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NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/de- Reserve your trip to Russia today! parture fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure PROGRAM DATES INCLUDED FEATURES Trip #:5-23723W under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. Send to University of Illinois Alumni Association MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to Air Program dates: August 15-24, 2018 c/o AHI Travel accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opin- ion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition ACCOMMODATIONS YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY International Tower-Suite 600 may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject Paid only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which Land Program dates: August 16-24, 2018 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue (With baggage handling.) Enrichment programs AHI Travel corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. •Expert-led enhance U.S. Postage Chicago, IL 60631 Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation Std. Presorted SMALL GROUP those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accom- • Four nights in Moscow, Russia, at the your insight into the region. 844-414-0369 Please contact AHI Travel at with panied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be first-class InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya. MAXIMUM OF questions regarding this trip or to make reservations. You may also fax your totally responsible for providing all required assistance. • Discovery excursions highlight the local 847-318-8981. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI LAND PROGRAM completed reservation to Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are is- • Four nights in St. Petersburg at the 28 TRAVELERS sued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connect- culture, heritage and history: ing flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in first-class Angleterre Hotel. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the air- Full Price Special Savings Special Price* –Enjoy a panoramic tour of Moscow’s lines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After depar- Dear EXPLORERS and Friends, ture, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all TRANSFERS highlights. 1) ______year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST –View the art of the Tretyakov Gallery. Are your bags packed? Believe me, you’ll want them to be once you see this amazing travel Title First Middle Last Date of Birth BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Pas- $3,745 $250 $3,495 • High-speed train from Moscow to sengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independ- opportunity to Russia by AHI Travel—and imagine yourself there with fellow University of Illinois ently will be wholly responsible for arrival and departure transfers, and St. Petersburg and baggage handling. –See the Metro, Kremlin and Red Square. Email: ______any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation alumni. Come see what it’s like to travel with us. Graduation Year and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. –Explore peaceful Novodevichy Convent BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-depar- VAT is an additional $295 per person. and Cemetery. As thousands of our travelers attest, all the details of each trip are carefully planned for you. 2) ______ture information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the car- All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy • Eight breakfasts, three lunches and four rier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or –Delight in St. Petersburg’s orderly elegance. There’s no hunting for flight deals, best-rated hotels, museum passes or restaurant guides. All of Title First Middle Last Date of Birth oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). dinners, including Welcome and Farewell price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and per- –Step backstage at the Mariinsky Theater. this, and more, has been meticulously packaged especially for you by our trusted tour operators. sonal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availability). Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus Email: ______AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, wine with dinner. –Witness Peter the Great’s majestic palace Having traveled both on my own and on our EXPLORERS tours, I can assure you these details are Graduation Year AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this and the Gulf of Finland. appreciated. travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation • Sample authentic regional specialties during Street Address: ______to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photo- –Feel like royalty at lavish Catherine Palace. EXPLORERS participants not only love traveling with their Alma Mater, they return year after year graphic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included Let us arrange your flights! meals at local restaurants. with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity –Revel in a live performance of Russian and/or training activities. A to check more dream destinations off their bucket lists. They praise Illinois EXPLORERS trips with City: ______AHI FlexAir | Our experts are RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own folk singing and dancing. high ratings, and consistently say that traveling with fellow Illini is the icing on the cake of their or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, ready to assist you in booking flights. and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel con- –Benefit from early access to the State: ______ZIP: ______veyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons experience. There’s simply nothing better than traveling with like-minded people who have all or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Our personalized air program offers Hermitage Museum. Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of shared a common experience while earning their respective degrees! any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without the following advantages: • Free time to pursue your own interests. Home: (______)______Cell: (______)______limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible

Travel has become such an important part of the University of Illinois Alumni Association. It’s one Moscow Square, Red for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, > loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechani- price guarantee to protect you • A Welcome Reception to mingle with fellow of the most exciting ways our alumni have connected, re-connected and stayed connected with Sharing with______(Form sent separately cal defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in con- nection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for from fuel surcharge increases after travelers. Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or with- one another across disciplines, state lines and even across generations. Membership dues of the out notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, ticket purchase • Clearly hear your English-speaking guide (1) ______Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based Association enable us to keep the EXPLORERS program and others running year after year. If you on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of with your own VOX headset. printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No re- > arrival and departure transfers on aren’t a member, please consider joining us at www.illinoisalumni.org/membership. (2) ______) visions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without no- most flights • Tipping of guides and drivers. Space for this trip is limited and sure to fill up quickly, so don’t miss this opportunity. Make your I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: tice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that Land Program and AHI FlexAir any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Bag- • Complimentary travel mementos. reservations today! We look forward to seeing you in Russia. gage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all > Ì flexibility to change or cancel your I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Moscow, Russia, times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall If you have any questions or need more information, please call us at 1-800-355-2586. with a return from St. Petersburg, to depart from: have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the reservations without penalty up to 60 passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other ______passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in days before departure on most flights Departure City more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and Sincerely, Ì other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible > assistance AHI TRAVEL EXPERTISE Please contact me regarding air options. for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on in the event of schedule Ì Please send me information on upgrading my flights. board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, From your reservation to your return home, we are here to ensure shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the pas- changes or delays Imperial Splendors of Land Program senger and/or purchaser of this trip. you have the adventure of a lifetime. Ì I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Disclaimer-The University of Illinois Alumni Association is not the tour > flight insurance worth up to $250,000, operator. The Alumni Association is not responsible for changes of flight Before you go: Single Accommodations times; fare changes; dishonor or airline, cruise line, car rental reserva- subject to policy terms Bridget Doyle mission is to deliver Ì tions; delays; losses; damage or injury to person or property; inconven- I prefer single accommodations at an additional $895 (limited availability). iences; mechanical defect or failure; cessation of operations; airline or > Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready to answer your questions about activities, Ì Travel Coordinator I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is tour operator bankruptcies; acts of God; or any other event beyond its meals, accommodations and more as they guide you through the reservation process. available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be control; or for an additional expenses occasional thereby. The University of Illinois Alumni Association is not responsible for the acts or omissions Travel stress-free University of Illinois Alumni Association found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. of the airline, hotel, car rental company, cruise line and/or tour operator > Passenger Service Representative | Once you have reserved your spot, enjoy personalized named in this brochure. In the event that the name of any airline, hotel,

with AHI FlexAir. attend to every detail of your journey. customization. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-served car rental company, cruise line and/or tour operator or other supplier is AHI Travel’s assistance from this specialist, your one point of contact who will help you with everything from inspirational educational and cultural that delight travelers. travel programs AHI you can rely on: With who Directors • Experienced Travel • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. and • Flexibility • Safety and security. basis. Reservations to be paid in full by June 1, 2018 (75 days prior to departure). not disclosed in this brochure, this agreement regarding the Alumni As- Admiralty, St. Petersburg Blood, St. Petersburg on the Spilled Savior of Our Church sociation will not be effective until such name is disclosed to you. The arranging flights to booking elective activities to fulfilling special requests. Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final Alumni Association, its officers and employees have no special knowl- 844-414-0369 http://illinoisalumni.org/explorers payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. edge of dangerous conditions or other problems affecting your safety. > Rates quoted are based on tariffs and exchange current at the time of Travel Information | Receive extensive destination information and travel tips compiled Make checks payable to AHI Travel. UNESCO Russian folk performers printing and are subject to change therein, at or before the time of de- by our travel-savvy team to prepare you fully for your journey. parture. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are World Heritage The EXPLORERS program is open to alumni of the University of Illinois, their fami- anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual under- Once you arrive: MOSCOW | ST. PETERSBURG lies, and friends. standing that any additional expenses will be paid by the passenger. 1.Kremlin and I accept the conditions as stated in this brochure, including the statement regarding Baggage is at the owner's risk throughout the trip, unless insured. The right is retained to refuse any application for reservation(s), cancel any Red Square On the ground, three layers of top-quality professionals offer their insiders’ perspective. From Responsibilities, and submit my reservation(s) as indicated. reservation(s) or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of suggesting the best café or pub to sharing a laugh over the stories of the day, our dedicated team the tour group at any time. 2.Ensemble of CANCELLATION-All cancellations for any reason will be subject to a takes your adventure to the next level. Signature______Date______$250 per person administrative fee. You may choose, at the time of can- the Novodevichy SPONSORED BY cellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel Enclosed is a deposit of ______($600 pp required) to reserve ______place(s). program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following. Convent > Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you will be in the care of a seasoned AHI travel Ì AHI Travel Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in of Russia! and mystique humanity Discover the history, Accept my check made payable to . forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 3.Historic Center professional who will manage all the logistics, allowing you to relax and simply soak up the Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. of Saint Petersburg ambience. Resourceful, knowledgeable and attentive, your Travel Director helps to ensure you TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in and Related Groups enjoy an unforgettable travel experience. Card # ______writing to AHI Travel. CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS-Purchases of op- of Monuments tional excursions, trip extensions and additional hotel nights become fully > Expert Guides | Who better to show you around than the people who live there? We’ve specially University of Illinois non-refundable 45 days prior to departure. Air transportation and private Expires______/______transfer purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines selected informed and enthusiastic local professional guides who understand the needs of our and transfer suppliers. Alumni Association educated and curious travelers. Warm and genuine, they’re ready to share their passion for their program information, program country with you. discounts and pricing. ______All prices listed are in USD. Special offers, promotions to our Please call or refer August 15-24, 2018

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