THE RIVIERAS BONUS 2-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM IN PROVENCE NICE ST-TROPEZ CALVI BONIFACIO ELBA PORTOVENERE PORTOFINO MONTE CARLO NICE SPONSORED BY: $1,000 10-26-12
THE ULTIMATE YACHT EXPERIENCE $1,000 10-26-12 Calvi, Corsica 711 The Rivieras by Yacht V1
NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE We invite you to board the privately chartered Variety Voyager yacht for an exclusive adventure. From enchanting Nice to alluring Monte Carlo, cruise the Mediterranean on an intimate, state-of-the-art vessel. Docking in some harbors accessible only to yachts and small ships, you ll visit mesmerizing ports on the French and Italian Riviera and the picturesque islands of Corsica and Elba. Let the Variety Voyager be your floating home, the Mediterranean ports your neighborhoods to explore and the sea your swimming pool. Inside, the staterooms and public areas are finished with warm fabrics and rich marbles. And from every corner of the yacht, enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean and of the ports visited. Rediscover the voyager within as the Variety Voyager introduces you to areas of breathtaking awe and prestige. Experience the legendary marinas of St-Tropez and Monte Carlo and the narrow, yet stunningly scenic harbor of Bonifacio from a more intimate perspective. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to go ashore at your leisure as you explore fascinating destinations like the quaint, colorful village of Portofino, and Portovenere, with its medieval winding streets. Discover the Mediterranean in style aboard this sleek 223-foot yacht that redefines traveling by sea. Be among the few alumni to experience the unparalleled comfort and elegance of this exclusive vessel. With only enough room for 72 privileged guests, space will fill quickly. Please sign up soon! If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Go Next at 800.842.9023. For Notre Dame, Dolly Duffy 84 Kate Telesca Banks 97 Executive Director Travel Program Director Alumni Association Alumni Association SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK NOW! CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 800.842.9023 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.ALUMNI.ND.EDU/ TRAVEL
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CANCELLATIONS: Upon receipt of written cancellation from you, the following service fees will apply in addition to any applicable airline cancellation fees: Cancellations received 120 days or more before initial flight departure, $200 per person; 119-90 days before departure, $500 per person; 89-60 days before departure, 50% of the published fare per person; 59 days or less, no refund. GN Post-Cruise Program cancellations received 120 days or more before initial flight departure, $100 per person, per program; 119-60 days prior to departure, $300 per person, per program; 59 days or less, no refund. HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition requiring special medical attention or equipment must be disclosed in writing to GN at the time the participant makes a reservation. GN may reject the reservation of any person who, in the opinion of GN, is unfit for travel or might be a danger to themselves or incompatible with others on the trip. 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THE RIVIERAS BY YACHT. BOOK TODAY! SEND TO: 8000 West 78 th Street, Suite 345 Minneapolis, MN 55439-2538 800.842.9023 952.918.8950 Fax: 952.918.8975 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (711) August 29 September 8, 2013 Class Year PLEASE MAKE MY/OUR RESERVATION FOR: YACHT AND PROVENCE PROGRAM I/We will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. YACHT AND PROVENCE PROGRAM, PLUS AIR AND TRANSFER PROGRAM Please call to discuss my/our air options. Stateroom/Suite category requested: 1st choice 2nd choice Bed request: Twin (2 beds) Double Single accommodations are an additional cost and subject to availability. Request: Single Full Name (as it appears on your passport) First Middle Last Title M Birth Date F (MM/DD/YYYY) Preferred name on name badge Citizenship Full Name (as it appears on your passport) First Middle Last Title M Birth Date F (MM/DD/YYYY) Preferred name on name badge Citizenship Email Address Mailing Address City State ZIP Home Phone Cell Phone Roommate (if different from above) Adjacency Request A deposit of $750 per person is due with your reservation application. Make checks payable to. Full payment is required by May 21, 2013 (100 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied with full payment. Please reserve space(s) and enclosed is my/our deposit for $. Deposits may also be made by credit card; however, Visa MasterCard Card Number Security Code Exp. Date Name (as it appears on your credit card) Billing address same as above Billing Address (if different from above) INCLUDING PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR MINOR CHILDREN: I/We have read, received a copy of, understand, and accept the terms and conditions stated in the Operator/Participant Agreement. Making a deposit or acceptance or use of any vouchers, tickets, goods, or services shall be deemed consent to and acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the applicable Operator/Participant Agreement, including limitations on responsibility and liability.
