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Adriatic Sea, Splendid Walled Cities, Unspoiled Picture-Perfect Islands and Pristine Blue Waters Beckon Visitors to Explore the Stunning Region of Dalmatia

Adriatic Sea, Splendid Walled Cities, Unspoiled Picture-Perfect Islands and Pristine Blue Waters Beckon Visitors to Explore the Stunning Region of Dalmatia

COASTAL LIFE ™

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Featuring Guest Speaker

GENERAL W ESLEY C LARK (RET .) NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (1997-2000)(1997-2000) Dear Alumni and Friends:

Along the eastern coast of the , splendid walled cities, unspoiled picture-perfect islands and pristine blue waters beckon visitors to explore the stunning region of Dalmatia. A virtual crossroads of Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Slavic civilizations, the distinctive deep-rooted cultures of this storied land have fl ourished for more than two thousand years.

We invite you to join us for this exclusive seven-night round-trip cruise featuring four countries–– , , Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro ––and six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

By special arrangement, General Wesley Clark (ret.) , former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, will join you for a portion of the cruise to discuss the Kosovo War during two exclusive onboard lectures.

Cruise aboard the deluxe M.S. L’A USTRAL , a new generation of Small Ship design and technology featuring only 120 staterooms. Dock in ports of call unavailable to larger ships––Šibenik, Split, Hvar, Korcˇula , Plo cˇ e (for Mostar or Me jugorje , Bosnia-Herzegovina), Pula and ; , Montenegro—and the larger port city of .

Among the many CULTURAL E NRICHMENTS included, you are sure to enjoy the exclusive VILLAGE F ORUM ™, where Puljani (residents of Pula) will share with you their personal insights about past and contemporary life in the ancient Roman colony. There will be an introduction to simple Croatian phrases and their pronunciation; even using a few can make your interaction with local residents that much more enjoyable. Venice Pre-and Post-Cruise Options are also offered to more leisurely explore yet another important UNESCO World Heritage site.

This popular program is an exceptional value with all accommodations and meals included, and you need to unpack only once! Won’t you join us? Past offerings have quickly sold out, so I encourage you to reserve now.

Sincerely,

Jimmy W. Abraham, ’75, ’77 Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni and Executive Director, MSU Alumni Association

Cover: Walk along the ancient city walls that surround the historic port of Dubrovnik on Admire Santa Maria della Salute from a the Dalmatian Coast’s stunning riviera. quintessential Venetian perspective. cruisingcruising tthehe Adriatic Sea The true character and way of life of coastal Dalmatia is best discovered by cruising into the heart of its provincial ports and exploring its walled cities, traditional markets and quaint squares. A fascinating blend of cultures, rich history and architectural heritage has shaped the region’s unique traditions and rhythms of daily life. An exceptional value , this captivating nine-day program in the VILLAGE L IFE ™ series immerses you in a comprehensive and intimate travel experience at just the right pace; and reserve by the Early Booking date to receive substantial savings! All accommodations , all meals, all excursions and featured CULTURAL E NRICHMENTS are included and available only in this exclusively arranged offering. And, you will unpack only once!

The deluxe, 120-stateroom, exclusively chartered M.S. L’ A USTRAL is a state-of-the-art small ship , ideally suited to cruise into the heart of the Adriatic’s tiny ports and inlets not accessible to larger ships. Its intimate ambiance and spacious public areas and staterooms (most with balconies) are ideal for your “home at sea,” and you will enjoy fi ne dining and world-class service and amenities while onboard.

CULTURAL E NRICHMENTS are key educational components of COASTAL L IFE ™ CRUISING THE ADRIATIC S EA and offer you a travel experience like no other: N Hear it from the experts! By special arrangement, General Wesley Clark, will lecture about the Kosovo War. Join a former director of the Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik for exclusive insight on the efforts to restore historic Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Throughout the program, prominent faculty will accompany you and present a series of enlightening lectures. N Learn key phrases and pronunciation that will enable a more lively and personal interaction with locals during a specially arranged introduction to the Croatian language.

