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The French Riviera Today! Send To: Provence and the French Riviera Land Program AHI Travel 8550 W Reserve your trip to Provence & the French Riviera today! Send to: Provence and the French Riviera land program AHI Travel 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 600 Paid Chicago, IL 60631 Full Price Special Savings Special Price AHI Travel AHI U.S. Postage U.S. Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this tour or to $3,545 $250 $3,295* Std. Presorted make a reservation. Program date desired:________________________________________________ *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) Dear AHI Traveler, (1) ________________________________________________________________ Please join us on a fascinating journey to Provence and the French Riviera as we experience the best Title First Middle Last Date of Birth All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Price may vary according to departure date. Please call for further details. of southern France! During your nine-night stay, you’ll enjoy a range of excursions that showcase this Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availability). Email:______________________________________________________________ unique region: Avignon’s storied religious past; the charm of Provençal towns; the grand architectural ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason ruins of the Roman era in Arles and Orange; the winemaking village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the (2) ________________________________________________________________ Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel happy! Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Let us arrange your flights! elegant old-world glamour of Cannes; and the spectacular beauty of the Côte d’Azur. Cannes Town, Old NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gra- tuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not men- tioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal Travel experts have meticulously planned this exciting journey to include an exclusive educational Email:______________________________________________________________ nature. AAHI FlexAir | Our experts are ® MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain component that is the hallmark of our Alumni Campus Abroad programs. During your travels, you’ll any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose ready to assist you in booking flights. 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