LIVE LA BELLE VIE Launched in 2012, the new Variety Voyager yacht is modern in style and classic in method. With sleek lines and ample deck space, she navigates the seas she was designed to travel with ease and grace. And with a glass-enclosed dining room, swimming deck, marble details and luxury amenities, the Variety Voyager offers her guests an intimate and incomparable yachting experience. Take a captain s view of the sparkling sea, get your feet wet at swimming stops and with no more than 72 fellow passengers and a crew of 30 delve into some of the most revered destinations on earth. From cosmopolitan St-Tropez to Elba, the exile island of Napoleon, and marvelous Monte Carlo, experience the romantic Rivieras and the islands of the Western Mediterranean the way you were meant to in a personal style that was made for you.
Portofino Avignon Monte Carlo Nice Portovenere Aix-en-Provence St-Tropez Calvi Elba ITINERARY Depart for France Bonifacio Nice/Avignon, France Arrive in Nice, transfer to Avignon and check in at the superior four-star Avignon Grand Hotel. Surrounded by massive ramparts, Avignon is one of the most fascinating and well-preserved towns in Provence. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this ancient town. Avignon/Aix-en-Provence/Avignon, France From Avignon, travel to Aix-en-Provence, the former 12 th -century capital of Provence. Step into an earlier time on the Cours Mirabeau, admiring grand Baroque mansions built for nobility and the many ornate fountains in this city of a thousand fountains. See the ancient Cathedral de St-Sauveur with its elegant Romanesque cloister and visit the studio of famed painter Paul Cézanne, which remains much like he left it in 1906. In the afternoon, return to Avignon and enjoy a walking tour of its medieval city center. Stroll the historic streets and visit its most imposing structure, the colossal Palace of the Popes a symbol of the church s power from when Avignon was home to the papal court. Continue to Pont St-Bénézet, the 12 th -century bridge made famous by the beloved children s song, Sur Le Pont D Avignon. Avignon/Nice, France Embark 3 PM, Depart Nice 4 PM St-Tropez, France Arrive 7 PM, Depart 12 AM Transfer from Avignon to Nice in the afternoon and board the Variety Voyager to begin your adventure at sea. Arrive in vibrant St-Tropez, its pristine beaches lined by sapphire waters and its harbor by fashionable shops. Once a quaint fishing village, St-Tropez was transformed into a lavish playground for the wealthy in the 1950s, largely by actress Brigitte Bardot s film And God Created Women. Yacht overnight to Calvi.
Calvi, Corsica Arrive 9 AM, Depart 11 PM Home to a massive citadel dating back to the 1400s, Calvi is a colorful seaside port rich with traditional Corsican culture. Dominated by its magnificent citadel, this red-tiled town is reputedly the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and boasts a lovely palm-lined harbor promenade. In the afternoon, perhaps relax on an immaculate white sand beach or head to the nearby town of Ile Rousse, which is more reminiscent of the French Riviera than of Corsica. Explore its charming covered market, the Old Town and the town center with its monument honoring Ile Rousse s founder Pasquale Paoli, the father of Corsica. Yacht overnight to Bonifacio. Bonifacio, Corsica Arrive 9 AM, Depart 11 PM On the southern tip of Corsica and separated from Sardinia by a narrow strait, is the fortress town of Bonifacio and its fjord-like harbor, accessible only to yachts and small ships. Overlooking the marina, atop dramatic white limestone cliffs, the fortified Old Town awaits you, a grid of mazelike alleyways enclosed by a citadel built by the Genoese in the 12 th century. Yacht overnight to Elba. Elba, Italy Arrive 8 AM, Depart 1 PM Portovenere, Italy Arrive 7 PM Find yourself on Elba, the largest of the Tuscan Archipelago, an island where Napoleon Bonaparte began his exile in 1814. History abounds here, with the secluded harbor of Portoferraio, settled by the Greeks in the 10 th century BC, and the many colorful houses protected by forts built by the Medici family. Overnight on board in Portovenere. Portovenere, Italy Depart 7 PM Be inspired