N Meet two generations of a Puljani family during the exclusive VILLAGE F ORUM ™. N Discover up close the authentic, rich artistic and architectural heritage of six UNESCO World Heritage sites. N Experience a traditional Croatian folk performance, the klapa , which celebrates the core of the nation: love, wine, country and sea. N Enjoy time on your own —stroll the seaside promenade in Split and discover the scent of lavender in Hvar.

Seventeen centuries ago, Roman galleons anchored in the scenic harbor of Split and began construction of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Inset Above: Dalmatia’s Coat of Arms originated in the 14th century. D AY BY DAY I TINERARY CROATIAROATIA VENICEENICE BOSNIAOSNIA ANDAND Day Destination ROVINJOVINJ HERZEGOVINAERZEGOVINA ITALYTALY PULAULA VENICE PRE -C RUISE O PTION MONTENEGROONTENEGRO 1 DEPART FROM THE U.S. 2 VENICE , I TALY /E MBARK M.S. L’A USTRAL SIBENIKIBENIK TROGIRROGIR 3 ŠIBENIK , C ROATIA /S PLIT A SPLITPLIT MOSTAROSTAR dr HVARVAR N Šibenik and ia PLOCELOCE MEÐJUGORJEJUGORJE tic S ORCULAORCULA walking tours. ea K DUBROVNIKUBROVNIK N Walking tour of UNESCO Diocletian’s Palace . World Heritage Site KOTOROTOR Air Routing 4 H VAR /K ORC ˇULA Cruise Routing N Walking tour of Hvar’s Old Town. Šibenik and Trogir, Croatia N Visits to Korcˇula’s Cathedral of Located at the mouth of Croatia’s Krka River, St. Mark and the Abbey Treasury. lies the lively town of Šibenik. Narrow cobblestoned streets are lined with C ULTURAL E NRICHMENT : architectural sites highlighted by the striking N Klapa folk performance. 15th-century Cathedral of St. James, a 5 KOTOR , M ONTENEGRO UNESCO World Heritage site built entirely of local stone over the course of two centuries. N Walking tour of Kotor. The town of Trogir, a UNESCO World 6 DUBROVNIK , C ROATIA Heritage site located on a small island, N Old Town walking tour. is a virtual open-air museum of Renaissance C ULTURAL E NRICHMENT : architecture. Visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the town’s architectural N “Dubrovnik: Architectural and artistic highlight, featuring exquisite Legacy Preserved” lecture. 13th-century carvings by local artist, Radovan. 7 PLO CˇE for BOZNIA -H ERZEGOVINA N Excursion to Mostar , OR visit Split Enjoy a walking tour of Split’s historic city the remarkable pilgrimage site center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, built of Me jugorje. on the very foundation of the vast retirement palace Roman Emperor Diocletian built here in 8 PULA /R OVINJ A.D. 305, today teeming with 21st-century life. N Tour of Pula’s Roman ruins. N Walking tour of Rovinj’s Hvar Old Town. Since the fourth century B.C., Sicilians, Romans, C ULTURAL E NRICHMENT : Byzantines, Croatians and Venetians have all left their mark on Hvar’s history and architecture. N VILLAGE F ORUM ™ in Pula. The 15th-century Franciscan Monastery and the 9 VENICE , I TALY /D ISEMBARK SHIP nearby Church of Our Lady of Charity house RETURN TO THE U.S. artwork showcasing the city’s dual Slavic and Italian heritages. And, within the Old Town V ENICE POST -C RUISE O PTION see the impressive landmarks including the Renaissance Cathedral of St. Stephen with

