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For the CURIOUS TRAVELER JOfor theUR CURIOUNEYSS TRAVELER 2021 | 2022 Dear Penn State Traveler, Now more than ever, we’re ready for the uplifting personal connections gained by traveling. It’s our pleasure to share this 2021-22 AHI’s book of journeys, a comprehensive 12-month portfolio of travel programs. You’ll find itineraries specially crafted to enrich, inspire and show you the world through a different lens. For more than half a century, our dedicated team has helped travelers explore the world safely and securely. Your well-being remains our highest priority in today’s travel landscape; thus, we’ve enhanced our health, safety and sanitization practices with our international travel partners. As added reassurance, AHI is including insurance coverage for every travel program at no additional cost. This AHI Travel Assurance package covers a variety of important travel- and health-related contingencies. You also have peace of mind knowing that you’ll be accompanied by a professional AHI Travel Director who has an intimate knowledge of the destination, along with a close eye on the current travel environment. Furthermore, you can plan with confidence based on the increased booking flexibility we’ve negotiated with our suppliers and enjoy relaxed cancellation penalties. As you browse this collection, you’ll discover adventures that incorporate AHI’s signature educational travel, such as our ever-popular Alumni Campus Abroad® programs and intimate Small Group trips. Other traveler favorites include immersive Art, Culture & People journeys and River Journeys along the world’s storied waterways. Plus, you’ll find more opportunities than ever to customize your experience with a selection of included excursions, as well as elective activities and extensions. In addition, if you’re traveling solo, you’ll find an assortment of programs with a waived single supplement fee. Enjoy the camaraderie of traveling with a group and, during your free time, feel the thrill of making your own discoveries! Experience the world with the Penn State Alumni Association as we explore the beauty of more than 30 destinations around the globe. Take the opportunity to sample local cuisine, visit historic sites, and delve into other cultures all in the company of fellow alumni. Join our traveling pride of Nittany Lions on a carefree adventure! For more information on other opportunities to travel with the Alumni Association,visit alumni.psu.edu/travel. For the glory, Paul J. Clifford Chief Executive Officer Penn State Alumni Association Discovery begins here. From the beginning of your travel experience to the very end, you’ll be treated with kindness, competency and respect and will be provided nothing less than excellence. We promise you personal attention, innovative itineraries and stress-less travel that educates, inspires and adds another great chapter to the rich story of your life. 2 visit us at past.ahitravel.com Our AHI Travel Collection Personalized Group Travel 4 Travel Expertise 5 Meet Some of Our Experts 6 Our Commitment to You 8 Accommodations 10 About AHI Programs 12 LAND JOURNEYS Italy Florence | Serene Season | Art, Culture & People 30 Montenegro Africa Montenegro & the Bay of Kotor 32 Morocco 14 Switzerland Europe Majestic Switzerland | Interlaken & Vevey 34 France Latin America Normandy 16 Cuba & its People | Havana 36 Paris | The African American Experience 18 Middle East Germany Israel 38 Enchanting Bavaria 20 Imperial Journey | Germany, Poland & the Czech Republic 22 Hungary Budapest | Art, Culture & People 24 RIVER Iceland JOURNEYS Grandeur of Iceland 26 Ireland Undiscovered Ireland | Dutch Waterways 40 Donegal, Mayo & Monaghan 28 Grand Danube Passage 42 Cruise Pricing & Deck Plans 44 Extend Your Stay 45 AHI FlexAir Program 46 Travel Insider 46 A Pledge from AHI Travel 47 Please contact us for further options regarding departure dates. call us at 800.323.7373 3 Personalized Group Travel Experience the world while Our programs feature: enjoying the value and convenience > Multifaceted itineraries crafted with of group travel. inspiring moments to stir the soul > Outstanding hotels in the best locations and authentic, regional cuisine Creativity. Value. Integrity. Excellence. > Preferred access to popular sites These are the values that animate our and hidden gems travel programs as we connect you to the > A cultural enrichment program, out of reach to the casual traveler, featuring people, places and cultures of the world. local experts from all walks of life > Flexibility to personalize your journey on most trips We know you have questions about group travel: > Free time to pursue your passions “As a first time international traveler, I could You will explore Who else will be on the trip? > Carefree travel while we take care not have asked for a better experience. PSU with travelers who have interests similar to yours. of the logistics Alumni Association and AHI Travel were We often see our travelers become friends and > A personalized support team with first class from registration to our return even take future trips together. a dedicated Passenger Service home. I