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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Discover Spain’s exciting new art and architecture in the fascinating setting of centuries-old Madrid and Barcelona. Visits to intimate private collections, curatorial tours of leading museums and the pleasures of excellent accommodations and haute cuisine will make this trip a truly privileged experience.
Accompanying us will be art historian Christopher Noey, Museum Educator at the Met, who has led previous trips to rave reviews. His lectures and insights will greatly enrich our program.
We begin in Madrid at The Ritz, constructed at the request of King Alfonso XIII in 1910 so that aristocrats, heads of state and international luminaries could be welcomed in magnificent style. Explore the famed Prado, whose new wing was designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Rafael Moneo; the Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia, housed in a new building by Jean Nouvel; and the small house museum with works by 20th-century artist Joaquín Sorolla. Highlights include a reception at the home of a collector and hosted lunch at an exclusive club, with a tour of its sculpture park.
At the Beaux-Arts Atocha train station we will board an express train to Barcelona. Accommodations are at the landmark Casa Fuster Hotel, situated at the highest point of Paseo de Gracia, with panoramic views. It is for good reason that Pablo Picasso spent his formative years
in this city, absorbing and being nurtured by its many vanguard movements. View his early works at a museum in five Gothic manor houses, and tour several other exceptional museums.
We will also witness the ever-evolving architectural landscape, including the legacy of Antoni Gaudí, whose Modernist buildings so famously adorn this Catalan capital.
For those who wish to extend their time in Spain, an optional postlude is planned in Valencia. Visit the studio of a well-known sculptor and see the stunning City of Arts and Sciences, with an impressive array of contemporary architecture by Santiago Calatrava.
Due to the nature of private visits, space on this program is limited. We suggest you reserve soon to ensure your place.
Sincerely,
Mosaic (detail) by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona.
Emily K. Rafferty
President
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Stroll through the club’s notable sculpture garden,
with works by Anish Kapoor, Richard Serra, Juan
Muñoz and Cristina Iglesias. This afternoon is All prices quoted reserved for a private collection. In the early evening a enjoy a reception at Caylus, a top gallery, followed by
a tapas dinner.
Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) acts only as an agent for the MADRID p AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for Friday, October 15 a
Visit the small house museum displaying works by The 20th-century artist Joaquín Sorolla. Then view the p Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages collection of the Dutchess of Alba at her Madrid o residence, the Palace of Liria. Following lunch at AAA is not r an exclusive private club, the balance of the day is
at leisure. Enjoy a t Cibeles Fountain, Madrid. Additional
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impressive Guernica installation as well as the MADRID Upon arrival, an architectural city tour permanent collection. Continue to La Caixa All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are Wednesday, October 13 f s All refunds are limited to amounts Foundation, built by Herzog & DeMeuron, for a a guided tour and lunch. Dinner this evening is in At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the Arrive this morning in Madrid and transfer to The f
Ritz, located in the “Golden Triangle” of museums. In Madrid’s historic Old Quarter. 10018-3721. the afternoon walk to the nearby Prado Museum, with a new wing designed by Rafael Moneo. A curatorial _ Please Print. tour includes works by Velazquez and Goya. This Dinner is at the hotel. _ evening we are invited for a cocktail reception at the home of a collector of Old Masters and decorative arts. However, AAA B r
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E I/We confirm that I/we have After a morning lecture by Christopher Noey, depart _ c The participant agrees that this is a fair and (Business) for the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation, r Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the chronicling the history of European painting. Continue _ a E-mail C CST 2059789-40 to the Ciudad Financiera del Santander to see works Date ranging from El Greco paintings and Spanish Old Photo © Floriano Rescigno A
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with welcoming remarks by the head of its
foundation. Following cocktails at a private home, you may wish to dine at one the city’s fine restaurants.
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the 1992 Olympic Games. Continue to CaixaForum Barcelona to view the current exhibition. Conclude Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) acts only as an agent for the p the afternoon at the Barcelona Pavilion. The balance AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for
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La Pedrera apartment building, Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona. Museum features an interesting display of the artist’s Enjoy a t early works. Then explore the Barbier-Mueller Additional Museum. Lunch and the afternoon are free for e MADRID BARCELONA shopping and other individual pursuits. Gather this Sunday, October 17 evening for a festive farewell dinner at a private club.
T Following some leisure time this morning, board the View the BARCELONA NEW YORK AVE express train to Barcelona. Lunch will be served i Thursday, October 21 on board. Upon arrival, an architectural city tour All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are features the Olympic Village and the pergola shadow s All refunds are limited to amounts Transfer to the airport for the flight home. structures by the late architect Enric Miralles. At the a At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the Forum of the Arts see the park of Diagonal Mar, f
designed by his partner and wife, Benetta Tagliabue. 10018-3721. The park boasts impressive buildings and sculptures. A curatorial _ Arrive at the five-star Casa Fuster in the late Please Print. t afternoon. Dinner is at the hotel. _
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VALENCIA The October 21 to 24, 2010 p Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages Spend three nights in fascinating Valencia, boasting some of the most impressive new architecture in Spain. Admire o
buildings by Santiago Calatrava, including the futuristic-looking City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning complex with a AAA is not r museum, theater, gardens and an aquarium. Visits in Valencia’s historic center include the cathedral which houses the
Santo Caliz, said to be the legendary Holy Grail. Enjoy a tapas lunch at the home of a private collector of Art Deco Additional furniture and contemporary art, as well as a visit to the studio of a well-known sculptor. Accommodations are arranged e at the Westin Valencia.
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PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,950 View his early SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,485 w RATE INCLUDES Four nights hotel accommodations at The Ritz W in Madrid Four nights hotel accommodations at Casa Fuster in Barcelona
Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, four dinners and two receptions. Wine with included dinners High-speed AVE train: Madrid / Barcelona
Enrichment program of lectures
Escorted sightseeing; entrance fees for included visits
Airport / hotel / train station group transfers Gratuities to local guides and drivers Taxes and service charges; porterage for one suitcase per person
NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at included dinners; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; baggage in excess of one suitcase; optional postlude in Valencia; transfers for those not on suggested flights; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN VALENCIA $2,695 per person. $595 single supplement. Includes three nights hotel accommodations at the Westin Valencia, sightseeing as per itinerary, two lunches and one dinner with wine.
w 1 T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements. A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will be quoted on After lunch visit an individual basis. Please note that a fee of $75 per person will be charged for any t reservations other than the suggested flight schedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $1,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE PROTECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. Academic Arrangements Abroad will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit, although
you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Academic Arrangements Abroad. All prices quoted In the early evening are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of e February 2010 and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.
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any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or any- thing beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the partici- Enjoy a t pants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the T general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset View the costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not i limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of Upon arrival, an architectural city tour reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are f subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts
actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days
prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 10018-3721. and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for A curatorial _ cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any rea- Please Print. son. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. t Dinner is at the hotel. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither _ AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA B reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA Expiration Date or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding
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