in Portovenere, named after Roman goddess Venus and perched on a rocky peninsula on the majestic Gulf of Poets. Stroll its narrow streets flanked by brightly-colored tower houses from the 11 th century. Nearby is the Cinque Terre, five breathtaking villages hugging the Ligurian cliffs and suspended above the sea. Yacht overnight to Portofino. Portofino, Italy Arrive 9 AM, Depart 11 PM Once a Roman colony named Port of the Dolphin, Portofino is a half-moon shaped seaside village turned glamorous resort town. Claiming a long and storied past, today it boasts irrefutably beautiful vistas emerald waters lined by pastel houses and verdant hills, crowned by the Genoese-built Castello Brown castle. Yacht overnight to Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo, Monaco Arrive 9 AM Conclude your journey in the land of glitz and glamour. From the world famous Monte Carlo Casino to the pink Grimaldi Palace, a symbol of the Grimaldi family s reign since 1297, and the site of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, tiny Monte Carlo is a sparkling gem of the Mediterranean. Overnight on board in Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo, Monaco/Nice, France/Home Yacht to Nice and transfer to the airport for your return home, or participate in the Paris Post-Cruise Program. Call for details.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS 2-Night Pre-Cruise Program including hotel accommodations for two nights in Avignon, daily breakfast, and excursions in Avignon and Aix-en-Provence 7 nights aboard the Variety Voyager yacht in one of just 36 cabins All meals, entertainment and use of facilities aboard the Variety Voyager, including a Captain s Dinner Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner while on board Go Next Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party Dining options to suit your taste: the glass enclosed dining room, al fresco on the deck, or the upper deck Horizons Bar & Lounge Sun deck with Balinese beds, sun loungers and the adjoining Oceans bar Spa & Fitness Suite with sauna, massage and fitness equipment Exclusive Go Next program manager Private walking excursions led by expert local guides in the ports of Calvi, Bonifacio and Portofino Swimming stops with the use of snorkeling equipment YET ELEGANT STATEROOMS & PRICING Each stylish and well-appointed stateroom features a TV (satellite channels), DVD player, marble bathrooms with shower, individually-controlled A/C, a mini-fridge, mini-safe and hair dryer. $5,499 $4,999 Twin beds or double bed, oversized twin portholes $6,099 $5,599 Twin beds or double bed, oversized twin portholes or double windows $6,799 $6,299 Twin beds or double bed, double windows $7,499 $6,999 Twin beds or double bed, double windows $8,499 $7,999 Owner s suite, upper deck, double bed Air and Transfer Program is additional. Call Go Next for details regarding air transportation. Prices are based on double occupancy and reflect the $1,000 savings per couple if booked by 10-26-12. Port taxes and fees of $350 per person are additional. Single occupancy is available in category C at $8,999. There are a limited number of staterooms set aside for single occupancy.
VARIETY VOYAGER DECK PLANS CATEGORY C CATEGORY B CATEGORY P CATEGORY O CATEGORY A V1 The cruise is operated by Variety Odyssey N.E.P.A. Variety Odyssey N.E.P.A may modify the cruise itinerary up to and during the voyage. Global Destinations Management, Ltd. provides other tour services and Holt Paris Welcome Services arranges and operates all pre- and post-cruise land accommodations, local transportation, transfers and sightseeing. Go Next, Inc., Global Destinations Management, Ltd. and Holt Paris Welcome Services may use other suppliers and providers to render service and are not responsible for the negligence of others or any other supplier or provider. Go Next Inc., Global Destinations Management Ltd. and Holt Paris Welcome Service are not responsible for injuries or losses resulting from any causes beyond their own respective and exclusive control. The agreement in this brochure is the exclusive and entire statement of the agreement between you and Go Next, Inc. It should be read carefully. CATEGORY A STATEROOM