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Dear Razorbacks on Tour*: Be among the fi rst to enjoy this extraordinary people-to-people experience. Explore the breadth of Cuba in depth—from east to west, by land and by sea— while interacting daily with friendly and inquisitive Cubans from all walks of life who are quick to smile and talk openly with you about their day-to-day lives, culture, work and family traditions. You will also gain insight into the lasting infl uence of Spain; the glamorous playground that once drew celebrities, gangsters, movie stars, writers and heads of state; and the legacy of Fidel Castro and the island’s emerging future. Explore the vivid and mesmerizing landscape, which has lodged itself into the imagination of artists, dancers and writers, who in turn infuse all aspects of Cuban culture with their irresistible zest for life. Delight in all that Cuba has to offer during this exceptional opportunity while experiencing seafaring in its most timeless form—beneath 16,000 square feet of billowing white sails aboard the exclusively chartered, three-masted M.Y. LE PONANT. Enjoy a refi ned yet casual lifestyle on board this intimate, deluxe small sailing ship featuring only 32 Staterooms—all ocean-view. The M.Y. LE PONANT is able to call in smaller ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, making this combination of sea and land travel the best and most comprehensive way to see Cuba. Following the six-night cruise, enjoy accommodations for three nights in Havana’s comfortable MELIÁ HABANA HOTEL. Discover the full portrait of Cuba on this intimate cultural exchange and experience the true character and traditions of the island. Explore Havana, with its vibrant spirit, iconic Malecón and beautifully restored Old City and fortifi cations, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the historical center of Cienfuegos, settled in 1819 and built in a neoclassical style; explore the rarely visited colonial town of Trinidad; and visit Santiago de Cuba’s San Pedro de la Roca castle—all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Admire Cuba’s misty Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site replete with lush green tobacco fi elds, striking karst formations and the azure sea along the island’s stunning coastline, and visit the dynamic city of Santa Clara in Cuba’s heartland. This travel program offers a full schedule of events, all of which involve signifi cant people-to-people exchanges with Cubans from diverse backgrounds who refl ect this island’s unique rhythm of daily life and are eager to share their life experiences with you. We look forward to sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our Arkansas Alumni family. Your connection starts here,

Brandyd Cox Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni & Executive Director P.S. To join the Arkansas Alumni Association or renew your membership, please contact Catherine Baltz at 1-800-775-3465 or [email protected]. * Alumni, members, family or friends— anyone can travel with Razorbacks on Tour! Thank you to our members who make all of our programs possible.

Cover Photo: Admire Havana’s stately 20th-century Vibrant batas cubanas (traditional dresses) monument Capitolio Nacional. refl ect Cuba’s Spanish and African roots. Cuba by Land and by Sea Discovering the Island through its People Welcome to the vivacious and remarkable island of Cuba, where history is rich and exploration, discovery and tenacity run deep through the heart of this enigmatic country. When Christopher Columbus fi rst landed in Cuba in 1492, he was met by native Arawak Indians. Diego Velázquez PPeopleeople de Cuéllar followed on Columbus’ second voyage and settled the island, --to-to- using deep Havana Harbor for a transit point back to Spain. During the PPeopleeople heyday of seafaring pirates it became a smuggler’s haven, and when slavery was implemented during the sugarcane industry boom in the early 1800s, it left an indelible mark on the history of the Caribbean’s largest island. Visiting Cuba today, it is easy to see the culture is still steeped in a blend of European, African, Asian and Middle Eastern infl uences. Along with the more recent historical events, including being a protectorate of the United States and a lightning rod for 20th-century politics, Cuba is transitioning into a promising new dawn as it reshapes its future relationship with the United States. As a nation, Cuba is a lively and artistic tropical island with residents said to be amongst the most welcoming and charming people in the world, who have myriad ways of revealing the secrets of their proud country to you. This specially designed itinerary by land and by sea has been carefully planned to include the following exclusive PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS to enhance your journey across the breadth of Cuba: ◆ Hear it from the Experts! Experienced, English-speaking Cuban hosts will accompany you throughout the program and discuss historical, cultural and contemporary Cuba. Interact with local Cuban experts including musicians, artists, farmers, academics and architects. ◆ Meet lifelong residents of Cuba, who will share their perspectives on daily life. ◆ Savor authentic Cuban cuisine in family-operated paladares—in-home restaurants. ◆ Learn more about preservation efforts in Old Havana, tobacco and organic farming in verdant Pinar del Río and Cuba’s social welfare system in Santa Clara.