felt safe and well informed as Do I have time to explore independently? Representative to assist before, to what to expect and other travel options. Our expertly planned itineraries balance group during and after the trip Our tour guides were exceptional in that excursions and leisure time. >The security of traveling with their tales created an ambience as if we an experienced travel expert What makes this program a great value? were in real-time. By far, the best experience We deliver fantastic rates due to our longstanding > Included AHI Travel Assurance — of my lifetime. Thank you PSU for making travel partnerships around the world. From the this plan covers Accident and Sickness our trip so amazing!” time of booking to your return home, you also Medical Expense, Trip Delay and have a team of travel experts continuously working Emergency Evacuation – Glynis ’18 CAP to give you optimal value, a bonus not available > Paris–An African American Experience | 2019 Assistance with independent travel to the individual traveler. arrangements before and after your trip 4 visit us at past.ahitravel.com Top: View of St George island from Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Montenegro “This was a superior experience! The host and guides were outstanding and the wealth Travel Expertise of knowledge they passed on to us was exemplary. There is not a word strong enough that can say how wonderful this trip was!!!!!“ – Donna ’73 LIB One of the greatest things about Paris_An Africa American Experience | 2019 traveling with us is the people who bring your journey to life. From your Passenger Service Representative to the Travel Director and lecturers for your program, AHI Travel employs the best people in the industry. Before you go: Once you arrive: Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready On the ground, three layers of top-quality to answer your questions about activities, meals, professionals offer their insiders’ perspective. accommodations and more as they guide you Our dedicated team takes your adventure The incomparable value of your journey lies in through the reservation process. to the next level. the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert Passenger Service Representative | Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you’ll guides and lecturers, who call this area home. After reserving your spot, enjoy personalized be in the care of a seasoned AHI travel professional assistance from this specialist, your one point of who manages all the details so that you can relax By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual contact who helps with everything from arranging and simply soak up the ambience. Resourceful Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself flights to booking elective activities to fulfilling and attentive, your multilingual Travel Director comfortably in your surroundings. This high-caliber special requests. helps create an unforgettable experience. professional makes you feel safe and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Travel Information | To prepare you fully Expert Guides | Who better to show you around for your journey, our travel-savvy team provides than the people who live there? We’ve specially The other important individuals are the guides timely pre-departure details and destination selected informed, enthusiastic local guides who and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines information, including helpful reading lists. understand the needs of our educated and curious in their insider perspective and commentary. travelers. Warm and genuine, they’re ready to share With these specialists at your side, become their passion for their country with you. intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community. Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our From your reservation to your return home, entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to we are here to ensure you have the adventure history, culture and current events. The breadth of a lifetime. of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage. Above: Machu Picchu, Peru call us at 800.323.7373 5 Meet some of our experts Our seasoned experts bring your destination to life with firsthand knowledge that reveals the uniqueness of each and every place you visit. Sergey Pukhanov, Travel Director. A native of Charlotta Adolfsson, Travel Director. Born Russia, Sergey has led AHI journeys in his homeland in Uppsala, Sweden, Charlotta Adolfsson currently and along Europe’s rivers for more than a decade, resides in Aix-en Provence, France. Prior to her garnering praise from our travelers for his wonderful career as a travel director, Charlotta served as “Our guides were knowledgeable, sense of humor, knowledge and attention to detail. head receptionist in charge of conferences and attentive, professional, helpful He is the head of the International Relations Office marketing for several hotels and worked for the at Tula University as well as an associate professor world-renowned cruise line Seabourn. Charlotta and as a consequence have become of linguistics.
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