Explore the fi nely preserved medieval port of Korˇcula,encircled by its original 13th-century walls and impressive Venetian-built bastions and towers. Alternatively , visit the 20th- and 21st-century pilgrimage site of Me jugorje, a quiet village nestled in the lush hills of Herzegovina. See Apparition Hill, where a group of children reportedly saw the image of the Virgin Mary in 1981. Pula Pula’s pride rests in its wide array of Roman monuments, most impressive of which is the magnifi cent Arena, erected in 27 B.C. After Rome’s Colosseum, today it is arguably the fi nest and most intact Roman amphitheater in the world. Michelangelo and Piranesi took inspiration from the nearby Triumphal Arch of the Sergii, distinguished by its coffered archways and winged Victory statues. The noble Temple of , still Dock in Montenegro’s stunning Bay of Kotor, a intact after 2,000 years, displays a beautiful natural harbor and Europe’s southernmost fjord. collection of friezes. its Italianate bell tower, and the Benedictine CULTURAL E NRICHMENT : Meet two generations Monastery, well known for its nuns’ unique of a Puljani family during the specially arranged lace hand-crafted from agave fi bers . VILLAGE F ORUM ™. Korcˇula Rovinj The original 13th-century city walls of Diminutive houses lean together over the Korcˇula, surround unique herringbone- labyrinthine streets of Rovinj’s Old Town, and patterned streets and many historical and traces of the can be seen in the artistic riches : the Abbey Treasury, home to a ancient fortifi ed town walls. The early 18th- priceless collection of medieval manuscripts, century St. Euphemia Church is home to the artwork and historic artifacts; the house where saint’s stone sarcophagus, which legend says Marco Polo is said to have been born; and mysteriously washed ashore in the year 800 masterful works by Tintoretto, housed in the after its disappearance from Constantinople. 15th-century Cathedral of St. Mark. CULTURAL E NRICHMENT : Enjoy a traditional Croatian klapa performance on board the ship. Kotor, Montenegro Montenegro is one of the newest nations in the world, having gained its independence from Serbia in 2006. The spectacular Bay of Kotor, deeply carved into the Montenegrin mountains, leads to the charming town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Venetian baroque Old Town and impressive medieval fortifi cations. Dubrovnik, Croatia From its beginnings in the seventh century, Dubrovnik has been one of the foremost Gladiators competed before thousands in Pula’s architectural gems on the Adriatic Sea. Arena, one of the greatest in the Roman World. For nearly 450 years (1358 to 1806), Dubrovnik remained the only independent Venice city along the Dalmatian Coast and once Pre- or Post-Cruise Option rivaled Venice in art, wealth and naval capabilities. The city’s historic quarters From the grace of the Bridge of Sighs remain an impressive representation of a to the grandeur of St. Mark’s Basilica medieval city and have been designated a and colorful gondolas gliding along UNESCO World Heritage site. its legendary canals, Venice offers an unmatched combination of history, CULTURAL E NRICHMENT : Exclusive presentation on the restoration of Dubrovnik. beauty and romance. Venetian infl uence is evident throughout Plocˇe for Mostar or Me jugorje, the Dalmatian Coast, making two nights in Venice an ideal prelude or conclusion to Bosnia-Herzegovina your Adriatic cruise. Enjoy excursions to Today, travel through stunning mountainous the Gallerie dell’Accademia, Torcello and countryside from Croatia into Bosnia- Burano. Accommodations are in the deluxe Herzegovina. You may choose to tour historic LUNA H OTEL B AGLIONI , a palatial property Mostar, where the Old Town’s cobblestone located on the grand canal. lanes are tucked in between medieval, Turkish- The Venice Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are style houses and the Neretva River. The iconic available at additional cost and d etails will Stari Most Bridge, built by the Ottoman Empire be provided with your reservation confi rmation. in 1565, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. M.S. L’A USTRAL Small Ship, State-of-the-Art Design The M.S. L’A USTRAL , launched in 2011, represents the newest generation of deluxe small ships with only 120 Staterooms and features distinctive French sophistication.