Miami, FL, U.S./ This afternoon, embark M.Y. LE PONANT and Santiago de Cuba, Cuba - Day 1 attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception Depart Miami on your short ﬂ ight to Cuba. this evening. Upon arrival in Santiago de Cuba, meet your PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: experienced, English-speaking Cuban hosts ◆ Enjoy a performance by an all-female and guides, who will accompany you on Cuban vocal quartet. people-to-people exchanges and be part of ◆ Dine in a local paladar for lunch. your immersion into their way of life. Cuba’s second largest city is perhaps the Santiago de Cuba - Day 2 island’s most vibrant and culturally rich, with its On the walking tour, see Céspedes Park lively music and attractive colonial architecture. including historic City Hall, where Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fidel Castro announced victory of Castillo San Pedro de la Roca (El Morro), the Cuban Revolution in 1959, and a 17th-century fortress built to protect the 15th-century Casa de Diego Velázquez, important port of Santiago de Cuba Bay. the oldest standing house in Cuba.

The Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, built in the 16th century under the control of Spain and named for the biblical Magi, dominates the entrance to Havana Bay. Inset above: Eighteenth-century Plaza Mayor in Trinidad. UNITED STATES ◆ Visit the authentic Casa Chichi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site FLORIDA multigenerational pottery workshop Air Routing MIAMI established in 1892 that still uses clay Cruise Itinerary sourced from caves. Land Routing Day 6 Gulf of Cienfuegos for Santa Clara - A Known as the “Pearl of the South,” the Mexico tl HAVANA an Viñales CUBA tic UNESCO World Heritage-designated colonial Valley O SANTA CLARA ce harbor city of Cienfuegos was founded in PINAR DEL RÍO CIENFUEGOS an 1819 by French settlers from Louisiana and TRINIDAD Bordeaux while located in a Spanish territory, which has made for a fascinating blend of history and local culture today. Caribbean Sea SANTIAGO DE CUBA From Cienfuegos, travel to Santa Clara, the gateway to Cuba’s historically and agriculturally rich central region. Visit a Enjoy picturesque views of the city and Casa de Abuelos for a unique opportunity to refreshments from the rooftop terrace of the learn more about social welfare in Cuba from illustrious Hotel Casa Granda. the active senior citizen residents and staff. Visit the expansive Cementerio Santa Clara, long associated with Santa Ifi genia, the grandiose fi nal resting Ernesto “Che” Guevara, has been shaped place of Cuban national hero and important by the most prestigious university outside Latin American literature fi gure José Martí; Havana and features one of the country’s most Emilio Bacardí Moreau, known for his spectacular grand colonial theaters constructed namesake rum; and Compay Segundo, guitarist in 1885. See the beautiful Teatro La Caridad, of the Buena Vista Social Club. where famed musicians such as Enrico Caruso After lunch on board the ship, view imposing once performed, and visit the impressive Revolution Square and historic San Juan Hill, a Che Guevara Monument and the pivotal site during the Spanish-American War. History Museum of the Revolution. Tour the Casa del Caribe, a vibrant, multifaceted This evening, attend the institute that celebrates Afro-Cuban music, dance Captain’s Farewell Reception. and culture. See the original Bacardí rum factory, P -TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: fi rst opened in 1868, and enjoy a traditional EOPLE Casa de Abuelos Cuban rum tasting. ◆ In a , elder Cubans and staff PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: will introduce you to a time-honored Cuban dance tradition, the danzón. ◆ Enjoy a colorful dance performance of the ◆ Enjoy lunch in the Auténtica Pergola paladar. rumba, salsa and other traditional forms of Cuban entertainment at Casa del Caribe. Cienfuegos/Havana - Day 7 Day 3 Disembark this morning in Cienfuegos. Santiago de Cuba - Once a trading port for sugar cane, coffee and From Santiago de Cuba, travel to the Basílica de tobacco, this attractive colonial port city was Nuestra Señora del Cobre to visit La Virgen de built in a neoclassical style from the wealth of la Caridad (Our Lady of Charity), the patron these industries, and its original