Final payment may e made y personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payale to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payale to AHI International. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including ut not limited to the cancellation terms. CST Registration No. 2028271-20. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-33300 Iowa Seller of Travel No. 520 Ohio Seller of Travel Reg. No. 8889139. Washington State Seller of Travel Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC Memer Carriers 2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, ased on doule occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availaility). transportation Two 10-ride tickets for use on the Metro and uses. AHI FlexAIr your exciting travel ProgrAm May -15, 2016 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. In most cases, transfers etween the airport and hotel/cruise ship will e included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participants automatically receive flight insurance worth up to $250,000, suject to policy terms. ItInerAry Depart Gateway CityA Day 2 Arrive in Day 3 Day Day 5 Sitges/ Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Girona/Figueres Day 9 (For details, see the day-y-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs presented y local experts to enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert guides. All excursions: Explore the historic and eautiful Barri Gòtic. Admire s modernist architecture. Visit the seaside town of Sitges. See s Olympic marina. Learn how to make authentic Catalonian cuisine. Stroll through the streets of El Born, one of s most fascinating neighorhoods. Visit the towns of Figueres and Girona. Discover the Benedictine monastery in Montserrat and Penedès wine country. Step into the Palau de la Música Catalana, a eautiful modernist concert hall. many Included extras metro Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. Tipping of all guides and drivers. Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Complimentary travel wallet. Regards from Westwood, Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc. santa maria del mar We invite you to join us on an exciting exploration of. This expertly planned itinerary allows you to experience the est of and Catalonia. Over 10 nights, get an in-depth look at this exciting city and the extraordinary Catalonian culture. Immerse yourself in the history, art, cuisine and everything else that gives its unique flair. See s most iconic landmarks and venture outside the city to neary cultural centers, which allows you to gain an understanding of Catalonia s heritage. I stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in April, and I was very impressed with the property. The location is also amazing, one lock away from Passeig de Gràcia. I have also participated in the immersion tour concept, so call me if you have any questions aout this new tour concept. Discover this world-class city while taking advantage of the ease, value and fun of group travel. The itinerary has een planned so that you still have plenty of time to explore independently, allowing you to pursue your individual interests and make discoveries of your own. Our other immersion trips usually sell out in a couple of weeks, so e sure to make your reservation today for this new tour! Enjoy an extensive meal program, featuring 10 reakfasts, five lunch and three dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend Welcome and Farewell Dinners. *Special Price valid if ooked y the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. Day 1 meals Carlos Ruiz Zafón (. 196), Spanish novelist Surrealism is destructive, ut it destroys only what it considers to e shackles limiting our vision. Salvador Dalí (190-1989), Spanish artist My mother said to me, If you are a solider, you will ecome a general. If you are a monk, you will ecome the Pope. Instead I was a painter and ecame Picasso. Palo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish artist But man does not create he discovers. Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), Spanish architect Day 10 Montserrat/Penedès Day 11 Day 12 Return to Gateway CityA Note: Itinerary suject to change. This program is designed for active alumni and includes moderate daily walking. Your Travel Director will descrie the length and difficulty level. sitges sacred Heart church, mount tiidao, arcelona immersion discounts and pricing. Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends, program information, 10 nights at the first-class Renaissance Hotel in, Spain. wesite for the most current Special Price* $3,95* Please call or refer to our Special Savings $250 AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travelers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexiility and customization. Safety and security. Full Price $3,75 Join alumni and friends on this journey of a lifetime! (1) AccommodAtIons I see cities as organisms, as living creatures. To me, Madrid is a man and is a woman. And it s a woman who s extremely vain. girona Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Included FeAtures May 5-15, 2016 catalonian woman UCLA Alumni Travel is a enefit of memership in the UCLA Alumni Association. The Association requires a memership to use our services. All UCLA alumni are now memers of the UCLA Alumni Association. You may invite up to three companions to travel with you as guests on your memership. Yes, I am a memer of the UCLA Alumni Association. No, I am not a memer. Please send me an application to join. land ProgrAm experience ArcelonA like A local Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel Phone: Fax: 310-209-271 Email: travel@alumni.ucla.edu 10-nIgHt ArcelonA ImmersIon ProgrAm SPAINBAR16 2 Trip #:8-22851W NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, meals and everages not descried in this rochure as included, travel insurance and all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO -Participants should e in good health and ale to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs must e accompanied y an ale companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a memer of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, suject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations e refunded. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered y AHI Travel is ased on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may e levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may e used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may e assessed y the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will e charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will e wholly responsile for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will e provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are suject to change y the carrier without notice. Excess aggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardroe accordingly. Transport of aggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes room accommodations in. It is the responsiility of each participant to leave his/her room accommodations at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program egan. Participants may e assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage eyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted y a participant. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel otains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or otaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, pulicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liale for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsile for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any sustitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned therey. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and ased on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are suject to change at or efore the time of departure. 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accommodations Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History Immersion Programs are moderately paced with a good alance of included activities and excursions and time to explore on your own. Travelers should e physically fit, ale to walk distances of up to three miles, exit and enter trains quickly and navigate stairs, hills and uneven terrain. Dali theater-museum chapel sant Joan, Montserrat casa Batlló Artists of sagrada Familia Plaça Reial, Barri Gòtic PRoGRaM HiGHliGHts Plaça d espanya osmopolitan, virant and intoxicating, is the jewel of Spain s Mediterranean coast. Founded y the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, the capital of Catalonia stays young y welcoming new ideas that fuse perfectly with its rich past. Through the years, s creative citizens have pushed innovations in architecture, art, cuisine and more. s spectacular cityscape and the works of creative visionaries are a feast for the eyes. Delve into several facets of s history. Walk through the Barri Gòtic, where the narrow warren of streets will transport you to medieval, and marvel at the whimsical genius of Gaudí in the Eixample district. Stroll through the streets of El Born, where medieval knights once jousted, to see the Santa Maria del Mar, an imposing 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Immerse yourself in, and discover a unique and wonderful city. C Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience. Day Four Discover s artistic heritage during excursions that highlight the region s most famous artists and architects, including Antoni Gaudí, Palo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Savor the flavors of Catalán cuisine and learn how to re-create dishes at home during a cooking lesson. Visit neary Sitges, Girona, Figueres and Penedès wine country to discover more of Catalonia. A lend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround yourself in the culture of and its environs at your own pace. Three informative lectures provide context and ackground for your adventures. Miró mosaic, la Ramla Educational Focus: Modernism and Antoni Gaudí. Discuss how the eccentric Catalán architect, Antoni Gaudí, shaped the city of with his astract structures and virantly colored tiles. la Ramla Day One In Transit Depart for, Spain.A Day Two, Spain Arrive in, and transfera to the Renaissance Hotel. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. UNESCO The Works of Antoni Gaudí and the Palau de la Música Catalana are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. Port Vell, Day Three d Educational Focus: The History of Catalonia and. Discover the fascinating history of this interesting corner of Spain. Excursion: The Barri Gòtic. Set out on a walking tour of s Gothic Quarter, where medieval flourished. Stroll along La Ramla, the usy pedestrian oulevard. Visit Plaça St. Jaume, where civic leaders have run the city since Roman times. Local Flavor: Savor an introduction to tapas during lunch at a restaurant. Excursion: s Modernist Cityscape. Hop on the Metro and head to the Sagrada Familia, the cathedral designed y Gaudí. Continue to see the façades of several modernist uildings, including Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller. Local Flavor: Enjoy delicious regional cuisine at dinner. Day Five Sitges Excursion: The Artists of Sitges. Travel y train to the seaside town of Sitges. Visit the Cau Ferrat Museum, home and studio of artist Santiago Rusiñol, to see pieces y Rusiñol and his contemporaries. Continue to the Maricel spanish artist Museum, whose collections include pieces dating from the Ages. and evening are at leisure in. Day Six Excursion: Post-Olympic. Stroll through Port Olímpic, the marina uilt for the 1992 Olympic Games. The marina, part of the Olympic Village, continues to serve the city. See Fish, the stainless-steel sculpture created y Frank Gehry. Local Flavor: Roll up your sleeves and work up an appetite for lunch as you learn how to make delicious Catalonian cuisine. Girona Educational Focus: Contemporary Catalonia. Learn aout life in Catalonia today. Day Seven Excursion: El Born. Visit the Picasso Museum, uilt in a complex of five medieval townhouses, to see one of the largest collections of work y the influential painter. Continue with a tour of El Born, site of medieval jousting tournaments and trade guilds. See the Santa Maria del Mar, a 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in and around testify to Antoni Gaudí s (1852-1926) modernist architectural contriutions. The undulating lines, space and colors in his works were inspired y nature and his Roman Catholic faith. His unfinished masterpiece, Sagrada Familia, will e completed in 2026, 100 years after his passing. -orn Santiago Rusiñol (1861-1931) is celerated for his evocative Spanish garden paintings. But it was the socially conscious sujects of his earlier work that influenced s favorite adopted son, free-spirited Palo Picasso (1881-1973). Picasso s precuism pieces appear in s Picasso Museum. The oldly colored whimsical work of surrealist Joan Miró (1893-1983) is found in s streets and squares, including a pavement mosaic on La Ramla. Salvador Dalí (190-1989) was orn just outside, in Figueres. His interaction with Picasso and Miró led to his first surrealist phase in 1929. Although the flamoyant artist is est known for his paintings, he also sculpted and collaorated with Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney on films. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in El Born. Day Eight Girona Figueres Excursion: Girona and Figueres. Visit the town of Girona, uilt y the Romans 2,000 years ago. Girona later ecame an important Catalonian town during the Ages. sardana, traditional catalonian dance Culture of Catalonia Catalonia s distinct culture has faced periods of oppression throughout history. Yet fiercely independent Catalans have maintained their unique identity, eloquently expressed through rich cultural traditions and language. has two official languages: Catalán and Spanish. Catalán is an evolution of Latin, as close to French as it is to Spanish. Although suppressed under the Franco dictatorship, today it s taught in schools and spoken y more than 9 million people. Catalonia s culinary tradition differs from that of its Spanish cousin. Spicy dishes are rare and meals commonly incorporate seafood, fresh produce and Mediterranean flavors. Favorite dishes include emotits, the famous sausages of the region, and pa am tomàquet, toasted read spread with tomato, olive oil and salt. Day Ten Montserrat Penedès Wine Country Excursion: The Monastery of Montserrat and Penedès Wine Country. Visit Montserrat, a ninth-century Benedictine monastery uilt on a dramatic sandstone mountain. Continue to the Penedès wine region, which is est known for producing cava, a sparkling wine. Local Flavor: Enjoy a country-style lunch featuring cava made at a family-owned winery. Within the historic town center is the Call, the medieval maze of narrow streets that was home to the town s Jewish community. Continue to Figueres, the hometown of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Visit the Dalí Theater-Museum, which is said to e the world s largest surrealist oject. The colorful uilding adorned with eggs on the top is as whimsical as the artwork displayed inside. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Girona. Day Nine Independent Exploration: Enjoy a day Day Eleven at leisure in. Explore on your own, shop for souvenirs or spend the day in Excursion: The Music Palace. Visit the museums and galleries. Palau de la Música Catalana, a eautiful Monastery, Montserrat Penedés wine country modernist concert hall created y art nouveau architect Lluís Doménich i Montaner. Independent Exploration: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner. Day Twelve Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Renaissance BaRcelona Hotel BaRcelona The Renaissance Hotel is ideally situated near the Passeig de Gràcia and many of s top attractions. The hotel s citycenter location means that s est shops, restaurants and more are just steps away. Meet friends for drinks in Cuit Bar & Lounge, which showcases traditional tapas. CRU Steakhouse offers international fare with a Spanish twist. After a day filled with seeing the est of, return to a luxurious oasis. Relax in a wellappointed guest room with complimentary Wi-Fi, an MP3 docking station and more.
accommodations Art Architecture Culture Cuisine Wine History Immersion Programs are moderately paced with a good alance of included activities and excursions and time to explore on your own. Travelers should e physically fit, ale to walk distances of up to three miles, exit and enter trains quickly and navigate stairs, hills and uneven terrain. Dali theater-museum chapel sant Joan, Montserrat casa Batlló Artists of sagrada Familia Plaça Reial, Barri Gòtic PRoGRaM HiGHliGHts Plaça d espanya osmopolitan, virant and intoxicating, is the jewel of Spain s Mediterranean coast. Founded y the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, the capital of Catalonia stays young y welcoming new ideas that fuse perfectly with its rich past. Through the years, s creative citizens have pushed innovations in architecture, art, cuisine and more. s spectacular cityscape and the works of creative visionaries are a feast for the eyes. Delve into several facets of s history. Walk through the Barri Gòtic, where the narrow warren of streets will transport you to medieval, and marvel at the whimsical genius of Gaudí in the Eixample district. Stroll through the streets of El Born, where medieval knights once jousted, to see the Santa Maria del Mar, an imposing 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Immerse yourself in, and discover a unique and wonderful city. C Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience. Day Four Discover s artistic heritage during excursions that highlight the region s most famous artists and architects, including Antoni Gaudí, Palo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Savor the flavors of Catalán cuisine and learn how to re-create dishes at home during a cooking lesson. Visit neary Sitges, Girona, Figueres and Penedès wine country to discover more of Catalonia. A lend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround yourself in the culture of and its environs at your own pace. Three informative lectures provide context and ackground for your adventures. Miró mosaic, la Ramla Educational Focus: Modernism and Antoni Gaudí. Discuss how the eccentric Catalán architect, Antoni Gaudí, shaped the city of with his astract structures and virantly colored tiles. la Ramla Day One In Transit Depart for, Spain.A Day Two, Spain Arrive in, and transfera to the Renaissance Hotel. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner. UNESCO The Works of Antoni Gaudí and the Palau de la Música Catalana are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. Port Vell, Day Three d Educational Focus: The History of Catalonia and. Discover the fascinating history of this interesting corner of Spain. Excursion: The Barri Gòtic. Set out on a walking tour of s Gothic Quarter, where medieval flourished. Stroll along La Ramla, the usy pedestrian oulevard. Visit Plaça St. Jaume, where civic leaders have run the city since Roman times. Local Flavor: Savor an introduction to tapas during lunch at a restaurant. Excursion: s Modernist Cityscape. Hop on the Metro and head to the Sagrada Familia, the cathedral designed y Gaudí. Continue to see the façades of several modernist uildings, including Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller. Local Flavor: Enjoy delicious regional cuisine at dinner. Day Five Sitges Excursion: The Artists of Sitges. Travel y train to the seaside town of Sitges. Visit the Cau Ferrat Museum, home and studio of artist Santiago Rusiñol, to see pieces y Rusiñol and his contemporaries. Continue to the Maricel spanish artist Museum, whose collections