Spacious Suites and Staterooms, Most with Balconies Ninety-fi ve percent of the large, deluxe, Stateroom with balcony air-conditioned, outside Staterooms and Suites (from 200 to 484 square feet) feature private balconies. Most accommodations have two twin beds that convert to one queen-size bed; each has a private bathroom with shower and the luxurious amenities of a fi ne hotel including: individual control, satellite fl atscreen television, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table and plush robes.

Chic and Casual Dining International and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious Le Coromandel dining Dining Room room in single, unassigned seatings; alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Le Rodrigues restaurant; or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner.

Spacious Public Areas/ World-Class Service and Facilities Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge; Lounge nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge and lectures, cultural performances, and fi lm screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fi tness equipment and two elevators. The infi rmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The highly trained and personable English-speaking international crew provides attentive service.

Respect for the Environment Pool Deck The state-of-the-art propulsion system provides an exceptionally smooth, quiet, and comfortable voyage by creating little vibration and signifi cantly reduced engine noise. The ship is designed to prevent contact with environmentally sensitive seabeds and meets the latest “Clean Ship” standards. The ship has two tenders. Featured Guest Speaker General Wesley Clark (ret.) NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, who led military operations during the Kosovo War. By exclusive arrangement N General Wesley Clark, who is intimately familiar with military operations during the Kosovo War, will present two dynamic N N lectures aboard ship N including time for questions and answers. General Wesley Clark, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (1997 to 2000), concluded his 38 years of service in the N United States Army leading NATO forces –– N reportedly responsible for saving the lives of 1.5 million Albanians –– to victory during the N Kosovo War. General Clark graduated fi rst in his class at West Point. He continued his studies N as a Rhodes Scholar and completed his M.A. degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics N at Oxford University, England. General Clark, N over the course of his military career, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, N the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. N The General currently serves as a Senior Fellow at UCLA’s International Institute. N Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See Terms and Conditions . N

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Cruise Tariff (per person, based on double occupancy) Stateroom Description- Staterooms range from 200 to 484 sq. ft. and most have two Early Booking Price Regular Price 1 twin beds that convert to make one queen bed. All feature a private bathroom through after Category with shower and individual climate control. December 9, 2011 December 9, 2011 Ocean-view, one large window. Deck 3, Calicut, forward. 8 (limited availability) $4195 $5195 Ocean-view, small window and door onto private, partial wall balcony. 7 Deck 3, Calicut, aft . (limited availability) $5395 $6395 Ocean-view, small window and door onto private, partial wall balcony. 6 Deck 3, Calicut, midship . $5895 $6895 Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private, partial wall balcony. 5 Deck 4, Chandernagor, forward. $6395 $7395 Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony. 4 Deck 4, Chandernagor, midship. $6995 $7995 Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private, partial wall balcony. 3 Deck 5, Bengale, forward. $7295 $8295 2 Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony . Deck 5, Bengale, midship. $7695 $8695 1 Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony . Deck 6, Mahé. $7895 $8895 Deluxe Ocean-view, sliding glass door onto private balcony and sitting area Suite with sofa. Deck 6, Mahé. (limited availability) $8795 $9795 Prestige Two room, ocean-view, sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa and two closets, writing desk and dressing table. $9795 $10795 Suite II Deck 5, Bengale . (limited availability) Prestige Two room, ocean-view, sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, writing desk and dressing table. $10795 $11795 Suite I Deck 6, Mahé . (limited availability) N An Owner’s Suite (Deck 6, Mahé) is available upon request at a cost to be advised. N Singles are available in category 6 at $10295 and in category 4 at $12195 on or before December 9, 2011. Add $1000 for reservations made after December 9, 2011. (very limited availability) N Taxes are an additional $295 per person and are subject to change. 1 M.S. L’A USTRAL 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.

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Mostar’s restored 16 th -century Ottoman Stari Most Bridge connects Bosnia with Herzegovina.

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