grid layout plan saint of Cuba, a brilliant shrine and Cuba’s most is an incredible example of early urban planning. sacred pilgrimage site. Tour the holy basilica, Visit the eclectic Teatro Tomás Terry, which where Pope Francis recently visited, and listen to hosted its fi rst opera in 1890. the captivating legend behind this revered shrine. En route to Havana, enjoy lunch in a local Walk through the lush Jardín de los Helechos, paladar, then visit Finca Vigía, the former home featuring over 350 species of ferns and 90 types of Ernest Hemingway, affectionately called of orchids. Return to the ship for lunch, then “Papa” by locals. Here, he wrote The Old Man enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Santiago de Cuba. and the Sea, based on a local fi sherman, and PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: For Whom the Bell Tolls. ◆ Interact with local Cuban pilgrims at The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Cobre outside of the Our Lady of Charity shrine. Santiago de Cuba is Cuba’s most sacred pilgrimage site. Cruising the Caribbean Sea - Day 4 Enjoy informative onboard discussions and lectures about Cuban history and culture while at sea. Trinidad - Day 5 Developed from the wealth of the sugar industry in the 19th century, UNESCO World Heritage-designated Trinidad retains much of its colonial charm, with terra-cotta tiled roofs, pastel-hued houses, cobblestone streets and ornate tiled courtyards. Walk through 18th-century Plaza Mayor, and visit the neoclassical Museo Romántico and Palacio Cantero, two museums showcasing the history of Trinidad’s residents. PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: ◆ Enjoy lively rumba and salsa performances at the Palenque de los Congos Reales, an outdoor music center devoted to traditional Cuban music and dancing. The agricultural province of Pinar del Río is home to the fertile Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where farmers notably grow much of the world’s premium cigar tobacco.

This evening, check into Havana’s agricultural practices produce robust coffee MELIÁ HABANA HOTEL. and some of the world’s best tobacco, products Havana - Day 8 central to Cuban history and identity. Cuba’s capital, the early-20th-century “Paris PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: of the Caribbean,” remains arguably one of a ◆ Meet a traditional tobacco farmer and kind, mixing impressive urban architecture and cigar-roller in Vuelta Abajo, the country’s culture with an earthy, informal vibe and a tobacco heartland. Spend time with his lively arts and music scene, while retaining family as he welcomes you into his home to a distinctly vintage feel bolstered by the sample Cuban coffee. prevalence of 1950s American-made ◆ Tour an organic farm and enjoy a discussion automobiles fondly called “Yank tanks” by with the farmer on the growth and sale the locals who painstakingly maintain them. of crops as you explore his gardens. The Spanish colonial core of Habana Vieja, Afterward, share a homestyle lunch with his a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a colorful family, an enriching opportunity. neighborhood of winding cobblestone streets, ◆ In the historic town of Pinar del Río, pastel-hued houses and picturesque squares fi lled visit a community art project where with architectural beauty, including the bayside creativity is fostered in young people with Plaza de Armas, the site where San Cristóbal de Down syndrome. la Habana was founded in 1514. Havana/Miami, FL, U.S. - Day 10 Havana’s downtown district of Vedado Check out of the hotel and transfer to the is a mix of old and new, including the airport for your return fl ight to Miami. University of Havana, the pre-revolutionary Capitolio reminiscent of the U.S. Capitol, Miami Hotel Pre-Program Option the iconic Malecón (oceanfront promenade) Arrive in Miami the day before your fl ight and the legendary Hotel Nacional de Cuba. to Cuba. Enjoy overnight accommodations See Revolution Square, where Fidel Castro in the DOUBLETREE MIAMI AIRPORT HOTEL, a gave his famous eight-hour May Day speeches. complimentary welcome drink, Cuba briefi ng Visit the community of Jaimanitas, home and a convenient shuttle to the airport. to the Hemingway Marina and one of Cuba’s Pre-Program Option is available at additional cost. best known artists, José Rodríguez