include pieces dating from the Ages. and evening are at leisure in. Day Six Excursion: Post-Olympic. Stroll through Port Olímpic, the marina uilt for the 1992 Olympic Games. The marina, part of the Olympic Village, continues to serve the city. See Fish, the stainless-steel sculpture created y Frank Gehry. Local Flavor: Roll up your sleeves and work up an appetite for lunch as you learn how to make delicious Catalonian cuisine. Girona Educational Focus: Contemporary Catalonia. Learn aout life in Catalonia today. Day Seven Excursion: El Born. Visit the Picasso Museum, uilt in a complex of five medieval townhouses, to see one of the largest collections of work y the influential painter. Continue with a tour of El Born, site of medieval jousting tournaments and trade guilds. See the Santa Maria del Mar, a 1th-century church uilt in the Gothic style of Catalonia. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in and around testify to Antoni Gaudí s (1852-1926) modernist architectural contriutions. The undulating lines, space and colors in his works were inspired y nature and his Roman Catholic faith. His unfinished masterpiece, Sagrada Familia, will e completed in 2026, 100 years after his passing. -orn Santiago Rusiñol (1861-1931) is celerated for his evocative Spanish garden paintings. But it was the socially conscious sujects of his earlier work that influenced s favorite adopted son, free-spirited Palo Picasso (1881-1973). Picasso s precuism pieces appear in s Picasso Museum. The oldly colored whimsical work of surrealist Joan Miró (1893-1983) is found in s streets and squares, including a pavement mosaic on La Ramla. Salvador Dalí (190-1989) was orn just outside, in Figueres. His interaction with Picasso and Miró led to his first surrealist phase in 1929. Although the flamoyant artist is est known for his paintings, he also sculpted and collaorated with Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney on films. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in El Born. Day Eight Girona Figueres Excursion: Girona and Figueres. Visit the town of Girona, uilt y the Romans 2,000 years ago. Girona later ecame an important Catalonian town during the Ages. sardana, traditional catalonian dance Culture of Catalonia Catalonia s distinct culture has faced periods of oppression throughout history. Yet fiercely independent Catalans have maintained their unique identity, eloquently expressed through rich cultural traditions and language. has two official languages: Catalán and Spanish. Catalán is an evolution of Latin, as close to French as it is to Spanish. Although suppressed under the Franco dictatorship, today it s taught in schools and spoken y more than 9 million people. Catalonia s culinary tradition differs from that of its Spanish cousin. Spicy dishes are rare and meals commonly incorporate seafood, fresh produce and Mediterranean flavors. Favorite dishes include emotits, the famous sausages of the region, and pa am tomàquet, toasted read spread with tomato, olive oil and salt. Day Ten Montserrat Penedès Wine Country Excursion: The Monastery of Montserrat and Penedès Wine Country. Visit Montserrat, a ninth-century Benedictine monastery uilt on a dramatic sandstone mountain. Continue to the Penedès wine region, which is est known for producing cava, a sparkling wine. Local Flavor: Enjoy a country-style lunch featuring cava made at a family-owned winery. Within the historic town center is the Call, the medieval maze of narrow streets that was home to the town s Jewish community. Continue to Figueres, the hometown of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Visit the Dalí Theater-Museum, which is said to e the world s largest surrealist oject. The colorful uilding adorned with eggs on the top is as whimsical as the artwork displayed inside. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Girona. Day Nine Independent Exploration: Enjoy a day Day Eleven at leisure in. Explore on your own, shop for souvenirs or spend the day in Excursion: The Music Palace. Visit the museums and galleries. Palau de la Música Catalana, a eautiful Monastery, Montserrat Penedés wine country modernist concert hall created y art nouveau architect Lluís Doménich i Montaner. Independent Exploration: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner. Day Twelve Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city.a Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B L D = Breakfast Lunch Dinner. Renaissance BaRcelona Hotel BaRcelona The Renaissance Hotel is ideally situated near the Passeig de Gràcia and many of s top attractions. The hotel s citycenter location means that s est shops, restaurants and more are just steps away. Meet friends for drinks in Cuit Bar & Lounge, which showcases traditional tapas. CRU Steakhouse offers international fare with a Spanish twist. After a day filled with seeing the est of, return to a luxurious oasis. Relax in a wellappointed guest room with complimentary Wi-Fi, an MP3 docking station and more.