Fuster, a Details will be provided with your reservation confi rmation. sculptor and painter whose distinct works of Cuban artist José Rodríguez Fuster transformed his house art are inspired by Antoni Gaudí. in Havana with kaleidoscopic sculptures and mosaics. PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: ◆ Local architects and architectural restoration scholars discuss the preservation and evolution of art and architecture on a walk through Old Havana. ◆ Interact with residents of José Rodriguez Fuster’s artistic community. ◆ Enjoy an invigorating performance by a local stomp band. ◆ Enjoy a reception and dinner in a paladar in Old Havana. Havana/Pinar del Río and Viñales Valley - Day 9 The striking Viñales Valley in Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its natural beauty, the valley is a much photographed and painted 270-square-mile plain surrounded by limestone karst hills called mogotes. The farmland here is among Cuba’s richest, and the ancient DELUXE CHARTERED SMALL SAILING SHIP M.Y. LE PONANT The intimate, three-masted deluxe M.Y. LE PONANT offers an unforgettable and captivating sailing experience—seafaring in its most traditional form. When the 16,000 square feet of majestic sails are unfurled, the ship’s sleek lines and elegant beauty evoke the Golden Age of Sail. A harmonious alliance of nautical tradition and great style, this small ship is designed to cruise into the most secluded harbors where larger vessels cannot reach, and the refi ned yet casual lifestyle on board is manifest in the warm charm of each Stateroom and in the crew’s impeccable service. Double Cabin Each of the 32 ocean-view Staterooms features a window or porthole, private bathroom with shower, one fi xed queen bed or one queen bed convertible into two twin beds, individual climate control, satellite fl at-screen television, Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, safe, minibar, dressing table, hair dryer and plush robes. Meals feature superb international and Cuban specialties and are each served in a single, unassigned seating. Breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed alfresco in the indoor-outdoor Le Diamant Panoramic Restaurant, and dinner is served in the elegant, wood-paneled Karukéra Restaurant. Dining Room Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout the cruise. The comfortable public areas showcase the ship’s tasteful sophistication favoring life in the open air. There are two lounges, a library and expansive open-air decks that extend the full length of the vessel, and there is an observation platform just above sea level for optional water sports and viewing marine life. Fully equipped Zodiacs are used to facilitate landings. There is a doctor onboard the ship. The courteous, English-speaking crew provide attentive, professional service, with a guest-to-crew Alfresco Dining ratio of less than two to one, and they are always delighted to answer your questions about their sailing maneuvers. M.Y. 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MELIÁ HABANA HOTEL Located in Havana’s quaint Miramar district, near the Gulf of Mexico coast, the MELIÁ HABANA HOTEL provides comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations and modern amenities and services. It offers guests an array of dining options, two outdoor pools, a piano bar, live evening entertainment, cigar sommelier service, state-of-the-art fi tness center and salon and massage services. Included Features ◆ CComprehensiveomprehensive 110-day0-day PPeople-to-Peopleeople-to-People PProgramrogram Six-night cruise on board the exclusively chartered deluxe small sailing ship M.Y. 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GGohaganohagan & CCompany.ompany. Music is an important part of the Cuban lifestyle and is expressed in different ways throughout the island. An Extraordinary People-to-People Opportunity Be among the fi rst to enjoy this unique and comprehensive exploration of Cuba by land and by sea, which provides an unprecedented people-to-people opportunity engaging local Cubans from all walks of life—artists, architects, tobacco farmers, tradesmen, cigar rollers, senior citizens, paladar owners, pilgrims, musicians, dancers—and U.S. travelers with one another to openly share their values, insights and interests. Experience fi rsthand the true character and traditions of residents of the Caribbean’s largest and most complex island by special arrangement and U.S. Treasury-approved license. See the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Santiago de Cuba’s Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, the Viñales Valley and Old Havana; and visit Santa Clara and Pinar del Río. Immerse yourself in an intimate travel experience that explores history, art, culture, professions, trades, religion and cuisine to better understand how the Cuban people live and discover our shared interests. Walk through Plaza de Armas at the entrance to Old Havana and engage local architects to learn about preservation efforts in Havana. Meet musicians from the Palenque de los Congos Reales music center in Trinidad, who will perform traditional and popular Cuban music and dance. Travel into the agricultural core of the country to interact with local organic and traditional tobacco farmers. Converse with elder Cubans in a typical community Casa de Abuelos. Experience this unique journey and learn more about local Cuban culture and customs as you ¡enamorarse con la gente de Cuba! (fall in love with the people of Cuba). Urban street performers dazzle onlookers in Cuba’s capital city of Havana. M.Y. LE PONANT Sun Deck Antigua Deck Saint-Barth Deck Marie-Galante Deck

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Description – Staterooms have either one fi xed queen bed or one queen bed convertible to two twin beds, a private bathroom with Early Booking Price Regular Price Stateroom shower, individually controlled air conditioning, fl at-screen satellite through after Category* television, satellite direct-dial telephone, desk, minibar, safe, dressing August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 table, hair dryer and bathrobes. Ocean-view Stateroom with one fi xed queen bed and a porthole. $7995 6 Marie-Galante Deck, forward. $6995 Ocean-view Stateroom with one fi xed queen bed or one queen bed 5 convertible to two twin beds and a porthole. $7895 $8895 Marie-Galante Deck, aft. Ocean-view Stateroom with one fi xed queen bed or one queen bed 4 convertible to two twin beds and a porthole. $8395 $9395 Marie-Galante Deck, mid-forward.

3 Ocean-view Stateroom with one queen bed convertible to two twin $9795 beds and a porthole. Marie-Galante Deck, midship. $8795 Ocean-view Stateroom with one ﬁ xed queen bed and a window. $9995 2 Antigua Deck. $8995

Larger ocean-view Stateroom with one ﬁ xed queen bed and a window. $10495 1 Antigua Deck. (limited availability) $9495 ◆ Singles are available in category 5 at $13395 and in category 3 at $14895 on or before August 5, 2016. Add $1000 for reservations made after August 5, 2016. ◆ Taxes are an additional $495 per person and are subject to change.

* M.Y. LE PONANT has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and reﬂ ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. Thomas P. Gohagan & Company has been issued a license (#CT-2014-310067-1) by the Department of the Treasury, Ofﬁ ce of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), authorizing us to organize and operate People-to-People programs to Cuba.

CUBA BY LAND AND BY SEA RESERVATION FORM Send to: Email: [email protected] Please make my/our reservation(s) Facebook group: in Stateroom Category: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company Arkansas Alumni Association 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Twitter: @ArkansasAlumni 1st Choice ____ 2nd Choice ____ Chicago, IL 60604-1446 ❏ Double occupancy (312) 609-1140 or 1-800-922-3088 (two twin beds). Fax: (312) 609-1141 ❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed). ❏ Single accommodations. ______❏ Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations ______and will allow you to select Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) Please make my/our reservation(s): ‡ ______-______Miami Pre-Program Hotel Option City State ZIP Code ❏ Double at $200 per person. ❏ Single at $300 per person. ______❏ Telephone: (Home) (Mobile) I am reserving as a single but prefer to share ______accommodations and will allow Email Address (Business) you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 143-01/31/17-024 ❏ I am/We are interested in air from Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and $100 per person Miami Pre-Program Hotel Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and ______Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure. (fi ll in departure city of preference) ❏ to Miami, FL/Cuba with return, Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $______as deposit. ‡ Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. at additional cost to be advised. ❏ ‡Flight schedules are pending U.S./Cuba I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: government approvals. We strongly ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard recommend you plan to arrive one night early in Miami. Air information will ______be provided to you September 2016. Card Number Exp. Date Approximate round-trip Miami/Cuba ______airfare at this time is $750 per person Signature as it appears on credit card and subject to change. We recommend you book your domestic and All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or international air concurrently when air wire transfer by October 28, 2016. information becomes available. the tripbyothers.Specifi parties, orwhoGohagandeterminestodetractfromtheenjoymentof activities, orwhoisabusivetoothertripparticipants,leadersthird incapable ofmeetingtherigorsandrequirementsparticipatingin or removefromatrip,withoutrefund,anypersonGohaganjudgestobe owner’s risk.Therightisreservedtodeclineacceptasatripparticipant, for yourownhotel,transfersandmealcosts.Baggageisentirelyat Ifduetoweather,you arerequiredtospendanadditionalnight(s),willberesponsible fl or safely. any failureoftransportationmechanismtoarriveordeparttimely failure ofairplanes,vessels,orothermeanstransportation,for overbooking ordowngradingofaccommodations,mechanicalother of availabilityoraccesstomedicalattentionthequalitythereof, threat thereof,sickness,illness,epidemicsorthelack other laboractivities,criminalorterroristactivitiesofanykindthe or revolt,bitesfromattacksbyanimals,insectspests,strikes majeure, actsofgovernment,warorcivilunrest,insurrection whether resultingfrom,butnotlimitedto,actsofGodorforce property inconnectionwiththeprovisionofanygoodsorservices Inadditionandwithoutlimitation,Gohaganisnotresponsiblefor any injury, loss,death,inconvenience,delay, ordamagetoperson third party. willful actorfailuretoofanysuchpersonentityother contractors. Asaresult,Gohaganisnotliableforanynegligentor providers, etc.Allsuchpersonsandentitiesareindependent or organizersofoptionalexcursions,foodserviceentertainment companies, guidesorguideservices,localgroundoperators,providers for example,lodgingfacilities,airline,vessel,orothertransportation which istoordoesprovidegoodsservicesforyourtripincluding, assigns (collectively“Gohagan”),donotownoroperateanyentity subsidiaries, affi associations/organizations, anditstheiremployees,shareholders, RESPONSIBILITY: AND BINDINGARBITRATION AGREEMENT RELEASE OFLIABILITY, ASSUMPTIONOFRISK classic carslovinglyandinnovativelypreserved. The streetsofCubaareatreasuretroveAmerican companion who willberesponsible forhandlingequipment. without assistance. Travelers requiringassistance musttravelwith a traveling companion andclimbstairs andstepoverraised thresholds disembark motorcoaches aloneorwithminimalassistancefrom your you makeyourreservation. Travelers mustbeabletoembarkor example, theneedfor a wheelchair)mustbereportedinwritingwhen may requirespecial medical attentionorphysicalassistance (for independence andmobility. Anyphysicalormentalcondition that PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: current luggageallowancepolicy. change withoutpriornotice.Pleasecontactyour airline(s)forthemost LUGGAGE: through Gohagan. constitutes acontractbetweenyouandthe airline,evenifpurchased on thefarebasis,likelyisnonrefundable. Your airlineticket AIRFARE: the “IncludedFeatures”section. other beveragesandallservicesnot specifi any overnightonlandduetofl and/or departingearlierorlaterthanthescheduledgrouptransfer(s); of arrivaland/ordepartureifyouarearrivingearlierorlaterthan transfers andbaggagehandlingto/fromairport/hotel/shiponday(s) fees notlistedinthe“IncludedFeatures”sectionofbrochure; local taxes,airportfacilityandsecuritytaxesfederalinspection on aircraft;localdepartureair/airporttax(es);airfareandassociated to shippersonnel;optionalsightseeingexcursions;baggagecharges accident/sickness, tripcancellation,andbaggageinsurance;gratuities expenses suchaslaundry, telephonecallsandInternetaccess; NOT INCLUDED: listed inthisbrochure. substitute vessels,hotelsorattractionsofasimilarcategoryforthose fl from operationaland/oritinerarychanges,evenifGohaganmakesthe Gohagan isnotresponsibleforpenaltiesassessedbyaircarriersresulting World HealthOrganizationorotherWarnings orAdvisoriesofanykind. reason includingwithoutlimitation,UnitedStatesDepartmentofState, by theparticipanttoit.Gohaganisnotrequiredcancelanytripfor reason whatsoever;ifso,itssoleresponsibilityistorefundmoniespaid these circumstances.Gohaganmaycancelatrip(oranoption)forany responsible thereforandisnotrequiredtocompensatepassengersunder subject tochangeorcancellationwithoutpriornotice.Gohaganisnot events, specialprogramsandguestlectureseries(ifapplicable),are Ship schedules,portcalls,hoursofarrivalanddeparture,sightseeing not beliableforanylossofkindasaresultsuchchanges. Gohaganreservestherighttochangeitineraryortripfeaturesat any timeandforreason,withorwithoutnotice,Gohaganshall discretion ofthehotelorcruiseline. ight arrangementsorcancelsthetrip.Gohaganreservesrightto Airfareissubjecttochangeandavailability and,depending Luggageallowancepoliciesaresetbytheairlines andmay lae, offi liates, ThomasP. Gohagan&Company, thesponsoring Taxes; passportandassociated fees;personal ight schedulesorother uncontrollablefactors, c room/cabinassignmentsarewithinthesole cers, directorsortrustees,successors,and Allprogramsrequirephysical ight schedule(s);meals,alcoholicor cally mentionedin all imagesarerightsmanagedandcannotbe used withoutpermission. Photo Credits: Liability, AssumptionofRiskandBindingArbitrationAgreement. or otherparticipantsandacceptsthetermscontained inthisReleaseof other conditionofdisabilitythatwouldcreate ahazardforhim/herself participant certifi ACCEPTANCE OFCONTRACT: all oranypartofthiscontractisvoidvoidable. or formationofthiscontract,includingbutnot limitedtoanyclaimthat relating totheinterpretation,applicability, enforceability, conscionability, local courtoragencyshallhaveexclusiveauthoritytoresolveanydispute law ofIllinoiswillapply. Thearbitratorandnotanyfederal,state,or then existent.Inanysuchproceeding,thesubstantive,butnotprocedural with thecommercialrulesofAmericanArbitrationAssociation and exclusivelybybindingarbitrationinChicago,Illinois,accordance relating inanywaytothetrip,ortripitself,shallbesettledsolely Binding ArbitrationAgreement,thebrochure,oranyotherinformation relating inanywaytothisReleaseofLiability, AssumptionofRiskand BINDING ARBITRATION: REGISTRATION: subsequently imposedgovernmentaltaxincreases. States), noincreasedcostswillbepassedonafterfi interstate orinternationalair(whichoriginatesreturnstotheUnited of suchincreases.OnprogramswhichincludeGohaganpurchased increases aretobepaidGohaganuponnoticethetourparticipant costs, currencyfl tour priceintheeventofcostincreasesduetochangessupplier even afterfullpayment,Gohaganreservestherighttoincrease and aresubjecttochangeatanytime.Onlandand/orcruiseprograms, RATES: provided bytheArkansasAlumniAssociation. the onlysourceofreimbursement.Travel insuranceinformationwillbe participation inatravelprogram,tripcancellationinsurancemaybe cancellation insurance.Intheeventthatyoumustcancelyour strictly enforced,westronglyrecommendthatyoupurchasetrip TRIP INSURANCE: fees mayapply. cancellation fees,optionalexcursionfeesandadministrative the publishedfullregulartariffs.Inaddition,anyapplicableairline no-show, orearlyreturnfromthetripwillresultinforfeitureof100% full regulartariffs;cancellations59daysorlesspriortodeparture,a from 60through94dayspriortodeparture,70%ofthepublished 119 dayspriortodeparture,$800($100Pre/PostProgram(s))perperson; time ofbookingthrough120dayspriortodeparture;from95 $200 ($50Pre/PostProgram(s))perpersonadministrativefeefromthe following termswillapply:reservationcancellation(s)aresubjecttoa in writingtheoffi Pre/Post Program(s)reservation(s)willnotbeeffectiveuntilreceived CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation penaltiesmayapply. a newreservationandcanbesubstitutedonlyatthefull-faretariff. substituted atthediscountedrate.A“replacement”reservationis reservation mustbecancelled,no“replacement”can by therequireddeposit, reservations receivedintheoffi DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Arkansas Alumni Association PRSRT STD Pricesquotedarebasedonfaresineffectatthetimeofprinting P.O. 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